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Given The Choice, Many Of Our Veterans Would Like To Stay In Their Homes.That's where Always Best Care's VA Community Care Network comes in.
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VA Funded In-Home Care
If you're like most folks living in the United States, chances are, someone in your family or someone you know has served time in the military. Veterans truly deserve our deepest love, support, and care. Yet, many of these selfless men and women experience feelings of isolation and struggle with everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and self-care. After all the hard work and bravery these soldiers dedicated to our country, they have earned the right to have a caregiver assist them with their daily needs.
Fortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a range of home care services tailored to support both Veterans and their family members. These services are carried out by trained in-home caregivers who visit clients daily to provide essential care. As a home care company that truly values our Veterans, we are proud to connect Veterans to expert franchise owners who can help them get the essential care they need.
If your loved one is a Veteran and needs Veterans community care funding in West Palm Beach or funding for another VA home care program, know that we are here to help. All it takes is a call to Always Best Care to get started. From there, we'll put you in touch with a local Always Best Care franchise owner who will do all the work needed to get your family member the funding they deserve.
VA FUNDED In-HOME CARE
The VACCN Homemaker/Home Health Aide & Respite Care is a benefit offered to Veterans who require assistance with activities associated with daily living. Homemakers and Home Health Aides, while not nurses themselves, are trained professionals who can provide support and care to Veterans in their own homes.
They are supervised by an Always Best Care registered nurse who assesses the Veteran's care needs and supervises each individual case.
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“Steve and his staff have the best interest of the client in mind. They get to”
“This Always Best Care exceeded our expectations and increased my peace of mind knowing my”
“There are so many nursing homes to choose from, with their guidance I was able”
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“I am very glad to have chosen ABC Senior Services to get us through a”
“I have worked with, and explored working with, various agencies and registries in the Palm”
“Always Best Care's caregivers and office staff are the best I have dealt with.”
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“Always Best Care has been wonderful in many ways. Steve Snell, Owner and Area Representative,”
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“STEVE THE OWNER WILL ALWAYS TALK TO YOU AND FOR FULL YOU NEEDS I HAD”
“Leslie who set up the care for us was professional honest and came though with”
“I will never forget how helpful the owners, Steven & Beverly, were at Always Best”
“Always Best Care Senior Services has taken great care of my mother the past few”
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“Dori, is such a wonderful person and makes such an impact on everyone she is”
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“At Always Best Care Senior Services they have been very prompt, caring, and sensitive to”
“Always Best Care has been great to my father, especially during his time of need.”
“Always Best Care offers such a warm environment full of caring loving people. They treat”
“Steve and his staff bent over backwards to make sure my father was completely comfortable.”
“I would to take a moment to thank the staff and Steve in particular. They”
“STEVE THE OWNER WILL ALWAYS TALK TO YOU AND FOR FULL YOU NEEDS I HAD”
“Always Best Care was a life savor for my parents especially my Dad who is”
“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!”
“I am a current client of this provider lways Best Care helped our family secure free in-home care services through Veterans Affairs. VA Community Care benefits were completely unknown to us when we were looking for affordable care for mom and dad. Always Best Care helped us navigate through obtaining the caregiver benefits. Mom received free respite care to help give her a break from caregiver duties while caring for Dad. Their caregivers were kind and reliable, making our experience wonderful. Highly recommended.”
“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.”
“The senior living advice given by “ Always Best” has helped me navigate around the uncertainty of what to do next if these services are needed for a friend, someone I love or another individual needing guidance. Thank you for the wonderful education!”
“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.”
“I had a great experience with Steve! He was incredibly clear and thorough in explaining the entire process.”
“The best senior care service!”
“The very best in home health care! Caring professional group eager to keep their patients safe and to stay in their homes. They are equipped to handle all the needs of their elderly patients. They are supportive and truly understand how to help and personalize treatment plans based on the needs of their clients!”
“Always Best Care Services is actually what is sounds like. The best care possible for their clients. Steve always returns calls on a timely fashion and truly cares about the well being of his patients. Definitely would recommend them :)”
“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!!”
