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.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting John Brown Birthplace Site in Torrington, CT gets harder without someone by their side. 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 Torrington, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
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.
“Always Best Care in Bristol provided wonderful support for our family. Their team was compassionate,”
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“We have had wonderful aides. Agency has been responsive to our needs.”
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“Bessie has been an exceptional Health Care Provider. She takes such pride in her work”
“I am a current client of this provider We used Always Best Care for my mother.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad”
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“Thank you for the excellent care given to my mom. It was a huge weight”
“The Renchy family of Guilford would like to thank the staff and caretakers at CT”
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“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure.”
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“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary”
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“Always Best Care in Bristol provided wonderful support for our family. Their team was compassionate, reliable, and truly attentive to our loved one’s needs. They kept us updated, which gave us great peace of mind. Highly recommend them to anyone seeking trustworthy, professional senior home care in the Bristol area. Outstanding service!”
“We have been very pleased with Always Best Care Agency for the past year. Sue has helped us with finding the perfect match for our mother’s needs. The caregivers that they screen are kind and capable, very professional, my mother glows with contentment when they arrive which puts us at ease as a family.”
“This is a 5 star home care company. Our aide Seth is very professional and caring. She does a great job making my life much easier. I would recommend Always Best Care Bristol to anyone.”
“We have had wonderful aides. Agency has been responsive to our needs.”
“I am a current client of this provider Most caring agency around. My husband needs total care and the agency does a perfect job supplying us with the right caregivers.”
“Other ABC provides a person to cook and do laundry for my mother. The people I have spoken to at the agency have been extremely helpful but more importantly kind and understanding. I have gotten quick responses to any inquiries I have made. The caregiver has been more than flexible and provides reliable help for my mother. I am feeling confident my mother is getting quality care to help her stay in her home.”
“We appreciate all that you did and would have loved to have Seth with us longer than we did. This was very sudden and in Gods hands I guess. Her last meal was the pasta you made. We tried it too. It was excellent. So you provided her favorite meal. Thank you for that. We would recommend you to anyone who is in need of such services. Be well.”
“We appreciate all that you did and would have loved to have Seth with us longer than we did. This was very sudden and in Gods hands I guess. Her last meal was the pasta you made. We tried it too. It was excellent. So you provided her favorite meal. Thank you for that. We would recommend you to anyone who is in need of such services. Be well”
“Bessie has been an exceptional Health Care Provider. She takes such pride in her work and truly cares about the people she is in contact with. She is dedicated, diligent, and is devoted to her job assignment. She not only takes care of my Mom, but she goes above and beyond her call of duty. Bessie has a unique ability to connect with every person she meets. No day goes by that my Mom is not pampered. Bessie make sure she's always comfortable. She makes exceptional meals for her 3 times a day, cleans her clothes, gives her showers, washes her hair and makes her look amazing every single day. Bessie is so beneficial to our family we can't imagine our family without her. I myself and my family members could never do what she does for our Mom. She has been with my mom and our family for almost 1 year and we don't know what we would do without her, she truly is a gift from God. She not only takes care of my Mom daily, nightly and weekly, she also takes care of her personal life and whatever life throws at her. She is a devoted caretaker and should be recognized with the utmost respect. Her dedication to improving the health and well-being of my Mom is commendable. You can't find anyone as special as she. Her life commitment has touched our lives through her delivery of exceptional care in a compassionate, respectful, and safe manner on a daily basis. She has become a member of our family and she has shown us the meaning of adaptability. Her strong faith in God, Forgiveness, and Believing in each other makes her the great person that she is. On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you for the extraordinary care and services your company has provided to us. Thank you for all you do”
“I am a current client of this provider We used Always Best Care for my mother. They provided basically anything we needed a few hours a week, they were very thorough in asking about my mother's condition, and what were the needs that were required. It's more like bathing, medication, and companionship. We used them for about a week.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff”
“To honor Bob's memory, enjoy a round of golf, share your music with others, make your town a better place, have coffee with a friend, help someone in need, and fill every day with two days' worth of life! The family would like to thank caregivers Pauline and Yvette of Always Best Care of Bristol and Hartford Healthcare at Home for their extraordinary care.”
“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”
“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”
“Thank you for the excellent care given to my mom. It was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders knowing that Cynthia was there to care for her. Mom was very fond of Cynthia as well as the rest of the family.”
“The Renchy family of Guilford would like to thank the staff and caretakers at CT Hospice of Branford and the CT Hospice Homecare as well as the staff and caretakers from Always Best Care. A special thank you to Sue Dow who helped the family navigate the homecare process over the past several years.”
