It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic The Arches 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 Palm Springs, CA 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.
“Always Best Care Senior Services has been a lifesaver. I have a cousin who lives”
“Abc has top notch people working in the office who deal with issues in a”
“Always Best Care has provided us with personalized, kind, reliable and professional help when we”
“ABC has been amazing from the get go. To setting up service , to answering”
“You all were amazing. We couldn't have done it without Freddie. Amazing. Cudos to Sandra”
“I can’t say enough good things about Always Best Care. They were prompt and courteous,”
“Elsie the care giver was amazing with my Godfather, very very caring, always going above”
“I just wanted to give Always Best Care a very well deserved 5 star review!!”
“Always Best Care provided 3 day a week help for my sister while she was”
“Above and Beyond I was driving in a panic from Washington to California because my”
“Always Best Care is always responsive and easy to work with. My husband's caregive, April,”
“We only use them occasionally on the weekends, so they're not really impacting her daily”
“My experience has been positive because the caregivers do what I ask them to do.”
“We appreciated the prompt response from Always Best Care. Sandra was so professional and was”
“This was our first time working with this company and they did not disappoint! I”
“I couldn't be more pleased about my caregiver, Zulie, during the time that she was”
“The agency has given me free time and they are very responsive. I like the”
“She did not need a lot of instruction. We had one caregiver for two days”
“The caregivers are always on time. I like that they have been very dependable.”
“I'm a grateful, former Caregiver/Home Care Aide employee with Always Best Care. As I advanced”
“The care is very good because they do everything they are supposed to do. I”
“They've been there to give me whatever I need. I've used them for a very”
“Our experience with Always Best Care was 5-star. Sandra Mendoza, care co-ordinator, was very thorough”
“They have available talent whenever we have needed it. The prior agency had limited services”
“I have been a client with Best Care for about three months and I have”
“The caregivers help with personal hygiene and laundry. The agency is flexible and conscientious.”
“I like that they seem to be very knowledgeable.”
“We are so pleased with the professionalism and care of this team. Both Jessica C.”
“Sandra has been taking really good care of my dad! Also, Jessica C. Will always”
“Always best care has been amazing for my grandma. Juan Garcia is my guy to”
“Pleasant, competent service. My caregivers, especially Amy, were terrific.”
“We've been very pleased with the services that Always Best Care has provided for my”
“They keep him safe. They're very friendly and good with my husband.”
“This group of care takers could not have been more amazing to our cousin William”
“Very competent and professional. Best in home health.”
“They could clean through the night, and we have some that come in and sleep”
“She helps with dressing and bathing him. I like having a caregiver. That's the most”
“Dulce couldn’t be any better! She’s amazing !”
“Outstanding person. Very efficient, friendly and helpful.”
“They were very helpful. They helped me get around in a wheelchair. The caregivers are”
“Always Best Care Senior Services has been a lifesaver. I have a cousin who lives several hundred miles from me. She has Alzheimer’s and it’s very hard to take care of her from here. I’ve had other care services before and they didn’t work out because they sent a different caregiver every day and it was very confusing and upsetting to my cousin. ABCSS has been fabulous at providing continuous care. My cousin adores her caregiver Melissa. She takes her swimming and shopping etc. Also, I cannot say enough good things about Sandra Mendoza. Because I live far away, it’s hard to know what’s going on. She keeps informed and updates me by email and text message. She calls me if there’s a problem. What more could you ask for?”
“Abc has top notch people working in the office who deal with issues in a swift and caring fashion. Especially Juan and Moises who go the extra mile when there’s an issue. As for caregivers Jessica Perry who is beyond the best I’ve ever had. She’s on top of things each day and makes having someone around the house not so bad. She gets 100% my other main caregiver Daisy, is also terrific and smart. Both of these care givers know how to think, be aware of what’s happening and maintain great attitude each day. Zap-Roxie”
“Always Best Care has provided us with personalized, kind, reliable and professional help when we needed it most. They have made all the difference during our transition to an increase in home health care needs. I am so grateful for them! They will continue to be our trusted partner.”
