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 Bennett Place in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC 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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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 Sandy Creek Park in Durham, NC 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 Nanas or visit Duke Homestead, 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 Durham, NC, 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 Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC 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.
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's the second day of Onyx Williams stealing all of our hearts. Wednesday was a typical day at home as he played with his toys and learned.The four-year-old is battling high-grade glioma, which is a rare and aggressive cancerous brain tumor. The story has garnered a lot of attention on social media and beyond."I feel really good. I feel poured into. We've been getting a plethora of invites and opportunities," said Raheem Williams."I received a message from a boy in Africa. He just w...
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's the second day of Onyx Williams stealing all of our hearts. Wednesday was a typical day at home as he played with his toys and learned.
The four-year-old is battling high-grade glioma, which is a rare and aggressive cancerous brain tumor. The story has garnered a lot of attention on social media and beyond.
"I feel really good. I feel poured into. We've been getting a plethora of invites and opportunities," said Raheem Williams.
"I received a message from a boy in Africa. He just wanted to be like I love your music. I see what's going on with your son. We're praying for you."
Williams said he's going to have to create a schedule before his son starts radiation on November 18.
"Awww! That was my reaction," said Caitlin Gooch, a Wendell resident.
Gooch has built a following on social media as the Black Cowgirl, educating people about being an equestrian while promoting literacy. She gifted Onyx with a coloring book and a trip to her ranch.
"Whenever it fits their schedule, he's welcome to come home and ride horses with us. He's welcome to join our summer camps," she said.
Onyx's story even caught the eye of the North Carolina Central University Men's Basketball Head Coach, Levelle Moton.
"It made me go home and hug my children a little tighter," said coach Moton.
Moton's team plays the Tar Heels this Friday, and he wants to offer Onyx an opportunity to make his coaching debut.
"I want him to come ride along and take the bus trip with us. He can have the pregame meal and be my honorary assistant coach," Moton said. "He can even draw some plays on the board if he wants to."
As more people continue to answer Williams' call to create experiences for his son, who has a terminal brain cancer, he's taking in these precious moments with Onyx.
He doesn't quite understand the magnitude of the response his story has gotten, but he wanted to share words of appreciation.
"Thank you, everybody."
Some people across the Triangle spotted aurora displays in the sky Tuesday night, Nov. 11.Those northern lights could appear again.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center is expecting severe geomagnetic storm conditions Wednesday, Nov. 12. Those geomagnetic storms can make northern lights more visible and disrupt electrical grids and GPS communications.Two coronal mass ejections, which are large explosions of plasma and magnetic field from the sun, reached Earth ...
Some people across the Triangle spotted aurora displays in the sky Tuesday night, Nov. 11.
Those northern lights could appear again.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center is expecting severe geomagnetic storm conditions Wednesday, Nov. 12. Those geomagnetic storms can make northern lights more visible and disrupt electrical grids and GPS communications.
Two coronal mass ejections, which are large explosions of plasma and magnetic field from the sun, reached Earth on Tuesday, and the aurora was visible over much of the U.S.
Another coronal mass ejection is expected to reach Earth around midday Wednesday, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.
When coronal mass ejections disrupt the Earth’s magnetosphere, which is the area around the planet controlled by its magnetic field, it causes a geomagnetic storm. The particles ejected from the sun interact with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen and cause the colors known as northern lights or aurora.
The aurora expected Wednesday could become visible over much of the northern half of the U.S., even as far south as Alabama and northern California, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.
Stronger geomagnetic activity makes auroras more intense and more visible farther south in the Northern Hemisphere, The News & Observer previously reported. Under the right conditions, a person can view an aurora that as far as 600 miles away, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.
The Space Weather Prediction Center offers several tips for viewing the aurora:
If you were lucky enough to catch the auroras, you witnessed the stunning power of a geomagnetic storm. But did you know these events can also create havoc in our daily lives? Meteorologist @JimCantore explains the science behind them: pic.twitter.com/NWewep7d6z
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) November 12, 2025
Sometimes, a camera lens is better at capturing the aurora than the naked eye. Using a smartphone, set the camera to night mode. Another option is to manually adjust the exposure settings, and hold the camera still.
