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 Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in West Palm Beach, FL 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 West Palm Beach, FL is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I have worked with, and explored working with, various agencies and registries in the Palm Beach County area. I am picky. Always Best Care is qualitatively a notch above every other organization I’ve encountered. Responsive. Amiable. Professional. The aide, Islande, who has worked with my mom is top-notch for our needs. And... I have no doubt Steve (the agency’s owner) and his staff would strive to find someone else, if it hadn’t been a fit. If you are looking for Nursing Care, I strongly recommend giving Always Best Care a chance. BTW: It is important to understand that working with an Nursing Agency (like Always Best Care), means the staff are employees, not independent contractors (as they are when working through a Nursing Registry). An Agency is vested in having good employees, and a good agency wants you to be happy. But even all Agencies are not created equal. I worked with one (Alternative Health Care) where aides did not always show up! That was painful and incredibly stressful, and the manager and other higher-up staff didn’t give a hoot.”
“We have been using Always Best Care for my mom for two years now and I am hear to say that they are the best we have been with. The Caregivers go above and beyond what we expect and treat my with nothing but love. Fran and Steve and Claudia are with us 24/7 everyday. It has been a real rollercoaster with my mom’s issues, but they are definitely our rock of support. Michelle, who is mom’s full time daytime caregiver has been with her since we started and she is like part of the family. She calls and checks on her off hours because she cares and there is no price you can put on that. If you do not try this agency, you are missing out.”
“Steve is such a great guy! Highly knowledgeable and compassionate. Thanks to him my grandfather was able to maintain his independence and stay at home. The Medina family appreciates all you have done, thanks Steve!”
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“I am a past client of this provider Steve and his team at Always Best Health Care were a blessing to me! My Father was very ill and had Parkinson's and they were there for me every step of the way. I would highly recommend them for any type of home health care assistance.”
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“I love that Always Best Care supports our veterans with the VA Community. With me personally having a ton of family within this community, I know where to turn if anyone I know needs at home health care.”
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“Steve and his staff have the best interest of the client in mind. They get to know the and the family and fine tune a process that gets the best care possible for the client. Always checking in to make sure the client is being taken care of with their best interest in mind. I would recommend ABC senior services to anyone looking for the best in home care around for their loved ones. Peace of mind is so important. Thanks Steve”
“This Always Best Care exceeded our expectations and increased my peace of mind knowing my grandmother’s adult care was superior to other services of its kind. Nannie was happy and that made me happy. I would highly recommend this stellar group. Thank you, Steve, Claudia and your team. You are THE BEST!”
“There are so many nursing homes to choose from, with their guidance I was able to find the right facility for my mother, right away. I would highly recommend them to any family or friends in need of their services.”
“ABC has provided the essential care and support my dad needed after hospitalization and chemo treatments. I have peace of mind knowing they are supporting him.”
“Steve and Claudia at Always Best Care Senior Services were just awesome in how they provided at home care for my mother Carmen. Starting with the initial consultation by Steve to learn about mom's personal care needs to the follow-up visit of a registered nurse to the eventual placement of a compassionate caregiver; every step of their service was well thought out and they truly delivered on providing a level of care for mom that exceeded our families (and mom's) expectations. It can be very nerve racking to find and leave your loved one with a caregiver but this company gets that and they were just fantastic. Thank you Always Best Care!”
“If you want quality care for yourself or your loved ones, Steve and his time are the best, don’t waste your time looking elsewhere. As an estate planning attorney, I have recommended clients to Steve who have been very happy with his team. Steve and his team went above and beyond for one specific client of mine that had a very complex situation, and I am eternally grateful to them. I only hope I can continue to work together with him - Steve and his team are dedicated to making sure you are comfortable, happy and safe. My favorite part about Always Best Care is that all of their staff are TRAINED EMPLOYEES WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION - NOT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS!”