VA Funded In-Home Care
Taking a holistic care needs approach, the VA can authorize Always Best Care to relieve family caregivers through three different programs:
Veterans Community Care Program in West Palm Beach, FL
Veterans Aid and Attendance Program in West Palm Beach, FL
Veterans Agent Orange Program in West Palm Beach, FL
Helping family caregivers remain healthy is key to keeping Veterans safe, happy, and independent in their own homes. The specific services provided by the Home Health Aide & Respite benefit depend on the individual's assessed needs. Examples of daily activities include:
Home Health Aide & Respite hours are authorized by the VA in hours per week and can be as high as 40 hours per week, depending on qualifications.
THE Next Steps
Whether you are a Veteran and need in-home care services or you're a family member of a Veteran, it's important to qualify for our VA Community Care Network. To qualify, consider the following:
You should be aware that any home care services that are authorized depend on you or your loved one's physician's assessment of needs.
How To Enroll In
Gaining access to VA senior care requires a three-step enrollment process. Those steps include the following:
First, request an Assessment for Community Care Network (CCN) services from your VA Physician. From there, the VA Physician will conduct an assessment and write an order accordingly (based on eligibility and needs). After that step, request that your VA Physician specifies which VA home care provider you would like to use, such as Always Best Care.
During this step, a Community Care Coordinator from the VA will contact you after the VA Physician writes your order. After making contact, the Community Care Coordinator will inform you of the type of care and quantity of hours per week authorized by the VA.
If you have not selected a specific provider, the Community Care Coordinator will provide options in your area. Once a Community Provider like Always Best Care is selected, the Community Care Coordinator will send the authorization to the selected Community Provider that you request.
Should you choose Always Best Care as your Community Care Provider, a home care claims manager will call you to arrange a care consultation, complete the intake paperwork, and schedule in-home care services. After the care consultation, the Community Care Provider performs a final assessment of your needs.
After the final assessment is complete, a Care Plan is created for you by the Community Provider. The Community Care Provider will arrange for a caregiver to come to your home for the number of authorized hours allowed each week.
Note: Veterans may choose their in-home care provider and are under NO OBLIGATION TO SELECT Always Best Care.
At Always Best Care Senior Services, we are dedicated to offering Veterans exceptional care and helping them secure the funding necessary for their services. The Always Best Care Veterans Assistance Program supports some of the nation's most deserving individuals in staying in their homes longer while enjoying a healthier and safer way of life.
Here's how a VA home care funding expert in West Palm Beach from Always Best Care helps:
Finding information on home care programs funded by the VA is challenging. At Always Best Care, we want to make access to this crucial care as accessible as possible. That's why, when a Veteran is interested in Always Best Care's VA Community Care Network, our VA home care funding specialists manage all the paperwork and other hurdles that may prevent a senior Veteran from reaching out.
If you're unsure whether senior care paid for by the VA is right for you, keep reading to learn more about the programs offered.
As a Veteran, you may be eligible to get care outside the VA. This means the VA will pay for the cost of your care from a health care provider in their community care network. Long-term services offered within this program may include:
To learn more about Veterans Community Care Funding and how our VA home care funding specialists help provide the care you need, contact Always Best Care today.
VA Aid and Attendance benefits offer additional monthly payments on top of a monthly VA pension for eligible Veterans and their survivors. If you require assistance with everyday tasks or are confined to your home, you might be eligible.
In order to qualify for this program, one or more of the following must be true:
To learn more Veterans Aid and Attendance and how our VA home care funding specialists help provide the care you deserve, contact Always Best Care today.
Many U.S. Veterans returning from Vietnam began to report health issues almost right away, linking them to exposure to Agent Orange and dioxin. This connection sparked controversy from the outset and persists to this day. Veterans suffering from exposure to Agent Orange may be eligible for in-home care funding from Always Best Care.
One common misconception about this program is that Veterans must have served in Vietnam or were directly exposed to Agent Orange to qualify for funding. The truth is that a soldier DOES NOT need direct exposure to Agent Orange to benefit from quality in-home care.
However, to qualify for this type of funding, the Veteran must have served in the military when the government was using this harmful chemical herbicide. So long as you or your Veteran loved one served in the military during Agent Orange use, they may qualify - even if they did not serve in Vietnam.
