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 Red Bank Battlefield Park in Red Bank, NJ 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 Red Bank, NJ 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.
“We hired a caregiver from Always Best Care to help my father when he was”
“I have been a client of Always Best Care (ABC) for over 5 years. I”
“For the past 6 months Always Best has provided compassionate care to my dear aunt.”
“For the past 6 months Always Best has provided compassionate care to my dear aunt.”
“Always Best Care has provided us with the best caregivers. We are blessed with an”
“We are so appreciative of the care and service of your team. Mariama was a”
“As we wind down our trip to New Jersey both Megan and I wish to”
“A special shoutout to our primary caregivers: Marie C. and Florette P.. They were outstanding!”
“Terrific company. Management is tops. Very caring staff. I highly recommend them. The staff and”
“Always Best Care Senior Services in Princeton Junction exceeded our expectations. Their team was kind,”
“Could not have asked for a more caring group of professionals. From care giver to”
“ABC COULD NOT HAVE DONE BETTER IN A CHANGING SITUATION WITH TWO TERMINALLY PATIENTS HAVING”
“Always best care took care of my father for about 10 years..Though my father was”
“ABC and their amazing care givers enabled our Aunt to get her last wish was”
“Mom developed an infection in the afternoon that left her too weak and disoriented to”
“Faithful, Love, and Family.”
“Very professional organization and sent the right aide, Sam, to help me with my father”
“I had a great experience with the agency, Always Best Care! I am attending college,”
“Roberto took care of my husband like he was a member of his family. He”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“Everyone was great. I’ve come a long way due to the help of your aides.”
“You have a GEM in Mrs. Terry. She is worth so much more than she”
“Very very helpful, I was desperate when I called and that same day I had”
“We had an exceptionally good experience with Always Best Care during my mother's illness. The”
“Thank you Jahima, Esther, Satta, Myra, Kelly & Susan. Carmen should be pleased. Keep up”
“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I am for the kindness, care, and”
“Gimbert & Carmen were very accommodating and knowledgeable with the needs of my father. They”
“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you”
“Gimbert and Carmen Fernandez are very knowledgeable in the area of elder care services and”
“We hired a caregiver from Always Best Care to help my father when he was declining from Parkinson’s and his continuum of care facility said he could no longer live alone in his apartment without help.. My father was very challenging to work with as he was slipping mentally and could not seem to grasp why the caregiver was there. The manager, Carli, and the caregiver, Stephen, could not have been more skilled and compassionate given his issues. The billing practices and necessary documentation for reimbursement from his Long Teem Care company also went very well. Ultimately my Dad needed placement in skilled nursing. However, this was no fault of the caregiving company, who went out of their way to communicate with me about what was going on every day so I stayed filled in. If my Dad needs an aide in the future for an outing I will definitely contact them.”
“I have been a client of Always Best Care (ABC) for over 5 years. I could not have taken care of my elderly mother with out them. They always provided excellent people who I could trust in my home and with my mother who was 102 1/2 when she passed away recently. The caregivers from ABC were always on time, polite, professional, and, above all else, caring. The office team was amazing, too! They always went above and beyond (Thanks, Carli & Samantha!). Most recently when my mom had a fall and came home from the hospital on hospice, they had a game plan for her care before I did. They anticipated what our needs would be. They had people skilled in hospice care to my house within 24 hours. I could not have gotten through her passing without their support. A very special thanks to Manite & Patience. I would highly recommend ABC.”
“For the past 6 months Always Best has provided compassionate care to my dear aunt. Our primary caregiver was outstanding.....experienced, organized, warm and kind.....she became more than a caregiver, a friend that we depended on. All the caregivers that supported us on this journey were dedicated, professional, friendly and dependable. The administrative staff at Always Best Princeton were always available to assist and support. I offer my highest recommendation of Always Best Caregivers in Princeton.”
“For the past 6 months Always Best has provided compassionate care to my dear aunt. Our primary caregiver was outstanding.....experienced, organized, warm and kind.....she became more than a caregiver, a friend that we depended on. All the caregivers that supported us on this journey were dedicated, professional, friendly and dependable. The administrative staff at Always Best Princeton were always available to assist and support. I offer my highest recommendation of Always Best Caregivers in Princeton.”