“I have been utilizing Always Best Care Senior Services for 2 years to care 24/7 for my elderly parents. I am very pleased with their services. The Owners and Office Staff bend over backwards to make sure that there is always coverage, to alert my parents Caregiver Team of any requests that I make, to advise me when there is an issue with my parents or their dog. The Caregiver Team working with my parents are all compassionate and caring, knowledgeable and skilled. Sadly, my Father passed away in the fall of 2020. Each of their Caregivers, the Owners and the Office Staff expressed to me that they would like to attend his memorial service when we are able to have it. During the weeks he was slipping away, the Caregiver team not only took care of my parents, they looked after me, gently reminding me to eat, rest or take a break. They truly care not only for my parents, but for all our family. I can’t begin to express what a comfort it has been to have them caring for my parents, especially during the pandemic when visits are prohibited. They are my eyes and ears. Working intimately with my parents, the Caregivers are very tuned in to even subtle changes. If you are in the market and looking for a senior services/home health care company, I strongly urge you to reach out to Always Best Care Senior Services. You’ll be happy you did.”
“Steve and his team were amazing. As my father’s Parkinson’s progress, we were in need of home health care desperately. Steve and his nurse came to our home, assess the situation, and set up a schedule to accommodate our needs. I would highly recommend them to any family or friends in need of their services.”
“Always best care is a top notch senior services company. They go above and beyond with their clients and treat them as if they are family. If you are looking for a great family oriented team to help take care of your love one look no further. Give Always best care a call you will not be disappointed!!”
“Highly recommended! All the staff is very professional and courteous”
“Steve Snell and Staff of Always Best Care Senior Services have been amazingly responsive, helpful and worked diligently to make sure my clients needs were met! Can't praise them enough. The case was staffed immediately and overseen at all levels. Thank you for Always providing the Best Care!”
“Fabulous experience with Always Best Care. Treated my 90 year old Father in Law with dignity and respect. We actually had fun with his aides and they were helpful and kind.”
“I am very glad to have chosen ABC Senior Services to get us through a very difficult time when my parents finally reached the end of their independent lifestyles at age 96 and 97. Scheduling was difficult and sometimes changes were made last minute, but ABC came through as well as could be expected. Despite losing his wife of 37 years, my father is currently doing very well back north in an assisted living facility. Thank you ABC for the compassion you expressed throughout the 4 months you were there for us.”
“I have worked with, and explored working with, various agencies and registries in the Palm Beach County area. I am picky. Always Best Care is qualitatively a notch above every other organization I've encountered. Responsive. Amiable. Professional. The aide, Islande, who has worked with my mom is top-notch for our needs. And . . . I have no doubt Steve (the agency's owner) and his staff would strive to find someone else, if it hadn't been a fit. If you are looking for Nursing Care, I strongly recommend giving Always Best Care a chance. BTW: It is important to understand that working with an Nursing Agency (like Always Best Care), means the staff are employees, not independent contractors (as they are when working through a Nursing Registry). An Agency is vested in having good employees, and a good agency wants you to be happy. But even all Agencies are not created equal. I worked with one (Alternative Health Care) where aides did not always show up! That was painful and incredibly stressful, and the manager and other higher-up staff didn't give a hoot.”
“Always Best Care's caregivers and office staff are the best I have dealt with.”
“I can't say enough about how much ABC has helped both our parents and our family. Their name -- Always Best Care -- is clearly their guiding principle! From the highest level administration (Stephen and Beverly) to the amazing caregivers and schedulers -- the entire staff have been responsive and attentive from day one. They have been unfailingly respectful, caring, professional and competent. They were flexible and kind when my mother became terminally ill. And readily available and again responsive when we reinitiated services for my father. Their attentiveness and professionalism is reflected in the amazingly kind, competent and resourceful caregiving staff. Their exceptional caregivers have allowed us peace of mind, knowing that our Dad is getting great support from reliable providers who readily alert us of any matters that need attention. I highly recommend ABC!”
“Always Best Care has been wonderful in many ways. Steve Snell, Owner and Area Representative, and Beverly Casper, RN were patient, kind and respectful while my Dad came to terms with the idea that he really did need help. They were flexible and open and that made all the difference. My Dad's aide Fabienne is responsible and caring and now more of a companion than aide. Steve and his scheduling team has been proactive about any changes that needed to occur and very good about communicating with me both by phone and email. Having them on board has lessened the worry I feel on a daily basis. My mother had a prolonged illness and through the years we dealt with many health care agencies. The attention and care we have received from Always Best Care is, by far, the best we ever have experienced and we are very grateful to have found them.”
