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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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“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.”

Ken S.
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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.”

Mikayla D.
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“Thanks again for everything”

Jeanine H.
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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!”

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

Joseph T.
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“I am really happy with my helper. She always has a smile every day. She gets right to work wit her first question being about do I need help with my hair washing, then did I take my pills. Then she starts with cleaning. Always smiling.”

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“I wanted to reach out to thank you for your patience & continued help to get Mom & Dad comfortable with starting the care process. I know it took longer than expected (and certainly longer than I had hoped), but you all have already made a big impact. In talking with Mom & Dad, they both really like Ja’kayla & it sounds like she is doing a wonderful job. I can hear the relief & realization of what it means in Mom’s voice when I talk to her each week.”

Matthew T.
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“Always best care is a wonderful place to work!”

Tiffany R.
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“Always best care is more than just an amazing place to receive care from, but an amazing company to be a part of from day one. I’ve felt welcomed, valued and appreciated. I’d truly recommend this place to anyone looking for care for their family members and friends or companions looking to provide care to join the team.”

Jakayla J.
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“Always Best Care has a n awesome staff that’s caring and knowledgeable. I enjoy working with them and their clients. I love helping assist the elderly and their families.”

Debrecca C.
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“Always Best Care is quick to respond & care for families in need. They give personal attention & suggestions for the special needs of each client.”

Vicki K.
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“Always Best Care is an awesome Agency to work for they are the best . Have been there 7years and counting! What does that say? Answer Amazing..”

Marsha N.
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“Love the company. As an employee, I can say that the company is adept in good communication and competency. They are also very lenient with scheduling !”

Jodi
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“Always Best Care is a great company to work for. I’m able to give compassionate care that my client needs and It makes me feel good when the family feels good and knowing that their loved one has trust in me and feel Comfortable when I’m around. HHA/CNA, If you’re looking for a company to work for, choose Always Best Care so you can be apart of the ABC Family.”

Indie B.
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“Great company to work for.”

Doneesa H.
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“Marlynn – Thank you so much to you and your team for your responsiveness support!”

Jody S.
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“I am a current client of this provider ABC has been providing my father care 6 days a week for the last 3 months and I've been pleased with the close rapport the caregivers have established with Dad. The daily caregiver team has been very reliable and responsive to my requests. The online portal has been so useful in communicating scheduling tasks and other requests, and I always feel I have the ability to easily reach someone at the ABC office who is personally aware of our account. I'm 100% glad we made the switch to ABC from another local agency.”

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“Doreesa is extraordinarily effective & successful in working with my husband. She takes his lead and fits the activity to suit “his mood.” She’s very understanding of his needs and issues. She reacts with a smile and is quite patient.”

Roberta M.
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“Thank you for your excellent care of Dad during his time of need, and for always being gracious when changes were needed. Thanks also for providing us with a caregiver “Tracy Ann” who really cared.”

Delores A.
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“Always Best Care is caring for a dear elderly friend in Florida, and I live in Illinois. The quality of caregivers is amazing, superb. I can TRUST them and Marlynn and her staff to CARE for my dear friend/adopted family. ABC provides a whole range of medical and caregiving services for my friend/adopted family member. The caregivers always arrive on time and are wonderful people in addition to being competent caregivers. Our interactions with the caregivers have been appropriate. They are appropriately respectful of their client and my husband and me. At the same time we have enjoyed fun conversations with them and gotten to know them. Marlynn and her staff are very responsive to our requests. She is also able to explain when our request isn’t good for our friend. We would highly recommend using the people and services of Always Best Care and would be glad to answer questions that might be helpful in making that decision.”

Suzanne J.
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“Obviously I can only speak to my experience with this company but they have been a saving grace for our family. Extremely helpful, efficient. “Our” Amanda, our caregiver for our elderly mother is thoughtful, thorough, encouraging, ever so patient and caring. She’s a gem to us!”

Robbin M.
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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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