It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Bastrop, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Bastrop, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Bastrop, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Bastrop, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Texans cannot go a single day without hearing news of Elon Musk. Yes, the richest man in the world is everywhere, and from controversially cutting programs with the Department of Government Efficiency to selling Teslas at the White House for President Donald Trump, Musk is crisscrossing the country these days. That isn't stopping his ...
Texans cannot go a single day without hearing news of Elon Musk. Yes, the richest man in the world is everywhere, and from controversially cutting programs with the Department of Government Efficiency to selling Teslas at the White House for President Donald Trump, Musk is crisscrossing the country these days. That isn't stopping his Texas activities from expanding.
SpaceX, Musk's South Texas-based interstellar company that just launched its eighth Starship test, has secured a $17.3 million through the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund or CHIPS Act. The grant, announced by Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, March 12, will go toward expanding SpaceX's semiconductor research and development and its advanced packaging facility in Bastrop.
The expansion is expected to create more than 400 jobs and a capital investment of over $280 million, according to a news release.
"Texas connects the nation and the world with the most advanced technologies manufactured right here in our great state," Abbott said in the release. "I congratulate SpaceX on their more than $280 million investment in this Texas-sized expansion of their semiconductor R&D and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop, which will be the largest of its kind in North America. Working together with innovative industry leaders like SpaceX, Texas will continue to rank No. 1 for semiconductor research and high-tech manufacturing and secure critical domestic supply chains as we build a stronger, more prosperous Texas than ever before."
Musk has had a foothold in Bastrop for several years with the Boring Company and X establishing their headquarters in the town east of Austin. He has even established the Boring Bodega and the Ad Astra Montessori school. Bastrop's SpaceX facility is where the company produces its Starlink satellites, offering internet access to five million people and 120 countries around the world.
The SpaceX facility will expand by 1 million square feet over the next three years thanks to the CHIPS Act grant, the release shared. The new project includes "printed circuit boards (PCBs), a semiconductor failure analysis lab, and advanced packaging for panel level packaging (PLP)" and will be the largest PCB and PLB facility in North America when completed.
The Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund is a performance-based incentive program to encourage "continued leadership of Texas in semiconductor research, design and manufacturing, as well as the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium. Abbott signed the CHIPS Act into law in 2023.
Texas Roadhouse confirmed plans to open a location in the Sendero development of Bastrop by spring 2026.Sendero will be located at the intersection of FM 969 and SH 71 and will incorporate new dining, retail and health and wellness businesses into the 75-acre mixed-use development.The restaurant is known for its s...
Texas Roadhouse confirmed plans to open a location in the Sendero development of Bastrop by spring 2026.
Sendero will be located at the intersection of FM 969 and SH 71 and will incorporate new dining, retail and health and wellness businesses into the 75-acre mixed-use development.
The restaurant is known for its signature hand-cut steaks, ribs, various scratch-made sides and whipped honey cinnamon butter served with fresh-baked dinner rolls.
The background
Founded by W. Kent Taylor in 1993, the first Texas Roadhouse location opened in Clarksville, Indiana. As of Dec. 31, the company and its franchisees operate 722 Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the country, according to the company's website.
Notable quote
"We are excited to bring legendary food and legendary service to the Bastrop community," a spokesperson for Texas Roadhouse said in an email to Community Impact.
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In April, Pearl River Companies will be breaking ground on the next phase of a 75-acre mixed-use development—Sendero. Once completed, the development will feature new hotel, retail, dining, housing, and health and wellness options.The first phase of Alta Trails multifamily apartments...
In April, Pearl River Companies will be breaking ground on the next phase of a 75-acre mixed-use development—Sendero. Once completed, the development will feature new hotel, retail, dining, housing, and health and wellness options.
The first phase of Alta Trails multifamily apartments has been completed on the property, kicking off a project that is slated to be completed by 2030.
“We knew big businesses and population were coming, but having family living in the area still, I realized there’s a lack of resources. ... [This seemed like a] unique opportunity for an exciting mixed-use environment where people can come work, play, relax, even live in the Alta apartments,” said Mason Mote, a Bastrop native and co-founder and managing principal at Pearl River Companies.