“ABC has been amazing from the get go. To setting up service , to answering all my questions during this stressful time, to finding the absolute best caregiver lizzette that my mom actually enjoys spending time with:) everyone here is kind, full of patience and willing to help from beginning to end. Don’t know what I would do without their help. Grateful for finding them”
“You all were amazing. We couldn't have done it without Freddie. Amazing. Cudos to Sandra and Moises. Will miss you all.”
“I can’t say enough good things about Always Best Care. They were prompt and courteous, met with me the same day as my Mom was being discharged from the hospital, and I needed to arrange care. Janet was the caregiver provided for my Mother. She was so kind and attentive to my Mom, also very concerned about her safety. She went over and beyond what I would have expected, and my Mom really bonded with her. I also used placement services as my Mother formerly was in assisted living but needed to move to a board and care for more care and monitoring. I was shown several beautiful homes by Bonnie Zwack who was personally invested in finding the right fit for my Mother. She even visited my Mother to ensure a positive transition. Thank you so much ABC! You lifted a huge burden off of my shoulders that at first seemed overwhelming. I’m sharing a picture that Janet helped my Mom color during an activity. Moved me to tears. Sincerely, Linda Devore”
“Elsie the care giver was amazing with my Godfather, very very caring, always going above and beyond with his needs”
“I just wanted to give Always Best Care a very well deserved 5 star review!! As children of seniors know, it can be a hard decision to entrust others outside of the family to provide love and care for your aging parent. However, Always Best Care of Indian Wells has been incredible in so many ways in helping facilitate home care service for my 100 year old mom. Sandra, their Care Coordinator, is an excellent communicator – patient and kind, resourceful and so very competent. Yvonne, mom’s caregiver, is loving and from our first meeting, she did those “little things” without being instructed that were important and mean so much. (Like checking dates on groceries, asking about parking so as to be considerate of the neighbors, having a routine for where to put things like mom’s keys, etc., and just focusing her attention on little things that were all about mom, etc. etc.) Moses, who installed mom’s AI devices was great as well – all smiles, so friendly and sweet to mom. And Juan, who does scheduling is the best as well….always one step ahead in communicating schedules and everything else. I am very impressed with how well they all work as a team. The most important part, though, is that mom is happy! Thank you ABC!”
“Always Best Care provided 3 day a week help for my sister while she was recovering. They did a great job attending to her and making her life simpler. I know my sister enjoyed the company and help. She was sorry to see it end! I would highly recommend Always Best Care to help you over the rough spots.”
“Above and Beyond I was driving in a panic from Washington to California because my mother was in crisis, she has dementia and her partner/care giver was taken to the hospital and not expected to recover. From the moment of contact while driving through mountains with terrible cell service Sandra and Moses took the situation in hand and offered solutions and managed to obtain a nurse for that very night with such short notice of only 3 hours and we needed care for 12 hour shifts. They were so compassionate and supportive and made us feel safe. Mom is 88 years old and can be quite difficult in the best of times, she really liked the nurses and wanted them to come back. Anyone needing Nursing services should call Always Best Care they are top notch. Thank you again for the amazing service!”
“Always Best Care is always responsive and easy to work with. My husband's caregive, April, is fantastic. Very smart and he listens to April!”
“We only use them occasionally on the weekends, so they're not really impacting her daily life. They seem really easy to communicate with, and they're open and eager to meet the needs that we have.”
“My experience has been positive because the caregivers do what I ask them to do. I like Always Best Care because they are very efficient.”
“We appreciated the prompt response from Always Best Care. Sandra was so professional and was able to explain and answer all of our questions. The care that our Mom received from Jestina was exactly what we wanted and needed. Jestina was so sweet and kind to Mom and Mom just loved her. Thank you so much for helping our family and especially our Mom.”
