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 Graue Mill Museum 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 Hinsdale, IL is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Always Best Care is very responsive with schedule change requests. They connected my father”
“Amazing company!”
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“I again want to compliment Shannon on her fine work as my uncle's caregiver. She”
“I again want to compliment Shannon on her fine work as my uncle's caregiver. She is”
“Want to recognize Jeff for his kind, empathetic communication on the phone trying to help”
“Dear Jeff, I’m sorry this note is so late in arriving. I just wanted to say”
“I recently worked with Michelle Kramer at Always Best Care. I would recommend Michelle to”
“We want to thank you all for all the help over the last 5 months”
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“I believe when someone does an outstanding job they deserve recognition. My mom has two”
“I believe when someone does an outstanding job they deserve recognition. My mom has two”
“i had no idea where to even start looking for a memory care facility for”
“I have recommend ABC Senior Services to several clients and have always received great feedback.”
“We cannot say enough about our experience with the team at Always Best Care, Chicagoland.”
“Setup a caretaker from Always Best for my Grandpa. The representative John that helped me”
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“I have seen this team serve local clients with great care and compassion. Matt and”
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“ABC responded rapidly and with competency and compassion to an urgent family care need. With”
“ABC was a godsend helping to take care of our dear father. Owner Matt and”
“They take a personal touch. The owner Matt is awesome. He came to our home”
“They take a personal touch. The owner Matt is awesome. He came to our home”
“Matt and his team were first rate. Our family was extremely pleased with ABC.”
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“This company is the best. The owner Matt showed me a whole new definition to”
“Our family worked with ABC to provide first just nighttime caregivers, but eventually 24/7 caregivers”
“We hired a care giver for a night to help me at my daughters wedding”
“If you are looking for a home care company that is caring and responsive to”
“ABC was very responsive to our situation and came through for us quickly. They communicated”
“Always Best Care was more like a family member than a service. Matt, the owner,”
“I called to get help for my aunt. I needed someone to help out on”
“Great experience with this agency. Very caring and compassionate. Very responsive to communication when changes”
“Always Best Care Senior Services or DuPage, IL., was a life saver and I would”
“They are wonderful. Best caregivers. We loved all the ones that came into our home”
“It took me a long time to decide to have a stranger in my house”
“They've been caring for my father-in-law for over a year and I'd be lost without”
“Caring, tireless effort to accommodate our needs.”
“ABC provided wonderful service to our loved one and this kindness extended to our family”
“I would like to thank all the people who work for abc. Everybody took the”
“They are wonderful. Best caregivers. We loved all the ones that came into our home”
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“Always Best Care Senior Services or DuPage, IL., was a life saver and I would”
“They've been caring for my father-in-law for over a year and I'd be lost without”
“It took me a long time to decide to have a stranger in my house”
“I have been an employee of Always Best Care for the past 6 months ,and”
“I love working at Always Best Care. The staff goes out of their way to”
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“We want to express our deepest gratitude for the compassionate and dedicated care Always Best Care provided to our mother, Rita K, during her final days. As caregivers, Judy and Lu were remarkable. Their kindness, patience, tenderness and sensitivity to our mother's need brought immense comfort to our family during this difficult time. They made mom feel safe and cherished. Also, thank you to you and the team at ABC for a memorial tree being planted in memory of our mother, Rita”
“Always Best Care is very responsive with schedule change requests. They connected my father with an excellent care giver. Full disclosure it took 2 or 3 other care givers who did not work out but found excellent care giver who became almost like a member of the family. I highly recommend Always Best Care.”
“Amazing company!”
“Teagan, it has brought me so much joy and comfort knowing that my Mom has a caregiver such as yourself, who has consistently been working with her. I am so grateful you are still available to work with her during the times she is living with me and my family. Thank you for all that you do!”