The following cancers and illnesses are proven to have been caused by Agent Orange:
Whether you served in Vietnam and were exposed to Agent Orange or you are a Veteran who served our country while the herbicide was used, you deserve personalized in-home care from expert caregivers. Unfortunately, securing VA funding for these services can be difficult - especially for older Veterans. That's why many soldiers contact Always Best Care for help.
Our franchise owners are experts when it comes to VA home care claims management in West Palm Beach. When you call your local Always Best Care location, you can expect tailored service, expert guidance, and reliable help throughout the qualifying process.
The VA provides various programs that deliver both medical and non-medical home care services for eligible Veterans. These initiatives are part of the VA's home and community-based services. They're aimed at enhancing the well-being of Veterans facing chronic illnesses or service-related disabilities.
Non-medical home care encompasses services such as companionship, assistance with household tasks, and personal care. In contrast, home health care services focus on medical needs and include skilled nursing, medication management, and rehabilitative therapies.
The homemaker and home health aide program includes a trained caregiver visiting the Veteran's home to assist with daily household tasks, like grocery shopping or personal care. The frequency of the caregiver's visits can vary based on the Veteran's requirements, whether they need support daily or just occasionally. Veterans can keep receiving help as long as they need assistance with everyday activities. This program enables Veterans to remain in their homes instead of relocating to a nursing facility. It also supports family caregivers by alleviating their stress and physical demands.
The financial support provided by the VA for Veterans' home care can differ significantly depending on the program utilized by the Veteran, their disability status, and various other factors. In the case of spouses or family members of Veterans, the VA's payment for home care will be determined by their eligibility and the specific care requirements they have. Working with a VA home care funding specialist in West Palm Beach may help Veterans and their families understand eligibility requirements. Working with an expert may also help to clarify how much the VA will pay for in-home care.
Possibly. Whether a spouse or surviving spouse qualifies depends on their specific circumstances and their ability to fulfill eligibility criteria. For instance, a surviving spouse who enters into a new marriage loses eligibility for TRICARE, which is the military's health insurance program. If a spouse or surviving spouse does not qualify for TRICARE, they might still have access to VA health care benefits through programs like The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).
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At Always Best Care, our mission is to provide quality in-home care services for Veterans and to help them obtain the funds needed to pay for the care they deserve. As part of our program, we want to help Veterans and their families understand what VA programs are available.
That's why, when you or your family reaches out to our VA home care claims managers, we'll work diligently to educate you about VA-funded home care. Qualifying for this kind of care is difficult, which is why we help with every aspect of the eligibility process. From filling out paperwork to researching your unique history and even preparing written legal opinions, we handle the hard work so you can focus on your health.
To contact an Always Best Care VA home care funding expert to learn more about our VA Community Care Network, or to arrange a no obligation care consultation, contact us toll-free at 1-855-520-CARE.
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When people say a place is “having a moment,” it often starts with a buzzy hotel changing the scene and bringing things together. West Palm Beach’s Nora Hotel could be that linchpin. Plus, what to do in the Florida city.The Nora Hotel opened October 19 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and it’s creating a lot of buzz.Located in the new Nora District (named after North Railroad Avenue), the hotel comes from BD Hotels, the team behind New York City’s Hotel Chelsea, the Mercer, the Marlton, and the Ludlow,...
When people say a place is “having a moment,” it often starts with a buzzy hotel changing the scene and bringing things together. West Palm Beach’s Nora Hotel could be that linchpin. Plus, what to do in the Florida city.
The Nora Hotel opened October 19 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and it’s creating a lot of buzz.
Located in the new Nora District (named after North Railroad Avenue), the hotel comes from BD Hotels, the team behind New York City’s Hotel Chelsea, the Mercer, the Marlton, and the Ludlow, among others.
Led by Sean MacPherson, Richard Born, and Ira Drukier, that team is bringing its cool retro style and hotel-as-a-city’s-living-room approach to West Palm Beach. This is their first hotel outside of New York City, and the move south is the latest signal that West Palm is on the rise as a weekend getaway.