“Rick/Heather, Thank you for providing excellent customer service !! I have received several emails and phone calls from caregivers who have provided positive feedback about the aids that you deploy to their loved ones (my consumers). This can only be a reflection of your hiring practices and the training that you provide, we appreciate the excellent quality of service.”
“I am a past client of this provider Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”
“Dear Rick, Over the past three plus years, my father Joseph Ceuch has lived at home assisted by the caregivers from your company Always Best Care of Greater Bristol. This letter is a personal thank you from my father and the entire Ceuch family on how your caregivers treated and attended to my father during this time. The caregivers became part of our extended family who shared in countless family events resulting in beautiful lasting memories. Caregivers Frances Boateng, Jeremy Turner, and Yanice Hernandez were awesome in their care of my father. I want to especially acknowledge Francis as a person who went above and beyond his responsibility and became part of the Ceuch inner circle. It was not uncommon for Francis on his off days to stop by during a family picnic to say hello...he is truly loved by my father. Again, I want to thank you for the loving care your caregivers provided my father. I would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in having a caregiver attend to a loved one. Thanks again”
“Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for my step father, Daryl. It's unbelievable how the progression of his illness happened so quickly, however, Always Best Care was always ready to provide the level of care he needed as it increased. Most importantly, I'd like to thank his aide, Sue Malasics. She was wonderful to Daryl and took great care of his needs. I knew I did not have to worry with Sue there with him. She was always cooking wonderful homemade meals and desserts and I was happy to see how happy she made Daryl. I think she is a wonderful asset to Always Best Care. Should I know of anyone needing help in the future, I would recommend Always Best Care and Sue Malasics.”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”
“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure. My mother was also very demanding about her care and who she would allow into her home. After several attempts with various in-home care agencies my mother really responded well to Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol and we cant thank them enough for the high level of compassionate care they were able to provide during my moms final months.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal care assistant until placement in a quality skilled nursing facility became available. We reached out to home health care agencies in her local area but, by this point, had already worked with several agencies for med reminders for Barbara (and 24/7 care for our Mom in another area of CT) and were a bit skeptical that that we’d find one that could provide consistent quality of care.When I spoke with Rick Downey of Always Best Care Senior Services in Bristol, he conveyed both confidence in his knowledge of health care and empathy in understanding the frustrations that families experience when seeking quality care for their loved ones. We were next contacted by their care coordinator,Heather Kozikowski, who came to our sister’s home to conduct an assessment and further explain the services offered by Always Best Care.A further testament to the exceptional quality of Always Best Care is the service and care we’ve received after Barbara is no longer a client; our thanks to Always Best Care for the excellent care of our sister, and the peace-of-mind it afforded our family knowing that she was in such kind and competent hands!”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“I am a past client of this provider Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”
“I am a current client of this provider I have a very good providers from this Company”
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. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Burr Pond State Park in Torrington, CT with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
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. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Geppetto Osteria e Bisteccheria or visit Torrington History Museum, don't feel bad. 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 Torrington, CT, 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 Torrington, CT 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.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
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 Torrington, CT 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.
Design isn’t everything, but it helps, and is especially effective when it’s out of place. Life still holds good surprises, like stepping out of Torrington’s five points and into a 100-year-old Italian osteria.Alright, Geppetto Osteria e Bisteccheria is only three years old, but that’s part of the magic of seeing barnwood topped with dark bottles and ceramic jugs, hung with old world cookware, brick arches and copper bar top spread with glasses, fruit and pastry. Can something feel old and young at once?...
Design isn’t everything, but it helps, and is especially effective when it’s out of place. Life still holds good surprises, like stepping out of Torrington’s five points and into a 100-year-old Italian osteria.
Alright, Geppetto Osteria e Bisteccheria is only three years old, but that’s part of the magic of seeing barnwood topped with dark bottles and ceramic jugs, hung with old world cookware, brick arches and copper bar top spread with glasses, fruit and pastry. Can something feel old and young at once?
Geppetto is the work of Carlo and Michelle Pulixi, both refugees from an overpriced Manhattan who met in a then-affordable neighborhood in Brooklyn called Park Slope. Carlo had just left Il Bucco on downtown Bond Street and the pair opened New York City's Convivium Osteria in 2000 to excellent reviews, government and celebrity regulars and perennial appearances in the Michelin Guide.
“We didn’t have a lot of money and Park Slope was cheap. Rent was $1,500 month,” she laughs. “Then it was not.”
Carlo, who grew up on a farm in Sardinia and left at age 14 first to live with brothers who were chefs in Rome, and then for New York in the early ‘90s before moving to New Hartford in 2010. Michelle, being from small town in California, immediately gravitated to Connecticut town life. Now they run Geppetto with their children Eliza and Kiko.