“The owner and nurse of Always Best Care Senior Services of South Florida met with us to determine a plan of care and assess our needs. We have had two different caregivers, both of whom are very caring, reliable, polite and kind. It gives me much needed relief to know that my husband is in good hands when I need to be out of our home. Would highly recommend this well managed organization and their quality employees at Always Best Care.”
“STEVE THE OWNER WILL ALWAYS TALK TO YOU AND FOR FULL YOU NEEDS I HAD CNA OVER A YEAR”
“Leslie who set up the care for us was professional honest and came though with everything. I spoke with the owner many times about billing and he was comforting and really knowledgeable.”
“I will never forget how helpful the owners, Steven & Beverly, were at Always Best Care Senior Services of South Florida. I'm so thankful for everything they have done.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services has taken great care of my mother the past few months.”
“Excellent, I give the absolute highest rating. They have been very attentive to my dad. The care provider is always on time and she helps dad in many ways.”
“I have Always Best Care Senior Services help with my mother for the past 7 months and everyone has been wonderful.”
“If I can give Always Best Care Senior Services a rating higher than 5 stars I would. They have taken care of my dad and if hes happy then I am happy.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services makes my father feel so comfortable and hes so happy with the people that work with him. Our family is so happy he is in good hands.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services are great and they take care of my mother.”
“At Always Best Care Senior Services they were always able to accommodate my family and I. They took care of all of our needs and I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services.”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services if you have a loved one that needs personal care.”
“Dori, is such a wonderful person and makes such an impact on everyone she is involved with.”
“Many thanks to all for the amazing care and attention they've given my dad. He loved Dori and loves Jessica and is so appreciative of everything everyone has done to make his life easier. They are fabulous for keeping me in the loop with his statements and for dealing with Genworth.”
“My family has been working with Always Best Care Senior Services for over a year now and everyone that we work with are great. They are always so friendly and nice. They always makes us feel comfortable.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services was able to provide my family and I with peace of mind, they provided excellent care for our father. We knew we could count on them to to provide comfort for him in his time of need when his family was so far away. I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services.”
“Steve, I want to let you all know at Always Best Care Senior Services how pleased I have been with all the services and care that ABC and the entire staff provided Martha over the past few years. I always felt confident that she was receiving the best care possible, especially with Veronica. Martha and Veronica really bonded during the time they spent together. It was very assuring to me to know that Martha was receiving excellent care while being so far away from her. Everyone kept me well apprised of any changes in Martha's condition, especially these past few week. I am so grateful of the new home she has settled into. Thank you again everyone and I very much do appreciate it.”
“The staff and care givers at Always Best Care Senior Services are amazing. Our dad's caregiver was always on time and was very attentive to him. She was great company and listened to my dad's stories. I highly recommend the staff and services available at Always Best Care Senior Services.”
“The staff at Always Best Care Senior Services were so great, they walked us through every step of the process, it was great having them. I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services.”
“I really appreciated how the staff at Always Best Care Senior Services kept me informed and updated about everything going on with him. I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services and their staff.”
“We had a very positive experience with Always Best Care Senior Services. We were always updated on our loved one's condition and status, our caregiver was very good at communicating with us and addressing my questions and concerns. I recommend Always Best Care Senior Services.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services has done so much for my family and I. At every level of this company there are loving and caring people who truly care about your loved one. I highly recommend the staff and services provided at Always Best Care Senior Services.”
“At Always Best Care Senior Services they have been very prompt, caring, and sensitive to our needs. They fit our schedule and didn't require services we did not need. This firm adapted to our needing of services. I would highly recommend them to anyone in the area in need of these services.”
“Always Best Care has been great to my father, especially during his time of need. It gave me ease of mind knowing that he was in safe and caring hands and when living far away it meant everything to have that feeling. I would recommend them to any family in need of their services.”
