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 Sully Historic Site 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 Herndon, VA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“We have been using Always Best Home Care Services for the last week as my”
“I wanted to express my deep gratitude for the kindness, support and overall professionalism of”
“Absolute game changer. Super helpful to my mother, father, and made the rest of the”
“Rashid Farrell, the Owner, is very attentive, helpful and sincere. He follows up with clients”
“Rashid was great from day 1. Highly recommend always best services.”
“Had a great experience with Always Best Care! We had an urgent need for in-home”
“We started with Always Best Care mid July 2021. They worked with us and her”
“I have been with Always Best Care for over a year. I have a neurological”
“Always Best Care truly took the stress out of my grandfather’s post-surgery recovery. I was”
“Pleasant experience with the care professionals who provided support and care. Lankgo was very helpful”
“We did not end up getting care from Always Best Care since our father uses”
“My family and I were blessed to find Rashid and his wonderful team of caregivers!”
“I'm writing this review as a friend and sometimes caregiver of a person with dementia.”
“Hi, Please know my Five Stars rating is very real & very honest! I reached out”
“My family has used Always Best Care for about five months now. We are grateful”
“Scott and his staff were excellent to work with. We quickly needed all night”
“My mother required some post-surgical assistance as she was healing from a knee replacement procedure.”
“Scott Maquire, owner is helpful and will work with you to develop a plan that”
“I had caregivers for my elderly mother from Always Best Care for close to three”
“Finding Always Best Care was a game changer for me and my mom (after trying”
“Our experience with Always Best Care Senior Services of Herndon was positive. Excellent communication and”
“Our family was delighted to have found Always Best Care Senior Services, having been recommended”
“With my wife bed bound and I the only caretaker, I was soon exhausted. Scott”
“I am a past client of this provider My mother was in hospice care and needed”
“Scott and his team provided excellent companion care for Mom as her dementia progressed. They”
“We have been using Always Best Home Care Services for the last week as my mother transitioned from one memory care to another. She needed a little extra support during this big change and we were referred to Always Best. The owner Rashid, is one of the most professional, kind, knowledgable and detail oriented people I have ever worked with. We have used 2 other home care companies in the past, and the customer service Rashid provided was absolutely above and beyond. He was very communicative and updated me every step of the way to ensure a seamless transition for my mom. He made sure we had the appropriate care professionals who could fit our specific needs as well. His care team was top notch and we were thrilled with the care my mom received during this time. Ms. Monse, Ms. Judy, Ms. Aisha, Ms. Ling and Ms. Esther were all wonderful and made a valiant effort to keep my mom on her routine throughout the day while also keeping her stimulated. We are so thankful we found Always Best Home care services and would 100% wholeheartedly recommend Rashid and his team.”
“I wanted to express my deep gratitude for the kindness, support and overall professionalism of Always Best Care Senior Services. For those individuals facing the challenge of taking care of an elder relative, Always Best Care is more than just a nursing / care service - they are a support network. I wanted to make a special call out to Ron, Shanti, and Mary for their hard work and dedicated care for my mother. I truly appreciate all your help during these challenging and stressful times. Sincerely, Todd”
“Absolute game changer. Super helpful to my mother, father, and made the rest of the family feel safe and secure. Dr. T Talbert”
“Rashid Farrell, the Owner, is very attentive, helpful and sincere. He follows up with clients and truly does all he can to make them and their loved ones happy. I highly recommend using Always Best Care to care for anyone in need of care.”
“Rashid was great from day 1. Highly recommend always best services.”
“Had a great experience with Always Best Care! We had an urgent need for in-home care for my father following a recent surgery. Rashid and his team were responsive, caring, extremely communicative, and super flexible with our evolving needs and schedule changes, helping us navigate a challenging time with grace and support. We are really grateful and would highly recommend them to others in the area.”
“We started with Always Best Care mid July 2021. They worked with us and her insurance to provide me time to do things I needed to do. We have had the same caregivers for the past 3 years and we love them!! Brenda C. is absolutely terrific!! Jeanine is fabulous!! From the start, they have worked with and around our schedules, especially when we have had changes. Working with Scott M. the original manager/owner, and now with Rashid F., the new manager/owner has been really easy and enjoyable. Everyone as been easy-going and helpful.”