My companion and I were seated on Geppetto’s mezzanine, a raised area one step up from the main room, where an old iron stove is sunk into a brick arch, facing a snug table. A few glasses of montepulciano were quickly joined by roasted quail stuffed with sausage, almonds, mortadella and radicchio. I made sure to drag out every bite of the crisp, savory little bird in its drizzle of port wine reduction with halved figs.
An antipasti special of sardines lightly fried seasoned with an herb blend of celery leaf, mint, parsley and olive oil was served on house baked bread.
Eliza and Michelle are the family bakers responsible for the rustic bread and tarts, while Carlo and Kiko are the minds behind the kitchen.
“We’re a very close family,” Michelle told me a few days later. “My son has incredible talent for pasta and sauces." The mention immediately reminds me of the time I spent staring at an entree of agnolotti di Brasato, filled with short ribs and leeks, served with mushrooms in a procini double cream sauce and a brown stock called fondo Bruno.
Michelle describes the menu as central Italian menu, but not exclusively. My entree of garganelli pasta with mozzarella di bufala, tomato, basil and n’duja was decidedly Sicilian, despite the fiery (they’ll warn you) sausage being much more rough ground than the dark, nearly viscous variety I’ve seen before.
24 E. Main St., Torrington
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The Vibe
Geppetto is a little storefront with a transportational effect upon entry. The space is old-world and well attended without being tight or cluttered.
The Food
Sardinian-Italian New York restaurant veteran Carlo Pulixi and his talented family of cooks and bakers have created a delicious and unusual menu in Litchfield County, pulling influences from multiple Italian regions, with an in-house baking program.
Fall dishes will include carciofi alla Romana (Roman braised artichoke), a Sicilian style swordfish with pine nuts and raisins, northern Friuli style green apple ravioli with duck ragù polenta with Taleggio and mushrooms, and rabbit dishes.
“I love sardines, and was shocked because we didn’t know if the town would like them, but they do,” Michelle says.
She makes a caramelized pine nut honey tart people can pre-order and take home. A tart with almonds and plums flambéed in cognac ended our evening before the check arrived, tucked into Pinocchio, printed in the original Italian.
The couple chose Geppetto as a name because the iconic Italian story was one they often read to their children and it evoked a place in their minds. A hand painted replica of the 1972 poster for "Le avventure di Pinocchio" produced for Italian national television hangs in the doorway. Carlo, who learned woodworking as a child in Sardinia, refurbished cabinets, made benches and sourced the barn wood from Cook’s Antique Lumber in New Preston.
“The reception has been exceptional,” she tells us. “We have a lot of regulars from around town, and we’re getting people who are regulars from Hartford and Massachusetts. They’re traveling to get here.”
“We want people to feel like they’re transported to Italy, away from modern life," Michelle says. "If you do something good people will come to find you.”
Geppetto was a surprise to me, and maybe less of one to you now, but I’m not here to break the spell.
ANSONIA — Once the pomp and circumstance of the reopening of Jarvis Stadium and its new turf was complete, the Ansonia High football team gave a large home crowd more to cheer about with a 39-0 win over Torrington on Friday night."It felt amazing, the field is amazing. Just looking at it. I can’t wait to make new memories on this field," said Jacob Romanowski, the Chargers' senior captain and two-way lineman."They did such a phenomenal job on this facility, and those guys worked really, really hard to...
ANSONIA — Once the pomp and circumstance of the reopening of Jarvis Stadium and its new turf was complete, the Ansonia High football team gave a large home crowd more to cheer about with a 39-0 win over Torrington on Friday night.
"It felt amazing, the field is amazing. Just looking at it. I can’t wait to make new memories on this field," said Jacob Romanowski, the Chargers' senior captain and two-way lineman.
"They did such a phenomenal job on this facility, and those guys worked really, really hard to get it ready as fast as they can," Ansonia coach John Mihalko said. "It was a bummer that they couldn’t get it ready for Seymour, but I’m glad we were able to have tonight. It was really, really good. Lots of great hometown energy and love."
After a slow start, Tymir Taylor got the home team on the board with a 13-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter.
Early in the second quarter, Ansonia had the ball on the Torrington 1 and sophomore quarterback Javier Figueroa went over to get the play call from Mihalko. Romanowski had other ideas, calling Figueroa back so the Chargers could quickly line up for another.
"I’d seen their defensive linemen, (hands) on the hips. That’s my queue, keep going and punch them in the mouth every single play," Romanowski said.
The tempo worked as Crishon Fogle scored from a yard out to give Ansonia a 14-0 lead.