“I again want to compliment Shannon on her fine work as my uncle's caregiver. She truly came from above. Today is his 92nd Birthday and I can't be there, but she has made the day special for him with cake and small gifts. She also keeps close tabs on his failing health and coordinates his care excellently. She goes above and beyond what would be expected. I don't know Rihanna as well, but she, too, sounds like she cares for my uncle in a kind and positive way. My uncle can be demanding and cranky and they both do a good job maintaining an upbeat attitude. Last but not least, I appreciate Ana for juggling so many clients and caregivers, which in our own situation seem to change on a dime, yet she always comes through. Thanks again”
“I again want to compliment Shannon on her fine work as my uncle's caregiver. She is truly heaven-sent. Today is his 92nd Birthday and I can't be there, but she has made the day special for him with cake and small gifts. She also keeps close tabs on his failing health and coordinates his care excellently. She goes above and beyond what would be expected. I don't know Rihanna as well, but she, too, sounds like she cares for my uncle in a kind and positive way. My uncle can be demanding and cranky and they both do a good job maintaining an upbeat attitude. Finally, I appreciate Ana for juggling so many clients and caregivers, which in our own situation seem to change on a dime, yet she always comes through. Thanks again”
“Want to recognize Jeff for his kind, empathetic communication on the phone trying to help us with our wheelchair bound friend. The medical system leaves disabled people behind to fend for themselves. Jeff is really trying to work with us to provide some kind of care for our friend who can't help himself. Jeff makes the world a happier place. Thank you Jeff and Always Best!”
“Dear Jeff, I’m sorry this note is so late in arriving. I just wanted to say how much I appreciated all your help during this very trying time in our lives. The people that came and helped care for Mickey were kind, thoughtful and loving. He was treated with dignity and respect, he deserved that. Thank you for that and please pass on my regards to all that enriched our lives. It was much appreciated.”
“I recently worked with Michelle Kramer at Always Best Care. I would recommend Michelle to anyone who is navigating Senior care for their loved one. Michelle is so knowledgeable as she has been in the industry for so long. She helped me to find places to move my dad, she knew all the answers to the hard questions that I had. Michelle was just amazing and I literally could not have moved my dad recently without her help. I also used their care facilities in July when I moved my dad to his first memory care facility to help him transition. Their caregivers were great and they were so flexible with the times that I needed someone with my dad.”
“We want to thank you all for all the help over the last 5 months And we recognize there is a chance we will need help again in the future. Jeff pls thank Virgie, Tia and the rest of the team Everyone was fantastic!!”
“We want to thank you all for all the help over the last 5 months And we recognize there is a chance we will need help again in the future. Jeff pls thank Virgie, Tia and the rest of the team Everyone was fantastic!!”
“I believe when someone does an outstanding job they deserve recognition. My mom has two excellent care givers. I stop by my moms one to two times a week. My mom and her house are well cared for each time I stop by. Most often they don't know I am coming, so I know she is receiving wonderful care all the time. My mom has dementia and she realizes that she can't remember most things. It is a large weight off my mind knowing that I couldn't ask for better caregivers. Felicia and Sadie are to be commended for the wonderful job they do taking care of my mom.”
“I believe when someone does an outstanding job they deserve recognition. My mom has two excellent care givers. I stop by my moms one to two times a week. My mom and her house are well cared for each time I stop by. Most often they don't know I am coming, so I know she is receiving wonderful care all the time. My mom has dementia and she realizes that she can't remember most things. It is a large weight off my mind knowing that I couldn't ask for better caregivers. Felicia and Sadie are to be commended for the wonderful job they do taking care of my mom.”
“i had no idea where to even start looking for a memory care facility for my husband. Matt Friscia was extremely helpful and immediately put me at ease, asking about my situation, my husband's level of alzheimers and my budget. i was so relieved when he provided me with several possible facilities. i was lucky enough to ultimately decide on the first place on the list. My husband is receiving excellent care now and i have peace of mind that i chose the best place!”
“I have recommend ABC Senior Services to several clients and have always received great feedback. Matt and team are always professional, efficient, and go above and beyond to care for my Seniors. Very dependable!”