“Always Best Care has provided us with the best caregivers. We are blessed with an outstanding caregiver, Maria, who is exceptional in every way. Our recent substitute caregiver, Elizabeth, also provided my husband with excellent care. We so appreciate the high level of expertise, skill and overall care afforded to us by these wonderful ladies.”
“We are so appreciative of the care and service of your team. Mariama was a lovely caregiver, and I especially appreciated Carli's guidance throughout the process.”
“As we wind down our trip to New Jersey both Megan and I wish to thank you personally and Always Best Care for taking care of our needs! Your professionalism and support made our experience pleasant. After having experienced three different service providers in Maryland I can say your services are above par! And Ernesta is truly supportive of Megan’s needs. She is calm, compassionate and respectful. Also your on call service is very quick to react to our changing needs!”
“A special shoutout to our primary caregivers: Marie C. and Florette P.. They were outstanding! And extra thanks to Carli, who always came through when we needed backup. Many thanks to the ABC team for all the care you gave to my husband Al H. through 3 years of Parkinson's suffering, and the support you gave me through a hard time.”
“Terrific company. Management is tops. Very caring staff. I highly recommend them. The staff and management are extremely professional and caring, resulting in a very comfortable experience.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services in Princeton Junction exceeded our expectations. Their team was kind, attentive, and provided excellent care tailored to our family’s needs. Communication was clear and supportive throughout. We’re so grateful for their compassion and professionalism. Highly recommend them for anyone seeking trusted senior home care in the area!”
“Could not have asked for a more caring group of professionals. From care giver to support staff, they are exceptional”
“ABC COULD NOT HAVE DONE BETTER IN A CHANGING SITUATION WITH TWO TERMINALLY PATIENTS HAVING ALZ AND STAGE IV PANCREATIC CANCER. QUALITY OF CARE TAKER WAS SUPERB AND RESPONSIVENESS TO CHANGING NEEDS PERFECT.”
“Always best care took care of my father for about 10 years..Though my father was very lucid and managed his own care with the agency, I was at his house alot and participated in his care with the aids. They were all very caring and he kindly spoke of the owners being very attentive and offered very personalized care. They even visited him. I am very fond of many of the home health aids..they were loving and concerned. They took their job to another level. I even formed friendships with some of them. The golden years are a very delicate part of our lives. Always best care not only offered good physical care to my father, but unbounded love and compassion !!!! Thank you and he is looking down at us. I'm sure.”
“ABC and their amazing care givers enabled our Aunt to get her last wish was to die in her home. I can’t say enough about how ABC was able to give her a quality of life that she valued as well as provide comfort to her family knowing that she was in good hands with ABC's Caregivers. From the caregivers that always went the extra mile to the fast response we got 24x7 from folks like Carli…you were there for us!”
“Mom developed an infection in the afternoon that left her too weak and disoriented to care for herself for that night. I called Always Best Care Senior Services (ABC) at the very end of the business day, asking if they could find someone for one night of 12-hour private duty care on pretty much an emergency basis. The ABC team went to work and secured a caregiver for mom within a matter of hours for an 8pm-to-8am care shift at mom's senior living community. We had worked with ABC in the past on a scheduled basis, but this experience was above and beyond the call of regular duty and it truly helped us get through a difficult and stressful episode. We would recommend ABC for any and all of your senior care needs.”
“Faithful, Love, and Family.”
“Very professional organization and sent the right aide, Sam, to help me with my father in day to day activities. Sam helps him with gait training and understands dementia care and how to handle care, the way the client needs it. I would not hesitate using this agency and Sam is excellent.”
“I had a great experience with the agency, Always Best Care! I am attending college, and they always provided me an aide that is helpful, considerate, and hardworking. Thank you for always providing me with an aide like Ms. Colleta!!”
“Roberto took care of my husband like he was a member of his family. He was God sent; thank God for him”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“Everyone was great. I’ve come a long way due to the help of your aides. Thank you again!”
