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 the historic Warren Historical Society 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 Warren, CT 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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“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.”
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“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 Warren Woods-Town Park 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 Metacom Kitchen or visit Old Warren Center Cemetery, 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 Warren, 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 Warren, 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 Warren, 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.
Worlds are colliding right here in Connecticut. Where does the stand-up comedy universe intersect with the paranormal world? Monroe, Connecticut.Monroe has been home to the Warren Occult Museum since 1952. The house displayed hundreds of objects that the Warrens claimed were haunted or tied to paranormal events. Although the museum closed its doors in 2019, it has remained a fixture in the national conversation thanks to its most infamous attraction: the Annabelle doll.The doll has essentially gone on a national tour, drawing c...
Worlds are colliding right here in Connecticut. Where does the stand-up comedy universe intersect with the paranormal world? Monroe, Connecticut.
Monroe has been home to the Warren Occult Museum since 1952. The house displayed hundreds of objects that the Warrens claimed were haunted or tied to paranormal events. Although the museum closed its doors in 2019, it has remained a fixture in the national conversation thanks to its most infamous attraction: the Annabelle doll.
The doll has essentially gone on a national tour, drawing crowds of curious paranormal enthusiasts in cities and towns across the U.S. Tragedy recently struck the Warren Occult universe when Annabelle’s handler, Dan Rivera, 54, died suddenly while on a tour stop in Pennsylvania. According to published reports, Rivera passed away in his hotel room, and the doll was not present at the time. Still, the intrigue surrounding Annabelle, the Warrens, and the museum shows no signs of fading.
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Now there’s a new—and truly unexpected—development involving Annabelle and the museum. Enter comedian Matt Rife. Rife is an extremely popular headlining act who sells out shows everywhere he performs. But now, he's planning to sell a different kind of ticket to a brand new audience. In a recent social media announcement, Matt revealed that he and a partner have purchased the Warren Occult Museum with the intention of reopening it to the public—and even allowing fans to stay on the property.
@matt_rife INSANE ANNOUNCEMENT I have officially purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren’s home and Occult Museum, including being the legal guardian for at least the next 5 years, of the entire haunted collection including THE ANNABELLE DOLL, with my good friend @Elton Castee !! If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted. You also may know The Conjuring films are my favorite scary movies of all time. So I’m incredibly honored to have taken over one of the most prominent properties in paranormal history. Ed and Lorain Warren arguably put demonology and paranormal into the mainstream and are the very heart of some of the most famous haunted stories of all time, The Conjuring House, Amityville Horror, et… We plan to open the house for overnight stays and museum tours so you yourself can experience and learn all the haunted history surrounding this amazing place. #TheConjuring #Annabelle #AnnabelleDoll #haunted ? original sound - Matt Rife
I’ve been invited to be around this doll many times, and I always pass. I don’t buy into every ghoulish tale, but this one has a pretty legit history of leaving devastation in its wake. You can call it coincidence—and maybe it is—but I’m not getting close enough to find out. Best of luck to Rife and his fans.
P.S. So, he owns the museum and the property... but not the items? From his statement, it sounds like he’s renting the artifacts for five years? OK.
What you’re about to read is a journey — my journey — into the mysteries of Dudleytown, the so-called “Village of the Damned.”
You’ll get the history, the legends, the frustrating investigations, and the eerie encounters. This isn’t just a ghost story. It’s about land ownership, mysterious incidents, government secrecy, and a community reluctant to talk. It’s curiosity pushing against walls of silence. So, buckle up — Dudleytown’s story is far stranger than you might expect.
Connecticut is steeped in rich history from border to border. Real-world stories here are often stranger than fiction, leading many to believe that the Constitution State has a thin veil between the living and the dead. There is no shortage of ghost tales or ghost hunters in Connecticut, with numerous locations across the state thought to be haunted. Here are just five of the many places in Connecticut believed by some to be haunted.
Looking to celebrate summer by enjoying a drink outdoors?Luckily, Connecticut plenty of scenic places immersed in nature or under city lights to enjoy a craft beverage, including breweries, rooftop bars and for the wine lovers, vineyards. But which of the state's wineries is the oldest?Opened in Warren in 1979, Hopkins Vineyard stands as the oldest winery in Connecticut at almost 50 years old. While Litchfield's Haight-Brown Vineyard opened as the first Connecticut winery in 1975, it closed in 2023, making Hopkins the state's o...
Looking to celebrate summer by enjoying a drink outdoors?
Luckily, Connecticut plenty of scenic places immersed in nature or under city lights to enjoy a craft beverage, including breweries, rooftop bars and for the wine lovers, vineyards. But which of the state's wineries is the oldest?
Opened in Warren in 1979, Hopkins Vineyard stands as the oldest winery in Connecticut at almost 50 years old. While Litchfield's Haight-Brown Vineyard opened as the first Connecticut winery in 1975, it closed in 2023, making Hopkins the state's oldest winery that is still running.
Here's a brief history of the vineyard, as well as how to enjoy a glass of wine there this summer.
