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 the historic Oldham County History Center 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 La Grange, 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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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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“Always best care has been a great experience! Great caregivers and the staff has”
“Always Best takes care of my mother-in-law. They are always prompt, courteous and helpful. They”
“Always best care has been a great experience! Great caregivers and the staff has been”
“This is a wonderful company that truly cares about their clients.”
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“Always Best Care Senior Services is extremely professional and caring. I highly recommend using their”
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“I have interviewed with Robin, watched her train her employees and observed her committment to”
“Owner Robin has been a longtime volunteer at the human services nonprofit where I work,”
“Dan is one of the most caring people I know! He sat down and took”
“Dan helped my uncle with Louis Dodd, which is an awful disease where he could”
“Dan sat down with my family and grandmother, he took his time in asking questions,”
“My apologies for a mis placed comment. I was directing this dissapointment at the other”
“Dan and his entire team were extremely supportive during a difficult time for our family. We are thankful for their service and highly recommend them.”
“Great service and someone that you can trust when you really need it.”
“I discussed my husband's balance problem with several senior care agencies and the agency I was most impressed with was Always Best Care. The people they have working for them are kind and considerate. They go the extra mile to help their client remain mentally alert and physically independent. They give their client just enough help so that the client feels safe and secure but not helpless. My husband had to go to Forest Spring's Health Campus because of a fall he had at home. Because of his injury, he needed 24/7 care. I called Dan Chitwood and within an hour he had his employees helping my husband. My husband has made a complete recovery from the injury but he still needs help with a balance issue. A physical therapist comes to his home and Dan's employee helps him work on the physical therapy exercises recommended for him. My husband and I have been married for 57 years and with Dan Chitwood's employees help, who knows maybe we will make it another 57 years.”
“Professional, dependable...still use them...and have .for the last 18 months..”
“Always best care has been a great experience! Great caregivers and the staff has been great to work with. I highly recommend them!”
“Always Best takes care of my mother-in-law. They are always prompt, courteous and helpful. They take her to appointments and do light housekeeping. It gives her a sense of independence.....like she's going out with a friend. We highly recommend Always Best.”
“Always best care has been a great experience! Great caregivers and the staff has been great to work with. I highly recommend them!”
“This is a wonderful company that truly cares about their clients.”
“Great service and someone that you can trust when you really need it.”
“Dan Chitwood does an amazing job for his clients! I am always happy to recommend him if I hear of someone needing his services.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services is extremely professional and caring. I highly recommend using their services for your loved ones.”
“Great service. Very knowledgeable and dependable. I appreciate that Always Best Care Senior Services works to have the same care-taker come to the home for home-care. That consistency is such a relief to families. I have referred clients and employees to Dan Chitwood because I trust the services that they provide.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services is extremely professional and caring. I highly recommend using their services for your loved ones.”
“Thank you so much for the compassionate care and support you provided my mom. It was fantastic that she was able to reside at home for as long as she could. It was greatly appreciated!!! Thank you Heather for all your tireless effort as well.”
“I've worked with Dan for a couple of months now, and from where I see it, he is a caring individual that cares about his business immensely. Give Always Best Care a call, great company!”
“Dan helped my uncle with Louis Dodd, which is an awful disease where he could not remember things and he tended to see things that were not there and act out according to what he saw. Dan helped my Aunt with information about the disease and gave them options of facilities that could work with memory care patients. It turned out wonderful. Dan is always available with answers to any questions my husband and I have about my mother-in-law who just recently went through heart surgery at age 86. He is always helpful.”
“I wish Always Best was in service when I needed caregivers for my aging father. Robin, the owner, has great attention to detail and high standards of excellence for herself and those around her; in addition she is compassionate about those in needs and dedicated to service. I am most impressed as I hear her talk about the level of screening and training she requires for her direct caregivers"¦a family can have confidence that their loved ones are being well cared for during a difficult, challenging time.”
“I have interviewed with Robin, watched her train her employees and observed her committment to quality, caring service to her clients.”
“Owner Robin has been a longtime volunteer at the human services nonprofit where I work, and her commitment to quality and focus on getting every detail right have always impressed me. She is a consummate professional, but what impresses me more is her caring nature. She truly does want to help others. And the fact that she has extensive experience working in health care makes this an ideal fit for her.”
“Dan is one of the most caring people I know! He sat down and took a couple hours of his valuable time to discuss options and assisted living/memory care options for my grandmother. Dan helped us look at reviews of facilities, ratios of RN vs LPN along with complaints filed on facilities. He cared about where and how my grandmother would be cared for. He really looks at his clients as family and I would highly recommend anyone needing elder care, assisted living placement assistance or help figuring out where to start with caring for your senior loved ones to contact Dan. Be sure you contact Dan Chitwood at the RIGHT Always Best Care (ABC) so you get best! - ALWAYS!”