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Just two days after his fourth birthday last December, Onyx Williams was diagnosed with high-grade glioma, which is a rare and aggressive cancerous brain tumor.You wouldn't know of the illness based on his appearance because he is your typical 4-year-old who loves to play with his toys."I want him to remain a child. We want him to remain a kid. We don't want him to be bogged down now. He's 4 years old and has no concept of his own mortality. I want to keep it that way," said Raheem Williams, who...
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Just two days after his fourth birthday last December, Onyx Williams was diagnosed with high-grade glioma, which is a rare and aggressive cancerous brain tumor.
You wouldn't know of the illness based on his appearance because he is your typical 4-year-old who loves to play with his toys.
"I want him to remain a child. We want him to remain a kid. We don't want him to be bogged down now. He's 4 years old and has no concept of his own mortality. I want to keep it that way," said Raheem Williams, who is Onyx's dad.
Doctors removed most of the tumor at the time. Onyx endured radiation treatment five times a week as it was supposed to help shrink the rest of it. In October of this year, doctors found two more tumors on his brain. They told his family that if a second round of radiation treatment doesn't take, they could lose him within months.
"I remember when he was born. It felt like God shined on me. I love my son so much," he said.
While it's been difficult to watch the child take on this battle, his mother said she's reminded of the meaning of his name.
"Onyx is a strong gemstone. It absorbs negativity," said Majonica Thompson.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation flew the family out to California so Onyx could meet Blippi.
Williams is now using his platform as a rapper known as Jooselord to seek support from the community. He's issued a call on social media to help create experiences for his son before time runs out. He's even started an online fundraiser.
"It's like wow, all this love I put out," he said. "They actually love me back."
The next several months are going to be big for the North Carolina coffee chain Drift.Founded in Ocean Isle Beach in 2014, Drift opens its third Triangle location this week at Horseshoe at Hub RTP.In 2026, Drift will begin roasting coffee beans at its own facility in Wilmington. Construction on the roastery began in the fall.And next summer, Drift expects to open its second Raleigh cafe at The Weld, a mixed-use development near Dorothea Dix Park. Drift’s existing Raleigh lo...
The next several months are going to be big for the North Carolina coffee chain Drift.
Founded in Ocean Isle Beach in 2014, Drift opens its third Triangle location this week at Horseshoe at Hub RTP.
In 2026, Drift will begin roasting coffee beans at its own facility in Wilmington. Construction on the roastery began in the fall.
And next summer, Drift expects to open its second Raleigh cafe at The Weld, a mixed-use development near Dorothea Dix Park. Drift’s existing Raleigh location is at Ridgewood Shopping Center off Wade Avenue.
“Our vision for DRIFT has always been about more than great coffee,” Michael Powell, Drift co-founder and owner, said in a news release. “We want to create spaces where people can slow down, connect and be inspired — whether they’re grabbing a morning flat white, getting lunch or stepping out of the office to reset for the afternoon. Horseshoe at Hub RTP captures that balance between progress and presence that we’ve been chasing since day one.”
The 1,927-square-foot coffee shop at RTP is Drift’s 12th location.
Founded by brothers Michael and Ben Powell, the coffee chain is known for its coffee, coastal vibes and made-from-scratch meals.
Drift offers some baked goods, but visitors can also order dishes such as the bodega breakfast sandwich ($9.80), made with scrambled eggs, bacon, sharp cheddar, caramelized onions and a special sauce on toasted brioche. After 11 a.m., guests can order from the lunch menu, which includes plates such as the chicken pesto bowl ($14), chopped salad ($13) or caprese sandwich ($13.30).
Both hot and cold beverages are available, including the coffee shop classics such as lattes ($5.10), mochas ($5.60) and regular brewed coffee ($3). Drift uses beans from Black & White Coffee Roasters.
Located at 3151 Elion Drive in Durham, the cafe joins the “boutique bodega” Nanny Goat at the Horseshoe at Hub RTP development.