“You have a GEM in Mrs. Terry. She is worth so much more than she is paid! I miss her. Her help was timely, professional, and invaluable”
“Very very helpful, I was desperate when I called and that same day I had professional help. Tremendous your service”
“We had an exceptionally good experience with Always Best Care during my mother's illness. The management met with us and assigned caregivers almost immediately. As our needs evolved and increased, they were responsive and flexible. The caregivers were well-trained, kind, hard-working, and truly fine people whom we enjoyed having in the house.”
“Thank you Jahima, Esther, Satta, Myra, Kelly & Susan. Carmen should be pleased. Keep up the good work, and be safe!”
“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I am for the kindness, care, and concern that was shown for my husband by the Always Best Care staff. Thank you for the exceptional attention to his comfort, as well as the wonderful insights, strength, knowledge, and emotional support you showed our entire family. Watching someone you love make the transition out of this life is a really difficult thing, and your wisdom and comfort helped us navigate this challenging time. I will always be thankful for the service you provided for him. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent care provided to my husband by Ms. Marie Louisjean. We thank Ms. Louisjean for her incredible patience, tenderness, and attention to his needs. We thank her for being such a dedicated caregiver. God has given her a very special talent and He has blessed her with a compassionate heart. I could not have asked for a more passionate group of people. May God continue to bless the Always Best Care staff as you continue to care for people in need.”
“Gimbert & Carmen were very accommodating and knowledgeable with the needs of my father. They came out to his house and offered suggestions so that he would be able to get around with his walker easily. Their person took great care of my Dad. It is such a relief to my sister and I that we had someone stay with my Dad that was so reliable. I highly recommend them.”
“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you enough. Thanks for always being there for us in every way.”
“Gimbert and Carmen Fernandez are very knowledgeable in the area of elder care services and how best to provide workable care solutions for aging relatives. They are well informed on current issues and available options. I speak from my own experience here and strongly recommend then and their company to anyone in need of assistance in this area. They are compassionate and caring people which is critical in their business!”
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 Count Basie Park in Red Bank, NJ 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 Buona Sera or visit Twin Lights State Historic Site, 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 Red Bank, NJ, 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 Red Bank, NJ 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 Red Bank, NJ 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.
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough Public Schools announced that students achieved a 95% attendance rate during the past academic year, significantly higher than New Jersey's statewide average of 86%.District officials said the attendance milestone reflects ongoing efforts to create welcoming, engaging and supportive learning environments that encourage students to come to school each day.“When students are excited to come to school every single day, it speaks volumes about the climate we have cultivated,” S...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough Public Schools announced that students achieved a 95% attendance rate during the past academic year, significantly higher than New Jersey's statewide average of 86%.
District officials said the attendance milestone reflects ongoing efforts to create welcoming, engaging and supportive learning environments that encourage students to come to school each day.
“When students are excited to come to school every single day, it speaks volumes about the climate we have cultivated,” Superintendent Dr. Jared J. Rumage said. “Our 95% attendance rate isn't just a statistic. It's proof that our children feel physically and emotionally safe, valued and inspired the moment they walk through our doors.”
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The district's achievement includes attendance data from its early childhood program serving 3- and 4-year-old preschool students. School officials said strong attendance among the district's youngest learners reflects both family engagement and community trust.
“Our preschoolers run into buildings to interact with peers, explore and learn each day,” Preschool Supervisor Morgan Cassella said. “Their strong attendance reflects the wonderful partnership between our children, families and staff.”
Administrators said the district's success is rooted in its #RBBisBIA, or 'Red Bank Borough is Best in America,' philosophy and its Dream BIG educational approach. Staff members across the district work to create classrooms that are rigorous, meaningful and engaging while supporting students in pursuing their goals.
Red Bank Primary School Principal Christina Vlahos said fostering a positive school environment is key to maintaining strong attendance.
“Creating a warm, joyful and engaging learning environment where students feel seen is the foundation of strong attendance,” Vlahos said. “Partnering with families to remove barriers, while celebrating and incentivizing great attendance, helps keep our students running into school as fast as they run out.”
Red Bank Middle School Counselor Dawn Fowler said relationship-building and consistent communication with families have also played an important role.