Hopkins Vineyard first opened in the late 1970s, but according to its website, the business' roots go all the way back to 1787, when Elijah Hopkins, a descendant of a passenger on the Mayflower, purchased Hopkins Farm.
For almost 200 years, the Hopkins family ran the land as a dairy farm. In 1979, William and Judith Hopkins sold the dairy herd and began operating the winery and vineyard. Since then, Hopkins Vineyard has grown into one of Connecticut's leading producers of award-winning wines, growing 12 varieties of grapes to make red, white and sparkling wines.
Hopkins Vineyard offers wine tastings, along with beers, craft cocktails and snacks, in its wine bar, a casual cafe in the barn's hayloft overlooking scenic views of Lake Waramaug.
5 wineries to try in and around Windham, New London CountyDuring May through October, Hopkins Vineyard is open for samples and tastings at the wine bar from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Live music is played from 2-5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday all summer long.
The vineyard is located at 25 Hopkins Road in Warren.
In a YouTube livestream from the Monroe house on Friday night, YouTuber Elton Castee, who purchased the Warrens' Occult Museum with comedian Matt Rife, announced the next steps of their plan regarding the property.During the three-hour stream, Castee revealed they have set up a website for bookings of overnight stays at the house. Castee also revealed the password for the protected website during the stream, allowing interested parties to see details pertaining to the house and museum.The website notes that reservations to stay...
In a YouTube livestream from the Monroe house on Friday night, YouTuber Elton Castee, who purchased the Warrens' Occult Museum with comedian Matt Rife, announced the next steps of their plan regarding the property.
During the three-hour stream, Castee revealed they have set up a website for bookings of overnight stays at the house. Castee also revealed the password for the protected website during the stream, allowing interested parties to see details pertaining to the house and museum.
The website notes that reservations to stay at the house will open on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. Stays begin on Nov. 1 with the cost of $1,999 a night to stay on the property. Bookings are available through Feb. 15.
All areas of the house will be accessible to overnight guests aside from the museum, which is limited to four-hour visits. Guests will be given access to the museum from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. during their stay, which will be monitored by "experienced staff." A tool kit for paranormal investigations, which contains approximately $25,000 in gear, will be available to use — including night vision body cameras, dowsing rods, an evp recorder and other devices.
Holy water, bedding, towels, bathroom essentials, drinks and snacks will be provided to guests, according to the website.
A max of eight people are allowed to stay overnight at the property at a time while the minimum age to book an overnight stay is 18. All guests will have their ID checked prior to entering the property and must sign a physical liability waiver, according to the website. A "spiritual liability waiver" will also need to be signed.
"Protective measures and items will be given to all guests to use at their discretion. Holy water, rosary beads, protective items, prayer cards and more," the website's FAQ notes. "There is also a spiritual sanctuary, a highly protected and blessed area, that can be utilized at any time, with additional protective measures there as well."
The website notes that they are not liable for "physical or spiritual afflictions that may occur during your stay or at any point afterwards," which includes, but is not limited, to "scratches, possession, attachments, vomiting, fainting, levitation, sleep paralysis, bruising, black eyes, psychic wounds, nightmares, voices in your head, astral projections and beyond."
No live streams or filming for network television will be allowed unless given "explicit permission prior to visit," according to the website. Additionally, no sponsored content may be filmed on the property at any time. Filming for personal use and social media is allowed, but must be "reviewed and approved by our team to ensure factual accuracy and respectful intent towards the home, museum and the Warrens," the website notes.
Reinforced on the website is the fact that this is a private property and that access to the property is only available for booked overnight stays. There will be no tours of the museum or house outside of booking an overnight stay. The website notes that a "top of the line" fence and 24-hour security system are in place.
"We are complying with all city and state regulations to ensure the integrity and respect of the property and neighborhood," the website notes.
The Warrens' Occult Museum, which houses a number of allegedly "haunted" artifacts, such as the Annabelle doll, was sold along with the adjoining house to Rife and Castee for $1 million this month, according to Monroe land records.
In an Instagram post, Rife, who called the house and museum "the most important and prominent piece of paranormal history in the world," elaborated that he and Castee don't legally own the items in the museum, but are the "legal guardians and caretakers" of the items.
In a phone interview with Chaz and AJ In The Morning this month, Castee said he and Rife are under contract to open the museum offsite from the house in a commercial property. Castee noted that if all goes well, according to the closing schedule, they will be making further announcements around Halloween. They are aiming to open around May next year, Castee told the radio program.
The house and museum belonged to famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, whose stories are the basis for "The Conjuring" series of movies. The next movie in the franchise, "The Conjuring: Last Rites," will open in theaters on Sept. 5. The couple founded the New England Society For Psychic Research (NESPR), which is now co-directed by their son-in-law Tony Spera and daughter Judy Spera.
The Speras still own the items in the Warrens' Occult Museum collection, including the Annabelle doll.
Andrew DaRosa is a SPJ award-winning journalist who has worked at Hearst Connecticut Media Group since 2018. He currently works as a Senior Audience Producer and a Trending Reporter for CT Insider and also runs the SEEN section.
