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Home Care In Keene, KY

Home Care Keene, KY

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 the historic Dinsmoor-Hale House 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 Keene, KY is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 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 cannot say enough good things about Always Best Care and the service they provide to my disabled father. They have worked hand-in-glove with the VA for my father’s care. Everyone - and I do mean everyone - from ownership down to the daily aides who provide direct care to my father, have shown him the kindness and dignity you would hope to receive from a family member. Any issues we have ever had have been addressed promptly, even during weekends. Sarah and her team are hands on - I doubt many owners of similar companies make house visits like Sarah has. Any new aide who has been provided for my father has had personal introduction by a member of management, and we have had management team members step up to the plate when there have been scheduling issues to ensure my father received the daily assistance he needs. I recommend ABC highly and can’t thank them enough for all that they do. 5 Stars across the board!”

Kevin H.
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“They have a great team and really seem like they care!!”

Jonathan G.
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“Always Best Care Of Lexington is a wonderful place of employment. Within my time along side the company, the office staff and management has treated me like family. I go to work everyday with a smile on my face and I’m content about what I am doing and know that our clients will be receiving 100%, the best possible care. If I had a family member who needed a personal care giver (or in search for a job) I would definitely recommend “ABC” to them. 10/10.”

Olivia C.
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“Our family can't say enough about Always Best Care and taking care of our Dad these past months. The caregivers are angels and so thoughtful and attentive to our Dad. He could be grouchy at times, and they were so patient with him. As his health degraded, the caregiver staff was rotated to accommodate his changing needs and we seemed to have just the right person for the right stage. He really bonded with several and looked forward to seeing them each day. Thank you so much for all your support we could not have done this without you.”

Tracy F.
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“Always Best Care has been a God-send for us. The staff is so kind and our in home caregiver, Annie, is amazing and such a tremendous help! I’m not sure that she isn’t part angel!”

Susan S.
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“When you think of the words compassionate and dependable, I think of Sarah and Phil at Always Best Care Senior Services. Their services are the best!”

Sharon M.
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“I have been in healthcare for over 15 years. I’ve owned business in Home Care specifically and cared for many families. I understand what it’s like to run a business in this industry. I have to say Sarah Diener the owner of this agency is a strong example of what true leadership looks like! I have witnessed her during this snow front and bitter cold temps continue to pick her staff up and bring them to work over and over again so that they don’t miss the opportunity to earn money and so that our seniors in her community do not go without care! This is what dedication looks like!! Thank you to Always Best Care Greater Lexington for leading by example and showing others what strong leadership truly is! Your clients and staff are so lucky to have you!”

Jennifer R.
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“I was very pleased with the conscientious service provided by Always Best Care and the excellent care provided to my father by its caregivers. The company was flexible and responsive to our rapidly changing needs. The caregivers showed genuine compassion and concern for my father in addition to providing excellent care. We have had to move my father to skilled nursing now due to his condition, but Always Best Care was essential in helping us through the transition. I highly recommend Always Best Care.”

Dean P.
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“I have been in the healthcare industry for almost 6 years now, and I have never came across a company like Always Best Care. They truly care about their clients and their staff. Everyone in the office is kind, respectful, and dependable. This company gave me a chance to explore my future into healthcare giving me a higher position as a Lead Caregiver, and I am very grateful for it! I would definitely give this company 5 stars in every aspect.”

alanna C.
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“Thank you for caring for my MIL! She has always been very capable & independent. What could have been a tough transition to accepting ‘help’ in her home was actually very smooth. We are greatly comforted by her updates about how well she gets along with her caregiver. It’s true companionship in addition to the care she needs. We are grateful for the consistency of a caregiver that truly cares.”

Elise M.
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“When I needed extra support and companionship for my mother, Always Best Care was there. Their team was able to quickly provide caregivers that were engaging and truly care about my Mom. This has provided great peace of mind. Their App is a wonderful mechanism to help keep me informed on the details of each visit.”

Charlene J.
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“The people at Always Best Care are caring and they are always there for their clients the owners Phil and Sarah are wonderful people to work for I would suggest their care for your loved ones and family God Bless”

Larry K.
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“I have been in the healthcare industry for about 5 years now, working for Always Best Care as a Lead Caregiver has truly been a great experience. The staff and patients are amazing to work with. Being a Lead Caregiver for Always Best Care has truly been amazing.Thank You”

Santanise C.
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“ABC has provided in-home care for my mother for the past ten months. We appreciate how the team at ABC worked to find the right personality and skill fit for our needs and schedule. The team is both caring and responsive. In addition, the management team has consistently followed up to ensure that ABC is meeting or exceeding expectations. ABC is a quality organization with quality and personable staff.”