I’ve spent a lot of time in Palm Beach County over the past 20 years, visiting roughly half a dozen times a year, and I’ve watched West Palm and the surrounding towns become increasingly interesting. Last week, I got a pre-opening tour of the Nora Hotel and spoke with hotelier MacPherson about why he chose West Palm Beach for his first hotel outside New York, and what he thinks its arrival might mean for the city as a travel destination.
Here’s some big-picture context about the area: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and ultrawealthy Palm Beach have long been the hubs of South Florida’s east coast, but as those places became more expensive and crowded, residents started to push north.
Over the past decade or so, West Palm Beach has emerged as the next hub along that northward expansion. There’s major growth happening in towns farther north, too, including Port St. Lucie and Jupiter, where residential construction is booming.
During the pandemic, MacPherson lived in the area for several months and fell in love with it. “I grew up in Malibu, and it reminded me of Southern California and Santa Barbara and Montecito—all of this kind of Mediterranean architecture, all that Addison Mizner architecture, and the sort of low scale of it,” he said. “And I just really connected with it personally, and then when I got the opportunity to do [the hotel], it made sense.”
That opportunity came when Wheelock Street Capital, one of the investment firms behind the Hotel Chelsea, started developing the Nora District and asked his company to get involved.
“I said yes,” MacPherson recalls. “I know the neighborhood, so that was sort of serendipitous. But I wouldn’t have said yes as quickly had I not had a real physical familiarity with the area.”
It feels like there’s a real opportunity [in West Palm Beach]: It hasn’t been codified in the way that, say, major cities have, and it just feels like there’s really an opportunity there to kind of dream.
—Sean MacPherson
For MacPherson, it wasn’t just that West Palm Beach feels familiar: “It feels like there’s a real opportunity there: It hasn’t been codified in the way that, say, major cities have, and it just feels like there’s really an opportunity there to kind of dream. And I just really related to that.
“I don’t want to slag on New York and Los Angeles, because I like them as well,” he explained. “But in New York and Los Angeles, everything is sort of settled. In New York in particular, the neighborhoods are settled. Of course, New York changes every decade, but it’s established, and we know what it is.
“West Palm still feels like an adolescent. It’s a little bit unclear—in a good way— precisely how it’s going to grow, but it’s definitely going to grow. And I don’t just mean grow in terms of becoming larger; its personality will reveal itself over time. I think that’s very interesting.”
The 201-room hotel is a new build designed to feel old and storied. Its facade is inspired by Addison Mizner, the 1920s architect who defined the Palm Beach area’s Mediterranean revival and Spanish colonial revival look: stucco facades, castle-like turrets, red-tile roofs, arches, porticos, and fountains. (The entrance plaza has a covered outdoor lounge area with two fountains, one for dogs.)
Inside, the hotel references classic Palm Beach with coral and sage tones, shell-like shapes and wicker in the rooms, and vintage photos lining the halls. It also incorporates the group’s signature New York details: Look for the old-fashioned tassel keys lined up at the front desk and brass-fitted bathrooms.
But hotel is not just a pretty place to stay. Like its sister hotels, the Nora aims to be the city’s living room, with three spots likely to be popular with locals and visitors alike: the rooftop pool bar Lilly’s, with pink-fringed umbrellas and views for miles; Jack’s Bar on the ground floor, which has a cozy, eccentric-library vibe that reminds me of the Hotel Chelsea’s Lobby Bar; and the first Florida location of Paris’s Sisley Spa. (The Nora is also one of the few hotels in West Palm Beach with an on-site spa.)
The hotel also reflects the New York and Northeast transplants who’ve been vacationing in and moving to this part of Florida since the pandemic. Within a few blocks, you’ll find such NYC favorites as H&H Bagels, Van Leeuwen ice cream, and Pastis.
Beyond the hotel, West Palm Beach and its surrounding towns offer plenty to fill a weekend. “I’d recommend the cycle path [in Palm Beach],” says MacPherson. “The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens are incredible. There’s a very good vegetable market in West Palm, weekly, which I recommend. There’s a good surf shop called Nomad, which admittedly is in Boynton Beach, but it’s nearby, and it’s been family owned for a long time.”
After two decades of visiting the area, I’ve developed a few favorites on my own, both in West Palm Beach and the surrounding towns.