“By working closely with families, identifying challenges early, and keeping lines of communication open, we've been able to ensure every student feels supported and motivated to be in school every day,” Fowler said.
As the new school year continues, district officials said they remain focused on maintaining the momentum and ensuring students have the support, safety and opportunities they need to succeed.
Red Bank Catholic put together a dominant performance Friday night, defeating Holmdel 36-7 in Red Bank.Jake Bickerton led the offensive charge for Red Bank Catholic (4-1), No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, rushing for 159 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries. The ground game proved unstoppable all night as the Caseys accumulated 260 rushing yards on 28 attempts, with three different players finding the end zone on the ground. 9/25 - 7:00 PM Football Final Holm...
Red Bank Catholic put together a dominant performance Friday night, defeating Holmdel 36-7 in Red Bank.
Jake Bickerton led the offensive charge for Red Bank Catholic (4-1), No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, rushing for 159 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries. The ground game proved unstoppable all night as the Caseys accumulated 260 rushing yards on 28 attempts, with three different players finding the end zone on the ground.
| 9/25 - 7:00 PM Football | Final |
|---|---|
| Holmdel | 7 |
| Red Bank Catholic | 36 |
Quarterback Rahmir Rivera added another dimension to the attack, completing 10 of 14 passes for 141 yards and one touchdown. His favorite target was Ethan Kennedy, who hauled in six receptions for 95 yards. Jason Berecsky contributed three catches for 38 yards and the lone receiving touchdown of the night.
Rivera also made an impact with his legs, rushing for 63 yards on three carries. Luke Scaturro punched in two rushing touchdowns on just two attempts from four yards out.
The Red Bank Catholic defense was equally impressive, holding Holmdel to just seven points while recording two sacks and forcing one fumble. Luke Scaturro led the defensive effort with 13 total tackles, three tackles for loss and one fumble recovery. Asher Cummins registered one sack and seven total tackles, while TJ Walsh added one sack and eight tackles.
Brock Goodman contributed 10 tackles, and Mason Koch recorded seven tackles with one forced fumble. The defensive unit limited Holmdel’s offensive production significantly, as the Hornets failed to register any passing or rushing yards in the statistical categories.
Anthony Serini paced the Holmdel defense with 15 total tackles and one sack despite the lopsided score. Joseph Berardi also recorded one sack for the Hornets. Tyler Carri added five tackles, while Michael Todisco contributed six tackles and one tackle for loss.
Holmdel falls to 3-2.
BY BRIAN DONOHUEThe liquor license from the beloved Danny’s Steakhouse is finally being put to use with the opening of the Lobby Bar inside the landmark Anderson Building.In a room just off the bar, an acclaimed sushi chef will do his thing.And a new acai/smoothie place and a permanent jewelry shop have opened their doors in recent days.Read all about them in this brisk early fall edition of redbankgreen‘s Retail Churn....
BY BRIAN DONOHUE
The liquor license from the beloved Danny’s Steakhouse is finally being put to use with the opening of the Lobby Bar inside the landmark Anderson Building.
In a room just off the bar, an acclaimed sushi chef will do his thing.
And a new acai/smoothie place and a permanent jewelry shop have opened their doors in recent days.
Read all about them in this brisk early fall edition of redbankgreen‘s Retail Churn.
The Margarita was solid, the sound system was great and we even liked the selection of 70’s R&B being spun on the turntables.
It was the opening of The Lobby Bar inside the Anderson Building at 200 Monmouth Street Friday night.
The Lobby Bar marks the final piece of the puzzle in the remake of the ground floor space of the century-old former warehouse.
“By day it runs a fresh juice and made-to-order smoothie counter with a record playing start to finish. By evening it becomes a cocktail and aperitivo bar with inspired bar snacks, cocktails, and low or no ABV drinks,’ reads a press release from Culture Collective Hospitality Group.
Culture Collective, headed by Chris Viola, took over the space a year ago and remade it as a food hall, Anderson Market, after the grocer Sickles closed down.
The Lobby Bar is joined in an adjoining room by Studio Omekase, a new 14-seat ‘intimate chef’s counter’ slated to open Wednesday to Sunday.