Alan A.
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“Always Best Care goes above and beyond for their clients and families needs to satisfy their needs of home care..They are exceptional people to work with and work for..everybody is wonderful.”

Lara H.
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“I was very pleased with the conscientious service provided by Always Best Care and the excellent care provided to my father by its caregivers. The company was flexible and responsive to our rapidly changing needs. The caregivers showed genuine compassion and concern for my father in addition to providing excellent care. We have had to move my father to skilled nursing now due to his condition, but Always Best Care was essential in helping us through the transition. I highly recommend Always Best Care.”

Dean P.
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“We contacted ABC to help my then 94 year-old mother with her activities of daily living and meals. We have been very pleased with the quality of the services delivered by the ABC staff. As a result, I have had the opportunity to refer some of my primary care patients to ABC for their care needs and have received nothing but positive feedback. I plan on using ABC going forward both for my mother and for my patients with similar needs." Dr. Barry Schumer”

Barry S.
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“Always Best Care has done an excellent job providing care for our family. The caregivers are well trained and do a wonderful job. This company makes sure the shifts are covered and that we are comfortable with the caregivers. They are responsive to requests and have gone above and beyond when needed!”

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“Your caregivers were polite, professional and taught us many techniques to keep our father comfortable. We are forever grateful for your services. In times of need, when you need support, we are reminded there are angels on earth. Always Best Care was exactly that! Thank you!”

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“Bruce was awesome! When I was looking for care he let me know very quickly that they could accommodate what we needed! When we got back from the hospital the caregivers and supervisors were there to make sure we were comfortable and that needs were met.”

J.C
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“I have been in healthcare for over 15 years. I’ve owned business in Home Care specifically and cared for many families. I understand what it’s like to run a business in this industry. I have to say Sarah Diener the owner of this agency is a strong example of what true leadership looks like! I have witnessed her during this snow front and bitter cold temps continue to pick her staff up and bring them to work over and over again so that they don’t miss the opportunity to earn money and so that our seniors in her community do not go without care! This is what dedication looks like!! Thank you to Always Best Care Greater Lexington for leading by example and showing others what strong leadership truly is! Your clients and staff are so lucky to have you!”

Jennifer R.
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“My mother is a client of Always Best Care. I cannot say enough about the outstanding care she is receiving. It has been a game changer. Her caregiver provides exactly the type of help, support and companionship my mom needs. Her quality of life has improved dramatically. The entire team is responsive, compassionate and total professionals. So grateful!”

Susan S.
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“I can only say exceptional things about this company. They gave me good means of employment when I needed it. Sara was fair in all things. Maintaining good atmosphere for the clients and patients. It was a joy to work for this company!”

Karen S.
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“Highly recommend Always Best Care of Lexington. Excellent in home senior care service!”

Matt R.
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“Sarah and Phil are amazing people to work for. They care about their clients and caregivers and go above and beyond to do whatever they can for anyone. They are a true blessing to the senior community.”

Ashley L.
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“I would definitely recommend Always Best Care. They are all about meeting everyone’s need, from the clients and their families to the caregivers.”

Nyisha O.
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“I love working here! They work with your schedule and they always give you extra reward possibilities! Always Best Care is over all a great place!”

Shelby D.
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“I needed help with everything and they helped me. They helped me get out of bed. Some of the caregivers were really young.”

Susan B.
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“I would definitely recommend Always Best Care. They are all about meeting everyone’s need, from the clients and their families to the caregivers.”

Nyisha T.
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“They have been able to provide for the exact shifts and got the consistent care that we require. I thought the original interview process was thorough and professional.”

Beatrice S.
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“I love working here! They work with your schedule and they always give you extra reward possibilities! Always Best Care is over all a great place!”

Shelby D.
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“I love working here! They work with your schedule and they always give you extra reward possibilities! Always Best Care is over all a great place!”

Shelby H.
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“The owners and employees at best care are very knowledgeable and passionate. They will help you find the best solution for caring for your family!”

Bre T.
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“As an employee in a Lexington senior housing community, I greatly appreciate the work Always Best Care is doing for seniors in the Lexington! Although I have not personally used their services, I value how hardworking and professional their staff are. Keep up the good work!”

Nisa B.
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“We also receive wonderful reviews via cards and emails. Call us if we can help.”