“Dan helped my uncle with Louis Dodd, which is an awful disease where he could not remember things and he tended to see things that were not there and act out according to what he saw. Dan helped my Aunt with information about the disease and gave them options of facilities that could work with memory care patients. It turned out wonderful. Dan is always available with answers to any questions my husband and I have about my mother-in-law who just recently went through heart surgery at age 86. He is always helpful.”
“Dan sat down with my family and grandmother, he took his time in asking questions, never rushed us in a decision and really helped us find the best care for my grandmother. Assisted living and Memory care placement can be so overwhelming. We felt better and appreciated his time and effort in assisting us! My grandmother is 100. We are so happy she is happy! Thank you!”
“My apologies for a mis placed comment. I was directing this dissapointment at the other group using the same name.”
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 Wilborn Park 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 One Nineteen West Main or visit LaGrange Historic African American Cemetery, 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 La Grange, 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.
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 La Grange, 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.
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 La Grange, 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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The owners of this craftsman home already had an ideal open concept, like-new LVP flooring, and a gorgeous green front door. But when they decided to transform their home into something light, bright, and fun — with a touch of coastal charm— they turned to Jordan Laws of J L Interiors for some help.
“They really like a beachy or lake house vibe,” Laws recalled, “(but) we still wanted to keep a Kentucky feel.”
Laws kept the foyer’s existing light fixture, incorporating new ones in other parts of the home to match.
"We based the other lighting selections off of that because it was a good fixture still for their foyer," she explained.
She also added slim storage pieces just to the right of the entrance, as well as new accessories and artwork. This includes black lamps flanking each end of the storage units as well as a bold heron print.
"We chose this black Heron print,” Laws said, “because it had the heron and (the owners) loved that, but (also) because it coordinated with the rest of the lighting throughout the house, so it kind of pulled that through to the foyer."
The most noticeable change in the foyer is the former desk nook that Laws transformed into a cozy coffee bar. She removed the desktop, using a remnant piece of granite from the kitchen to form a countertop, and added an oak cabinet beneath.
Laws kept the existing shelving, added a unique blue-and-green wallpaper to complement the front door, and installed accent sconces.
"We added the two sconces up at the top right there to give them a little extra accent lighting,” she said, “and then I just restyled that space for them."
She adds that the homeowners often entertain their children and grandchildren, so this space is both eye-catching and functional.
In the living room, Laws brought in a bit of that coastal feel with a blue ceiling above the open and airy space that features more greens and neutral tones.
"We kept the large (furniture) pieces (with) natural, wood tones,” she said. “It kind of went with their floor, (which has ) dark graining in it. … That kept with … the beach/lake house theme, and gave a little bit of contrast and warmth."
The fresh white walls, she adds, became a clean backdrop.
"We wanted to focus on everything else, and we also wanted the space to be bright and airy — because (it used to be) dark."
Laws pulled blue and green hues into the space with pillows, lamps, and an accent chair.
"I really love (the accent chair),” she exclaimed. “It's got … a really soft, velvety feel to it, and it's kind of shimmery. (It) just kind of pulled that beach and lake house vibe.”
Laws also added custom, floor-to-ceiling drapes that feature an abstract pond print.
“It’s got the blue and green tones that we wanted,” she added, “and it went perfectly with the wallpaper that we selected."
Like the foyer, the living room boasts a standout area as well. Here, it’s the one-of-a-kind fireplace that sits where a large hutch media center once was. Crafted with LVP in a herringbone pattern, the new fireplace sits between floating shelves and benches with under-seat storage.
Laws blended new and existing elements to bring a cohesive look to the heart of the home, adding pieces as she saw fit while modifying others.
"The bar stools were (their) original bar stools, and they were a gray stain,” she recalled. “We re-stained those to be closer in color to the rest of the furniture that we purchased.”
Above the island, bubble-like lighting fixtures offer a subtle nod to the homeowners’ coastal aesthetic.
“The glass actually has little divots all through it,” Laws explained, “so it gives you a water appearance (as well as) that reflection that you see on the ceiling."
The existing dining table — which was also stained a different color — received an update, too. Laws had the owners paint it black to match the lighting and bar stools, then added oak-colored chairs to complement the piece.
Other kitchen additions included custom window treatments and framed heron prints, in sync with the one in the foyer.