“Always Best Care offers such a warm environment full of caring loving people. They treat everyone there like family. I have never felt better about bringing my mother here I know she is in good hands. I highly recommend them, thank you for everything.”
“Steve and his staff bent over backwards to make sure my father was completely comfortable. Liz, his caregiver, would adjust her schedule as needed by my parents. I would recommend Always Best Care to any family in need of these services.”
“I would to take a moment to thank the staff and Steve in particular. They all did there very best to make to make him comfortable and make his last few months bearable. We highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services.”
“STEVE THE OWNER WILL ALWAYS TALK TO YOU AND FOR FULL YOU NEEDS I HAD CNA OVER A YEAR”
“Always Best Care was a life savor for my parents especially my Dad who is a former Veteran. Steve helped us reach out to the right contacts with the VA and was able to take us thru the process step by step to ensure that my Dad was able to get the most benefits possible to him which ended being about 32 hours of free home health care a week. The aids have been great for both of my parents. They have formed great relationships with Carol and Fred and now as of recently AnnMarie. The aids help getting groceries and picking up medication and also clean up around the house. They feel very cared for and have really turned the corner in feeling happier and well cared for. We are extremely grateful to Steve and his team at Always Best for working with us and ensuring my parents safety and well being! It's a great agency and all the workers who are part of this business!!”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, FL 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 Table 26 Palm Beach or visit Ann Norton Sculpture 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 West Palm Beach, FL, 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 West Palm Beach, FL 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 West Palm Beach, FL 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.
Godspeed, New Glenn: Blue Origin’s massive rocket is about to take flight – and it may be visible outside of Florida.The company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos is preparing for New Glenn’s launch, a mission it refers to as NG-2, tentatively set for Sunday, Nov. 9, from Cape Canaveral.Will people in West Palm Beach see a rocket in the sky?Depending on weather and cloud cover, Floridians (and visitors) from Tallahassee to Miami – and beyond – could see it light up the sky after liftoff from...
Godspeed, New Glenn: Blue Origin’s massive rocket is about to take flight – and it may be visible outside of Florida.
The company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos is preparing for New Glenn’s launch, a mission it refers to as NG-2, tentatively set for Sunday, Nov. 9, from Cape Canaveral.
Will people in West Palm Beach see a rocket in the sky?
Depending on weather and cloud cover, Floridians (and visitors) from Tallahassee to Miami – and beyond – could see it light up the sky after liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Visibility from most of Florida is possible, according to Blue Origin.
A day before launch, the company posted a New Glenn-2 rocket launch trajectory and visibility map, posted below: "Our second New Glenn launch may be visible to those in the regions below, depending on weather conditions. Here's when and where to look to the skies!"
In Florida, we can best see this moment in person, particularly if you're anywhere on the Space Coast (Melbourne, Florida, area), the Fun Coast (Daytona Beach area) or the Treasure Coast (Vero Beach, Jensen Beach and Fort Pierce).
This rocket launch is extra special because of the potential to see it in other states. In the past, readers have submitted photos or posted on social platforms pictures of SpaceX Falcon Heavy, which is made up of three Falcon 9 rocket first stages, visible from Myrtle Beach. Other rocket launches have been spotted in New Jersey and Georgia.
Below is information on Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket, how to watch the NASA Blue Origin rocket launch and suggestions on where to watch it from Florida and beyond.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket stands at 322 feet tall.
That includes a nearly 23-foot-wide fairing that is designed to carry cargo to orbit. The rocket's first stage is powered by seven of Blue Origin's BE-4 engines, while the upper stage, which flies in orbit, operates with two of the company's BE-3U engines designed for the vacuum of space.
The first stage is also made to be reusable for at least 25 flights, according to Blue Origin.