“I have been with Always Best Care for over a year. I have a neurological condition that affects my movement and balance. My caregiver has helped me make doctor appointments and attend weekly yoga. My caregiver is always punctual. I highly recommend the company.”
“Always Best Care truly took the stress out of my grandfather’s post-surgery recovery. I was so worried about how he would manage, especially since I couldn’t always be there due to work, but he was in amazing hands. The caregivers were compassionate, attentive, and made his recovery process so much easier. Knowing he was well cared for gave me peace of mind. I highly recommend their services!”
“Pleasant experience with the care professionals who provided support and care. Lankgo was very helpful with taking me to doctor's appointments, to the pharmacy, and entertaining my free time by playing cards. Rashid, the owner, has been so helpful, so understanding, and so kind and has helped me tremendously in my caring. I would recommend Always Best Care of Fairfax!”
“We did not end up getting care from Always Best Care since our father uses Medicaid, but they were very kind and helpful in connecting us with another agency who accepts Medicaid, and followed up with us to make sure we had reached the other agency.”
“My family and I were blessed to find Rashid and his wonderful team of caregivers! From the first day the emphasis was always on our father and how they could meet his needs and keep him comfortable. They took care of our dad as if he was a member of their family. The caring starts at the top with Rashid, who is amazing. He knew my father well and visited him often, always keeping us informed. He would be at the house to orient new care team members and introduce them to our father including weekends and shift change at 8 pm. When we could not be with our father, we knew he was in great hands. We were so fortunate to have found Rashid and his wonderful team of caring and empathetic caregivers, they were a blessing to us during a very difficult time.”
“I'm writing this review as a friend and sometimes caregiver of a person with dementia. She has received in-home services from Always Best Care for several years. Her home care aide, Brenda, helped my friend with things like organizing her files, paying bills, finding and keeping track of her things, canceling subscription items bought online and then not remembered, medication management, etc. She was kind, patient, and highly flexible. The company owner has also been wonderful to work with; kind, patient, flexible and responsive. I highly recommend ABC Senior Services!”
“Hi, Please know my Five Stars rating is very real & very honest! I reached out to Always Best Care S.S. (Fairfax County VA) & received the best customer service from Rashid after 11 exhausting calls. What I actually needed at that time they did not offer, but Rashid still proceeded to assist me. Rashid showed caring concerns and patience. Rashid even reached out on my behalf to others in his field of work as well provided me with further resources outside of his own practice! Not only did Rashid provide other resources, Rashid followed up with me the next day!! Mind you I missed the call/phone tag & Rashid still returned my call until we connected! That’s above beyond…. I was relieved of a lot of burden & false hope. The resources ended up being a huge success. So I want to highly recommend Contacting Always Best Care S.S. And have the pleasure I experienced with Rashid an awesome person, very professional top notch customer service for your needs. Rashid Farrell thank you for being you???? Octavia”
“My family has used Always Best Care for about five months now. We are grateful for the help and advice we have received. The home health aide sent to us has been outstanding and Scott Maguire has always been available for advice. We recommend ABC to anyone who needs its services.”
“Scott and his staff were excellent to work with. We quickly needed all night companions at the hospital and home for more than two months. Scott responded to our needs and provided some wonderful people. Highly recommend.”
“My mother required some post-surgical assistance as she was healing from a knee replacement procedure. Scott was very helpful in arranging a dependable and compassionate caregiver for the time which we needed the assistance. I could confidently attend to my work schedule knowing that my mother was receiving the help she needed for medication reminders, meal preparation, exercise prompts and having a supportive ear during the convalescence from Sue. I recommend Always Best Care Senior Services very highly.”
“Scott Maquire, owner is helpful and will work with you to develop a plan that works best for your situation. My mom loves here caregiver and I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services for peace of mind,”
“I had caregivers for my elderly mother from Always Best Care for close to three years, and I would unreservedly do so again. It took a little bit to find providers who were right for my mother’s particular needs (besides becoming increasingly frail, she had severe anxiety), and for my schedule (my mother was living with me), but owner Scott Maguire was extremely accessible and responsive, and ultimately we established an arrangement that worked well. The caregivers were honest, reliable, caring, and responsive to my feedback, and communication via daily logs and in-person reporting ensured I was aware of anything I needed to know. I found the advantage of working with a small company whose owner I never had trouble reaching or getting to understand my needs a huge factor in what made this agency work for me.”