My take is that the fast-growing city next to wealthier, more exclusive Palm Beach is becoming a great place to live, but still has some way to go before it can compete with Miami (about an hour and half’s drive south) as a destination chosen by long-distance travelers. The arrival of the Nora Hotel, a kind of stamp of cool-kid approval from the Northeast, could help change that.
I asked MacPherson about his take: “Listen, we’re invested in it changing,” he said with a laugh. “But I say that meaning more than we want it to change, more that we believe it will change. It’s clearly alive, it’s clearly exciting, but it’s not quite clear precisely what it’s going to turn into yet, and I think that’s very interesting.”
The Nora Hotel is open now. Rooms start at $395. For more information, visit .
Hoteliers Sean MacPherson and BD Hotels founders Richard Born and Ira Drukier made a name for themselves in New York with independent hotels like , and . Today, the longtime collaborators will expand their growing boutique hospitality empire outside the five boroughs, with the opening of in West Palm Beach, Florida. Having witnessed the wave of Northeast transplants to Palm Beach County since 2020, and the subsequent business boom, the trio saw the opportunity to create a timeless hotel with sophisticated style and an urban chic sensibilit...
Hoteliers Sean MacPherson and BD Hotels founders Richard Born and Ira Drukier made a name for themselves in New York with independent hotels like , and . Today, the longtime collaborators will expand their growing boutique hospitality empire outside the five boroughs, with the opening of in West Palm Beach, Florida. Having witnessed the wave of Northeast transplants to Palm Beach County since 2020, and the subsequent business boom, the trio saw the opportunity to create a timeless hotel with sophisticated style and an urban chic sensibility.
For the design, -listed , looked to the romanticism of early 20th-century Palm Beach, particularly the influence of Addison Mizner and the region’s iconic hotels. Rather than referencing a single era, the team wanted the interiors to feel collected and layered over time, with a sense of history, personality and a touch of whimsy.
The result is a luxury hotel that feels endemic to Palm Beach with its palette of pink and green, Spanish Colonial Revival grandeur and the ease of its indoor-outdoor spaces. But one that doesn’t fall into the prints and palm tree South Florida vacation trap. As a seductive counterpoint, the New York-based firm wove in sophisticated neutrals, rich textures and cypress woodwork that bridge the gap between the building’s sunny surroundings and the moodier vibes and distinctively edgy perspective of downtown Manhattan.
'The interplay between nostalgic details and more contemporary elements is what makes it feel so special. There’s a sense of discovery, with unexpected moments and thoughtful details that give each space its own personality,' partners Christine and John Gachot tell Wallpaper*.
Plush custom furniture, hand-selected antiques and an art collection, curated by The Madison Melle Agency, enhances the residential tone across the 201 rooms, including 14 spacious suites with Juliette balconies. The glamorous aesthetic extends to the culinary concepts. On the ground floor, sits Pastis, an offshoot of Keith McNally's mid-aughts Meatpacking institution, brought back to life by James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr. Diners can dig into escargots and French onion soup in an airy space with checkered tile, bistro chairs, lush greenery and soaring ceilings. The sexy lobby bar is envisioned as a place to sip ice-gold martinis under the warm, flattering glow of ambient lighting.
The see-and-be-seen, all-day rooftop concept, Lillys?, created in partnership with Mama Hospitality Group, the team behind Mary Lou’s, comprises a serviced swimming pool flanked by playful fabric umbrellas, a swank lounge for sunset cocktails and a restaurant that brings St. Tropez to South Florida with spiny lobster linguine and herbes de Provence-dusted whole ?grilled ?fish, and, of course, plenty of chilled rosé.
When it’s time to switch off, the full-service , the first in Florida, offers a soothing atmosphere, a steam room, a lounge, a serene outdoor terrace, and four private treatment rooms for facials powered by the the Parisian brand’s plant-based skincare as well as rejuvenating massages.
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The Nora Hotel is located at 1135 North Railroad Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401, USA
The School District of Palm Beach County is proud to announce that 12 district schools (six elementary schools and six middle schools) have been recognized among the top 100 public K-8 schools in the state of Florida in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings.“We are proud to have six of our elementary schools and six of our middle schools ranked among the top 100 K-8 public schools in Florida by U.S. News & World Report,” said Superintendent Mike Burke. “This level of performance is driven by the everyday...