The press release says Chef Steven Wong will serve a 12-course tasting menu built around the day’s fish, with a set number of seatings per night.
“The menu changes with what comes in. Wong, most recently head sushi chef at Moko Omakase in New York, has worked behind sushi counters in New York and Miami for more than forty years, and has cooked at Zuma Omakase and Sushi Noz in New York, Mila in Miami Beach, Sushi of Gari, Nobu, and MEGU, and owned Nouveau Sushi in Montclair.
Seats are $108 per person, reserved and paid in advance. Public reservations open September 24.
“I’m excited to open the first omakase in Red Bank,” said Wong. “I love blending traditional sushi with my own point of view, so every guest at the counter gets something unique.
The Lobby is holding a grand opening Saturday from 10 am to 11 pm.
Speaking of Anderson Market, the offerings in the food hall continue to evolve, with Namkeen Hot Chicken leaving and Little Andy’s burgers preparing to take its place according to a report at app.com.
Moving east on Monmouth Street, there’s more a-churning going on.
Reves Smooth & Acaí Cafe held its official grand opening last weekend and was bustling when we stopped in on Monday afternoon.
The spot at 42 Monmouth Street (next to Crazy Story Books) marks the second location for the business run by husband-and-wife team Sebastian Balk (pictured above) and Cynthia Noack.
Reves offers soft-serve acai with no refined sugars, smoothies, pitaya bowls along with smoothies and coffee.
And practically just across the street, Linked By Mint, a permanent jewelry and charm bar shop with a location in Long Branch has opened up at 29 Monmouth Street.
Continuing a growing trend among retailers, they’re planning a schedule of events like an already sold out “Charmed Night Out” workshop next month.
Continuing our trip east through Churnville, we noticed a coming soon sign at 143 Broad Street where Bonitas Glow Up appears to be gettting ready to open up.
It’s yet another addition to a growing number of spas, salons and other wellness-oriented businesses opening on the southern end of the downtown business district.
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
RED BANK, NJ — Just a few weeks after a movie was rumored to be shooting at Delicious Orchards, Kevin Hart has been spotted filming in Red Bank.According to a report from NJ.com, the movie star was seen on Broad Street on Monday and Tuesday with Henry Cavill for an upcoming spy movie with Netflix.The same project was rumored to be the reason for Delicious Orchards' mysterious three-day closure at the start of September.In an online post, the beloved market later confirmed that filming was taking place there while t...
RED BANK, NJ — Just a few weeks after a movie was rumored to be shooting at Delicious Orchards, Kevin Hart has been spotted filming in Red Bank.
According to a report from NJ.com, the movie star was seen on Broad Street on Monday and Tuesday with Henry Cavill for an upcoming spy movie with Netflix.
The same project was rumored to be the reason for Delicious Orchards' mysterious three-day closure at the start of September.
In an online post, the beloved market later confirmed that filming was taking place there while the store was closed, though a movie name was not provided.
According to Hart's IMDB page, he and Cavill are currently working on an upcoming spy comedy for Netflix.
The untitled film follows rival spies who cross paths in a Lamaze class when their wives become friends, forcing them to "reluctantly become partners as their double lives collide in hilarious and dangerous ways."
Alongside Hart and Cavill, actors Jason Isaacs, Justine Lupe and Aja Naomi King are also listed as starring in the film, which is being directed by Joseph McGinty Nichol (also known as McG).
On Tuesday, RedBankGreen reported that chairs on set of the movie held the production name "The Serpent and the Snake," while Netflix bulletins advising residents of filming taking place were titled "Spy Duo."
Jersey Cookie Girl, a bakery on Mechanic Street, also posted about the film, referring to it as "The Spy Duo project" filming "right here in Red Bank."
The bakery said it even brought snacks to the film set for Hart, Cavill, and the cast and crew to enjoy.
"From our little Red Bank bakery… to a Hollywood set," the bakery said. "This is definitely one of those pinch-me JCG moments!"
"Hope Kevin & Henry are ready to find out why we say…Sharing sweetness, one cookie at a time."
