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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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“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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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

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“I just want to say thanks to all of you at ABC… if I say names I may leave someone out but thanks. As God leaves in my heart you guys have helped me, around physically and mentally. May God just bless you all. Thank you all.”

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“I am a current client of this provider My wife was in hospital for 12 days, and was released on a Sunday. The caregiver from Always Best Care arrived at our home as soon as we were there. She immediately made sure that we had everything my wife needed to be safe. She was extremely kind and was every time she was with us. The caregiver was always on time and responsive to all my wife's needs. I will recommend this agency to anyone that needs their service”

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“I am a current client of this provider I have been a client of Always Best Care since 2020 and have had the most fabulous caregivers since I started some of who have become good friends. They help me with driving me to my hair appointments, showering and looking my best. Aretta, Sandra, and Rose come weekly and help me get ready for bed and dressed in the morning. They help keep me company since my husband passed away a few years ago. They are always on time and stay extra if I need it. If I need anything the agency responds immediately even if I call at night. I would highly recommend Always Best Care of Jacksonville to everyone.”

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“I am a current client of this provider Thank you Always Best Care for sending quality caregivers for my husband. All caregivers have been good and some outstanding. I appreciate the fairness you exhibit in always making certain the caregiver and the care receiver are pleased and compatible. For the past 8 months Ola has been with us full time. She is the BEST and works well with me and my husband who is not always in a great mood because of Alzheimer's and memory loss. Ola is kind, patient, and now part of our family. I thank you and God for putting us together.”

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“I am a current client of this provider The care we receive from Always Best Care is always compassionate, and Professional. Tracy Ann our Care Giver is so very dependable. She puts a lot of love and care in everything she does for my father. And he's very comfortable with her and that makes our life so much better. She's become a very important part of our life and we appreciate her so much. We are thankful and blessed to have her. I highly recommend Always Best Care. All calls are answered promptly and with care. Thanks for the service you provide”

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“I am a current client of this provider I am delighted to share my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional care that my mother has received from the dedicated team at Always Best Care. Since they began caring for my mother, we have witnessed compassion, professionalism, timeliness, and unwavering support. The caregivers at Always Best Care have shown genuine warmth and empathy towards my mother, and their commitment to her well-being is evident in every interaction. They take their role in providing care very seriously and with the utmost respect. They engage in meaningful conversations and provide companionship that provides a comfort to being so far away. This has also significantly impacted my mother's quality of life. Always Best Care's professionalism and communication have been exceptional. They inform us about my mother's health and any developments, allowing us to make informed decisions. The caregivers at Always Best Care have been a blessing and their dedication to providing top-notch care and compassion is exactly what my mom needs. I'm incredibly grateful!”

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“I am a current client of this provider Our care was compassionate, and Professional. Every employee we worked with was very caring and understanding. They listened to our needs and we’re very patient with all of our questions. Thank you for making a true difference in my aunts quality of life.”

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“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care Jacksonville has provided in home care for my mother for the last 3 years who has late stage Alzheimer's. They have done a wonderful job providing the same caregivers, with a few exceptions, for this journey which makes it so much easier for us. We live out of town, but we know the ladies who are coming and have been coming consistently the last 3 years. They are always on time and know her better than she knows herself. This is especially helpful since she has no short term memory left. The office has always responded immediately if we have any additional needs and makes us feel like family. They have a family portal for us to log on to see what's going on with mom daily. We look forward to the photos the caregivers post there of what she's doing that day so we feel like we are there as well. They truly live up to their name of Always Best Care!”

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“I am a current client of this provider 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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“I am a current client of this provider 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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“I am a current client of this provider ABC has been absolutely phenomenal in every step of the process in setting up care for my elderly father when my mother passed. Everyone from the owner to the daily caregivers have shown an incredible amount of compassion and desire to help. One of the caregivers, Marsha, is a gem who goes above and beyond. I love the family portal for easy communication and daily updates. Living several states away, ABC is the family care I would like to provide if I were closer. We truly could not do it without the whole team at ABC.”

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“I just wanted to give you one more heartfelt thank you for being the solution we were searching for.”

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“I personally want you to know that your kind, loving, skilled caregiving service over the many months preceding Mom’s death made that time so much easier for all of us. I honestly don’t know what I (we) would have done had we not had you to turn to for comfort, support, and understanding. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and may God richly bless you for the hands and feet of Christ that you have been and continue to be in your profession. I love you all! Thank you!”

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“Gee Mu is an outstanding caregiver and companion that meets our aunt’s needs skillfully and provides great peace of mind to our family.”

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“Other We used Always Best Care for my father when he had knee surgery and needed someone around to complete his daily tasks while my mother and my siblings were busy. The caregiver was very kind, always on time, and was a big help, even though my father can be stubborn sometimes. The care was affordable and I wouldn't have chosen anywhere else. The office staff was also very easy to work with and made communication easy. 10/10 recommend!”

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“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care provides a daily caregiver to help me with my husband who has re-occurring throat cancer and Parkinson's. I use the Home Helper Service. Their staff is punctual and does a wonderful job. Our caregiver helps with many of the things on the lists and is thorough and professional. When I call the agency they always help immediately or return my call quickly. They send out helpful articles and tips dealing with the best way to be a caregiver. We recently got information on hurricane preparation from the agency since we live in Florida. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to anyone that needs a caregiver. The person will be highly trained for what ever level you need.”

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“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care provided our family guidance in finding the best care facility for our aging Mother. Ellen R. was attentive and responsive to our needs, very knowledgeable about senior care facilities in our area, highly professional and personable. We give our highest recommend to Always Best Care as an excellent resource for securing the proper care home for your family’s needs.”

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“I am a past client of this provider When my mom had to come live with me the agency realized she was a veteran and that she was probably eligible for VA assistance with her care. Marlyn called us and got us in touch with a firm that specializes in taking the disability application and getting it pushed through in a fraction of the normal time period. My mom was awarded the help in just a few short weeks! So very thankful for Best Care Jacksonville!”

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“Other Very helpful in providing long term planning assistance and giving us guidance on some of the best places for my mom when she was looking into senior living places. Guided us when Hospice was involved and what to ask at the end. We never had to worry knowing Marlynn and Always Best Care was there if we had any questions.”

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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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