The School District of Palm Beach County is proud to announce that 12 district schools (six elementary schools and six middle schools) have been recognized among the top 100 public K-8 schools in the state of Florida in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
“We are proud to have six of our elementary schools and six of our middle schools ranked among the top 100 K-8 public schools in Florida by U.S. News & World Report,” said Superintendent Mike Burke. “This level of performance is driven by the everyday dedication of our teachers, school leaders, support staff, students, and families. As an 'A' rated and 'Academically High-Performing' school district, we remain focused on delivering a top-tier education right here in our community. Congratulations to these 12 schools for setting a high bar and demonstrating why Palm Beach County public schools are Your Best Choice for education.”
The state-level rankings evaluate public schools based on four equally weighted metrics (25% each): math proficiency, math performance, reading proficiency, and reading performance. Earning a spot on this list reflects sustained academic rigor and instructional excellence.
Top 100 Elementary Schools in Florida
Top 100 Middle Schools in Florida
These schools join the other District high schools ranked in the top 100 in Florida by U.S. News and World Report, which were announced in August.
Top 100 High Schools in Florida
Recently, the School District of Palm Beach County was again named an "Academically High-Performing" district by the Florida Department of Education, joining only 17 other districts statewide to achieve this distinction due to its strong academic and operational excellence. In addition, the Florida Department of Education recognized 45 Palm Beach County public schools as "Schools of Excellence" for maintaining top-tier academic performance over multiple years.
Families have many options to attend Palm Beach County schools. Students can enroll at their neighborhood school, apply to any District school with available seats, or even apply for 330+ specialized choice programs. To explore schools and programs, visit PalmBeachSchools.org/Enroll or contact the Office of Admissions and Family Experience at [email protected] or 561-434-8197.
The Palm Beach County School District recognizes that teachers have a bigger influence on student success than any other factor inside a school. Teachers across the School District receive an annual salary boost averaging $8,000 a year through the 1 Mill for Schools. Palm Beach County voters first approved the 1 Mill for Schools in 2018 and renewed it in 2022. A question to continue it appears on the 2026 general election ballot. The 1 Mill for Schools also funds 900 teacher positions throughout the District and supports student safety and security measures. Official ballot language and details are available at StrongSchoolsPBC.org.
October 22, 2026 – Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. Dr. Sardiña is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.Dr. Sardiña specializes in podiatry and is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He treats a range of foot and ankle conditions, including fractures, bunions, arthritis, tendon injuries, heel pain and ulcers. His practice includes minimally invasive surgery, foot and ankle reconstruction, a...
October 22, 2026 – Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. Dr. Sardiña is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.
Dr. Sardiña specializes in podiatry and is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He treats a range of foot and ankle conditions, including fractures, bunions, arthritis, tendon injuries, heel pain and ulcers. His practice includes minimally invasive surgery, foot and ankle reconstruction, ankle replacement and deformity correction.
Dr. Sardiña has been practicing medicine since 2011. He is a member of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Sardiña earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida. He completed foot and ankle residency training at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida, where he served as chief resident. He completed a traveling fellowship in limb lengthening and deformity reconstruction at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Areas of interest include:
Dr. Sardiña can be found at two convenient locations in northern Palm Beach County:
Palm Beach Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
3375 Burns Rd., Suite 101
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
641 University Blvd., Suite B214
Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: 561.845.6000
For more information, visit PBHNPhysicianGroup.com.
About Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group
Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group (PBHNPG), a division of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, is a multi-specialty physician group that has provided care to the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities since 2007. Our award-winning physicians provide a level of expertise that has resulted in regional firsts and outstanding patient outcomes. As an affiliate of the Palm Beach Health Network, one of the largest healthcare networks in Palm Beach County, PBHNPG specialists, sub-specialists and primary care physicians and staff are committed to delivering the highest quality care to the communities we serve. The Palm Beach Health Network consists of Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center, along with various ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities and urgent care centers. All of our hospitals have received prestigious awards and accolades, national rankings and multiple accreditations. We are dedicated to the standards of excellent patient care that are the hallmark of the Tenet brand. At PBHNPG, our mission is to improve the life of every person who enters our doors. Today, we are proud to be one of the most respected physician networks in the area.