While Laws made many of the design decisions, she says most of the work — including painting and constructing cabinetry — was completed by the homeowners, who have a background in construction.
"They did most of the work themselves, the painting and installation of the cabinet and things like that,” she said, “and creating a fireplace on their own."
Know a house that would make a great Home of the Week? Email writer Lennie Omalza at [email protected] or Lifestyle Editor Kathryn Gregory at [email protected].
Home: This is a three-bed, two-and-a-half bath, 1,750-square-foot craftsman home in La Grange’s Artisan Park neighborhood. It was built in 2012.
Distinctive elements: Open concept; coffee bar in foyer; electric fireplace framed in oak-toned LVP in a herringbone pattern; blue ceiling and floor-to-ceiling custom drapery in living room; granite countertops, large island, updated lighting, and dinette with back deck access in the kitchen; new furnishings and accessories throughout foyer, living room, and kitchen.
Applause! Applause! Interior design by J L Interiors; coffee bar and bench cabinets by Cornerstone Kitchen & Bath; photography by Jacob McRoberts.
LA GRANGE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some Oldham County residents are concerned with how they say the county's jail is dealing with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and its handling of illegal immigrates.At a fiscal court meeting at the courthouse in La Grange on Tuesday, the topic wasn't on the agenda. But several residents wanted to talk about it anyway.The issue at hand is a recent change at the Oldham County Detention Center, going from a 72-hour hold for those arrested by ICE to a now full-time hold. ICE's 287-G program trains...
LA GRANGE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some Oldham County residents are concerned with how they say the county's jail is dealing with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and its handling of illegal immigrates.
At a fiscal court meeting at the courthouse in La Grange on Tuesday, the topic wasn't on the agenda. But several residents wanted to talk about it anyway.
The issue at hand is a recent change at the Oldham County Detention Center, going from a 72-hour hold for those arrested by ICE to a now full-time hold. ICE's 287-G program trains sworn law enforcement officers to serve paperwork for immigration.
Oldham County Jailer Jeff Tindall was at Tuesday's meeting but declined to speak for this story, only to say he signed a memorandum of agreement back in February.
Oldham County Judge Executive David Voegele said the county cooperates with federal law but it was Tindall who made the decision to be part of the ICE 287-G program, which falls under federal control.
Among those speaking were Michael Slider, a member of Kentucky Citizens for Democracy, who said they're worried some of the arrests are being done just to make money. Slider referred to the $73 per day the jail gets for each federal inmate, which is a federal agreement not exclusive to any ICE agreement, Tindall said.
"We don't think Oldham County should be making money off of this type of behavior," Slider said Tuesday. "We don't want this type of relationship with ICE. Right now, on the ICE website, we are listed as an ICE detention center. I don't take pride in that."
Kentucky Citizens for Democracy said they plan to have other public meetings to discuss the role of ICE in the area.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – The group behind a proposed $6 billion data center in rural Oldham County also is working on a project in Illinois and one in the northeastern U.S., an official told WDRB News on Thursday.Western Hospitality Partners – Kentucky LLC, or WHP, filed plans last month to build eight warehouse-style buildings on...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – The group behind a proposed $6 billion data center in rural Oldham County also is working on a project in Illinois and one in the northeastern U.S., an official told WDRB News on Thursday.
Western Hospitality Partners – Kentucky LLC, or WHP, filed plans last month to build eight warehouse-style buildings on a 267-acre campus north of La Grange. The site would house computer servers and other equipment to process digital information.
The complex dubbed “Project Lincoln” would be among the largest economic development projects in Kentucky history based on its investment costs. Once operational, it would generate an estimated $51.4 million in local tax revenue annually.
But the venture has drawn opposition from some residents who believe the location isn’t the right fit for a data center, amid other concerns. Oldham Judge-Executive David Voegele announced last week that an April meeting of a county board to discuss the plan will be postponed to allow for public meetings.
Meanwhile, until now there has been little public knowledge about the development team and its track record.
In an interview, WHP representative Max Kepes called his group a “well-funded and well-capitalized company based out of New York” that has been involved in at least two similar data center projects.
He said his team works on land use and utility infrastructure for “several reputable end users” that he declined to identify.
Kepes confirmed that his group is connected with a proposed data center in Braidwood, Illinois, about 60 miles south of Chicago. That $40 million project is eying a location near I-55 there and would create 200 to 300 construction jobs and 200 technical positions and other jobs, the Free Press Newspapers reported last month.
Another project is “in a very well-established data center market” in the northeast, Kepes said. Asked for more information, he said his group is under “layers of NDAs” – nondisclosure agreements.
