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Always Best Care is compensated by our contracted assisted living communities, which means we are happy to provide our senior housing and assisted living referral services at no charge to you

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We match our clients with the top senior living communities based on individual needs, budget, and geographical preference

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We personally escort our clients and their families on a tour of the matched assisted living communities so they can determine which senior housing option is best for them

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Understanding the Senior Living Community Options

The many choices for senior housing can be overwhelming. Some older adults are able to live out their retirement years playing golf and enjoying relatively few health problems. In contrast, others require assistance with their care needs which is often dictated by health and safety concerns.

The information below will provide you with some of the more common options available in today’s senior housing market. For more information, contact your local Always Best Care office today to help you make an educated decision about the right senior living option for you or your loved one.

Assisted Living

What Is Assisted Living?

Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care. Living spaces can be individual rooms, apartments, or shared quarters. Assisted living communities generally provide a home-like setting and are physically designed to promote the resident’s independence. Services are offered to assist residents with daily living. What “assisted living” means depends on both the state and provider in question. Variations in state regulatory definitions are significant and provider variables include everything from care provided to geographic location, organizational size, and structure.

Services Provided by Assisted Living Communities

Assisted living communities typically provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), coordination of services by outside health care providers, and monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Assistance often includes the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services. The services offered by assisted living communities vary from facility to facility. Services often include:

  • One to three meals a day
  • Monitoring of medication
  • Personal care, including dressing and bathing
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • 24-hour emergency care
  • Some medical services
  • Social and recreational activities
  • Medical emergency response
  • Visitation policy
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“Working at Always Best Care has been a rewarding experience. I’ve had the opportunity to provide one-on-one care and companionship to clients in their homes, helping them stay comfortable, safe, and independent. Each day taught me patience, empathy, and the importance of building trust with the people I care for.”

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“ABC is a great company I love my client I have been with her for some months and I love caring for her every week. This company is the best if your looking for a place to call home this is the company they will not lead you wrong everything is so organized and easy going I love it here”

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“Working with Always Best Care of Jacksonville has been a very positive experience. I feel valued as a caregiver, and I really appreciate the support and communication from the team. They are always willing to help and care deeply about both the clients and the caregivers. It’s a place where you can truly see that people’s well-being matters. I’m very grateful to be part of this agency.”

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“I’ve been with the company since about late April of this year (2025). I jumped in picking up a few extra cases as a fill in for about a month before getting my own permanent client. Everything has been smooth sailing with this company thus far. They’re very helpful. Our app we use is also easy to use. The company has been a pleasure to join.”

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“Great place to work! Great staff!”

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“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care Senior Services has been caring for my grandfather for five years, and they’ve truly become part of our family. The caregivers are kind, reliable, and genuinely compassionate. I’ll never forget when his caregiver, Maria, visited him in the hospital on her own time just to lift his spirits — she even brought his favorite blanket and played his favorite jazz songs. That kind of care and kindness is rare to find. The entire team is professional, responsive, and always goes above and beyond. We’re so grateful for everything they’ve done for our family and highly recommend Always Best Care to anyone looking for trustworthy, loving care for their loved ones.”

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“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care in Jacksonville took incredible care of my grandmother up until her passing. The caregivers were professional, and genuinely compassionate. They made a difficult time much easier for our family, and we’re so thankful for the support and dignity they provided throughout her final days. Highly recommend.”

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“I am a current client of this provider Our caregiver has been with us nearly five years, consistently providing compassionate and dedicated care–we’re truly grateful.”

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“I am a current client of this provider My father has been a client for 3 years and we have been so pleased with our caregiver. She helps him with showering, exercising, and companionship and we think of her as one of our own family members. She takes the time to listen to him and plays card games with him.”

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“I am a past client of this provider I want to share with you what a blessing Devyn and Gina have been to us. Devyn has such a caring heart and treats Papa like he was her grandfather. She transferred him from bed to wheelchair with such great ease. She does an amazing job when sundowners sets in and he begins getting agitated and confused. Her redirection skills are stellar. She has engaged with him, played games with him, worked on word search puzzles, talked about his life, just can’t say enough good things about her. Gina has seen the worst of him as the nights are truly worse than the days. She has laid her head on his pillow, spoken softly to him, held his hand for hours all in attempts to calm him when he is truly fighting a battle to get out of bed and yelling out in pain. Her gentle spirit remains in tact even through the difficult times and trust me they HAVE been pretty difficult. She is attentive to his needs and doesn’t back down from any task that is needed. We are beyond thankful for these women who are top notch in her eyes.”

