It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Lynnwood, WA 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.
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Lynnwood, WA, 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 Lynnwood, WA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Lynnwood, WA 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.
SEATTLE – Court of Appeals Judge Ian Birk’s campaign for WA State Supreme Court announced the endorsement of WA State Governor and former Attorney General Bob Ferguson. State Appeals Court Judge Ian Birk has served on Division 1 of the Appellate Court since 2022, following a two decade year career as a leading litigator and plaintiff’s attorney.Ferguson said, “I’m proud to endorse Judge Ian Birk for State Supreme Court. Judge Birk has the integrity, experience, and commitment to t...
SEATTLE – Court of Appeals Judge Ian Birk’s campaign for WA State Supreme Court announced the endorsement of WA State Governor and former Attorney General Bob Ferguson. State Appeals Court Judge Ian Birk has served on Division 1 of the Appellate Court since 2022, following a two decade year career as a leading litigator and plaintiff’s attorney.
Ferguson said, “I’m proud to endorse Judge Ian Birk for State Supreme Court. Judge Birk has the integrity, experience, and commitment to the rule of law we need on our court. Birk has earned the support of his judicial colleagues and organizations statewide, and he deserves our vote.”
Governor Ferguson joins the broadest coalition of any candidate for Justice including Attorney General Nick Brown, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, former Governor Jay Inslee, 10 current and former Justices, over 100 judges from across the state, WA State Council of Fire Fighters, WA State Labor Council, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, WA Conservation, over 50 local Democratic organizations, and many more. A complete list can be found at www.ianbirk.com.
Throughout his career in private practice, Birk has championed the rights of individuals, and as a judge he has maintained a commitment to equal protection under the law. These experiences, and the unique perspectives of service on the appellate court, will inform his positions and opinions as Justice.
Birk is a 5th generation Washingtonian who attended public schools and enrolled early in the University of Washington, graduating with a BA at age 19 before enrolling in UW School of Law. Following law school, Birk served as a Clerk in the Washington State Supreme Court. In addition to his career in private practice, where he argued cases at all levels of the state judicial system in both Eastern and Western Washington, Birk spent a decade volunteering with the King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics, providing free legal assistance to people who could not afford an attorney.
Learn more at ianbirk.com.
The BriefLYNNWOOD, Wash. - Deputies arrested and booked a 44-year-old mother into jail for the death of her two-year-old son in Lynnwood back in 2022.TimelineOn Nov. 12, 2022, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit detectives responded to reports of an unresponsive child at a residence in Lynnwood. Deputies tried to save the child and took him to Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, where he was later pronounced dead.AdvertisementInvestig...
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LYNNWOOD, Wash. - Deputies arrested and booked a 44-year-old mother into jail for the death of her two-year-old son in Lynnwood back in 2022.
Timeline
On Nov. 12, 2022, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit detectives responded to reports of an unresponsive child at a residence in Lynnwood. Deputies tried to save the child and took him to Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, where he was later pronounced dead.
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Investigators determined that the child was in his mother's care in the evening before and the morning of his death. Investigators also recovered suspected fentanyl, heroin and drug paraphernalia from the home.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said the investigation lasted several months, which included multiple search warrants, the collection and processing of evidence, lab testing, toxicology testing and an autopsy.
What we know
In July 2023, detectives referred charges to the Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office for domestic violence and first-degree manslaughter. Authorities say after a lengthy investigation and a completed review of laboratory and toxicology testing, the prosecurote's office filed charges.
On Oct. 6, 2026, the woman was arrested in the 23010 block of Highway 99 in Edmonds.
What we don't know
Specific details regarding how the child allegedly ingested or was exposed to the suspected fentanyl and heroin have not been released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Information in this story comes from a social media press release by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
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LYNNWOOD, Wash. - A women-only Korean spa in Lynnwood, Washington, is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Ninth Circuit court ruling that requires the facility to accommodate transgender individuals.The legal battle stems from a 2020 complaint filed by a transgender woman who had not undergone gender-affirming surgery and was denied admission to the facility.Legal dispute over admission policiesWhat we know:Olympus Spa is a traditional Korean day spa that...