The approval allows nearly 700,000 square feet of data center space within a previously approved master plan. Arden residents say they were blindsided.THE ACREAGE, Fla. —County zoning staff approved a plan on Oct. 7 to expand data center space at Project Tango in western Palm Beach County to nearly 700,000 square feet, using space already part of the site’s approved master plan and bypassing the need for another vote from county commissioners.What's next? The future of Project Tango ...
The approval allows nearly 700,000 square feet of data center space within a previously approved master plan. Arden residents say they were blindsided.
THE ACREAGE, Fla. —
County zoning staff approved a plan on Oct. 7 to expand data center space at Project Tango in western Palm Beach County to nearly 700,000 square feet, using space already part of the site’s approved master plan and bypassing the need for another vote from county commissioners.
What's next? The future of Project Tango after county vote
The county zoning division explained the decision in a statement: "As it was discussed during the July 15th hearing, the Unified Land Development Code Articles 2, 3, and 4 describe the uses that are allowed within a MUPD zoning district with an EDC future land use. The BCC approves the Master Plan for this development, which was most recently approved in January 2025. The approved Master Plan allows for the development of 2,020,000 sq. ft. of MUPD/EDC uses along with conditions within the Land use approval. The specific uses proposed for this application — warehouse, data information and processing, and minor utility uses, all have an administrative approval requirement per the ULDC, not a Board approval."
The Board of County Commissioners approved the land use and zoning with a master plan in 2016 and most recently modified the plan in January 2025. Changes to the currently allowable uses would require a modification to the Unified Land Development Code and the approvals for this development. The revised plan triples the data center space allowed at Project Tango, increasing it from 200,000 square feet to 698,000 square feet. The site, located off Southern Boulevard, is already approved for 1.2 million square feet of warehouse space, but the new plan assigns more of the previously unallocated space to data centers.
Ben Brown, an Arden resident, criticized the decision.
"It's a blatant slap in the face of the residents of Arden and western Palm Beach County," Brown said.
The approval includes an 850-foot buffer along the property line nearest Arden, where no data center can be built. It also requires sound studies, ongoing noise monitoring, and a closed-loop cooling system. The buffer could impact plans by WPB Logistics Owner, another landowner at the site, which has sought to convert warehouse space to data center use. Brown said residents were blindsided by the approval.
"The expectation of 700,000 square feet on top of the fact of 1.2 million square feet of warehousing that could simply buy another administrative review just to be changed over to a data center as well was something we weren't expecting ... we didn't even know what was on the table," Brown said.
He added that residents were under the impression that no decision would be made without further review by county commissioners.
"We were not expecting any kind of decision to occur because multiple county commissioners said during the vote and then thereafter, they addressed the fact that the administrative review was to not proceed without it being brought back in front of the county commission to be heard and talked about," Brown said.
At a previous county meeting discussing a one-year moratorium on data centers, Brown said county leaders mentioned creating a task force involving local residents to address the moratorium.
Experts weigh benefits and concerns ahead of vote on proposed Project Tango data center
"Our understanding was also any type of progress on Project Tango ... with no notification or update whatsoever. Magically, they just disbanded the task force and they magically found $2 million to give to consultants," Brown said.
County commissioners are expected to vote on Thursday, Oct. 22, on hiring a consultant for up to $225,000 to help rewrite zoning rules for large artificial intelligence data centers. PBA Holdings has also appealed the commission’s July rejection of a larger expansion under a state land-use dispute process. A hearing date has not been announced.
When asked whether the total data center space on the 202-acre site could exceed 698,000 square feet if WPB Logistics Owner makes a separate application, the county zoning division responded: "WPB Logistics Owner application is currently under review. The total development potential under the current Master Plan is 2,020,000 square feet of uses allowed within the MUPD-EDC development and as conditioned with their land use. These applications were in process prior to the adoption of the current large load (data center) moratorium."
WPBF reached out to PBA Holdings Project Manager Ernie Cox for comment, and he has not responded yet.