“This was our first time working with this company and they did not disappoint! I needed to hire a night nurse for my Mother who just got out of the hospital and I was so nervous about it but after meeting with Sandra, she put our minds at ease! She was so professional, kind and understanding! She paired us with Nancy who ended up being such an angel. My Mom was comfortable and happy every night she was there! They had a great time together! Each morning Nancy made sure to provide me with updates which was so appreciated. I cannot express how amazing this experience was. Book them for all your needs! Thank you again!”
“I couldn't be more pleased about my caregiver, Zulie, during the time that she was with me. She was always willing to help and make sure everything was easier for me. I always hoped that the others would be a clone of her. ABC always responded quickly to my requests and everyone I talked to was very helpful. Thank you to all who assisted me while I was with ABC.”
“The agency has given me free time and they are very responsive. I like the agency because the caregivers have all been good.”
“She did not need a lot of instruction. We had one caregiver for two days who was excellent.”
“The caregivers are always on time. I like that they have been very dependable.”
“I'm a grateful, former Caregiver/Home Care Aide employee with Always Best Care. As I advanced my career in Healthcare, I will forever look back and smile for my experience working with Always Best Care Seniors. I appreciated the opportunity to meet great families, providing the best in home care services, helping seniors with light home duties, while working flexible case assignments. Juan was the staffer at the time and was always attentive in providing prompt information for available open positions. Valentine was the Case Mgr and Bonnie was the Director. I will always be grateful to them as well for the great support. If you're looking for Home Care Services for your loved one, I highly recommend ABC Seniors. I will never forget this great company. Thank you for the great experience.”
“The care is very good because they do everything they are supposed to do. I like Sandra, and she is great to work with.”
“They've been there to give me whatever I need. I've used them for a very long time and they've always been accommodating with me.”
“Our experience with Always Best Care was 5-star. Sandra Mendoza, care co-ordinator, was very thorough in her evaluation of my husband’s needs. She immediately provided the most wonderful caregiver, Ana Magdaleno, who quickly bonded with my very reluctant husband and was easily able to give him the care he needed with no loss of dignity on his part. I cannot recommend this senior services group highly enough. They provided needed support with care and grace. Wende Walter”
“They have available talent whenever we have needed it. The prior agency had limited services in our agency. The majority of their staff are Hispanic, and a lot of them don't even know what a dishwasher is.”
“I have been a client with Best Care for about three months and I have been extremely happy with them. They are always there for me. Even if I call at the last minute which I don’t like to do they are immediately there for me and the girls are wonderful and I have to say Elsie has been absolutely a big number 10 for me. She fits with me like a glove and again like I said Best Care is the company to go with.”
“The caregivers help with personal hygiene and laundry. The agency is flexible and conscientious.”
“I like that they seem to be very knowledgeable.”
“We are so pleased with the professionalism and care of this team. Both Jessica C. the customer service coordinator and Natalia my mom’s caregiver have been fabulous. We have found a great and responsive service to assist mom as she recovers from medical challenges. ????”
“Sandra has been taking really good care of my dad! Also, Jessica C. Will always call me and let me know of any changes. I love the way they keep me informed I live over an hour away and I feel good knowing my Dad is in good care. Thank you so much for that!”
“Always best care has been amazing for my grandma. Juan Garcia is my guy to help with the schedule which I always change . He is always understanding and helping me In details . Jessica conteno she really steps it up to make sure everything is being done to the best with possible care . With a great and caring attitude and understanding with the Difficulties of this stage in my grandmas life . Galilea Soto has been a amazing caregiver. With her hard work and dedication to the best the care for grandma with a smile !!! Alexia Thao has also helped with details for my grandma to give all the caregivers to be on the page on the level of care she needs . Which has helped me so much . Isis Arello is my overnight girl . She always is in good spirits and makes sure I know exactly how my grandma is doing . The trust I put in theses ladies is super important to health and well being of my grandma. Thx so much for your hard work Always best care I couldn’t do it without you !!! Sincerely granddaughter”
“Pleasant, competent service. My caregivers, especially Amy, were terrific.”