It opens Wednesday, Nov. 12.
The acclaimed Knightdale barbecue joint Prime BBQ is expanding, with a twist. Instead of a duplicate concept, owner and chef Chris Prieto is bringing a steakhouse called Prime STQ to the development.
Both Prime STQ and another restaurant, High Horse, will take stand-alone spaces at Horseshoe. From the former “Top Chef” contestant Katsuji Tanabe, High Horse had a short run in downtown Raleigh. Tanabe is partnering with local restaurateur Anthony Rapillo of V Pizza on this Mexican-Japanese-American fusion restaurant, expected to open in 2026.
Cary’s Di Fara Pizza is also opening a second location at the development, serving large, thin-crust pies.
And the popular Indian restaurant Cheeni, currently located in downtown Durham, is growing to a second restaurant at RTP. Preeti Waas, the chef and owner of Cheeni, is also behind Nanny Goat, which opened at Horseshoe at Hub RTP in July.
Less than two months after OXB revealed an equity raise of 60 million pounds sterling ($81 million) as part a plan to expand its operations in the U.S., the U.K.-based cell and gene therapy manufacturer has purchased a viral vector plant in North Carolina from National Resilience.The CDMO, which was formerly known as Oxford Biomedica, will pay 3.4 million pounds ($4.5 million) for the commercial-scale facility, which is located in the Research Triangle Park area in Durham.The sale also comes four months after struggling Resilie...
Less than two months after OXB revealed an equity raise of 60 million pounds sterling ($81 million) as part a plan to expand its operations in the U.S., the U.K.-based cell and gene therapy manufacturer has purchased a viral vector plant in North Carolina from National Resilience.
The CDMO, which was formerly known as Oxford Biomedica, will pay 3.4 million pounds ($4.5 million) for the commercial-scale facility, which is located in the Research Triangle Park area in Durham.
The sale also comes four months after struggling Resilience unveiled a plan to consolidate by closing six of its 10 plants. Selling off its Durham site now leaves the streamlined CDMO with facilities in Toronto, Philadelphia and Cincinnati.
In January of this year, Resilience laid off 120 at the North Carolina facility, which it gained for $110 million as part of a 2021 partnership with gene therapy specialist bluebird bio. Bluebird has since sold itself and rebranded as Genetix Biotherapeutics.
The Research Triangle Park facility becomes the fifth in OXB’s network and its second in the U.S. The company’s site in Bedford, Massachusetts, will remain its adeno-associated virus “center of excellence,” OXB said, focusing on early-stage development activities, while the Durham plant will perform clinical and commercial production duties.
“This acquisition is a major milestone in OXB’s evolution as a global, innovation-led CDMO partner of choice,” Frank Mathias, OXB’s CEO, said in a release. “The FDA approved facility in North Carolina adds commercial-scale US manufacturing capabilities, accelerating OXB’s ability to meet growing demand from existing clients while supporting new business opportunities.”
With its location in the Research Triangle Park area, the facility provides “access to established industry networks” and brings a “skilled workforce,” OXB said, adding that it plans to hire additional staff to “bring it to its full commercial readiness.”
The site has two GMP suites for drug substance production, one for fill-finish duties and a fourth that's ready for an expansion, in addition to quality control labs and warehousing. OXB expects the plant to be operational by the first quarter of next year.
The cell and gene therapy pioneer, which was established in 1995 as a spinout from the University of Oxford, also has facilities in Lyon and Strasbourg in France. At its home base in Oxfordshire, England, the company operates out of five buildings spanning more than 180,000 square feet.
Resilience launched with an ambitious mission in November 2020 to broaden access to medicines and protect biopharma supply chains against disruption. The startup was propelled by an $800 million investment and a goal to become the “world's most advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem.”
By the end of 2021, Resilience had drawn additional investment rounds of $625 million and $600 million, and, in 2023, the company secured a $410 million loan from the Department of Defense.
“It has become clear that our capacity expansion has outpaced industry demand,” Resilience CEO William Marth wrote in June in announcing the company’s streamlined setup.
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