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“I am a current client of this provider I am sending this review because the Care my father received was passionate and professional. Not only was the caregiver compassionate, but the management team that I worked with was very compassionate and worked with our needs. We are very grateful to have this service in our area and I would highly recommend Always Best Care for your loved ones.”

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“I am a current client of this provider The caregiver is excellent, very responsible and does an excellent job cleaning etc.”

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“I am a current client of this provider Professionalism from the top down. We love all the caregivers who are helping our loved one…. Kim, Doreen, Kemmecia and Asia are all wonderful… Especially Kim and Doreen!!! We were married in Jamaica so I’m biased”

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“I am a current client of this provider Home care for my mom. They have been wonderful throughout a difficult time for us. I can’t say enough good things about this company.”

Dave C.
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“Always Best Care Senior Services in Jacksonville was outstanding. Their team was compassionate, reliable, and truly focused on our family’s needs. They kept us well-informed, which brought real peace of mind. We’re so grateful for their dedication and kindness. Highly recommend them for anyone needing trusted, professional senior home care.”

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“Thanks again for everything”

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“Always Best Care Senior Services in Fleming Island exceeded our expectations. Their team was caring, dependable, and truly focused on our loved one’s well-being. Communication was always clear, which gave us great peace of mind. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for compassionate, professional senior care in the Fleming Island area!”

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“Ms. Elaine and the crew at Always Best – Thanks to each of you for your kindness”

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“I am a current client of this provider ABC provides Gary with a care giver, He has been very happy having Shantae. She is very experienced, responds to all Gary’s needs. Best of all is her attitude of pure joy. Always smiling, Very easy to be around, fits in like a family member. We both give Shantae a 5 star , and ABC as well.”

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“I am a current client of this provider Ja’Kala has been a wonderful addition to our care for my husband and his dementia. She is always pleasant, on time, and friendly. He enjoys her company and looks forward to her coming.”

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“I am a current client of this provider Our caregiver Courtney has done a great job befriending my wife Cathy who has has had Alzheimer’s for 10 years. She has patience and a calming influence on Cathy and has been a godsend for Cathy and I. Jim”

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“I am a current client of this provider Lily is an outstanding caregiver and i just wanted to take the time to reach out and give her credit for being an outstanding employee. My mom loves her.”

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“I am a current client of this provider Companionship and someone to ensure I don’t fall down. She also did my laundry and the cleaned my bathroom. A very pleasant lady.”

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FAQs About Senior Living Referral Services

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There are many choices for seniors to consider when it comes to finding a community that will best fit their needs.

Independent living communities are for adults, generally ages 55 and older, who don’t need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), but are looking for a living environment that offers additional support, onsite amenities and socializing opportunities and activities.
A continuing care retirement community (CCRCs) offers multiple options along the continuum of senior living housing and healthcare spectrum. Many CCRCs offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care all on one campus. If care needs change, residents can transition within the community to the proper care setting. In most cases, in-home care is also provided.

Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care. Living spaces can be individual rooms, apartments, or shared quarters.

Residential care communities for the elderly, sometimes referred to as board and care homes, are responsible for providing assisted living services to residents in a homelike and community setting, allowing them to maintain independence while continuing to receive nursing level of care as needed.

Memory care is a type of long-term care geared toward those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive-degenerative dementia.

Nursing homes are senior living facilities that offer a high level of medical care. Like assisted living facilities, nursing homes have numerous amenities and help with basic activities. However, they also provide medication management and 24-hour supervision, leading to a more clinical environment as well as the highest level of care for individuals who don’t require hospitalization.

Always Best Care representatives can help match each client’s physical, emotional, and financial needs with the amenities and services of the local communities in your area. This is based on the use of comparative data that can help you determine the best option for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with the senior living communities in your area to gain extensive knowledge that is used to help seniors and their loved ones make an informed decision about the best option for them. This includes basic rent and care charges, services provided, and availability. Because Always Best Care is compensated by the communities, we provide senior living referral services that are provided at no charge to the client.

The transition into a senior living community can be a daunting task. Your spouse can play a huge role in your well-being. In many cases, especially assisted and independent living, spouses are certainly welcome to join their loved one. If this is something you are considering, it will be important to ask the community you are considering if your spouse is welcome to join you. Also, be sure to ask how costs are allocated for your spouse.

Moving into a senior community is based on when and how you and your family want to transition. While some seniors are more proactive in moving into independent living, others choose to remain home until they have care needs or other requirements that make moving into a senior living community the right decision.

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