He can often be found covering Connecticut’s expanding music scene, supposedly “haunted” sites around the state or keeping track of big winners in the Connecticut Lottery. He has been at the forefront of multiple music-related stories around Connecticut, including the Sound On Sound music festival. With a passion for music, over the past decade, Andrew has interviewed members of Judas Priest, Goose, The National, Trey Anatasio Band, The Head and the Heart and Maren Morris.
Originally from Massachusetts, Andrew graduated from Fairfield University in 2018 with a degree in digital journalism. Since working for Hearst Connecticut, Andrew has become a four-time winner of Connecticut Society of Professional Journalism awards for his coverage of Connecticut band Goose, hiking the state and his human interest stories.
When he isn’t writing about Ed and Lorraine Warren or jam bands, Andrew can be found going to concerts with his wife or hanging out with his cat, Spud.
Neil Warren is Connecticut's "PIZZAMAN." It says so right on his license plate. He's worked in the pizza business his whole career, but he's not cooking up New Haven-style "apizza" at Frank Pepe's, Sally's or Modern.In pizza-mad Connecticut, Neil is a proud Domino's man, having spent four decades with the global pizza chain."I think ours is better than most," Neil said. "That's my prejudice, and it's also me coming from the South; a lot of New England pizza is not like what I grew up with.&quo...
Neil Warren is Connecticut's "PIZZAMAN." It says so right on his license plate. He's worked in the pizza business his whole career, but he's not cooking up New Haven-style "apizza" at Frank Pepe's, Sally's or Modern.
In pizza-mad Connecticut, Neil is a proud Domino's man, having spent four decades with the global pizza chain.
"I think ours is better than most," Neil said. "That's my prejudice, and it's also me coming from the South; a lot of New England pizza is not like what I grew up with."
Neil is one the early embracers of the new "Pizza State" plates that rolled out across Connecticut last month. On top of PIZZAMAN, a gift from his wife Lynne, his son Adam has PIZZABOY, and two of his Domino's store supervisors have PIZZAGUY and PIZZAKID. The store's electric delivery car? Rocking a PIZZAPLG license plate, all adorned with a small pepperoni slice, of course.
The Warrens — Neil and Adam are in business together — own 10 Connecticut Domino's, from Waterbury to Storrs.
Neil's "pizza man" moniker is the result of a longtime joke of his mother's. One of three brothers, he made a unique choice after college. While his brothers went off to business school and the corporate world, Neil found work as a delivery driver at a local Domino's in his native North Carolina, and immediately fell in love with the job.
"Within three days, I realized that I was never going to go anywhere else. It hit me like a ton of bricks," Neil said. "This was my future, owning a business, and the whole of it just seemed to fit."
But Neil's mother wasn't so sure, and for the next few years would teasingly introduce her son to friends and family as "her pizza boy."
After a couple of years of training, he moved up to Connecticut to be near family, opened a Domino's franchise in North Haven, and has stayed ever since, raising a family, sending a kid to the University of Connecticut, and selling pizza the whole time — more than 40 years.
"It really invigorated me," Neil said of the "pizza boy" nickname. "It motivated me to really stick to what I wanted, what I thought was the right path for me, and now it's sort of proven itself."
So when Adam came home with his PIZZABOY license plate (the nickname has passed on to the next generation) Neil knew he had to get one to match.
But Neil's Domino's affiliation does not sit right with every Connecticut pizza fanatic.
New Haven pizza historian Colin Caplan, who speaks of pizza with deep reverence in his voice, describing it as akin to "a holy temple," said he was not a fan of Domino's, though he did enjoy it more as an "undiscerning middle schooler." Caplan, who was the brainchild behind the state's pizza-themed license plates, said he particularly took issue with the sauce.
"I had a really hard time swallowing it," Caplan said of a recent trip to Domino's. "It's just not a craft food, it's fast food."
But Neil does have defenders among Connecticut's pizza tastemakers. Anthony Anthony, the chief marketing officer for the Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism, who was part of June's billboard campaign in Manhattan that trolled New Yorkers with claims of Connecticut's pizza superiority, said that Domino's was a necessary part of the state's pizza ecosystem.
"There's a time and a place for Domino's," Anthony said. "It's one of the chains we all grew up on."
He cited a recent blind taste test conducted by a New Haven-based zine that had Domino's neck-and-neck with statewide staple Pepe's.
Even Caplan — for whom eating New Haven pizza is a "religious, spiritual experience" — was willing to give the pizza man some credit.
"I would trust (Neil's) Domino's more than any other Domino's, because something tells me that he cares," Caplan said. "I think that they might be contenders for one of the best Domino's in the country. He's using our water and it sounds like they've got the pizza passion, they're in the right place to do it."
As for Neil, he's proud of his Domino's affiliation, which allowed him to work his way up from delivery driver to franchise owner. Domino's Cheesesteak Pan Pizza is his favorite pie.
He's also happy to have PIZZAMAN on the "Pizza state" editions of the license, though he does have some pointers for the plate designers.
"I think I would have more of the slice integrated into where the letters and numbers are, like the lighthouse on the (Preserve the) Sound one is," Neil said. "Or you could make a round (license plate). Obviously you can't do that, but that would be really cool, round or triangular."
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