Phil M.
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“I am using Always Best Care of Lexington for my parents. The caregiver has done very well. She was experienced with the situation that my parents are in, in that they're elderly and sick but want to stay at home. Her personality just matched with my parents, which made them feel less apprehensive about bringing someone in that they didn't know and caused them to adjust pretty quickly. We were surprised. She comes twice a week. She cooks some, she does all the tasks listed as far as cleaning their bathrooms, doing the dishes and laundry, preparing the meals, and taking out the trash. She also provides companionship. She will listen to my mother and have conversations with them. The owners have been absolutely wonderful and personable, and they can relate because of their personal situations.”

Victorina O.
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“I can not say enough about you and your staff, they were extremely professional, loving, and caring”

Shawn B.
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“Phil and Sarah are hyper-knowledgeable in their field. They strive to hire and keep the best care givers in order to give the best possible service to their customers.”

Eric W.
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“I come across a lot of home care owners. Working with Phil and his partner Sarah was amazing. These are 2 human beings that are totally committed to serving their clients at a very high level. Look at how many positive reviews are on their page..there is a reason for that. These 2 are top notch in what they do. If you are considering home care for you or a loved one, call this team at Always Best Care and you will not be disappointed. They will bend over backwards to make sure that your needs are met...and then some!”

Gregg M.
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“I have used this service for several weeks and have been very pleased. Sarah and Philip are wonderful caring people and I felt very comfortable with all the staff that came and stayed with my mother. It was a very upsetting time for our family when my mother became unable to care for herself. Sarah and Philip assured me everything would be fine and it was. I felt confident in their team, and it made me feel at ease while I was at work knowing that their well trained staff were taking care of her. I really don’t know how we would’ve gotten through that time without Always best care. Thank you!”

Wendy R.
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“Always Best Care of Lexington really cares about their clients and their caregivers. They always take the client's needs into consideration and work very hard to make sure they have the best care possible. Sarah and Phil believe in their mission to help seniors stay in their home as long as possible and are always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.”

Genean R.
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“Great place to care for your loved ones.”

brandy A.
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“Always Best Care has provided me with assistance in achieving my ADls. Thus allowing me to stay in my own home. They are very dependable, hard workers and make sure the patient needs are met and are safe. I would recommend Always Best Care to anyone. They also a great company for care for anyone needing non medical services. My husband and I have enjoyed and appreciated all of their help.”

Judy H.
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“ABC is a well managed, very reliable company. The agency responded quickly to our requests and changes. The caregivers were always on time and were helpful and cheerful. If a caregiver couldn't make it, the company always found a replacement.”

Al W.
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“Always Best Care is a very caring, compassionate, exceptional personal care business. Day after day, we help our clients by being there for them anytime day or night. We strive to give our clients unconditional love and exceptional care for them. I believe we do an excellent job each and every day! ❤❤❤”

Leigh A.
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“I have used this service for several weeks and have been very pleased. Sarah and Philip are wonderful caring people and I felt very comfortable with all the staff that came and stayed with my mother. It was a very upsetting time for our family when my mother became unable to care for herself. Sarah and Philip assured me everything would be fine and it was. I felt confident in their team, and it made me feel at ease while I was at work knowing that their well trained staff were taking care of her. I really don’t know how we would’ve gotten through that time without Always best care. Thank you!”

Susie C.
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“I highly recommend Always Best Care for your in-home care for your loved ones. They have a very dedicated staff of care givers who will provide excellent care for your loved ones.”

mark S.
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“Amazing place to work and great staff who strive to better the lives of their clients!”

Sarah H.
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“Great team!I'm so happy to be a part of it!!Everyone is so amazing!”

Bobbie W.
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“Finding the right person to care for your loved one is a big decision. Always Best Care is the right choice. Phil and Sarah are dedicated to caring for your loved one and they have an amazing staff.”

Gwyn E.
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“These folks are very professional and as their name says they really do always put your best care first. They will help you find the right solution to meet your needs.”

Shawn R.
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“Selecting just the right people to care for those you love when you can't be there can be tricky, but Always Best Care does a great job and is committed to providing you and your family compassionate care. The owners and staff have a passion for seniors and their kindness and commitment to quality demonstrates their high standards for care.”

Katie T.
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“I highly recommend Always Best Care of Greater Lexington for your non-medical home care or assisted living placement needs. The owners, Phil and Sarah, are fabulous people and they have built a team around them that provides top-quality care. They take a very personal approach with their clients and caregivers, creating a true synergy for their clients, clients’ families and caregiving team.”

Will O.
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“I would absolutely recommend Always Best Senior Care. I’ve known Sarah and Phil for a long time, and their business and care operates at an exceptional level!”

