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 Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville, FL is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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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.
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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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“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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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 Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Jacksonville, FL 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 Matthew's Restaurant or visit Treaty Oak, 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 Jacksonville, FL, 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 Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville, FL 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.
Isaias strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season late Wednesday night, prompting mandatory evacuations and school closures in parts of Florida.By 10:30 p.m., an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter Aircraft indicated that Isaias had become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. The minimum central pressure was down to 982 mb.As of 5 a.m. Thursday, the system continued to intensify with maximum sustained winds now at 80 mph.Additional strengthening is expected through early Friday, and Isaias...
Isaias strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season late Wednesday night, prompting mandatory evacuations and school closures in parts of Florida.
By 10:30 p.m., an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter Aircraft indicated that Isaias had become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. The minimum central pressure was down to 982 mb.
As of 5 a.m. Thursday, the system continued to intensify with maximum sustained winds now at 80 mph.
Additional strengthening is expected through early Friday, and Isaias should remain a strong hurricane as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Friday night.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles.
Hurricane Isaias is moving east-northeast at 9 mph, and the minimum central pressure has dropped to 979 mb. It was about 420 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River.
A turn toward the northeast is expected later today, followed by a turn northward on Friday. On the forecast track, Isaias is expected to pass to the north of the Yucatan Peninsula later today and make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast within the warning area late Friday or early Saturday.
A Storm Surge Warning remains in effect from the mouth of the Mississippi River to the Steinhatchee River in Florida.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the Bay/Gulf County line in Florida.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish Line in Louisiana to west of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and from east of the Bay/Gulf County Line to the Aucilla River in Florida.
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect from the Steinhatchee River to Yankeetown in Florida.
The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach 4-6 feet above ground from Indian Pass to the Steinhatchee River in Florida if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide.
Areas from the Steinhatchee River to Yankeetown could see 2-4 feet of storm surge.
Isaias is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches through today across coastal portions of the eastern Bay of Campeche with isolated higher amounts possible in the states of Campeche and western Yucatan.
From Friday through the weekend, the system is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 3 to 7 inches, with localized totals up to 10 inches, across the central U.S. Gulf Coast extending from far southeastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are possible across much of the Southeast as far north as the Tennessee Valley and the Carolinas. Flash and urban flooding, along with isolated river flooding, will be possible.
Isolated tornadoes will be possible Friday night in coastal areas of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle and far southwestern Georgia. The tornado threat will continue Saturday for eastern Alabama, Georgia and northern Florida.
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Tropical Storm Isaias continues to strengthen in the Gulf after forming early Wednesday and is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center.As of 2 p.m., Isaias (pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs) was about 520 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and higher gusts. It was moving east-northeast at near 8 mph, and the minimum central pressure was 997 mb.A continued east-northeastward motion is expected Wednesday, followed by a turn towa...
Tropical Storm Isaias continues to strengthen in the Gulf after forming early Wednesday and is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
As of 2 p.m., Isaias (pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs) was about 520 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and higher gusts. It was moving east-northeast at near 8 mph, and the minimum central pressure was 997 mb.
A continued east-northeastward motion is expected Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the northeast and north on Thursday and Friday.
On the forecast track, Isaias is expected to pass to the north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday and approach the U.S. northern Gulf Coast on Friday, bringing the possibility of dangerous winds and storm surge.
Currently, tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center.
Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should monitor forecast updates and make sure their hurricane plans are in place.
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for the mouth of the Mississippi River to Yankeetown. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Bay St. Louis to Indian Pass, and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect from the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish line to west of Bay St. Louis and east of Indian Pass to the Aucilla River.
From Friday through the weekend, Isaias is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches, with localized totals up to 10 inches, across the northern U.S. Gulf Coast extending from far southeastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are possible across much of the Southeast as far north as the Tennessee Valley and the Carolinas.
Flash and urban flooding, along with isolated river flooding, will be possible.
In Mexico, Isaias is expected to strengthen and could bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the western Yucatan Peninsula over the next day or two.
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DUVAL9000 Southside Blvd., JacksonvilleType: OfficeParcel size: 38.21 acresBuilding size: 2,098,924 square feetBuyer: Bank of America NASeller: LBA Tract E Jacksonville FL LLC and LBA Tracts C and G Jacksonville FL LLCDUVAL4801, 6601 and 6602 Executive Park Court N. and 4810, 4815, 4820, 2825 and 6631 Executive Park Court, JacksonvilleType: Center Point Business Park...
DUVAL
9000 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville
Type: Office
Parcel size: 38.21 acres
Building size: 2,098,924 square feet
Buyer: Bank of America NA
Seller: LBA Tract E Jacksonville FL LLC and LBA Tracts C and G Jacksonville FL LLC
DUVAL
4801, 6601 and 6602 Executive Park Court N. and 4810, 4815, 4820, 2825 and 6631 Executive Park Court, Jacksonville
Type: Center Point Business Park
Parcel size: 40.27 acres
Building size: 543,593 square feet
Buyer: Merritt-JACP LLC
Seller: Plymouth Center Point Business Park LLC
Previous sale: $36,711,200 in 2018
DUVAL
841 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville
Type: Eight Forty One office
Parcel size: 7.9 acres
Building size: 1,087,432 square feet
Buyer: Baptist Health Properties Inc.
