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 Lorain Historical Society - Moore House Museum in Lorain, OH 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 Lorain, OH is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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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 Central Park Sam Felton Memorial Park in Lorain, OH 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 Union Town Provisions or visit Founding of Lorain, Ohio, 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 Lorain, OH, 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 Lorain, OH 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 Lorain, OH 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.
In one of the largest Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investments in Ohio history, a $144 million rehabilitation project will breathe new life into three 1950s-era public housing communities in the former shipbuilding powerhouse of Lorain, now a western suburb of Cleveland.“We are a Rust Belt city. There is a great need for affordable housing,” explains Judith Carlin, chief executive officer of Raise Up (formerly Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority), which owns and operates the public housing. “It’s in ...
In one of the largest Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investments in Ohio history, a $144 million rehabilitation project will breathe new life into three 1950s-era public housing communities in the former shipbuilding powerhouse of Lorain, now a western suburb of Cleveland.
“We are a Rust Belt city. There is a great need for affordable housing,” explains Judith Carlin, chief executive officer of Raise Up (formerly Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority), which owns and operates the public housing. “It’s in our interest for the community to be served by affordable housing that is renovated and can be sustained.”
The project will consolidate the three communities under one name, Western Horizon, with the combined 353 units slated to be fully renovated by June of 2028. Western Horizon will deliver units on a rolling basis to minimize disruption; the first phase is expected to be completed by the end of November.
Investor Freddie Mac — brought into the project by National Equity Fund — made the record-breaking $55 million LIHTC equity investment.
“Having a single investor do that makes the project unique as well,” says Dan Scheinman, chief financial and investment officer for Columbus-based TFG Housing Resources (TFGHR), the project’s developer.
Project HistoryCarlin says she and Gail Sayers Proby, chief operating officer at Raise Up, were exploring options to reposition the organization’s public housing portfolio. As part of that process, they attended the Ohio Housing Authorities Conference, where they met with TFGHR and Lument (a New York-based firm that, as part of a wider offering of transaction management services, helps advise local housing authorities on capital structures and financing). The two organizations were hosting open office hours for housing authorities interested in learning more about the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program and exploring potential repositioning strategies for their portfolios.
During the meeting, the team identified several potential conversion opportunities, including a strategy to combine the three Lorain projects, which had historically operated as separate entities, into a single, larger development.
Brad Carman, TFGHR’s president, says the initial meeting ultimately led to TFGHR being engaged as co-developer of the Western Horizon project. The team also identified a fourth property, Wilkes Villa in Elyria, Ohio, as a candidate for RAD conversion. That project, which is separate from the Western Horizon development, closed approximately six months ago.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s RAD program allows public housing entities to convert traditional public housing projects into long-term project-based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)-served properties, unlocking sorely needed capital for renovations via LIHTC equity and other forms of private debt.
For Western Horizon, this meant the ability to build a fairly standard — albeit sizable — capital stack typical of many LIHTC-funded transactions.
Permanent financing for the project includes: $28 million first mortgage originated by Lument under a government-backed Federal Housing Administration (FHA) 221(d)(4) loan; $51.57 million in seller financing from Raise Up; $100 in general partner capital from TFGHR and Raise Up; $10 million in deferred developer fee from TFGHR/Raise Up and $55.1 million in Freddie Mac tax equity syndicated by National Equity Fund.
Construction financing included: $33.76 million equity bridge loan from Fifth Third Bank and $43 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by Raise Up.
“The successful financing reflects the strong collaboration among TFGHR, Raise Up, HUD, and our team at Lument,” Joseph Hague, Lument’s managing director, told Tax Credit Advisor in a written statement. “Together, we developed a capital structure that supports a transformative renovation while protecting long-term affordability for hundreds of families.”
The federal loan was particularly impactful in getting the deal across the line, according to Hague. “The FHA 221(d)(4) program was an ideal solution as it funded construction and permanent financing with a 40-year term at a favorable interest rate, positioning the community for future success,” Hague continued. “We’re proud to play our part in this successful collaboration that is facilitating the construction of new, high-quality affordable housing for the community of Lorain.”
A Thorough MakeoverCarman says the RAD conversion enabled the team to put over $150,000 into the renovation of each unit — a significant rehab for an Ohio affordable preservation project.
This construction budget allowed the team to conduct a thorough renovation. “Pretty much everything within the units is being touched,” explains Carman. “We’re adding porches, overhangs, new fixtures, new appliances with energy efficient standards, new furnaces, new air condition, and exterior improvement. It’s not just a ‘band-aid’ approach.”
Scheinman says his favorite part of the renovation is a “little park” area in the center of the community where a gazebo will be added as well as a new playground, basketball court, and picnic benches.
“We’re definitely doing some cool stuff there. We’re creating an environment that will make people more inclined to get together and interact,” says Scheinman.
One of the complexes also houses a local Boys and Girls Club, whose meeting space will be overhauled with new flooring, ceiling tiles, cabinetry and kitchen.
“We’re making it a real community that gives people places to gather,” adds Sayers Proby.
Carlin says the overarching idea for the renovation is to ensure it looks like an “apartment community, not public housing.”
“It will be indistinguishable from any other apartment community you go into in Lorain County,” Carlin says.
A Rising Tide for LorainWestern Horizon’s impact is already being felt within the community even before its first units are delivered, as Sayers Proby says the renovation is spurring other properties in the area to upgrade. “There is a strip mall building across from (one of the buildings) that the city is looking to invest in and improve because of this renovation,” she says.