“We cannot say enough about our experience with the team at Always Best Care, Chicagoland. It gave us so much peace to know the great care our Uncle was receiving during a very difficult time. If you live in the Chicagoland area and are looking for excellent, in home care services for a loved one, you cannot go wrong with the team at Always Best Care! First class operation!”
“Setup a caretaker from Always Best for my Grandpa. The representative John that helped me out was knowledgeable and made everything very easy to get going. The caretaker Linda that they sent out has been great, very personable and friendly! Don't know what we would have done without her help.”
“I can't say enough good things about EVERYONE at Always Best Care Senior Services in Lombard. Matt, the Caregiver Aides and ALL the support staff cared for my two 99 year old Alzheimer stricken parents as if they were their parents. EVERYONE is extremely dedicated, knowledgeable and worked tirelessly to care for my very elderly parents whenever things changed, which was most of the time. You can trust them 100% with the care of your family members. Also, their fees are very reasonable.”
“The care provided by Always Best Care senior Services was better than could ever be expected. They truly care about the care of my Mom and her well being. Matt and his team always went beyond what could reasonably be expected to assist with my Mom's care. I feel vary lucky to have found Always Best Care Senior Services for My Mom's care and highly recommend them to any one looking for this type of help for a loved one.”
“I have seen this team serve local clients with great care and compassion. Matt and his team of professionals are VERY responsive and ready to problem-solve on behalf of patients. Whether planning ahead, or in a pinch, this is a team worth considering for your loved one’s care.”
“The caregivers are terrific. They are also very nice people. The management is professional and conscientious. I highly recommend them”
“ABC responded rapidly and with competency and compassion to an urgent family care need. With gratitude- Jeannine Forrest, PhD, RN”
“ABC was a godsend helping to take care of our dear father. Owner Matt and his team are very professional, supportive and caring. I highly recommend this company if anyone needs help with a loved one.”
“They take a personal touch. The owner Matt is awesome. He came to our home in the beginning and answered all of our questions and some we didn’t even know we had. He keeps in tough and is easily accessible. The caregivers are all very professional and warm. Virgie our caregiver became one of the family. It is truly a warm wonderful company. If you need to use a caregiver I highly recommend ABC.”
“They take a personal touch. The owner Matt is awesome. He came to our home in the beginning and answered all of our questions and some we didn’t even know we had. He keeps in tough and is easily accessible. The caregivers are all very professional and warm. Virgie our caregiver became one of the family. It is truly a warm wonderful company. If you need to use a caregiver I highly recommend ABC.”
“Matt and his team were first rate. Our family was extremely pleased with ABC.”
“I am a past client of this provider I got Always Best Care of Chicagoland & South Suburbs last December. They help in light meal prep, housekeeping, getting my mail, taking out the garbage can, washing the dishes, and changing my sheets. The caregiver was excellent, phenomenal, and always on time. I can't say enough about her. I only had her 2 days a week, Tuesday and Friday.”
“This company is the best. The owner Matt showed me a whole new definition to what family really means. There are way too many compliments to list. The name I want to give to his company and staff is “Making a difference in Families”. Thank you Matt and to your staff for taking care of mine. Mariella”
“Our family worked with ABC to provide first just nighttime caregivers, but eventually 24/7 caregivers for our father. ABC provided well-trained caregivers who were competent, personable and friendly. Management was attentive, flexible and responsive to our needs as they changed over time. We were very pleased with their services.”
“We hired a care giver for a night to help me at my daughters wedding I’m in a wheelchair we had Chris who helped me get dressed and get around at the wedding then when we got home he helped my wife get into the house and get me situated for the night my wife asked if we needed him again would he be ok if we asked for him again he said absolutely we would use them again”
“If you are looking for a home care company that is caring and responsive to your needs, Always Best Care is the company for you! Matt was professional, honest and genuinely concerned about meeting our needs in caring for our mom. Her actual caregiver, Debbie, was fantastic. As a health care professional myself with high standards I can honestly say I was beyond pleased with ABC.”