Still, Romanowski saw ways the Chargers' line play could improve.
"We could have done better, had our eyes up, but overall, we did good," Romanowski said. "We had our blocks, hole was open, running back came up through. Overall, it was alright."
Tayvon Long scored on a 12-yard run to give the hosts a 20-0 lead with 7:17 left in the second quarter. Then, as the first half wound down, Figueroa hit Jahzair Lawson on a 44-yard touchdown pass to make it 26-0 lead
In the third quarter, both Taylor and Fogle adding rushing touchdowns to complete the scoring.
While Ansonia was able to move the ball, Torrington had trouble getting anything going.
"They’re still Ansonia. They play that Ansonia football," Raiders coach Gaitan Rodriguez said. "And it’s not like we didn’t try. We were trying our butts off tonight, but I think we weren’t able to capitalize offensively. We weren’t able to capitalize off their mistakes, which teams the last couple weeks were able to do. This will get us better, and we’ve got to move on."
Torrington was without talented running back Aiden Hansen, who didn't play due to team issues, according to Rodriguez. He would not elaborate on those issues.
Jacob Romanowski, Ansonia: The senior two-way lineman brought a lot of emotion and energy to the field, and he was dominant on both sides of the ball.
"Jacob's been really pushing everybody to be better, doing the right things. Trying to get everyone on the ball, trying to get everyone moving, getting that momentum going. You have the momentum, you've got to keep it, and that's what he's trying to do. He's done a really good job, the last two weeks especially." — Ansonia coach John Mihalko, talking about Jacob Romanowski's leadership.
Torrington 0 0 0 0 — 0Ansonia 7 19 13 0 — 39A—Tymir Taylor 13 run (Daniel Ayala kick)A—Crishon Fogle 1 run (Ayala kick)A—Tayvon Long 12 run (kick failed)A—Jahzari Lawson 44 pass from Javier Figueroa (conversion failed)A—Taylor 13 run (Ayala kick)A—Fogle 18 run (kick failed)Records: Ansonia 2-2; Torrington 2-2.
TORRINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Authorities are looking for information on any people that were responsible for a fire in Torrington over the weekend.The fire started early Sunday morning at the site of the former Stone Container company in Torrington.According to fire officials, calls came in around 12:45 a.m. Sunday that reported the fire.The size of it required a major mutual aid effort.Crews from multiple towns, including Harwinton, Avon, Simsbury and Plainville, responded to help Torrington firefighters.&ldquo...
TORRINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Authorities are looking for information on any people that were responsible for a fire in Torrington over the weekend.
The fire started early Sunday morning at the site of the former Stone Container company in Torrington.
According to fire officials, calls came in around 12:45 a.m. Sunday that reported the fire.
The size of it required a major mutual aid effort.
Crews from multiple towns, including Harwinton, Avon, Simsbury and Plainville, responded to help Torrington firefighters.
“It definitely is a lot. With our staffing we had to reach out for mutual aid and a lot of it as you can see on the scene here. But, once the mutual aid started coming in, we started getting a good handle on it,” said Torrington Fire Department Battalion Chief Patrick Doyle.
Several buildings were destroyed as the fire spread near Summer and High streets.
No injuries were reported.
Many residents lost power for several hours early Sunday morning.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection monitored air quality at the scene and reported that it remained safe for the public.
“We were here at 3 o’clock this morning,” said Torrington resident James Morelli. “The flames were shooting up high. It was so dark out, we couldn’t really see it, but you could hear everything falling down.”
Longtime Torrington residents said they watched the scene unfold. Some reflected on the building’s history.
“A part of history for me is going up in flames right now. That building’s been there for so many years,” said Amy Deziel of Torrington.
There was no word on a cause.
Officials are offering a reward up to $2,500 for any information.
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TORRINGTON — New Opportunities Inc. is again expanding its CT Food for Thought project after landing a $1 million grant from the state's Community Investment Fund.The CIF board voted Tuesday in favor of the grant, said Torrington Economic Development Director William Wallach.The grant will allow for the construction of a warehouse and five new greenhouses, New Opportunities President and Chief Executive Officer William Rybczyk said. In February 2024, the existing greenhouses were expanded from three to six.CT Food ...
TORRINGTON — New Opportunities Inc. is again expanding its CT Food for Thought project after landing a $1 million grant from the state's Community Investment Fund.
The CIF board voted Tuesday in favor of the grant, said Torrington Economic Development Director William Wallach.
The grant will allow for the construction of a warehouse and five new greenhouses, New Opportunities President and Chief Executive Officer William Rybczyk said. In February 2024, the existing greenhouses were expanded from three to six.