Here's a list of all 2025 rocket launch missions from Cape Canaveral, FloridaBlue Origin's New Glenn is due to propel NASA's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft on their trek to Mars, where it will orbit the Red Planet and take simultaneous observations of solar winds and space weather. The ESCAPADE spacecraft will eventually study the Martian magnetosphere. Launch window will be from 2:45 p.m. to 4:13 p.m. ET Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, with blastoff from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Blue Origin provided a helpful graphic (see above) that shows the New Glenn-2 launch and its intended flight path and launch visibility. Note: Cities in the Space Coast of Florida, which is in Brevard County and measures 72 miles of coast, include Titusville, Mims, Port St. John, Merritt Island, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, Grant-Valkaria and Sebastian.
Launch, Space Coast, east Orlando, near University of Central Florida, Bithlo, the northern part of the Treasure Coast, Indian River County, Sebastian, Vero Beach, parts of Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill
1: Launch + 30 seconds, Space Coast, Orlando, the Treasure Coast, Indian River County, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill, Volusia County
2: Launch + 60 seconds: Space Coast, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill, Port Orange, Volusia County, Treasure Coast, Indian River County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Orlando
3: Launch + 90 seconds: Visibility extends to St. Augustine, Ocala, Lakeland area, Sanford, Kissimmee, Central Florida, Ocala, Lakeland, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach
4: Launch + 120 seconds: Visibility extends to Sebring, Winter Haven, Palatka, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Bradenton, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Collier County, Lee County, Clearwater, West Palm Beach, parts of Palm Beach County
5: Launch + 150 seconds, Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch visibility extends beyond Florida: Tallahassee, parts of the Big Bend area of Florida; Lake Worth Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Mar-a-Lago and Palm Beach; the West Coast of Florida; Southeastern Georgia
6: Launch + 180 seconds, Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch visibility extends beyond Florida to these states:
7: Launch + 210 seconds, Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch visibility extends beyond Florida to these states:
8: Launch + 240 seconds, Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch visibility extends beyond Florida and may be visible in these areas:
The above guidelines are estimates based on the graphic provided by Blue Origin.
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Some small towns have lost population since the U.S. Census, new population estimates show.Cities grew at a faster pace over the past five years in Palm Beach County than areas outside municipal boundaries, with Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and Westlake leading the charge.The county’s largest city, West Palm Beach, added the most people since the 2020 U.S. Census, with 9,529 more residents, annual estimates released in October by the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research show....
Some small towns have lost population since the U.S. Census, new population estimates show.
Cities grew at a faster pace over the past five years in Palm Beach County than areas outside municipal boundaries, with Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and Westlake leading the charge.
The county’s largest city, West Palm Beach, added the most people since the 2020 U.S. Census, with 9,529 more residents, annual estimates released in October by the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research show.
The continued growth is a tribute to all the city has to offer and helps to meet the needs of a diverse population that draws a huge influx of commuters into its downtown every day, said Assistant City Administrator Armando Fana.
“It’s a little town with big-town amenities,” he told Stet News, adding, “It’s certainly better to be on the uptick of population growth than the opposite, which is decline.”
The increase brings West Palm’s estimated population to 126,944 as of April 1, 2025. That’s in contrast to the county’s next-largest city, Boca Raton, which added just 3,475 people to reach 100,897.
Still, cities grew at a faster pace over the past five years, 4.7%, than areas in unincorporated Palm Beach County, which grew at a 3.7% pace, the estimates show.
“What we have in Palm Beach County is, if you build it, people move into it. If you don’t build it, people don’t move into it,” county Zoning Director Lisa Amara said. “The county is conservative about adding units but cities, particularly the downtowns, they’re going crazy.”
Overall, the county grew to 1.55 million residents, adding nearly 64,000 residents since 2020, a rate of 4.3%.
The state grew by 8.5% to 23.3 million.
The bureau’s estimates do not rely solely on U.S. Census Bureau data and analysis of building permits but a sophisticated formula that tracks electrical hookups from the state’s 53 power companies to account for permanent residents and deduct seasonal visitors.
The state relies on the estimates for budgeting and revenue sharing.
While Boca is growing slower than West Palm Beach, it has grown at a 3.5% pace since 2020, adding 337 people since last year.
The next two largest cities in the county, Boynton Beach, 82,937; and Delray Beach, 69,038, have grown just 3.2% since 2020.