“ABC was very responsive to our situation and came through for us quickly. They communicated with us well and updated us regularly. I would recommend ABC”
“Always Best Care was more like a family member than a service. Matt, the owner, was kind, supportive and flexible with all needs and requests. His responsiveness to my requests was immediate. The caregivers were caring and trustworthy. Both Matt and the caregivers were attentive to my friends needs and concerns. My friend was extremely anxious about strangers coming into his house to provide care. Always Best Care made it so easy for my friend to quickly adapt because they are so personable and attentive.”
“I called to get help for my aunt. I needed someone to help out on the weekends. They were able to get someone immediately . Then shortly after that I needed someone more weekday hours as well. They immediately had someone to come out and help. Matt, the owner, was kind, supportive and flexible in all my requests and everything couldn't of worked out any better. The caretakers were caring and took great care of my aunt who was in a wheelchair. I truly could not have gotten through all this without Matt and Always Best Care.”
“Great experience with this agency. Very caring and compassionate. Very responsive to communication when changes were necessary. Always has the clients best interest in mind. Personally get involved with their clients. Highly recommend!”
“Always Best Care Senior Services or DuPage, IL., was a life saver and I would recommend using their services...Art who was sent to help take care of my father for a very important event was prompt, considerate , friendly and took excellent care of my father helping him get ready for his son's, my brothers wedding.. Thank you ABC...”
“They are wonderful. Best caregivers. We loved all the ones that came into our home especially Rosa and Rochelle. They took very care of me at a difficult time. My daughter is recovering nicelyy.”
“It took me a long time to decide to have a stranger in my house to care for my husband Keith. When I started calling for care services I was skeptical. . Then I called Always Best Care and from the first conversation I knew they were perfect. My experience with everyone I encountered was like we were family. They are as caring as a family member could be for me and Keith. I now have an extended family not just a care giver service.”
“They've been caring for my father-in-law for over a year and I'd be lost without their help. Their caregivers are so caring and helpful; they don't just do their job, they go above and beyond to ensure the best care. I highly recommend them for your care needs.”
“Caring, tireless effort to accommodate our needs.”
“ABC provided wonderful service to our loved one and this kindness extended to our family as well. The staff was professional, compassionate and went well above and beyond. Thank you so much for helping us through a difficult time. I most highly recommend this company of wonderful people serving our precious elderly loved ones.”
“I would like to thank all the people who work for abc. Everybody took the best care of my mother-in-law at her time of need. I would like to recommend them to anybody in need of in home care for your loved one. They all were the best people you could ask for when the family needed them. Thanks again!!!”
“They are wonderful. Best caregivers. We loved all the ones that came into our home especially Rosa and Rochelle. They took very care of me at a difficult time. My daughter is recovering nucelyy.”
“I had a great experience with Best Care. The lady who took care of me after surgery was wonderful. She was helpful, nice and very caring. I will definitely use their services in the future if I need them again. And I will ask for the same caregiver. Thank you Always Best Care Chicagoland.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services or DuPage, IL., was a life saver and I would recommend using their services...Art who was sent to help take care of my father for a very important event was prompt, considerate , friendly and took excellent care of my father helping him get ready for his son's, my brothers wedding.. Thank you ABC... Scott”
“They've been caring for my father-in-law for over a year and I'd be lost without their help. Their caregivers are so caring and helpful; they don't just do their job, they go above and beyond to ensure the best care. I highly recommend them for your care needs.”
“It took me a long time to decide to have a stranger in my house to care for my husband Keith. When I started calling for care services I was skeptical. . Then I called Always Best Care and from the first conversation I knew they were perfect. My experience with everyone I encountered was like we were family. They are as caring as a family member could be for me and Keith. I now have an extended family not just a care giver service. Kathleen Carlson”
“I have been an employee of Always Best Care for the past 6 months ,and I love how professional they are ..”
“I love working at Always Best Care. The staff goes out of their way to help you in any situation.”