LYNNWOOD, Wash. - A women-only Korean spa in Lynnwood, Washington, is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Ninth Circuit court ruling that requires the facility to accommodate transgender individuals.
The legal battle stems from a 2020 complaint filed by a transgender woman who had not undergone gender-affirming surgery and was denied admission to the facility.
What we know:
Olympus Spa is a traditional Korean day spa that serves women and girls ages 13 and older, offering services in communal areas where patrons are fully unclothed.
The spa is asking the nation's highest court to overturn a decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
According to attorneys with the Alliance Defending Freedom and Pacific Justice Institute, who are defending the spa, the state of Washington said the spa must allow males who identify as women into its nude, female-only facility.
Kevin Snider, chief counsel with the Pacific Justice Institute, stated that the company's policy is rooted in both religious beliefs and traditional cultural norms regarding modesty.
"They believe that men and women should not be unclothed in each other's presence unless they are married to each other," Snider said. "That's their Christian view, and then of course... it violates their cultural sensibilities."
Snider went on to tell FOX 13, "We think that the public accommodations laws that are being used to put these males into the intimate spaces of females is an abuse of that process. It's unreasonable, and it does violate, we think, the peace and safety of the community."
The other side:
The Washington State Attorney General's Office represented the Washington Human Rights Commission in the legal challenge and confirmed its intention to maintain that stance before the Supreme Court.
"Olympus Spa sued our client, the Washington Human Rights Commission," the Attorney General's Office said in a statement. "We are proud that we have successfully defended Washington state law in this case, and will continue to do so."
Public reaction remains divided among spa patrons and community members. One customer visiting the facility, expressed support for inclusive policies and suggested a compromise, such as wearing swimwear in shared spaces.
What's next:
If the Supreme Court agrees to review the petition, consideration would likely take place in late winter or early spring, with a potential ruling issued sometime in the spring.
The transgender woman who filed the initial 2020 complaint noted that while she remains open to talking with FOX 13, she declined to comment directly on the Supreme Court petition because she is not named as a party in the federal filing.
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Casey DavisonSr Corp Comms ManagerCBRE represented Weidner Apartment Homes in the sale of A'Cappella Apartment Homes, a 387-unit multifamily community in Lynnwood, Washington, for $112 million. Kyle Yamamoto, Eli Hanacek and Natalie Kasper of CBRE's Pacific Northwest Multifamily team represented the seller.Built in 1989, A'Cappella is located at 15001 35th Ave. W and was recently renovated with updated unit interior finishes and common area improvements. The community was 95% occupied at the time of sale."A'C...
Casey Davison
Sr Corp Comms Manager
CBRE represented Weidner Apartment Homes in the sale of A'Cappella Apartment Homes, a 387-unit multifamily community in Lynnwood, Washington, for $112 million. Kyle Yamamoto, Eli Hanacek and Natalie Kasper of CBRE's Pacific Northwest Multifamily team represented the seller.
Built in 1989, A'Cappella is located at 15001 35th Ave. W and was recently renovated with updated unit interior finishes and common area improvements. The community was 95% occupied at the time of sale.
"A'Cappella's scale and recent renovation made it a rare offering in a submarket where large, institutional-quality assets rarely trade," said Yamamoto. "Its pivot-point location to major employment centers including Boeing, the Eastside, and downtown Seattle provided buyers the confidence in the property's long-term performance."
The sale reflects sustained investor interest in Lynnwood's multifamily market, where demographics remain strong and supply has remained constrained: only one project of more than 100 units was under construction within a five-mile radius of the property as of early 2026. Lynnwood sits at the northern terminus of Sound Transit's Link light rail, which opened in August 2024 and connects residents to Seattle, SeaTac and the Eastside, while nearby employers anchor the submarket's job base.
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