Caron W.
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“Always Best Care is the best caregiving company I have ever known or been associated with during all my years. They are always there for their Clients, Employees and Caregivers. It is a company that goes over and beyond to carry out any needs for the Clients and/or Caregivers. They hire well trained, compassionate, caring, loving caregivers. If you are looking for this kind of care for a family member, yourself or even a friend, Always Best Care of Lexington is the right choice. Believe me, you will be glad you chose them!”

Leigh A.
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“Always Best Care has continually provided exemplary services to our residents and given much peace of mind to their families as well. They have always made themselves available to accommodate the needs of our residents at any time we have requested their services. Their team of caregivers are wonderful and the management is always so easy to work with us as a team. I highly recommend Always Best Care for you and/or your loved ones!”

Dana P.
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“Absolutely love working for Always Best Care! When I stared with them I had mentioned to Sarah about one day owning my own business. She remembered that and after working with them for 4 short months she and Phil gave me a great opportunity to come join them in their office. Sarah is by far the best boss I have ever worked for. Sarah and Phil are both very friendly, kind, and have a real passion for Senior Services. Love them and love my job. Thanks you all.”

sheyla E.
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“Phil and Sarah are a professional team, each of whom have outstanding skills to care for the client. But those skills are coupled with huge hearts for their client's needs. Talk to them!”

Chris C.
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“I'm so happy to be a part of such an Amazing team!Everyone is too sweet!!Wonderful place to work.”

B.j. W.
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“I’ve been running a home care agency for 7 years now, so I’ve seen all kinds of agency operators over the years. Sarah and Phil impress me because they are driven to deliver excellent service above all. They have invested time and effort to learn the best practices. It is nice to see their efforts paying off, as they are growing quickly and serving more clients. I am confident in their ability deliver the care the their clients deserve. Highly recommended.”

Nate R.
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“Amazing place to work and great staff who strive to better the lives of their clients!”

Sarah H.
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“I am using Always Best Care of Lexington for my parents. The caregiver has done very well. She was experienced with the situation that my parents are in, in that they're elderly and sick but want to stay at home. Her personality just matched with my parents, which made them feel less apprehensive about bringing someone in that they didn't know and caused them to adjust pretty quickly. We were surprised. She comes twice a week. She cooks some, she does all the tasks listed as far as cleaning their bathrooms, doing the dishes and laundry, preparing the meals, and taking out the trash. She also provides companionship. She will listen to my mother and have conversations with them. The owners have been absolutely wonderful and personable, and they can relate because of their personal situations.”

Kim
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“Phil and staff are so wonderful at helping to navigate where and how the next steps should be taken . Highly Recommend Cheryl Baker”

Cheryl B.
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“Very positive experience with ABC. Live out of town and they took a call at 9:30 p.m. to help pick up my mother from an unexpected trip to the hospital. Great response to confirmation of future appointments and very friendly staff. Highly recommend.”

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“I love the girls that come out to take of .y husband, they are so caring and they even make me feel better! Love Miss Sarah, she is so in tune to our needs, cant say enough good about this company, have told all Jeff's doctors that if they know a vet who needs a caregiver to be sure and use this agency!”

Janice R.
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“Amazing place to work and great staff who strive to better the lives of their clients!”

Purple W.
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“Amazing place to work and great staff who strive to better the lives of their clients!”

sarah A.
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“I highly recommend Always Best Care of Greater Lexington for your non-medical home care or assisted living placement needs. The owners, Phil and Sarah, are fabulous people and they have built a team around them that provides top-quality care. They take a very personal approach with their clients and caregivers, creating a true synergy for their clients, clients’ families and caregiving team.”

WillO.
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“Always Best Care lives up to their name. My first call to them inquiring about their company had them in my home within two hours to answer questions and set up a care program for showering and other activities of daily living. The home aides they have provided have been observant and caring. Providing care when needed but also encouraging me to do for myself when possible. The agency has been helpful in providing paperwork and invoices for me to send to our insurance company.”

Sue S.
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“I highly, highly recommend this company if you're considering in home care in Lexington KY for a parent or loved one. The caregivers, the office staff, you name it - they are all exceptional. If you or an elderly relative, friend, neighbor, etc. are in need of assistance at home, do not hesitate to contact Always Best Care Senior Services. Your mind will be at ease knowing that the person you care for is in excellent hands and receiving top notch care!!”

Carrie W.
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“I have been friends with Sarah (the owner) for over 20 years and worked with her professionally for over 7 years. She is committed to excellence and integrity in all she does. She has a genuine caring for people and it will be apparent in the service her company provides.”

Michael W.
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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Keene, KY?

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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.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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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.

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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.