Seller: 841 Prudential MOB LLC
Previous sale: $67,000,000 in 2020
DUVAL
10640 Satori Lane, Jacksonville
Type: Satori Town Center Apartments
Parcel size: 5.06 acres
No. of units: 289
Buyer: Satori Apartments Owner LLC
Seller: 10640 Satori Owner LLC
ST. JOHNS
County Road 210 W., Saint Johns
Type: Planned residential
Parcel size: 412.77 acres
Buyer: Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc.
Seller: Greenbriar Property Holdings LLC
ST. JOHNS
1101 Plantation Island Drive S., St. Augustine
Type: Allegro Senior Living St. Augustine
Parcel size: 7.76 acres
Building size: 106,089 square feet
Buyer: St. Augustine Propco 1 LLC
Seller: KAPG St Augustine Senior Housing LLC
Previous sale: $14,825,500 in 2019
CLAY
1637 Ascend Lane, Middleburg
Type: Infinite Clay Town Center apartments
Parcel size: 28.98 acres
No. of units: 300
Buyer: Infinite Clay Town Property LLC
Seller: DHIC Branan Field LLC
DUVAL
12645 Salina Drive, Jacksonville
Type: Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
Parcel size: 4.6 acres
Building size: 55,530 square feet
Buyer: HPIV Jacksonville LLC
Seller: Reunion Jacksonville RE LLC
ST. JOHNS
Greenbriar Road and County Road 210 West, Saint Johns
Type: Planned residential
Parcel size: 261.05 acres
Buyer: Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc.
Seller: Greenbriar Property Holdings LLC
DUVAL
14951 Walden Springs Way, Jacksonville
Type: Avana Bartram Springs
Parcel size: 23.72 acres
No. of units: 268
Buyer: GEP XII Southside LLC
Seller: Reserve at Bartram Springs LLC
Previous sale: $40,736,000 in 2018
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A northeast Florida veterinarian is in federal immigration custody after being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Arizona last month.Dr. Melina Orozco was arrested Sept. 23 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport by ICE officers from the agency’s Phoenix field office, according to a statement from an ICE spokesperson.“Orozco was lawfully admitted into the United States on February 28, 2015, in Miami, Florida, with authorization to remain until August 27, ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A northeast Florida veterinarian is in federal immigration custody after being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Arizona last month.
Dr. Melina Orozco was arrested Sept. 23 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport by ICE officers from the agency’s Phoenix field office, according to a statement from an ICE spokesperson.
“Orozco was lawfully admitted into the United States on February 28, 2015, in Miami, Florida, with authorization to remain until August 27, 2015. She failed to depart the United States by more than a decade.”
“She will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings,” the spokesperson added.
Orozco attorney said the legal team is focused on protecting her rights throughout the process.
“I am doing everything possible so that all of her rights are protected and not broken in any way,” the attorney said.
The attorney also addressed her immigration status directly.
“She applied for whatever benefits she was eligible to apply for at the time and applied for the benefits through USCIS and it is obviously no fault that USCIS has taken its time to adjudicate her request in a timely manner,” the attorney said.
She also had a court proceeding Monday for her first appearance, the attorney added.
Colleagues and friends of Orozco Aislant have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover her legal fees and, if bail is authorized, to help pay it. The campaign is being organized and managed by AVVE and has raised nearly $20,000.
“For those of us who know her, it is painful to know she is far from her community while facing this process,” the campaign’s organizers wrote.
Her former co-workers and friends said she is too important to the community to be anywhere but Jacksonville.
“Truthfully, I ran to the bathroom and almost threw up,” Tabitha Vandiver, a veterinary technician, said, describing her reaction to hearing that Orozco was arrested.
Marisa Curro, a veterinarian, said she and her friends are worried for their friend’s mental health.
“You can’t have her,” Cori Kennett said, who also has periodic contact with her through text messages from the facility.
Kennett read one of the texts she sent to Dr. Orozco.
“I had no idea what to do or who to reach out to for help, and nothing in this process was even familiar to us. My friends are all in the same situation,” Kennett said.
Vandiver said Orozco is the kind of person you would want in your corner.
“She really saw me sprout from just a little baby to something that I personally never thought I would be able to achieve, but she never gave up on me,” Vandiver said.
Curro said she was one of the first vets she met at the practice.
“She encouraged me to try and branch out of my comfort zone,” Curro said.
According to the GoFundMe, Orozco practiced as a small-animal veterinarian in Venezuela before obtaining her Florida veterinary license. The campaign states she has worked as a DVM in the United States since 2023.
In its statement, ICE said
Being in detention is also a choice. We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure using the CBP Home app. The United States is offering illegal aliens $3,000 and a free flight home if they self-deport now. We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and preserve the chance to return to the U.S. the legal way to live the American dream. If not, they will be arrested and deported without a chance for return.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Curro said that Orozco doesn’t have family so she’s trying to get support from everyone that she knows.
“I texted almost every contact in my phone, whether they knew her or not and I just told them, this is someone that’s important to me, imortant to this community,” Curro said.
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