This upswell in investment is well deserved for Lorain, a once-flourishing industrial hub on the shores of Lake Erie. From the turn of the century through the early 1980s, the town housed the Great Lakes’ largest ship builder, the American Ship Building Company. In 1983, the company closed the Lorain docks and moved all operations to Tampa, Fl., devastating the local economy.
However, in recent years, the city has gone through a resurgence with an influx of commuters working in nearby Cleveland. Home prices have risen sharply; per-foot prices have nearly doubled since 2020, according to data published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Converting to project-based HCVs will preserve much-needed housing and prevent the displacement of longtime residents, says Sayers Proby. “Developers are coming in and redeveloping and not making it affordable,” she says. “Our voucher holders can’t find places to rent. It’s very important for us to rehab these units and make them sustainable and efficient for the next 30 to 40 years.”
Sayers Proby says there are currently over 2,000 people on the waiting list for public housing in Lorain, and that those lists are closed to new applicants. About 32,500 people are on the HCV program waitlist.
Residents will need to be relocated as the renovations take place. The renovations are phased, so that impacted residents can be relocated within the development, often to units within their own building.
“The relocation process has been pretty seamless,” says Sayers Proby, adding that TFGHR engaged a relocation specialist. “We were able to relocate all of the tenants on site so they just moved into a different unit on the property. It hasn’t uprooted their lives.”
All units in the Western Horizon affordable housing community will be served by Section 8 vouchers, with rents restricted to 60 percent of Area Median Income (AMI).
Pamela Martineau is a freelance writer based in Portland, ME. She writes primarily about housing, local government, technology and education.
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Unemployment in Lorain County, OH was at 3.2% in July 2026. That's a 1.3 percentage point decrease from a year before. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but not currently employed. It's a common way to measure the health of the job market and economy.In July 2026,3.2%of the labor force was unemployed in Lorain County, OHJuly 2026 had a-1.3Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsCounty-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau o...
Unemployment in Lorain County, OH was at 3.2% in July 2026. That's a 1.3 percentage point decrease from a year before. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but not currently employed. It's a common way to measure the health of the job market and economy.
In July 2026,
3.2%
of the labor force was unemployed in Lorain County, OH
July 2026 had a
-1.3
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It is important to view this local data with a long-term lens.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, January 2019 to July 2026
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment rates differ between areas within states due to various factors. Counties with many job opportunities and different industries often have lower unemployment rates. In rural areas, or places where industries are shrinking, the rate can be higher. Seasonal work in industries like tourism or farming can lead to unemployment rising or falling. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.
The latest county-level data from July 2026 shows that Lorain County, OH's unemployment rate was ranked 66th out of 88 counties in Ohio, from highest to lowest.
Not seasonally adjusted
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
| 1. | 5% | |
| 2. | 4.8% | |
| 3. | 4.7% | |
| 4. | 4.6% | |
| 5. | 4.5% | |
| 6. | 4.5% | |
| 7. | 4.5% | |
| 8. | 4.4% | |
| 9. | 4.4% | |
| 10. | 4.3% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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LORAIN, Ohio — Lorain County Job and Family Services workers from UAW 2192 have been on strike for six months, making history as the longest public sector strike in Ohio.The strike started on Feb. 18 after the Lorain County Commissioners and the union failed to reach a deal on a new contract."We already negotiate our best and final offer. And the state of Ohio's agreed," said David J. Moore, a Lorain County commissioner. "So, now it's up to them whether or not to accept it or stay on strike."On ...
LORAIN, Ohio — Lorain County Job and Family Services workers from UAW 2192 have been on strike for six months, making history as the longest public sector strike in Ohio.
The strike started on Feb. 18 after the Lorain County Commissioners and the union failed to reach a deal on a new contract.
"We already negotiate our best and final offer. And the state of Ohio's agreed," said David J. Moore, a Lorain County commissioner. "So, now it's up to them whether or not to accept it or stay on strike."
On Tuesday, dozens of JFS workers on strike walked the picket line at the Lorain County Administration building.
UAW Local 2192 chairperson Gina Jones spoke at the rally where she reiterated the strike will continue until the commissioners offer a fair wage.
This is a statement from the commissioners' office:
"The County's final offer represents a significant investment in JFS employees while also recognizing the County's responsibility to manage taxpayer resources prudently. The Commissioners believe the proposal is fair, competitive, and sustainable. The Commissioners remain hopeful that local union leadership will support a return to work, dialogue on the established terms and conditions of employment, and the eventual execution of a new Agreement...
The County's final offer remains on the table. It provides scale adjustments, plus 12% in compensation, a 1% bonus program, and is far more in line with a state factfinder’s recommendation of 13% than what was demanded by the Union."
The commissioners said they're offering a 12% raise over the next three years. Jones said they will accept that but they also want a one-time extra dollar an hour added to the base pay.
"We should be able to afford to feed our families," said UAW Local 2192 chairperson Gina Jones. "We should be able to offer health care insurance and take the health care insurance that they offer to their employees, and not be in poverty. The workers here make some of the workers here make less than $30,000 a year."
Jones said they are among the lowest paid county JFS workers in the state.
Earlier this year both the Lorain County Commissioners and the union filed unfair labor practices against each other. The State Employee Relations Board, SERB, has dismissed all charges against both parties.
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