Supporting you and your loved ones
Whether it’s for an extended period of time or just a few hours per week, respite care can help ease the overwhelming responsibility of caregiving
Because social interaction is great for mental health, your Always Best Care respite provider will engage with your loved one, sparking conversation, and encouraging mental stimulation
Whether you require respite care for a specific day of the week or have a last-minute travel requirement, we will cater to your schedule as needed
“I have had many dealing with Always Best Care during my professional healthcare career. They”
“I like working with Always Best Care Senior Services because the office staff are so”
“I own a financial services business and share clients with Always Best Care. Recently, one”
“I love working here! Jim truly cares about his clients and employees. The staff goes”
“My husband was placed with always best care after leaving the hospital. he has received”
“Always Best Care is one the best company’s to work for. Treats everyone like Family”
“Always best care is very professional and they love the clients and their patients”
“From the first day that I started it was an experience to learn your ways”
“Absolutely the best staff. They come to the house for 4 hours to take care”
“My mom and her husband are 80 and 92 years old. They’ve both had Covid,”
“It is a privilege to serve this company’s clients and staff. I am impressed every”
“ABC Asheville was always prompt and responsive to our family needs. Mary was thoughtful and”
“Always Best Care has helped me grow so much as a person and it is”
“Great home care agency who really cares about their clients. Highly recommended.”
“I wanted to say thank you to all the ladies that helped look after Mom.”
“I’ve been a business peer of Jim Smeaton’s at Always Best Care Senior Serivces for”
“I’ve known Jim Smeaton and his company for several years. His energetic and genuinely caring”
“I’m so happy to have such a professional and reliable agency that I can refer”
“Always Best Care Seniors Services provide the personal touch in-home care! From our initial call”
“The staff at Always Best Care are focused on positive outcomes for their clients and”
“Thank you for your sensitive, caring, and professional care you provided for our loved one.”
“The caregivers of your organization have been most helpful in both advancing my recovery (since”
“I have had many dealing with Always Best Care during my professional healthcare career. They have always provided great care to the seniors they serve. Jim and his team are great to work with and always go above and beyond not only in serving seniors but supporting many events in the community. I would highly recommend ABC for any in home needs.”
“I like working with Always Best Care Senior Services because the office staff are so nice and understanding and I have gotten to know them on a level that I know they are here to help me, when I need help or have a questions. From day one when I have called, they have ALL been here to help guide me and they have been there every time I’ve had a questions. Working for ABC has been an honor because I really do love the company and we have some sweet clients. The ladies that work in the office are amazing and without them I do not think our company would thrive like it does. When I did an application, it was on accident and then I got a phone call asking me to come in and interview and honestly I’m so blessed. I love my job because it is my passion to help people and to do what I can to make their daily living better and easier. I honestly don’t think there is anything that needs to change about ABC. I have never worked for such an amazing company before”
“I own a financial services business and share clients with Always Best Care. Recently, one of our shared clients experienced a fall which resulted in a broken hip. One of my first calls, after EMS, was to ABC. Mary Steiner responded immediately and offered to meet the client at the ER. She was wonderful and so very professional in the manner in which she handled the entire harrowing experience. She arranged for overnight care since the family had to arrive from out of town. I am so grateful for her genuine care for our client and stepping in during an emergency to help us handle the situation. I would recommend ABC for services because they absolutely go above and beyond with such a special touch. Robbie Chenault, Elevated Living Services”
“I love working here! Jim truly cares about his clients and employees. The staff goes to great lengths to make sure that the clients are cared for. I am proud to represent Always Best Care.”
“My husband was placed with always best care after leaving the hospital. he has received outstanding care from this company, The caretaker taking care of my husband did an outstanding job working with him , helping with daily care , cleaning, and his physical therapy, would recommend her and this company to anyone looking for home Assistant to take care of a loved one! Thank you always best care for being there for us and my family .”
“Always Best Care is one the best company’s to work for. Treats everyone like Family”
“Always best care is very professional and they love the clients and their patients”
“From the first day that I started it was an experience to learn your ways but with all the staff people that I became aware of oh my gosh it was wonderful. I have been very pleased with Mary, Melissa, and Danielle of letting me decide if my clients are a perfect match for me and them. I am pleased that I chose this company. Jim is doing a very good job of hiring a amazing staff in the office to work with. Thanks to all!”
“Absolutely the best staff. They come to the house for 4 hours to take care of my dad and are so friendly. My dad loves the attention. Thanks so much for seeing to the needs of dad.”
“My mom and her husband are 80 and 92 years old. They’ve both had Covid, pneumonia, and heart issues among many other things. Always Best Care sent out a caregiver named Pat. Pat is incredible! She cooks homemade meals for them, grocery shops for them, goes to the post office, bank, and anywhere else they need, helps with showers, takes them to church, and visits them when they have to go to the hospital or nursing home. Pat truly cares about them! It’s such a blessing to have a caregiver who really cares! They love her and she loves them! Pat is truly amazing and we are so grateful that Always Best Home Care sent her to our family!”