“Finding Always Best Care was a game changer for me and my mom (after trying several other companies). Scott was professional and responsive. He found the perfect companion for my mom (Kendall). She was reliable, flexible, thoughtful, kind and an excellent communicator. Within a short time, my mom began asking when that "nice Kendall" was coming again. I cannot recommend ABC Senior Services highly enough. I will always be grateful for their services.”
“Our experience with Always Best Care Senior Services of Herndon was positive. Excellent communication and billing was easy.”
“Our family was delighted to have found Always Best Care Senior Services, having been recommended by another senior care agency. They quickly responded with excellent experienced care givers who were terrific in caring for my father, giving him the attention he needed. The personal attention given by the owner was terrific. The nursing consultation was also appreciated. I highly recommend this agency.”
“With my wife bed bound and I the only caretaker, I was soon exhausted. Scott and Always Best Care came to my rescue by providing me with the help I needed to get through this ordeal. The young lady that came 7 hours a day was a Godsend to me. She was attentive and caring and made my wife's life so much better, no to mention my own. I would not have made it through without her. Scott dealt directly with the insurance people saving me from having to manage any record keeping and payment issues. That also relieves a lot of stress. I would strongly recommend Always Best Care to anyone in need of such services.”
“I am a past client of this provider My mother was in hospice care and needed help and companionship and I couldn’t be there 24/7. Always Best Care sent providers to be with her and I can’t say enough good things about them. They were compassionate and skilled, and always there when I needed them. I could relax knowing that my mom was in good hands.”
“Scott and his team provided excellent companion care for Mom as her dementia progressed. They ran errands with her, provided meals for her and Dad, and generally kept her engaged and entertained during the pandemic. Scott was a wealth of knowledge and always available to help us navigate the disease and it’s effects. I highly recommend him and his team!”
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 Bready 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 Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano or visit Oatlands Historic House Gardens, 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 Herndon, VA, 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 Herndon, VA 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 Herndon, VA 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.
Yelp recently compiled its list of the Top 100 Sandwich Shops in America. See which VA eateries made the cut. If you didn’t already know, August is National Sandwich Month. If you want to observe it by chowing down on some of the best handhelds in America, four sandwich shops in Virginia get strong customer reviews.The places in Virginia that made Yelp’s review-based list of the Top 100 Sandwich Shops and their r...
If you didn’t already know, August is National Sandwich Month. If you want to observe it by chowing down on some of the best handhelds in America, four sandwich shops in Virginia get strong customer reviews.
The places in Virginia that made Yelp’s review-based list of the Top 100 Sandwich Shops and their ranking nationally are:
No. 32: Happy Cafe, Virginia Beach
Happy Cafe was established in 2016 in Blackstone, home of owner/chef Tomeka Wallace. The eatery specializes in signature sandwiches, smoothies, homemade bread pudding, gourmet macaroni and cheese and more.
“We loved the Happy Cafe. You may come in unhappy, but you will leave filled with nothing but joy,” one customer raved. “The service was amazing. The food was very delicious.”
A staple in the small Rockbridge County community of Vesuvius, Gertie’s resides inside an old gas station, which was turned into a country store and deli in 1998. In 2019, the business was sold to Jake and Kaylee Griffin, who currently run the small store as a restaurant.
Gertie’s is known for their half-pound burgers, homemade BBQ and chicken cheese steak sub.
“Wide variety of food and all of it is great,” one customer noted in a recent review. “We just happened to stumble upon this place and couldn't be more happy with everything. Great food and great owners who you can tell do this out of passion and love.”
No. 79: Cafe X-press, Salem
Cafe X-press is a family-run shop offering up a variety of sandwiches, wraps, burgers, paninis and more. Some options include the chicken tandoori sandwich, the Little Italy panini and the Ginger Burger.
“Some of the best sandwiches in the area!” one customer raved. “The couple that runs the business is super nice, and the food is always very consistent and flavorful. Give the tandoori chicken sandwich or burgers a try!”