“We had an unexpected need to assist a family member on very short notice smack dab in the middle of the holidays. Matt did an awesome job assessing our needs and getting the resources in place”
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 Katherine Legge Memorial 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 Il Poggiolo Ristorante or visit Benjamin Fuller House 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 Hinsdale, IL, 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 Hinsdale, IL 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
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The village has gone more than a decade without a state-mandated affordable housing plan. Patch Staff|Updated Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 8:50 am CTHINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale has gone at least a decade without submitting a state-mandated affordable housing plan.A 2004 state law requires wealthy towns with low percentages of low-cost housing to turn in the plans. Western Springs and ...
Patch Staff
|Updated Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 8:50 am CT
HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale has gone at least a decade without submitting a state-mandated affordable housing plan.
A 2004 state law requires wealthy towns with low percentages of low-cost housing to turn in the plans. Western Springs and La Grange are among those that do.
But Hinsdale has missed the last two five-year periods to submit plans. The next deadline is June 14.
Patch has been following this issue for nearly four years. For years, Patch has contacted Village Manager Kathleen Gargano for comment, but she has not returned messages. Patch left another message Thursday.
The median-valued house in Hinsdale is $1 million, according to the U.S. Census. That compares to $374,000 in DuPage County and $250,000 statewide.
Some wealthy towns, including Elmhurst, have not submitted plans because they are home rule; Hinsdale is not.
According to state reports, Hinsdale has less affordable housing than it did a decade ago. The reports state that 3.7 percent of Hinsdale's housing stock is deemed affordable, down from 4.2 percent in 2013. Its neighbors have seen slight increases in that time.
Of more than 1,300 towns in Illinois, Hinsdale ranks as having the 24th lowest rate of affordable housing, reports indicate.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is the agency that collects affordable housing plans.
Through a public records request, Patch received the authority's letter to Village President Tom Cauley in December 2023 informing him of the need to file the state-mandated report.
In an email, an authority spokesman told Patch last month that the agency's staff communicated with Assistant Village Manager Andrianna Peterson by phone and email in early 2023 about the plan.
In a 2015 interview with Pioneer Press, Hinsdale Village President Tom Cauley said his town was in the process of updating its 2005 affordable housing plan, but blamed turnover in the village manager's position for preventing Hinsdale from meeting the state deadline.
However, turnover has not been an issue since September 2013, when the current manager, Gargano, took the helm.
Among the Illinois towns with even lower percentages of affordable housing are Barrington Hills, Campton Hills, Deer Park, Frankfort, Inverness, Kenilworth, North Barrington, South Barrington, Timberlane, Western Springs, Kildeer, Lincolnshire, Glencoe, Lake Bluff and Winnetka.
To determine affordable housing rates, the state calculates the number of owner-occupied units that are affordable to households with incomes less than 80 percent of a metro area's median. The threshold is less than 60 percent for rental units.
The law requiring affordable housing plans has no teeth.
Here are the percentages of affordable housing in selected towns over the last decade:
| Town | 2013 | 2018 | 2023 |
| Burr Ridge | 2.2% | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Clarendon Hills | n.a. | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Darien | n.a. | 17.9% | 20.9% |
| Elmhurst | 9.3% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| Hinsdale | 4.2% | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| La Grange | 9.4% | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Western Springs | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
Here are the numbers of affordable housing units out of the total units in selected towns over the last decade:
| Town | 2013 | 2018 | 2023 |
| Burr Ridge | 82/3,803 | 144/4,338 | 201/4,506 |
| Clarendon Hills | n.a. | 450/3,192 | 640/3,248 |
| Darien | n.a. | 1,563/8,750 | 1,835/8,770 |
| Elmhurst | 1,447/15,505 | 1,278/15,535 | 1,550/16,476 |
| Hinsdale | 226/5,373 | 184/5,533 | 208/5,700 |
| La Grange | 499/5,332 | 448/5,277 | 754/5,705 |
| Western Springs | 50/4,125 | 64/4,346 | 95/4,510 |
n.a.: not available
Source: Illinois Housing Development Authority
The district used to release the names of those communicating with lawyers. Now, it is not. Patch Staff|Updated Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 4:16 pm CTHINSDALE, IL – The president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board took heat last year for the number of times her name appeared in the district's legal bills.However, the district may have found a way to avoid such controversies: Just don't divulge the information.In response to a resident's public records request, the district last week released ...