The framework
Pearl River representatives said the planning around the development has been very intentional to fill gaps they identified in the community.
Sendero’s dining options will include a Chuy’s, Jersey Mike’s, Einstein Bros. Bagels and a Texas Roadhouse—which is slated to open in the spring of 2026, according to a spokesperson from the restaurant.
The development will bring a total of 782 units of multifamily apartments to Bastrop—half of which have already been constructed in Phase 1 of Alta Trails Apartments. Mote said incorporating housing was a priority due to the lack of options available.
Bastrop City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino said she hopes the additional housing supply can help stabilize rent prices.
“Supply right now is smaller than demand, and that’s what’s making rents increase,” Carrillo-Trevino said.
Also incorporated into the Sendero development will be 90,000 square feet of businesses centered around health and wellness. Spencer Harkness, co-founder and managing principal at Pearl River Companies, said they are looking to incorporate options for all ages, from fitness to pediatric care, dental, physical therapy and pharmacy services.
Mote said he saw the need for expanded medical services in Bastrop firsthand after his mother experienced a stroke and had to drive to Austin to receive medical care.
“I have personal experience that it’s difficult to find the help, or if you find it, it’s difficult to actually get in on a regular basis because it’s almost zero-sum,” Mote said. “There’s too much of a need and too little offered.”
Currently, Pearl River Companies is predeveloping the first phase of health and wellness, which is a 43,000-square-foot, two-story building, Harkness said.
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Located at the intersection of Hwy. 71 and FM 969, the development is positioned on a growing transportation and development corridor in Bastrop.
Carrillo-Trevino said there will be a designated turn lane into Sendero on the Hwy. 71 frontage road, and interior roads within the development—one of which will cut through FM 969 and connect drivers to Blakey Lane or Hwy. 71.
The Sendero development has been years in the making, with Pearl River Companies closing on the property in December 2021 before starting on a master plan for the venture.
Although some of the tenants in the development have been identified, there are still more spaces to fill as construction continues. Harkness said their goal is to find the right balance of tenancy, and work in national, regional and local businesses.
“We’re excited to deliver this thing so that people can start to understand what we’ve been talking about, and start to interact with it in a tactile way,” Harkness said.
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The development, called North End Prairie, would be located between Pecan and Hill streets. But not all residents support the idea.BASTROP, Texas — Tom Leibowitz and Jodie Smith are a husband and wife team who run an organization called Homes for Good. It expands affordable housing options for lower income households."What we're seeing here in...
The development, called North End Prairie, would be located between Pecan and Hill streets. But not all residents support the idea.
BASTROP, Texas — Tom Leibowitz and Jodie Smith are a husband and wife team who run an organization called Homes for Good. It expands affordable housing options for lower income households.
"What we're seeing here in Bastrop is a need for increased housing supply because there hasn't been a lot built," Leibowitz said.
Leibowitz and Smith bought property to use for a development project they call North End Prairie. The development is for families who earn up to 80% of the area's median income.
"In the Bastrop area, that's part of the Austin regional area for median income and for a family of four, 80% median income is around $97,000, $98,000," Smith said.
The development would be located between Pecan and Hill streets, just south of Linden Street in Bastrop. It would have between 45 and 50 homes and would feature a mixture of single family homes and duplexes.
But not all Bastrop residents support the idea.
Heather Greene lives next to where the development would be located. While she recognizes the need for affordable housing, she has concerns when it comes to parking, traffic and flooding risks.
"I've lived here for my entire life, and I know that there are lots of places [where] we could do that," Greene said. "I just don't feel like doing it in a neighborhood that's already very developed."
While Leibowitz and Smith plan to address the community's concerns, Greene wants more people to listen.
"The benefits that will come to all those hardworking families that are going to be able to live here will far outweigh any minor inconvenience that people may face," Leibowitz said.
"Just because we've been there for a long time, [that] doesn't mean that we should be looked over," Greene said.
It is attempt at finding answers to affordability issues while facing the hard questions.
Leibowitz and Smith told KVUE they are still waiting to get regulatory approval from the city to put in streets and utilities.
There will be a town hall meeting on March 31 at the Bastrop Convention Center at 6 p.m. to discuss the development.
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