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Types of Elderly Care in Keene, KY

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal 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:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

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:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

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 Robin Hood Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care

Respite Care Services

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 Stage Restaurant or visit Giffin Coal Co Tower Silos, 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.

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Benefits of Home Care in Keene, KY

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:

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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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

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 Keene, KY, 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.

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Affordable 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:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your KY's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

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 Keene, KY 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.

Assisted Living Referral Services

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.


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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:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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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:

  • Langdon Place of Keene
  • American House Senior Living Communities
  • Prospect Place
  • Alpine Healthcare Center
  • Keene Center
  • Covenant Living of Keene
Home Care Keene, KY

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.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

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

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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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 Keene, KY 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.

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Kentucky by Heart: Historic Keene might not be fancy, but it’s home . . . and always will be

NKyTribune columnistFor nice rides in the country, I often take Highway 169 in the central Kentucky part of the Bluegrass area from my home in Woodford County to Jessamine County. The grassy and rolling terrain of the area is one of my favorite scenic tours.Small farms with grazing Thoroughbred horses and cattle, an abundance of pretty homes, and historical stone walls along the roadside make it that way. On that trip, I always look forward to passing through and often stopping at the tiny historical community of Keene...

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For nice rides in the country, I often take Highway 169 in the central Kentucky part of the Bluegrass area from my home in Woodford County to Jessamine County. The grassy and rolling terrain of the area is one of my favorite scenic tours.

Small farms with grazing Thoroughbred horses and cattle, an abundance of pretty homes, and historical stone walls along the roadside make it that way. On that trip, I always look forward to passing through and often stopping at the tiny historical community of Keene.

I’d heard snippets of information about Keene over the years. I met several African-Americans around the Nicholasville area who attended Keene’s Macedonia Baptist Church, and that the spirit there is terrific. Firsthand, I knew the food at Dixie Café & Quick Stop in “downtown” Keene is amazing, and the tiny post office connected to it is actually quite cute, though its limited hours have not allowed me to yet be a customer.

I always wondered about that historical-looking Keene Springs Hotel with the formerly majestic look to it, and also the ancient-looking cemetery I’d driven by many times.

My recent research showed that the village of Keene was laid out near a grist mill in 1813 and called North Liberty (another source said plain “Liberty), but when they found there was another town in the state named the same, it was changed to Keene after three men, including Ephraim Carter, moved in from Keene, New Hampshire. Carter became the first postmaster.

Someone directed me to 83-year-old Bob Wilson, a life-long Keener who lives about a mile from the restaurant. His great-grandfather, F.S. Wilson, bought the Keene Springs Hotel after the Civil War in 1867, but didn’t continue the hotel operation. He kept boarders and opened a general store and also a saloon until liquor lost in a vote.

Previously, in the years around 1844 when the town was incorporated, the hotel was one of several known for offering the healing effects from the mineral water of the area. During that time, Keene boomed. The business partly profited from the fact that a great cholera epidemic had reached Lexington, and according to Bob, advertised that “no one had ever contacted the disease from the water at Keene Springs.”

Though the poor economy had badly hurt business after the War, F.S. Wilson held on to his property until sold to his son, Ben, in 1895. Ben operated it for the next 40 years. Bob owns the Keene Springs building today, though it is currently unoccupied.

he operation of the Dixie Café referenced earlier, which has a good following of customers at the address of 108 Keene-South Elkhorn Road.

On most any Monday through Saturday morning through 2 p.m., the restaurant/grocery store has customers often filling the parking lot and sometimes along the roadside across the street. “People have talked to me about adding more parking,” said Bob.

The knowledge that Keene has, in the past, been a largely African American community spurred me to ask Bob about it. It had a lot to do with the freeing of slaves, and much of the community activities revolved around the Macedonia Baptist Church, which still thrives today. I’ve talked to some members who speak highly about its positive influence.

“After the Civil War, the property was (often) abandoned or went cheaply and so a lot of black people moved in. It wasn’t like many of the other rural black communities in the area that established their own,” he explained. “When I was growing up, there was probably 80 to 90 percent black in Keene, and probably about 10 to 15 percent today.”

As we talked, he pointed out some of the common names heard around Keene through the years: Cleveland (built the grist mill that spurred the establishment of the town), Woods, and Mahin (with an ‘I,’ not ‘a,’ he noted). He didn’t mention the name Wilson, but it’s about as well-known in town as any. Bob is a soft-spoken and unassuming guy, and you know he is passionate about where he has lived his entire life, which has always been within a mile of downtown Keene.