Port St. Lucie, which has become an affordable suburban landing spot for many Palm Beach County workers, rose by 27% to 260,194. St. Lucie County went up 20% to 394,074.
Meanwhile, Palm Beach County’s fifth biggest city, Palm Beach Gardens, has grown 9% to 64,547. Gardens added more people over the past five years, 5,365, than Boynton and Delray combined.
Only three cities grew at a faster pace than Gardens since 2020: the tiny Village of Golf, 11% to 284 people; Mangonia Park 18% to 2,530; and Westlake, a developer’s city that registered just 906 people in the 2020 U.S. Census but now has grown to 6,685, a whopping 637% growth rate.
Westlake’s growth is not unexpected. Builder Minto Homes obtained development approvals for 4,546 residential units at the 3,800-acre former Callery-Judge citrus grove along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in The Acreage in 2014 and incorporated Westlake in 2016. Now, homes that sell in the $450,000 range are rising at a rapid pace.
County projections anticipate Westlake reaching a population of 14,656 by 2050. That would make it about the same size in 2050 as North Palm Beach or Lantana, midway in the population ranks among the county’s 39 cities.
The projections anticipate the county with 1.8 million people in 2050 and its largest city, West Palm Beach, at 156,600.
For Mangonia Park, which sits along 45th Street and Australian Avenue on West Palm Beach’s northern boundary, the rapid growth can be traced to a single townhome project, Enclave at Mangonia Park, which added 162 homes in 2022, Town Manager Ken Metcalf said.
Still to come some day for Mangonia is development of Don King’s jai-alai fronton, 52 prime acres on 45th Street at the CSX railroad tracks, that has been shuttered since 1994. Lenders foreclosed on it in April.
Gardens growth has been fueled by city code changes to allow more intense development in the city’s core near The Gardens Mall and the Florida East Coast Railway tracks and continued construction of new homes in the Alton and Avenir developments.
Despite the growth throughout most of the county, 13 cities have lost population since 2020, the estimates show. The losses didn’t amount to many people: just 268 fewer people in the 13 cities.
They were: Atlantis, Briny Breezes, Glen Ridge, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Lake Clarke Shores, Manalapan, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Shores, South Palm Beach and Tequesta.
Three other cities — Cloud Lake, Gulf Stream and Jupiter Inlet Colony — each gained fewer than five residents over the five years.
And while Palm Beach Gardens continues its growth in north county, Jupiter growth slowed to just 0.3% over five years. In 2020, Jupiter had 1,865 more residents than Palm Beach Gardens. Now it has 3,301 fewer.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing, said Jupiter Mayor Jim Kuretski, who has served on the Town Council for 25 years. It’s by design, he said, with residents consistently opposing growth in town surveys and supporting preservation land buys at the ballot box.
“That’s been our intention, to keep ourselves uniquely Jupiter,” he said. “We’re not going to become like those to the south. It’s fine for them. We don’t want it in Jupiter.”
(This story was updated to add new information.)Check your flights. There will be cancellations at dozens of major airports starting Friday, Nov. 7, due to the ongoing government shutdown, and several Florida airports have been affected.More than 110 flights in Florida have been canceled as of 2:30 p.m. Friday and nearly 600 delayed flights, according to the live tracking site FlightAware. Most of them are at the larger airports in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tampa.Nationwide, at least 860 flights within...
(This story was updated to add new information.)
Check your flights. There will be cancellations at dozens of major airports starting Friday, Nov. 7, due to the ongoing government shutdown, and several Florida airports have been affected.
More than 110 flights in Florida have been canceled as of 2:30 p.m. Friday and nearly 600 delayed flights, according to the live tracking site FlightAware. Most of them are at the larger airports in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tampa.
Nationwide, at least 860 flights within, into or out of the United States have been cancelled so far Friday. More than 3,000 more flights have been delayed.
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the day the government shutdown broke the record for the longest in U.S. history, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced in a news conference that there will be a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major airports at the end of the week. The move is intended to help alleviate mounting pressure on air traffic controllers, who have not been paid since Oct. 1 and have been working long hours six days a week.