No. 80: Twisted Sweets & Savory, Herndon
Twisted Sweets & Savory describes itself as a casual eatery where comfort meets culinary creativity. The eatery offers a diverse menu of “chimney sandwiches” and other goods that are sure to satisfy all appetites.
“I finally found my favorite sandwich spot! Twisted Sweet and Savory did not disappoint!” one reviewer gushed. “The flavors were on point, the bread was perfectly toasted and every bite was packed with goodness.”
In its inaugural Top 100 Sandwich Shops list, Yelp said affordable sandwiches are having a moment and are increasingly going gourmet.
Yelp reviewers “love all the new house-made aiolis, chutneys, pâtés and sauces these chefs are adding to their creations,” the site says. “Diners also give high praise to unique, delicious toppings like pickled vegetables and olive tapenade, as well as artisanal breads like fresh ciabatta, garlic bread or pretzel buns.”
Herndon is officially taking legal action against Comstock Companies after the developer backed out of its long-stalled downtown redevelopment project last year.The town filed a lawsuit in Fairfax County Circuit Court this afternoon (Friday) demanding that Comstock return the ...
Herndon is officially taking legal action against Comstock Companies after the developer backed out of its long-stalled downtown redevelopment project last year.
The town filed a lawsuit in Fairfax County Circuit Court this afternoon (Friday) demanding that Comstock return the nearly 5-acre site that it planned to transform into a mixed-use block with an arts center, apartments, retail space and a parking garage.
The Town of Herndon transferred the property to Comstock in 2020 as part of an agreement for the redevelopment originally signed in 2017. The agreement included a condition that the property be returned to the town if Comstock ultimately doesn’t proceed with the project, Herndon says.
Located in the northeast quadrant of the Elden and Center street intersection, the site is now largely occupied by surface parking and one commercial building at 750 Center Street that Arts Herndon was forced to vacate at the end of March.
Herndon officials filed a declaration in circuit court in February, stating that it was terminating Comstock’s rights to the property after the real estate company allegedly failed to sign documents transferring ownership back to the town. The new lawsuit suggests those steps still haven’t been taken.
In its complaint, the Town of Herndon alleges that Comstock is refusing to hand back the downtown redevelopment site in order “to exert pressure on Herndon to pay for Comstock’s predevelopment fees,” which the developer claimed totaled “several million dollars.”
The lawsuit calls Comstock’s condition a “willful misreading” of their comprehensive agreement for the project, which was amended five times before the developer withdrew last December.
A provision in the contract obligated Herndon to cover some of Comstock’s fees and expenses only if it’s asked by the town to transfer the project to another developer, the complaint says.
More from the complaint:
Comstock is refusing to uphold its end of the bargain by failing to reconvey the Property to Herndon, and by demanding payment of its predevelopment costs. This turns the deal the parties struck on its head, whereby Comstock can issue a Notice Not to Proceed, avoid the consequences of a default, and keep the property in perpetuity, undeveloped, at its own discretion while demanding to be protected from economic risk that it expressly assumed. In other words, “heads I win, tails you lose.” This was not the Parties’ intent, and it is not what the contract documents provide.
Comstock CEO Chris Clemenete said in a statement shared with FFXnow on July 15 that many allegations in the town’s complaint “are inaccurate and without merit.”
Before withdrawing from the development agreement in December, Comstock leaders “spent countless hours” working with town officials and the project’s design team to find ways to reduce costs “without negatively impacting the design and quality of the planned development,” Clemente said.
The developer maintains that it sincerely believed the project would be able to start construction in 2025, noting that it paid all required costs, including real estate taxes.
“However, deadlines imposed by Town officials in 2024 could not be met due to the significant documentation requirements, leaving us with no choice but to issue the Notice Not To Proceed and proceeding with mediation as required under the Comprehensive Agreement,” Clemente said.