“We've been very pleased with the services that Always Best Care has provided for my parents. Our caregiver, Lily, is always present to assist my father with his mobility issues. She is a great help to my mother in assisting in meal preparation/clean up and picking up around the house. My mother says that she knows what to do and doesn't have to be instructed or asked. This has been a huge relief to my family. ABC has also been very flexible in accomodating a changing schedule as my father's health has changed. We are definitely happy with our decision to go with ABC.”
“They keep him safe. They're very friendly and good with my husband.”
“This group of care takers could not have been more amazing to our cousin William Malley. They all went above and beyond the call of duty. I will surely recommend the company and the care givers. Thank you all”
“Very competent and professional. Best in home health.”
“They could clean through the night, and we have some that come in and sleep through the night. I like the caregivers who work at night to clean up without my mother being awake.”
“She helps with dressing and bathing him. I like having a caregiver. That's the most important part for me.”
“Dulce couldn’t be any better! She’s amazing !”
“Outstanding person. Very efficient, friendly and helpful.”
“They were very helpful. They helped me get around in a wheelchair. The caregivers are very nice.”
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 Frances Stevens Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Copley's on Palm Canyon or visit Angel Cove Monument, 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 Palm Springs, CA, 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 Palm Springs, CA 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 Palm Springs, CA 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.
Palm Springs is famous for its midcentury modern architecture, vibrant hues, and relaxing energy, and its food scene is also top-notch.I live in Los Angeles but visit Palm Springs multiple times a year (it's just ...
Palm Springs is famous for its midcentury modern architecture, vibrant hues, and relaxing energy, and its food scene is also top-notch.
I live in Los Angeles but visit Palm Springs multiple times a year (it's just two hours away without traffic) and have enjoyed some of the best meals of my life there.
At this point, I've visited the vibrant California desert oasis more than 20 times — and finding great restaurants is always on my itinerary.
Whether you're looking for a fine-dining experience or a casual joint where you can stroll in wearing a T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops, there's a plethora of options.
Whenever someone asks me for dining recommendations, these nine places always make my must-visit list.
At this point, I've lost count of how many times I've eaten at Workshop Kitchen+Bar.
Chefs Michael Beckman and Joe Mourani opened this farm-to-table restaurant in 2012, and it's been a mainstay of Palm Springs' fine-dining scene ever since.
Housed in the historic El Paseo building, which used to be a theater and city-council building, Workshop won a James Beard Award in 2015 for having the best restaurant design in North America.
The market-driven menu specializes in modern American cuisine and changes seasonally, so there's always something new and exciting to try.
My recent favorites are the duck fried rice, butternut-squash risotto, black cod, and diver scallops.
The cocktails are also top-notch. My favorites are the citrusy, vodka-based California Dreamin' and the pineapple-based Pisco Punch.
I celebrated my 40th birthday in Workshop's back room with a custom-created, family-style menu. There's also seating inside in the modernist, concrete dining room and outside in a tree-dappled courtyard.
Dining reservations at Workshop can be hard to come by, but I recommend trying to get one.
If you like having a lot of choices, look no further than Lulu California Bistro, a restaurant in Palm Springs' central downtown area that's served California cuisine since 2011.
I tend to choose the prix-fixe menu, which features three courses and has so many options that I always have a hard time pinning down what to try. However, standouts include the wild-mushroom soup, meatloaf à la Lulu, and flourless triple-chocolate cake.
The all-day favorites menu, which has everything from pizzas to sandwiches to cheeseburgers, makes it even more challenging to zero in on my selection.
The dishes that almost always rise to the top are the divinely tender braised short ribs, spaghetti Bolognese, and, of course, the hand-spun cotton candy, which is fun to eat, light, and tasty.
Hadley Fruit Orchards in Cabazon, California, is more of a general store than a restaurant, but it's the only place in Greater Palm Springs I go for a date shake.
Date shakes are a local delicacy, and I've tried a lot of them, but none have been better than the one from Hadley.
Each one blends Hadley pitted Deglet Noor dates with milk and vanilla ice cream. If you don't drink milk, don't worry — Hadley also has a vegan option.