“It is a privilege to serve this company’s clients and staff. I am impressed every day by the lengths that all will go to to make sure people’s needs are met.”
“ABC Asheville was always prompt and responsive to our family needs. Mary was thoughtful and efficient in all communications.”
“Always Best Care has helped me grow so much as a person and it is truly the best company I have ever worked for.”
“Great home care agency who really cares about their clients. Highly recommended.”
“I wanted to say thank you to all the ladies that helped look after Mom. I’m so appreciative. And thank you for all the times you helped me over the phone. I surely am thankful for your services!”
“I’ve been a business peer of Jim Smeaton’s at Always Best Care Senior Serivces for several years. Jim is one of my favorite leaders in the local buiness community. This is because of his ethical and service-oriented mindset. I have seen first hand that Always Best Care, who specialize in providing personalized, in-home care for seniors, is the best way to keep your loved ones independent and safe in the comfort of their own home in order to maximize their quality of life. Thank you Jim & team for all you do for our community!”
“I’ve known Jim Smeaton and his company for several years. His energetic and genuinely caring spirit inspires Always Best Care which has an excellent reputation for always providing the best home care for it’s clients. If your loved one needs support in living independently at home, you can’t go wrong with Always Best Care.”
“I’m so happy to have such a professional and reliable agency that I can refer my caregivers to and know that they will receive the service they need to assist with the care of their loved ones with dementia,”
“Always Best Care Seniors Services provide the personal touch in-home care! From our initial call inquiring about services, to meeting the owner Jim Smeaton to discuss our unique family needs, to the caring compassionate and understanding caregivers we are thoroughly impressed. Its such a relief knowing our loved ones are receiving the care they deserve.”
“The staff at Always Best Care are focused on positive outcomes for their clients and family members. Their standards for care giving and compassion for seniors are above reproach. Always the Best Care and more importantly, they strive to exceed the standard.”
“Thank you for your sensitive, caring, and professional care you provided for our loved one. Particularly we were impressed and touched by Barbara, Dareika, Brenda, Joanna, Hattie, and Ashley. You made an intolerable time bearable for our family. Thank you again.”
“The caregivers of your organization have been most helpful in both advancing my recovery (since I was incapacitated by significant medical issues and repeated hospitalizations that began in October 2017) and providing ongoing care for Robbie’s special needs as well as his advancing Alzheimer’s. We greatly appreciate the caregivers’ thoughtful and efficient help to both Robbie and myself throughout this challenging time. I was very pleased with how quickly you were able to respond to our need for help last October and found that your personnel were easily compatible with Robbie, me, and our family. Your employees have meshed well with the household and our personal routines, to the point that some have almost become like part of the family. I thank you all for the wonderful help provided through your organization”
Respite care is temporary alternative care of an elderly, disabled, or sick individual. Caring for a loved one can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if the caregiver works a full-time job and juggles other responsibilities. Over time, caregiver burnout can result in diminished quality of care and even sickness from overworking. Respite care is a common solution to this problem.
According to AARP, over 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. All too often, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression.
Respite care services give family members and unpaid caregivers a short-term break from providing care. This integral service, which benefits both seniors and family caregivers, can be arranged for a few hours or even a few days, depending on their needs.
As the primary caregiver for your parent or loved one, it’s likely safe to say that you’re dealing with a lot of stress. Finding time to care for your loved one can be challenging, especially when you have a family, a full-time job, and other responsibilities to handle. Unfortunately, stress can catch up with you if you don’t take some time off. That doesn’t mean you have to go on an extended vacation – sometimes, a couple of hours of rest is all you need.
If you’re experiencing burnout from being a primary caregiver, respite care might be the best solution for you and your family.
Here are just a few benefits of using respite care services:
If you are a family caregiver, we understand that you may struggle with the notion of leaving your aging parent or loved one in somebody else’s care. We believe that trust is a vital aspect of caregiving, and without it, all parties may suffer.
Caring for your family members is a serious job. As such, we make sure that all of our respite care providers are thoroughly vetted, trained, and insured. You can rest easy knowing that your parent or family member will receive high quality care from highly qualified caregivers.
To help ease your anxiety, we recommend scheduling a care consultation to speak to your local Always Best Care representative. During this care consultation, we will take as much time as necessary to answer your questions and walk you through the respite care process.
Yes, we do. As humans, one of our most basic needs revolves around companionship and socialization. The need to engage with other humans doesn’t change as we age.
Unfortunately, it can be more difficult for seniors to go see friends and engage with other people due to mobility problems and other issues. That’s where companionship services come in. If you’re planning to take a short break and want to make sure your senior’s routines are followed, companionship care is a great solution.
Common non-medical companionship services include:
Yes, absolutely.
A caregiver’s primary goal is to provide your loved one with the companionship, assistance, and care they need most. We work closely with all our clients to discover the level of companion care their senior needs. If you can’t oversee daily tasks or planned activities, caregivers are more than capable of filling in until you return.
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