Comstock says it’s still interested in ultimately developing the project itself or transferring the downtown land to another developer selected by the Town of Herndon. According to Clemente:
We have communicated with Town officials our continued desire to develop the project as designed, or in the alternative transfer the land to another developer once the Town selects a new developer and the timing of the cost reimbursements pursuant to the Comprehensive Agreement is determined. We recognize the importance of the planned redevelopment of the property to the Town and we do not wish to impede the Town’s ability to achieve its long-standing goal of enhancing the Historic Downtown while providing much needed additional parking in the downtown area. We remain hopeful that an amicable solution can be reached in the near-term rather than delaying further the redevelopment with litigation proceedings.
Herndon’s long-awaited downtown redevelopment has been stymied by obstacles ranging from objections from neighboring property owners to rising construction costs and other economic concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. After years of delays, Comstock notified the town on Dec. 6, 2024 that it was withdrawing from the project.
The redevelopment would’ve brought 273 apartments, a 4,265-square-foot arts center and plaza, and a 761-space parking garage to Herndon’s downtown. Originally proposed to be 18,000 square feet in 2017, the arts center was significantly downsized in what now appears to have been a final bid by Comstock to make the development viable.
At public meetings last year, Comstock leaders and town officials said construction costs and supply chain disruptions, plus high interest rates, were making it difficult to convince lenders to back the project.
Herndon’s new employee is pretty good at hide and seek and loves nature, but his email skills are lacking without opposable thumbs.But Elden the Bear is the Town of Herndon’s newest summer hire and has already been dubbed “Employee of the Month” — despite the fact he doesn’t officially start on the job until July 1.Reid Okoniewski, the marketing and communications specialist with the Town of Herndon’s Parks and Recreation Department, announced that Elden the Bear had been hired as a par...
Herndon’s new employee is pretty good at hide and seek and loves nature, but his email skills are lacking without opposable thumbs.
But Elden the Bear is the Town of Herndon’s newest summer hire and has already been dubbed “Employee of the Month” — despite the fact he doesn’t officially start on the job until July 1.
Reid Okoniewski, the marketing and communications specialist with the Town of Herndon’s Parks and Recreation Department, announced that Elden the Bear had been hired as a part-time summer worker. His start date coincides with Parks and Recreation Month.
Herndon’s new parks and recreation ambassador is, of course, inspired by the real bear that roamed the town’s neighborhoods before being safely relocated to a less suburban locale.
“We won’t have an actual bear. We will not have a bear suit or anything like that,” Okoniewski said.
Okoniewski said Herndon’s Elden, dressed in his ranger hat, T-shirt and equipped with a backpack full of summer activity plans, will be represented by a metal sign that’s currently being designed and constructed.
Among the activities already planned, Okoniewski said, is “something called ‘Where’s Elden.’ It’s going to be a community-wide hide and go seek,” where participants can hunt for Elden’s sign in area parks, the community center or at some town events.
You never know where he’ll show up, but Okoniewski said there will be some hints and people can head out and snap photos to post on social media when he’s spotted.
Elden will have weekly safety and wellness tips as well. With “Elden Says,” Okoniewski said the bear might advise you to stay hydrated in this hot weather or make sure you’re putting on sunscreen.
And, perhaps taking a cue from another famous bear who urges Americans to prevent forest fires, Elden may advise: “Leave those sparklers at home for the Fourth of July,” Okoniewski said.
There will also be online activities including coloring pages devised by Elden, who has apparently got an artistic bent, but won’t be handling email duties just yet.
“He doesn’t have access to email, unfortunately, so we don’t have an email set up for him,” Okoniewski said.
Asked what about the visit from the young bear prompted the town to launch a new outreach campaign featuring his image, Okoniewski said: “He’s kind of just been that unofficial community member, even though we only had him in town for a few hours.”
He added that it’s exciting when a wild animal shows up, “especially something as big and bold as a bear.”
Before Elden showed up in Herndon to hang out in some neighborhood trees, he’d already paid a Memorial Day visit to a Prince George’s County neighborhood, where wildlife officials helped him down from a tree with the aid of a dart gun.
When Virginia officials caught up with him to show him to a new home in rural Virginia, he’d already had a following. Maybe that’s what helped him snag that award of “Employee of the Month” for July when it’s still June, Okoniewski suggested.
“We haven’t even hit July yet, but he’s already made an impression with all of us,” he said.