Patch Staff
|Updated Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 4:16 pm CT
HINSDALE, IL – The president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board took heat last year for the number of times her name appeared in the district's legal bills.
However, the district may have found a way to avoid such controversies: Just don't divulge the information.
In response to a resident's public records request, the district last week released the December invoice from the Oak Brook-based Engler, Callaway, Baasten & Sraga law firm.
But the district blacked out the names of the officials with whom the attorneys communicated. So the public has no way to determine how often board President Catherine Greenspon is using the law firm.
Last year, the district regularly released the names.
Under state law, the district has the right to redact certain attorney-client communications.
It was unclear why the district has clamped down on what it releases. An emailed message for comment left with the district's spokesman Friday went unreturned.
Last year, the district's legal bills surged under a different law firm, Chicago-based Robbins Schwartz. In September, the firm terminated its relationship, saying the district was "unreasonably difficult" to serve.
As the costs rose, the firm's invoices came under greater scrutiny. In August, Greenspon had more contacts with Robbins Schwartz than the full-time superintendent, Michael Lach.
Since Greenspon took the helm in May 2023, her critics have accused her of micromanaging the administration. Board members, though, have defended her.
One of the board's more prominent critics is Greenspon's predecessor, Erik Held, who decided against running again in 2023.
"They desire more and more micromanagement and direct responsibility of the day-to-day District operations," Held said in a June email to the board. "That is well beyond your purview, and inserting the president at all times between the superintendent and district attorney is a glaring example of this."
Held was commenting on a new policy in which the superintendent must notify the president when consulting with the attorney.
Now, the district is declining to pay nearly $200,000in Robbins Schwartz bills.
HINSDALE, IL – A Hinsdale High School District 86 official said Thursday he was more willing to run smaller classes at South than at Central.Historically, South, with half Central's enrollment, has offered fewer course opportunities. And students experience far more scheduling conflicts because more courses only have one section.The rule of thumb is that a course is run if at least 15 students request i...
HINSDALE, IL – A Hinsdale High School District 86 official said Thursday he was more willing to run smaller classes at South than at Central.
Historically, South, with half Central's enrollment, has offered fewer course opportunities. And students experience far more scheduling conflicts because more courses only have one section.
The rule of thumb is that a course is run if at least 15 students request it. But exceptions are made at both campuses.
At Thursday's board meeting, the administration asked members about whether to offer four courses at South with student requests ranging from nine to 12.
The courses were Business Law 2/Business Law 2 Honors, Interior Design and Housing, Integrated Algebra and Geometry Honors, and Psychology 2.
Waters said it was unfair to apply the threshold of 15 to South, saying it should be half that number because of the school's smaller size.
"When I see these numbers close to 15 but not exactly 15, I'm happy to run them," said Waters, who lives in the Central zone. "South should have an adjustment downward for that low enrollment number."
Running those courses would add an estimated $76,000 to the line item for teacher pay.
Members Heather Kartsounes and Abed Rahman also wanted the courses to run.
But the board's majority – President Catherine Greenspon, Terri Walker, Asma Akhras and Peggy James – disagreed.
Greenspon said she was all for offering low-enrollment core courses, but not electives, which the board was considering.
"If we want to change the low enrollment number, let's do it months before," she said.
Waters said he wasn't trying to change it, but was simply answering the administration's inquiry about how to handle the four courses.
The majority agreed to let South students travel to Central to take three of the courses. (Psychology 2 won't be offered at Central next year, officials said.)
Going to the other campus for a class presents its own challenges, depending on the time of day and other factors.
According to the administration's staffing proposal, 23 low-request courses would be run at South, nearly double Central's 12.
The district's plan drew criticism from Burr Ridge resident Alan Hruby, who advocates for wiping out the disparity between South and Central.