"I think it's going to lead to more cancellations, but we are going to work with the airlines to do this in a systematic way," Duffy said, adding that decisions would be based on pressure and not quantity of flights at each airport.
By Friday, Duffy was saying it could go up to 15%.
Weather has also been an issue, and an Arctic blast expected to blanket much of the eastern half of the United States with frost and snow starting this weekend won't help.
Even parts of Florida are expected to see the first frost of the season by Monday, weeks before normal.
How will this affect Florida flights, and what can you do about yours?
An official list has not been released. However, ABC News and CBS News have revealed a proposed list, citing anonymous sources, including the following Florida airports:
The list is not final and could change. USA TODAY has reached out to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA. See the full list below.
Don't wait until you're already at the airport to check your flight. Monitor your flight early and often, starting days before, as cancellations could increase as the shutdown continues.
Download your airline’s mobile app and turn on push and text notifications for alerts about your flight. Some apps have a “Where’s My Plane?” feature, which lets you see if the aircraft scheduled to operate your flight has arrived, is delayed en route, or hasn’t departed yet from its previous airport. That can be an early signal of trouble.
If your flight is canceled, use the airlines' mobile app to rebook as soon as possible, according to Scott Keyes, founder of Going. If you need to talk to someone, Keyes suggests calling one of the carrier’s international lines.
"The best thing travelers can do is to be as proactive as possible switching to a new flight,” Keyes told USA TODAY. “When a flight gets canceled, all of a sudden hundreds of passengers need new itineraries. There may only be a handful of seats left on the best flights, and it's a first-come, first-(served) endeavor.”
If your flight is canceled for any reason, including a shortage of air traffic controllers, you’re entitled to a full refund if you choose not to fly on alternative itineraries offered by your airline. The same goes for “significant” delays or changes.
United Airlines CEO has promised refunds for customers who do not want to fly while the reductions are in effect, "even if their flight isn't impacted." Delta has set up a travel waiver for customers to rebook without change fees.
According to FlightAware.com, which provides real-time flight information, as of 8:15 a.m. the following delays and cancellations of flights have been reported within, into or out of the United States today, Nov. 7:
Here's the breakdown by airport as of 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7:
TSA Coordinator Adam Stahl, in an interview with ABC News Live, recommended travelers continue to arrive at the airport two to two and a half hours prior to their departure of their domestic flight.
"There have been isolated impacts in wait times and we expect those to increase" until the shutdown is resolved, Stahl said.
As always, "be patient and respectful."
FAA staffing is seen as outside of an airline’s control, so carriers aren’t on the hook in the same way they would be for delays caused by mechanical issues or other problems on their end.
If your flight is canceled for any reason, including a shortage of air traffic controllers, you are entitled to a full refund if you choose not to fly on alternative itineraries offered by the airline.
The unofficial list of affected airports, which may change, is:
Contributing: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, Kathryn Palmer, Kathleen Wong, Zach Wichter, Trevor Hughes, Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY
(This story was updated to add new information.)
(Nov 8): Related Ross, a property firm run by billionaire Stephen Ross, is buying The Ben hotel in West Palm Beach, expanding his bet on the Florida city.The company has agreed to purchase the hotel from Wheelock Street Capital for about US$190 million (RM794.4 million), according to people familiar with the transaction who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Bloomberg previously reported that the seller was working with real estate services firm CBRE Group Inc to market the property.A representa...
(Nov 8): Related Ross, a property firm run by billionaire Stephen Ross, is buying The Ben hotel in West Palm Beach, expanding his bet on the Florida city.
The company has agreed to purchase the hotel from Wheelock Street Capital for about US$190 million (RM794.4 million), according to people familiar with the transaction who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Bloomberg previously reported that the seller was working with real estate services firm CBRE Group Inc to market the property.
A representative for Related Ross, the billionaire’s Florida-focused firm, declined to comment on The Ben.
Tourism to Palm Beach County is showing “remarkable momentum,” the spokesperson said in a statement, adding that Related Ross has submitted plans to develop a different and new 400-room Curio Collection hotel to help the area attract larger conventions. “We are optimistic about the future for tourism in our area.”