I asked him about when the very nice residential development started on the outskirts of Keene, with several subdivisions within a few miles. “I’d say about 20 years…it got more away from strictly farming when they put in rural waterlines in the late ‘60s,” he said. But the Keene he knows isn’t fancy; it’s home, though, and always will be. “I’d like to see it continue as a viable community,” he said.

Lynn Alexander is in partnership with his daughter Kasi, having leased the Dixie Café business from Bob Wilson. Though Lynn is especially busy with his horse farm and automobile businesses, he enjoys hanging out there when he is free. Kelly Johnson and family members work and manage the restaurant and grocery store for Lynn and Kasi, which Lynn calls “growing.”

Kelly told me that a family regularly comes from Somerset, in southern Kentucky, to eat there, and a traveling salesman stops by every few weeks when he is in the area. The customer base is diverse. There’s no “one kind of customer who comes there,” he said, as he prepared fried potatoes on the grill.

Kasi shared how her family got involved socially and business-wise with the town. “We moved from Texas and lived in Lexington for a few years,” she said. “But we really liked it here and moved to Keene.” When her dad, through friends, brought her to eat at Keene Springs across the street, she developed a real interest and in time, the Dixie Café involvement started.

She described Keene people as “very friendly, laid-back, and humble.” She talked about the antique car owners who regularly meet there and the high schoolers who stop there for breakfast on their way to school in the morning.

I asked her what she’d most like to see happen in the community. “I’d like to see the Keene Springs Hotel restored,” she said, “so people could be more aware of the town’s history, but I wouldn’t want it to change too much…it’s our own little world out here.”

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Steve Flairty is a teacher, public speaker and an author of six books: a biography of Kentucky Afield host Tim Farmer and five in the Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes series, including a kids’ version. Steve’s “Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes #4,” was released in 2015. Steve is a senior correspondent for Kentucky Monthly, a weekly NKyTribune columnist and a member of the Kentucky Humanities Council Speakers Bureau. Contact him at [email protected] or visit his Facebook page, “Kentucky in Common: Word Sketches in Tribute.” (Steve’s photo by Connie McDonald)

Check the yardage book: Keene Trace for the 2023 Barbasol Championship on the PGA Tour

No compatible source was found for this media.The Champion Trace course at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky – site of the 2023 Barbasol Championship on the PGA Tour – was designed by architect Arthur Hills and opened in 1987.The private layout meanders through rolling hills not far from Lexington. It will play to 7,328 yards with a par of 72 for this week’s Barbasol Championship. The event has been played on the Champion Trace layout since 2015.Thanks to yardage books ...

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The Champion Trace course at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky – site of the 2023 Barbasol Championship on the PGA Tour – was designed by architect Arthur Hills and opened in 1987.

The private layout meanders through rolling hills not far from Lexington. It will play to 7,328 yards with a par of 72 for this week’s Barbasol Championship. The event has been played on the Champion Trace layout since 2015.

Thanks to yardage books provided by StrackaLine – the maker of detailed yardage books for thousands of courses around the world – we can see exactly the challenges the players face this week in the Barbasol Championship.

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The StrackaLine yardage book for Champion Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky., site of the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

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What is happening with Kentucky’s PGA Tour event, and will it be back in 2024?

For several months now, Kentucky’s only annual PGA Tour event has faced an uncertain future.And there are still no concrete answers about the future of PGA Tour golf in the commonwealth.Since 2018, the Barbasol Championship — played at the Champions at Keene Trace golf course in Nicholasville — has been an annual stop during...

For several months now, Kentucky’s only annual PGA Tour event has faced an uncertain future.

And there are still no concrete answers about the future of PGA Tour golf in the commonwealth.

Since 2018, the Barbasol Championship — played at the Champions at Keene Trace golf course in Nicholasville — has been an annual stop during the PGA Tour’s regular season.

But the event’s sponsorship deal with Barbasol, an American shaving brand, expired after the 2023 tournament.

The unclear future of PGA Tour golf in Kentucky became even more apparent this week, when the Tour released its 2024 season schedule.

That schedule features a slot for when the Barbasol Championship would normally be contested: from July 11-14 and at the same time as the Scottish Open, which is held the week prior to a major championship, the British Open.

But that slot for 2024 contains the words “TBA” with relation to the event name, golf course and location.

Dan Koett — the director of media and public relations for what was known as the Barbasol Championship — told the Herald-Leader on Thursday evening the PGA Tour will hold an event during that July 11-14 window.

The only question is who will sponsor it, and where will it be played.

Koett said the Keene Trace ownership group, as well as SPORTFIVE — the sports marketing agency that managed the Barbasol Championship, along with other PGA Tour events — are working to identify a new title sponsor for what was known as the Barbasol Championship.