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On Friday, the Town of Herndon filed a lawsuit asking Comstock Holdings to honor the terms of its 2017 redevelopment agreement.HERNDON, VA — The Town of Herndon filed a lawsuit in Fairfax County Circuit Court on Friday asking that Comstock Herndon Venture, LC transfer ownership of a 5-acre parcel at 770 Elden St. to the town.In 2017, Herndon and Comstock entered into a contract to use the property as part of its redevelopment project for the downtown area. As part of the agreement, Comstock was required to return the pr...
HERNDON, VA — The Town of Herndon filed a lawsuit in Fairfax County Circuit Court on Friday asking that Comstock Herndon Venture, LC transfer ownership of a 5-acre parcel at 770 Elden St. to the town.
In 2017, Herndon and Comstock entered into a contract to use the property as part of its redevelopment project for the downtown area. As part of the agreement, Comstock was required to return the property to town ownership if the Reston-based developer did not follow through with the project.
If the project moved forward as planned, it would have dramatically reshaped the downtown area with a number of improvements, including 273 luxury residences; more than 17,000-square-feet of boutique; restaurant and retail space; cafe space, an arts center with indoor and outdoor spaces; an arts plaza and walkways; 330 town parking spaces; 396 residential/retail spaces; and three public plazas with outdoor seating and dedicated art.
On Dec. 6, 2024, Comstock Holdings’ CEO Christopher Clemente sent a letter to the town manager that said:
“After significant discussions with Herndon and after good-faith diligent efforts, Comstock has concluded that, without limitation and among other issues with regard to the Project, the Project Costs and commercially reasonable financing are materially greater than anticipated and result in the Project being economically unfeasible, the legal structure for the Project has become overly complicated, and the Conditions Subsequent cannot be satisfied by the Outside Satisfaction Date.”
In January, the town notified Comstock that it was exercising its right under the 2017 contract and asked the company to transfer ownership of the property back to Herndon.
That transaction has not taken place, according to a statement issued by the town on Friday.
Although the town and Comstock originally signed a comprehensive agreement in 2017, the pandemic and rising construction costs prompted the developer in April 2022 to exercise its right to pause the start date of the project by two years.
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Then in April 2024, Comstock and the town agreed to push the project start date back to Aug. 15, 2024 to give them time to restructure their contractual agreement to reflect the realities of 2024.
According to the terms of the agreement, Comstock had an outside satisfaction date of Dec. 10, 2024 to notify the town of its intention to move forward or not.
Patch reached out to Comstock Holdings for a statement about the lawsuit. This story will be updated once that response is received.
Herndon High School senior James Culatta overcame severe burns to star in his school's production of "Footloose."HERNDON, Va. — What started as an ordinary vacation for James Culatta quickly ended in tragedy. While hiking near hot springs in Utah with his family, Culatta fell accidentally into a pit of boiling hot mud. It left him in excruciating pain before first responders could come to his rescue.“We honestly weren’t sure if [James] was going to live,” Richard Culatta, James’ father, s...
Herndon High School senior James Culatta overcame severe burns to star in his school's production of "Footloose."
HERNDON, Va. — What started as an ordinary vacation for James Culatta quickly ended in tragedy. While hiking near hot springs in Utah with his family, Culatta fell accidentally into a pit of boiling hot mud. It left him in excruciating pain before first responders could come to his rescue.
“We honestly weren’t sure if [James] was going to live,” Richard Culatta, James’ father, said.
By the time James arrived at the hospital, doctors discovered half of the teen’s body was burned. Over the next several weeks, he needed to relearn how to walk. “The recovery in the hospital was in some ways more painful than the fall itself,” James said.
But more than anything, James wanted to relearn how to dance. He frequently participated in theater at Herndon High School, where he was preparing to start his senior year. While recovering from his injuries, James set a goal to “be on stage one more time before I graduated,” he said. “I just wanted it so badly,” he added.
James returned to school in time to audition for the school’s spring production of Footloose. He not only earned a part in the show, he was given the lead.
“It really showed me that when you put your mind to something you can accomplish,” James said.
Next year, James plans to attend college in Utah and hopes to act in many more productions.
“It puts a lot into perspective,” Richard said. “It doesn’t feel like there’s much you can’t overcome when you see something like that happen.”
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