The small is my go-to order since this treat is definitely on the richer side.
Bar Cecil is so popular that reservations go quickly, so I suggest booking early and putting yourself on the waitlist if need be.
With restaurants this popular, I'm always a bit nervous that the food and drinks won't live up to the hype, but that's not the case at Bar Cecil.
Starters, like Cecil's bread rolls and the deviled eggs, perfectly complement the colossal shrimp cocktail, which is, as described, colossal and heavenly.
In addition to having a well-rounded cocktail and wine list, Bar Cecil also lets guests create their own martini.
The revolving cocktail menu includes espresso martinis along with my personal favorite, the Lost Horizon, named after Frank Capra's 1937 movie that was partially filmed in Palm Springs.
My favorite menu item is the Beaton burger, which pays homage to photographer and designer Cecil Beaton. The perfectly cooked 6-ounce patty is topped with aioli, onion, tomato, and lettuce.
The restaurant presents the burger in a miniature box alongside french fries and a pickle. The "XOXO" on the bun just adds to the perfection.
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar is just the place for a good cocktail and easy snack. The restaurant doesn't take reservations and can get crowded, but its fresh fare is worth the wait.
I love the ahi-tuna poke bowl, which comes packed to the brim with veggies, edamame, ahi tuna, and crispy wontons.
Guests can also choose between about 20 cocktails, many of which have island-inspired flavors. The blood-orange margarita is my favorite because of the fresh orange slice garnishing its rim.
Prices are also very reasonable, with most food items capping at about $20.
To put it mildly, Billy Reed's, which has been open since 1975, is a lot in a good way.
The exterior facade and the decor feel like a grand parlor, and the menu features elevated diner food.
No matter what I've ordered at Billy Reed's, it's been good. It serves lunch, dinner, and all-day breakfast.
I personally love having scrambled eggs with extra-crispy bacon, hash browns, and rye toast for a satisfying dinner. That said, I usually come here for the cinnamon roll. These pastries are so good that I once walked to Billy Reed's to get one when it was 112 degrees out.
Each cinnamon roll is huge, taking up an area that's about the size of a small dinner plate. It's moist on the inside, flaky on the outside, and covered with sweet vanilla icing. The treat is large enough to share with multiple people.
Though Wilma & Frieda has a location in Palm Springs' downtown area, I prefer the one on Palm Desert's El Paseo Drive.
Not only have I found parking easier at the Palm Desert location, but also the inside also feels roomier and a bit more modern.
The menu is so large that it's almost overwhelming.
I tend to choose between the meals under the menu's Eeny, Meany, Miny, and Mo sections, which offer a wide variety of breakfast options. If you're looking for something on the sweeter side, the churro waffle is not to be missed.
Wilma & Frieda also has lunch options, like salads and sandwiches, but I always crave breakfast when I visit.
No trip there is complete without a bloody mary, but if you're trying to keep your meal alcohol-free, the jug of Diet Coke is a great alternative.
Every brunch I've had at Norma's, a restaurant at the Parker Palm Springs, has been out of this world.
Before you even begin dining, you walk through the Parker, an exquisite, Jonathan Adler-designed hotel.
The unassuming restaurant entrance is located past the reception desk, and the restaurant has both interior and garden dining areas. I've eaten in both and love them.
I love the menu, which has whimsical category names like "Mom Can't Make This," "Benny Sent Me," and "Eggs Cellent."
The blueberry pancakes, doughnuts, and chilled yogurt with fresh fruit are must-tries. I also recommend adding pecans and macadamia-nut granola to the yogurt.
However, the potato pancake is the standout. The James Beard Award-winning recipe creates an almost deconstructed potato pancake alongside homemade cranberry-apple sauce and sweet-carrot payasam, an Indian pudding.
You can also choose from a selection of classic brunch cocktails like mimosas, Bellinis, and bloody marys here. Every time I've eaten at Norma's, our server also gave us mini smoothies to kick off the meal.
This story was originally published on April 13, 2023, and most recently updated on April 11, 2025.