Koett said the intent is to keep the event at Keene Trace in Nicholasville.

“There are conversations actively happening, conversations that happened as recently as this week, and there are more conversations being scheduled,” Koett said. “We are hopeful. We’ve left the door open that professional golf, PGA Tour golf, can remain here in the commonwealth.”

Koett also said he’s hopeful an update on the tournament will arrive within the next month, but that timeline could stretch longer.

“Will (the TBA event) remain in Nicholasville, Kentucky? We’re very hopeful for that,” Koett said. “But the possibility exists that it could move somewhere else.”

Koett didn’t specify which other locations could host the tournament.

When asked by the Herald-Leader about which factors would determine where the PGA Tour event is held, Koett said a main factor is finding a sponsor that would be committed to a four- or five-year partnership with the Tour.

“It’s trying to find (a sponsor) who makes sense, not only from a financial standpoint, but for someone who is going to be in alignment with the Tour’s values,” Koett said, noting that multiple sponsors could be involved with the tournament.

Something that is working in favor of the PGA Tour staying in Nicholasville?

Five prior editions of the Barbasol Championship that were contested at Keene Trace, and the data points those tournaments provided regarding the viability of having a PGA Tour event in Central Kentucky.

“If it’s an event that has five years behind it, but it’s just not seeing any kind of incremental growth or any kind of momentum behind the event, the Tour might be more inclined to say, ‘Hey, we should probably consider a different location,’” Koett said.

“We saw incremental growth each year. We’ve had an increase in revenue, in attendance, in ratings, and then volunteer participation,” Koett said of the Barbasol, which saw an increase from 650 to 800 volunteers from the 2022 to 2023 editions.

Whatever becomes of the tournament, it will again allow access to both PGA Tour and DP World Tour members in 2024, according to the PGA Tour’s schedule release.

A new tournament director will also be overseeing the event.

Darren Nelson, who served as the tournament director for the last two Barbasol Championships, will now be the tournament director for the Myrtle Beach Classic, a new PGA Tour event to be held in May in South Carolina.

Koett said once details are finalized for the future of what was formerly called the Barbasol Championship, a tournament director will be appointed.

Since it moved to Kentucky from Alabama in 2018, the Barbasol Championship had been contested five times at Keene Trace.

When the tournament arrived in Kentucky, it became the state’s first regular-season PGA Tour event since the Kentucky Derby Open was held in Louisville from 1957-59. (The 2024 PGA Championship will be contested in May at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville.)

Several changes occurred to the tournament structure since it moved to the commonwealth, most notably with the event’s field makeup and what the winner received.

The 2018, 2019 and 2021 editions of the Barbasol were all opposite field events played at the same time as a major championship: the British Open. (The 2020 Barbasol Championship was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

That changed in 2022, and the winner of that year’s Barbasol — Trey Mullinax — received the final spot into the British Open field. Mullinax finished in a tie for 21st in the 150th edition of the British Open, which was played at historic St Andrews in Scotland.

Vincent Norrman, who won the 2023 Barbasol in a playoff, didn’t receive a spot into the British Open.

All of these changing dynamics regarding the future of PGA Tour golf in Kentucky are unfolding alongside an uncertain future for the sport itself.

In June, a proposed deal was announced between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund, which is the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia and the financial backer of the controversial LIV Golf tour.

This story was originally published August 10, 2023, 8:02 PM.

Jamie Keene named next GRC head principal

GRC Smoke Signals StaffAs the next principal of George Rogers Clark High School, Jamie Keene is ready to hit the ground running when he takes over July 1.Keene was announced Wednesday for the position vacated by the retiring David Bolen, who was GRC principal for 11 years, the longest head principal tenure since the school opened in 1963.As Bolen’s first hire in July of 2010, Keene also has 11 years of experience at GRC.“I am both honored and proud that the hiring com...

GRC Smoke Signals Staff

As the next principal of George Rogers Clark High School, Jamie Keene is ready to hit the ground running when he takes over July 1.

Keene was announced Wednesday for the position vacated by the retiring David Bolen, who was GRC principal for 11 years, the longest head principal tenure since the school opened in 1963.

As Bolen’s first hire in July of 2010, Keene also has 11 years of experience at GRC.

“I am both honored and proud that the hiring committee has put faith in me to be the next leader who will help build and take GRC even further,” Keene said. “I want GRC to be the ultimate high school in the state and I’m ready to go to work to make that happen.”