The latest proposal, he said, continues the annual practice of "hiding the true extent of the curriculum disparity."
"Board members have routinely approved Administrative staffing proposals after making minor changes, possibly without realizing the adverse impact upon South students they have created by their actions," Hruby said in an email to the board Thursday.
Hruby said the district fails to report on the number of zero-request courses at Central and South. South traditionally has far more.
A few months ago, Hruby again reported on the disparity in a YouTube video.
District officials did not return Patch's message for comment Thursday.
In 2021, Hruby contested the board's presentation on staffing and courses, saying it hid the extent of the gap.
The district later acknowledged he was right and presented a fuller picture. An official called it "a little oversight."
The former board president says he thinks Superintendent Michael Lach should be replaced. Patch Staff|Updated Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 5:26 pm CTHINSDALE, IL – The former president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board is not a fan of the district's new superintendent.Erik Held, who left the board in May 2023, targeted Superintendent Michael Lach's recent interview with the Hinsdalean weekly newspaper. Lach ...
Patch Staff
|Updated Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 5:26 pm CT
HINSDALE, IL – The former president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board is not a fan of the district's new superintendent.
Erik Held, who left the board in May 2023, targeted Superintendent Michael Lach's recent interview with the Hinsdalean weekly newspaper. Lach appeared to dismiss the five-year effort toward equal course opportunities between Central and South – often referred to as "alignment."
The larger Central, with a wealthier student body, has long had a greater course selection.
Lach, who started last July, has not returned Patch's messages for comment. The current board president, Catherine Greenspon, did not return a message Monday.
In a recent Facebook post, Held, who served four years, said Lach should be replaced.
"So many fought so hard in 2018/19 during the referendum to promote 'One District, Two Schools' that to promote curricular separation is a slap in the face to their hard work," Held said.
Held accused Greenspon and the board in 2023 of "decapitating district leadership and morale" and waging a "Make Central Great Again" shadow campaign. That campaign, he said, was to separate Central from South under the guise of "helping" South be its best self.
"'Opportunities Alignment' starts with Curricular Alignment and a unified Program of Studies," said Held, who did not run for a second term. "We then work to fix what is made difficult by staffing, cost and head count disparities when possible."
In an email to Patch this week, Held said he viewed Lach skeptically because he encouraged his last school system, Highland Park-based High School District 113, to eliminate his position. He served in the position known in many districts as the assistant superintendent for academics.
Lach's boss at the time, Superintendent Bruce Law, who held the same job previously in District 86, backed doing away with the position, according to a story last year in The Record North Shore. (The school board kept it.)
Law told The Record that the principals at the district's two schools – Highland Park and Deerfield – are "really well-positioned to be instructional leaders in their buildings."
"I have become convinced that in District 113 ... the schools really have such individual characters and histories and cultures that they really work fairly independently of each other," Law told The Record. “It occurred to me that (assistant superintendent for academics) needed to be pushed down to the buildings, especially to the principals. That’s where the work really gets done.”
Held disagreed with such an idea.
"District curriculum coordination is vital in a multi-school system. Creating artificial divisions based on what zip code the buildings are in doesn't help the culture of the District, and it certainly doesn't help the students," Held said in the email. "I don't believe the principals' offices should be driving curriculum in D86; it unfairly burdens them with someone else's job. It's the responsibility of a combination of faculty and administration to create a unified program for the whole District, and all the big and little things that come afterwards."
He continued, "I'm not an educator or administrator. I view the work we did, and its unifying nature, as a net positive, especially with a small but visible group of residents believing D86 should be split."
Held is not the first former board president to speak out against a superintendent.
In April 2021, former President Nancy Pollak, who resigned suddenly 10 months before, criticized then-Superintendent Tammy Prentiss on Facebook.
"Perhaps now the entire D86 community will realize the problem is the Superintendent and her failure to understand who she works for and how to balance those needs," Pollak said in her message.
Like Lach, Prentiss did not comment.
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