Phil Briddon is living the Palm Springs dream.Article contentArticle content“The swimming pool is 10 feet away, the pickle ball court is 30 feet away, it’s 89 degrees Fahrenheit, I’m looking at the mountains, my chocolate Lab is snoozing on the grass, and my wife Linda is on a lounger,” said Briddon, 66, a retired mortgage and investment specialist from Salmon Arm.Article contentThat’s all about to end.Article contentAt the end of the month, Briddon plans to pack ...
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“The swimming pool is 10 feet away, the pickle ball court is 30 feet away, it’s 89 degrees Fahrenheit, I’m looking at the mountains, my chocolate Lab is snoozing on the grass, and my wife Linda is on a lounger,” said Briddon, 66, a retired mortgage and investment specialist from Salmon Arm.
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That’s all about to end.
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At the end of the month, Briddon plans to pack up his personal effects, return to Canada and start thinking about other places to go next year: Mexico, Costa Rica, Portugal, Ibiza.
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Briddon and his wife have called Palm Springs their winter home since 2008. They’re among the Canadians that winter in Palm Springs every year, popping down for all or part of a snowbird season that runs from January to April.
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Now they have decided to call it quits.
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“At some point you realize you’ve got to do your part,” said Briddon. “We don’t want to spend money in a country that doesn’t respect us and acts with dishonesty.”
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Briddon said tariff tensions, a worsening political climate and new Department of Homeland Security rules that require all foreign nationals, including Canadians, who plan to stay in the U.S. for 30 days or longer to apply for registration have all played a part.
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New banners in downtown Palm Springs say it all: Don’t go.
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The banners are as red as a Canadian flag, featuring the slogan “Palm Springs loves Canada.” The banners hanging from the city’s iconic green street lanterns feature a Maple Leaf inside a heart.
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Palm Springs Mayor Ron De Hart said: “The banners are a way to send a positive message to Canadians.”
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De Hart said the Palm Springs community understands why Canadians might not choose to return.
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“They are making a political stand, and we would not stand in the way of that,” he said. “We would just remind Canadians that the Palm Springs they fell in love with is still here. We are not Washington, D.C. We are still diverse and welcoming and waiting for you to come back next year.”
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Palm Springs is on the western edge of the Coachella Valley in California. According to a 2021 study done by Visit Greater Palm Springs, Canadians own seven per cent of second homes in the valley, far more than any other country outside the U.S. A 2017 study found that 303,600 Canadians visited the valley that year, spending more than US$236 million, and impacting every sector of the economy.
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De Hart said the potential economic impact of an exodus of Canadian snowbirds could lead to a loss of about 2,000 jobs in the Greater Palm Springs area.
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“If there is not a return of Canadians next year, It will have a huge impact,” he said.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook parts of California Monday, including some areas around Los Angeles and San Diego.The quake was centered near the community of Julian, in the mountains about 45 miles northeast of San Diego. Several aftershocks followed and the U.S. Geological Survey said more were possible.The initial earthquake happened shortly after 10 a.m. local time, or around 1 p.m. EDT.The USGS said the quake was capable of causing ...
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook parts of California Monday, including some areas around Los Angeles and San Diego.
The quake was centered near the community of Julian, in the mountains about 45 miles northeast of San Diego. Several aftershocks followed and the U.S. Geological Survey said more were possible.
The initial earthquake happened shortly after 10 a.m. local time, or around 1 p.m. EDT.
The USGS said the quake was capable of causing minor damage near its epicenter, but there were no immediate reports of any major impacts or injuries.
Items fell from shelves in some businesses in or near Julian, and drivers were warned to watch for rocks that may have tumbled onto roads, according to The Associated Press.
“I thought the single-pane windows were going to crack because they were shaking pretty good, but they didn’t,” Paul Nelson, owner of a former gold mine that operated in the area in the 1870s, told the AP.
Weak shaking was felt in Los Angeles and light to moderate shaking in San Diego, according to the USGS "felt it" map. The quake was also felt in areas along Mexico's northwest coast and around Yuma, Arizona.