A representative for Wheelock Street didn’t respond to a request for comment. A representative for CBRE declined to comment.
Ross, who founded the New York-based property firm Related Cos, has been betting big on Florida, especially West Palm Beach. Related developed 360 Rosemary, an office tower in the city that’s attracted tenants including JPMorgan Chase & Co and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The developer is also building a waterfront condo development in the area.
Ross has been personally shifting his focus to Florida in recent years. He owns the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and has been seeking to lure more private schools to the area, a fact that he considers key to bringing more residents to West Palm Beach.
Last year, he stepped away from day-to-day management at Related to lead Related Ross. His net worth is valued at more than US$15 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
In The Ben, Ross is acquiring a 208-room hotel that bills itself as the only waterfront full-service hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. The property, part of Marriott International Inc’s Autograph Collection, includes a rooftop venue with views of Palm Beach Island and the Atlantic Ocean.
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2025) — Governor Ron DeSantis joined state and regional officials in South Bay on Thursday to break ground on a massive new inflow pump station at the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir, a centerpiece of Florida’s push to restore natural water flow south from Lake Okeechobee into the Everglades.Standing on a stretch of farmland south of the lake in South Bay, DeSantis called the project “another major step we are taking to restore the country’s most ...
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2025) — Governor Ron DeSantis joined state and regional officials in South Bay on Thursday to break ground on a massive new inflow pump station at the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir, a centerpiece of Florida’s push to restore natural water flow south from Lake Okeechobee into the Everglades.
Standing on a stretch of farmland south of the lake in South Bay, DeSantis called the project “another major step we are taking to restore the country’s most unique and prized ecosystem.” He said decades of flood-control projects diverted water east and west, leaving the Everglades and Florida Bay starved of fresh water. “Water had been redirected east and west through artificial canals,” he said. “It eventually produced harmful discharges in both the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries and took fresh water from the Everglades that the ecosystem depends on.”
The new inflow pump station will rank among the largest in the state, equipped with nine pumps capable of moving about 3 billion gallons of water per day from Lake Okeechobee into the EAA Reservoir. When finished, the reservoir itself will hold roughly 78 billion gallons — an area larger than Manhattan — and is designed to deliver as much as 470 billion gallons of clean water each year to the Everglades and Florida Bay while helping recharge the Biscayne Aquifer, South Florida’s main source of drinking water.
DeSantis noted that the ceremony marked the 80th milestone event since 2019 for Everglades restoration projects, the most in Florida history. “We’ve shown just how effective that work is when done together,” he said, crediting cooperation among state, federal, and local partners. “This work has a return on investment, obviously in terms of quality of life, but also in terms of Florida’s economy.”
The EAA Reservoir Project is one of several efforts accelerated under an agreement signed earlier this year between Florida and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. That deal moved up the reservoir’s completion timeline by five years — from 2034 to 2029 — and cleared regulatory hurdles that had slowed progress.
Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis Lambert praised the governor’s pace. “Restoring America’s Everglades is one of the most ambitious environmental restoration projects ever undertaken,” she said. “With every project we are delivering real results on time, under budget, and with strong returns for Florida’s taxpayers.”
Since taking office, DeSantis has made water quality and Everglades restoration a signature issue. On his second day in office in 2019, he issued Executive Order 19-12, pledging $2.5 billion over four years for water projects. The state ultimately invested $3.3 billion in his first term — more than the previous 12 years combined — and has already committed another $4.6 billion during his second term.
In western Palm Beach County on Thursday, the governor told the crowd that restoring the Everglades is not just an environmental goal but an economic one. “Places like the Everglades are one reason why people like to be tourists in Florida,” he said. “There’s a lot of great stuff to see for those who are of that type of bent.”
The EAA Reservoir and its new inflow pump station are expected to reduce harmful discharges to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries, restore ecosystems south of Lake Okeechobee, and increase South Florida’s water-storage capacity — now tripled to 176 billion gallons since 2019.
As the governor put it during his remarks, “Today is another major step in getting this done.”
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