While the storm wiped out their original venue, a local restaurant stepped up to give the couple a magical ceremony they never expected.Krista and Neil’s wedding ceremony at Birravino. (Lily Szabo Pannella)Krista and Neil pose with umbrellas outside Birravino. (Lily Szabo Pannella)Krista and Neil's wedding cake. (Lily Szabo Pannella)RED BANK, NJ — There’s a saying that New Jersey resident Neil Hughes’ grandpa would always come back to in times of change: “That’s how it’s...
Krista and Neil’s wedding ceremony at Birravino. (Lily Szabo Pannella)
Krista and Neil pose with umbrellas outside Birravino. (Lily Szabo Pannella)
Krista and Neil's wedding cake. (Lily Szabo Pannella)
RED BANK, NJ — There’s a saying that New Jersey resident Neil Hughes’ grandpa would always come back to in times of change: “That’s how it’s supposed to be.”
While Neil didn’t know it at the time, it was this exact quote that would go on to embody one of the most magical days of his and Krista Calogero’s lives — their wedding day.
Originally set to take place at the Rum Runner in Sea Bright on Sept. 26, plans for the couple’s wedding hit a roadblock when a massive nor’easter drenched the Jersey Shore, flooding the waterfront restaurant and blocking roads that guests would need to take to get there.
“It was a whirlwind,” Krista said of the day during a phone call with Patch.
Despite the sudden turn of events and severe weather, Krista and Neil’s wedding still came together as the perfect day they’d been envisioning with the help of friends, family and a local restaurant.
“It was a crazy day,” Krista said. “The Rum Runner is where we had our first date and what we’ve been planning since we got engaged about two years ago. We had all our decorations set up the night before; we had flowers from In The Garden in the Highlands that were absolutely gorgeous. We went there, and we got everything ready.”
Yet even as the soon-to-be-newlyweds prepared for their wedding, the incoming forecast promised heavy rain and winds for New Jersey – especially along the shore.
“There was kind of a looming feeling of ‘What’s the weather going to be like?’” Krista told Patch. “Neil grew up in Oceanport, so he’s aware of the tides and how they can impact the weather. I was asking him, ‘What do you think? Are we going to get lucky? Are we going to have to completely change our plan or cancel?’”
The couple was “hoping for the best,” she said. Despite this, they were met with a call from the Rum Runner the next morning, as well as a video of the flood by the restaurant and road closures blocking anyone from getting inside.
“They [the restaurant] were doing everything they could to call me back and keep me updated, which was really amazing,” Krista said. “But about an hour before we were supposed to get there, I was like, you know what? We’re either gonna have to cancel, or we’re gonna have to pivot and figure out something else.”
From there, it was a joint effort of family and friends to bring the couple to their new wedding venue, which was, coincidentally, another place that the pair went to during their first date: Birravino in Red Bank.
“My sister-in-law, Julie, reached out to the restaurant, and she spoke to Bobby Rallo [the owner of Birravino], and he was absolutely amazing,” Krista said. “I don’t know how I can thank him enough for putting this together for us last minute.”
Once their new venue was settled, it was a mad dash to take the couple’s wedding setup planned for the Rum Runner and recreate it at Birravino.
Julie and her husband, Andrew, went to a local Michael’s to get every bud vase they could find. The violinist rerouted to Red Bank. The photographer came to take pictures of the setup and ceremony.
Krista found a spot in the restaurant where she and Neil could say their “I do’s,” and her mother used a Birravino steak knife to cut flowers for a makeshift bouquet.
Yet through all the chaos of wedding planning and the sudden change in location, there was one phrase the couple kept coming back to — the very same quote Neil’s grandpa used to say to him: “That’s how it’s supposed to be.”
“I honestly don’t know how it all came together, but I feel like just having our family and our really great friends, it all worked out and felt even more intimate and special,” Krista said. “Everyone said they loved it, and the food at Birravino is the best Italian food ever.”
“Overall, I just wanted to marry my best friend,” she continued. “So we were happy with the way it turned out, and we said, you know what? That’s how it’s supposed to be.”
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Lily Szabo Pannella. Patch regrets the error.
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