Keene began his education career in 1993 in eastern Kentucky and has experience at the elementary and high school level, along with two years at an alternative school. He spent three years at the Kentucky Department of Education before coming to Winchester in 2010.

“One of my priorities is to gather input from all staff members and begin prepping for next year with an academic focus,” Keene said. “It has been a difficult stretch since March of 2020 and we have a lot of work to do to make up lost ground.”

Keene said his priority will be to partner with students, staff, parents and the community. “For us to reach the heights we want, we must have involvement and investment from all stakeholders,” he said. “First and foremost, we want buy-in from our students, who will be at the center of every decision.”

Keene’s dual role as district athletic director gave him the opportunity to open one of the state’s premier high school athletic facilities and to network with countless school, community and state leaders across Kentucky.

“When we host tournaments and state championships, the proceeds we make help fund student initiatives,” Keene said. “It helps us showcase our wonderful facilities. Our student-athletes are able to see the caliber of teams it takes to compete at that level. It also helps our community with extra tourism. More people are in town which means more people eating at our restaurants and staying in our hotels.”

This year, GRC hosted the KHSAA state wrestling, cheer, volleyball, and dance competitions. In addition, several post-secondary institutions have used the athletic facilities for various events.

Keene said he will spend the next month consulting with Bolen and meeting with as many staff members as possible to ensure a smooth transition.

“I want GRC to be an environment where everybody wants to be, where learning is fun, and where no novel idea is off the table,” he said. “I want us to take risks and think out of the box. My goal is to build a culture of discussion, openness and collaboration.”

Keene and his wife of 31 years, Angie, also an educator, have two daughters, Taylor Waggoner and her husband Justin, and Madison Keene and her fiancé, Jared Adams, and two granddaughters, Ellie James and Ava Kate Waggoner.

'UK at the Half': Meet UK's Outstanding Staff Member of the Year

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 5, 2022) — For this "UK at the Half," we talk to University of Kentucky's College of Pharmacy's Angela Keene.“One of my mottos as an HR director is to always practice empathy. And to make sure that we help each other and support each other and our struggles and triumphs,” said Angela Keene.That approach to her job at the UK College of Pharmacy is a big reason why Keene was recently named the UK Outstanding Staff Member of the Year. It is an award that is decided ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 5, 2022) — For this "UK at the Half," we talk to University of Kentucky's College of Pharmacy's Angela Keene.

“One of my mottos as an HR director is to always practice empathy. And to make sure that we help each other and support each other and our struggles and triumphs,” said Angela Keene.

That approach to her job at the UK College of Pharmacy is a big reason why Keene was recently named the UK Outstanding Staff Member of the Year. It is an award that is decided by other UK staff members.

“To have them recognize me, in this manner is just truly humbling,” said Keene.

She has been the HR manager for the College of Pharmacy since 2015. Keene says she enjoys having a front row seat for the accomplishments throughout the college.

“Just seeing students earn their degrees and achieve their successes is really special. Our college is doing so many wonderful things, cutting-edge research, being on the front lines of delivering COVID-19 vaccines, and just to be a part of that is is amazing.”

Working in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, like for many, has meant making making necessary changes while keeping the college’s mission in focus.

“It was a little bit of a scramble at first wondering how are we going to support our students that are remote learning? How are we going to support staff and keep the college going?," remembered Keene. “It was a lot of reminding ourselves that we're all here for the same thing. We're all here to support each other. When someone else stumbles, we're there to pick them up. And to really help them move forward for the success of all of us, for our students, for our postdocs, for the research that needs to continue.”

Keene says she is not only proud of the resiliency shown by those she works with but also of how they never hesitated when called upon.

“I took my mom, who is 89, to the Kroger Field vaccine clinic and to see all of our students there and our faculty that contributing there … it is outstanding, and I couldn’t be prouder to work here.”

It is a job that Keene says is truly a joy, and it is because of here that many others at UK say the same.

“As a lifelong UK fan, if you will, to be able to work at the university and work in the UK College of Pharmacy that's ranked sixth in the country, it is just a pleasure. This recognition is just like icing on the cake.”

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for breakthroughs and a force for healing, a place where ingenuity unfolds. It's all made possible by our people — visionaries, disruptors and pioneers — who make up 200 academic programs, a $476.5 million research and development enterprise and a world-class medical center, all on one campus.

In 2022, UK was ranked by Forbes as one of the “Best Employers for New Grads” and named a “Diversity Champion” by INSIGHT into Diversity, a testament to our commitment to advance Kentucky and create a community of belonging for everyone. While our mission looks different in many ways than it did in 1865, the vision of service to our Commonwealth and the world remains the same. We are the University for Kentucky.

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