CT Food for Thought, the retail arm of the Waterbury-based non-profit New Opportunities, consists of greenhouses where hydroponic lettuce is grown. Profits from the operation fund services in Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and surrounding Connecticut towns.
The latest plan was to cost about $16 million and include up to 15 greenhouses, Wallach said. To get the project off the ground, New Opportunities partnered with the city to apply for an $8 million Community Investment Fund grant.
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On Wednesday, Rybczyk expressed excitement about the $1 million approval and noted that he and his team plan to review and develop strategies for the project based on that amount.
The operation already has six greenhouses on 12 acres on Technology Park Drive. The expansion will build on another 12 acres directly across the street.
Established in 2021, CIF is state bond-funded program to finance qualifying economic and community development projects. Though the approval is $7 million less than requested, Rybczyk still plans to hold to that timeline.
“It may just mean that we start with the warehouse and five greenhouse bays as opposed to 15,” he said. “We would setup the site to ultimately maximize the space. We would still be looking at having the site operational sometime in the spring of 2027.”
Eventually, the operation may expand to growing other produce, such as herbs, including rosemary, thyme and basil.
In August, about 60 people, including state Sens. Paul Honing, D-Harwinton, Hilda E. Santiago, D-Meriden, Torrington Mayor Elinor C. Carbone and Waterbury Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski Jr, attended a presentation on the expansion plans and a tour of the existing greenhouses.
“The people that showed up were really impressed,” Wallach said.
The 2024 expansion made room for the production of about 3,000 pounds of lettuce per week. The lettuce is sold in grocery stores, including Big Y and Geislers and is available in some local schools.
The operation is looking into getting its products into Market 32 and other distribution centers, such as nursing homes, said Jon Jensen, business consultant for CT Food for Thought. The focus with the next expansion will be to maximize the grocery stores where the product is available.
The expansion will also mean the need for a larger workforce, Wallach said.
“They’re looking to bring on 25 to 30 new people during the project and even more after the completion of the project,” he said. “It’ll be a huge opportunity for 25 to 50 new jobs for Torrington people.”
The project will also allow New Opportunities to expand its reach, Wallach said. After the tour Santiago, who “was just blown away,” said she wants to recreate the project in Meriden.
“A project like this is important to Torrington, but it’s really important to the state of Connecticut,” Wallach said.
TORRINGTON, CT. (WFSB) - School officials in Torrington are considering changing the dress code for teachers.This comes as the latest in a slew of changes, including the opening of a new middle and high school this year.The district has also updated the student dress code, prohibiting wearing items like pajamas in school.“The vast majority of our teachers are already in line with it, the vast majority of the time. It’s not that there is any kind of chronic problem,” said Edward Corey, Co-Chair, Torringt...
TORRINGTON, CT. (WFSB) - School officials in Torrington are considering changing the dress code for teachers.
This comes as the latest in a slew of changes, including the opening of a new middle and high school this year.
The district has also updated the student dress code, prohibiting wearing items like pajamas in school.
“The vast majority of our teachers are already in line with it, the vast majority of the time. It’s not that there is any kind of chronic problem,” said Edward Corey, Co-Chair, Torrington Board of Education.
The school board says there was no recent disciplinary situation that prompted this.
They say they’ve worked with the teachers’ unions on these changes, even compromising to allow staff to wear certain sneakers.
“Some of this stuff is codifying things that are already in place, and others are certainly new adjustments, but nothing that we feel is unreasonable,” continued Corey.
The district said that they have gotten the most pushback on the banning of hooded sweatshirts and acid wash jeans.
“The kids are supposed to look up to us,” said Helen Norman, grandmother of a student in the district.
She supports the potential change.
Others in the community don’t believe that teachers should have rules on what they can’t wear.
“The times are changing, and I don’t think because of what you wear means that you’re not professional,” said Erol Carlew-Tuna, grandfather of a student.
Surrounding districts have similar staff dress codes that include a ban on hoodies, like in Waterbury.
The school board is meeting Wednesday evening at Torringford Elementary School to discuss the change in dress code.
Some faculty members are expected to attend and speak against the changes.
“We’ve had our union members, our teachers reach out to us. We’ve been sharing their concerns. They’ve shared their concerns via email. So, I think there’s been a lot of open communication,” said Sandy Mangan, President, Torrington Education Association.
She says that she would still like to see continued discussion between teachers and administration before the school board votes on any new dress code.
“Teachers generally are feeling that they’re professionals. They dress professionally,” she continued.
A couple small amendments to the dress code proposal were made during a Board of Education meeting Wednesday night, but a vote was postponed until the final language is worked out.
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