Local news outlet the Desert Sun said shaking was also felt in Palm Springs, and called it "one of the most intense quakes in recent memory."
The USGS activated its "Shake Alert" warning system, pushing notifications to residents near the epicenter via phone and other means of communication.
Lucy Jones, a well-known seismologist, said the quake was likely associated with a branch of the San Andreas Fault system, CBS News reported.
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With Canadian travel to the U.S. still plummeting, some cities south of the border are begging visitors to come back.
Vacation hotspot Palm Springs, Calif., is making sure Canadians know they are welcome.
Banners with the Maple Leaf in a heart have been hung in the city’s downtown strip and in the airport.
“The Maple Leaf belongs in Palm Springs,” Mayor Ron De Harte told Global News.
“This is simply a way to say to the Canadians who are our friends and neighbours, and truly our community, because they are here. Many are here for two, three, four months every year, and they are part of our community.
“And this was a way to say for those that are here still in town and haven’t headed home, thank you, we love you, and rest assured that next year, no matter what’s going on in Washington, D.C., we are gonna continue to be the Palm Springs you fell in love with decades ago.”
De Harte said that Canadians make up a significant component of their travel industry, with roughly 300,000 Canadians coming to Palm Springs every year.
New regulations kicked in on Friday, requiring Canadians spending more than 30 days in the U.S. to register with the U.S. government.
Last week, WestJet and Flair Airlines announced they are cutting their season short from Canada to Palm Springs due to fewer bookings.
“Then we’re hearing locally in town, people are just sharing that they’re concerned, they don’t feel comfortable,” he said.
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“They’re leaving. We hear from people who are in Canada, and that are emailing that are saying that, ‘We’re hearing stories about people being held up at the border and this is not a comfortable time for us’.”
But De Harte said Canadians will always be welcome.
1:49 Trade war impacting B.C. neighbour, border community Point Roberts
Closer to the B.C.-U.S. border, towns with deep ties on both sides also say they are feeling the effects of what is happening in the White House.
Whatcom County in Washington is the second-largest trade gateway along the U.S. border with Canada, after Windsor-Detroit.
“Hundreds of billions of dollars pass through Whatcom County, both ways, so this is very important,” county executive Satpal Sihu told Global News.
He said the county also has two oil refineries, which supply jet fuel to Vancouver International Airport and SeaTac International Airport as well fuel to communities on both sides of the border.
Whatcom County is also home to four educational institutions and is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and travellers from all over the world.
“We have more connections with the north, the Canadian side, than with Seattle,” Sidhu said, adding that about one quarter of the county’s population is connected to Canada.
He said they were just getting back to “normalcy” following the COVID years, when U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war began.
“I think the respect is mutual,” he added, speaking of U.S. and Canadian citizens, “and I think that we would like to see this disturbance and hard feelings caused by some federal rhetoric to go away and we should be back to our basic values and our basic relationships that we’ve always had between Canada and the U.S.”
Sidhu said they will always welcome their Canadian neighbours and he knows that Canadians will always welcome Whatcom County residents as well.
2:30 Rally held with Canadians and Americans at border crossing as show of unity
The latest numbers from Statistics Canada show that it is not just Canadians changing travel plans.
More than half a million fewer visitors arrived in Canada by air in March, compared to the same time last year, which is a drop of 7.4 per cent.
One person was reportedly injured in a four-vehicle crash that caused traffic delays on eastbound Interstate 10 near Whitewater in Palm Springs on Friday morning, April 11, 2025.According to the California Highway P...
One person was reportedly injured in a four-vehicle crash that caused traffic delays on eastbound Interstate 10 near Whitewater in Palm Springs on Friday morning, April 11, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, at around 6:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to a crash that had blocked two left lanes of the freeway.
One vehicle reportedly crossed all three lanes of traffic. A head injury was reported for one individual involved in the crash.
All lanes have since been reopened. The CHP is investigating the cause of the collision.
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