But Kepes said a “great team” is involved in the Oldham County project, including Cliff Ashburner, a prominent land-use attorney based in Louisville, and Jim Urban, Oldham County’s former director of planning and development.
Kepes said WHP began discussions with Louisville Gas & Electric/Kentucky Utilities about 8 to 10 months ago. The site of Ky. 53 is attractive, he said, because of its proximity to high-voltage power and fiber lines, a natural tree buffer and a slope that would require minimal grading.
About 200 acres would be retained as green space under the current plan.
“The utility identified this as a very suitable site early in the process when we engaged with them, and the proximity to Louisville as a market is obviously of chief importance here,” Kepes said.
From there, he said the developers approached the property owners.
While the focus is on WHP’s announced site, the group also could consider splitting the project into two sections, along with an area near I-71 at 3210 D.W. Griffith Lane if the necessary power can’t be provided at the Ky. 53 location, according to an economic impact report.
That report, which was shared with WDRB, says the data center campus “would serve as an economic pillar for Oldham County and the surrounding area.”
It anticipates creating 176 direct jobs at an annual salary of $83,000, in addition to supporting hundreds more jobs in retail, restaurant and other sectors.
Urban, the former planning director, said the project would help diversify Oldham County’s tax base – a goal identified roughly 25 years ago for the county just north of Louisville.
Because of the property tax revenue projections, Oldham County schools would be the biggest beneficiary of new tax revenues, at about $38.4 million per year, the study estimates.
“You can allow residential growth to happen, but realistically the only way to do it was to bring in businesses, because that changes the impact -- on especially schools,” Urban said.
He said he understands some of the environmental and other concerns from opponents of the project, but “we aren't having that discussion about what our tax base is and where it's heading.”
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Oldham County’s top legislative body will hire a consultant to study a proposed $6 billion data center even though elected officials don’t plan to vote on the project.The county’s fiscal court held a closed session at its meeting Tuesday to discuss the tech campus envisioned off Ky. 53 known as “Project Lincoln,” voting later to bring on the consultant.In response to a resident’s question, Oldham Judge-Executive David Voegele confirmed that the county’s ap...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Oldham County’s top legislative body will hire a consultant to study a proposed $6 billion data center even though elected officials don’t plan to vote on the project.
The county’s fiscal court held a closed session at its meeting Tuesday to discuss the tech campus envisioned off Ky. 53 known as “Project Lincoln,” voting later to bring on the consultant.
In response to a resident’s question, Oldham Judge-Executive David Voegele confirmed that the county’s appointed board of adjustments will be the only local agency with decision-making power because developers are seeking a special permit instead of a zoning change.
But in remarks at the end of the meeting, Voegele urged residents to “be patient” about a project that has become a flashpoint since it was announced late last week. For his part, Voegele said he’s been aware of the proposal for about three weeks.
“We have a long way to go before we have all the information. So just take a deep breath,” he said. “Nothing's going to happen. We're going to all make sure that we know what we need to know, and then we'll make our recommendation or decisions or whatever.”
In fact, there remains little publicly available information about who is proposing eight warehouse-style buildings on a 267-acre campus less than 3 miles north of La Grange. The complex would house computer servers and other equipment used to quickly process troves of digital information.
About 200 acres would be retained as green space.
Western Hospitality Partners – Kentucky LLC, a New Jersey-based company that registered in Kentucky last August, filed a request for a conditional use permit for the property on March 19. The land is now zoned for agricultural and residential uses; if approved, the permit would allow a data center there.
Western Hospitality is listed as the project’s “developer” in an economic impact study it commissioned, according to documents reviewed by WDRB News. State records show the company spent at least $14,000 lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly on “tax policy” during the recently completed legislative session that passed a bill into law that expands tax breaks for data centers.
Those records list Harry Bram as a representative of Western Hospitality. Bram, an accountant, also is connected in other public records to the New Jersey residence where the company is headquartered.
Reached by telephone at his midtown Manhattan office Tuesday, Bram told a reporter he would have the “person best able to answer you call you right back.” No one has called or emailed more than 24 hours later.
RunSwitch Public Relations, the Louisville-based firm handling communications for the project, has not immediately responded to WDRB’s questions asking for more information about Western Hospitality Partners and their track record on data center projects, including how many they have developed and are pursuing.
Meanwhile, emails obtained in a public records request and reviewed by WDRB indicate that the Oldham Chamber & Economic Development agency was involved in the data center project before its public announcement.
But the chamber’s president, David Bizianes, told Voegele in an email March 30 that the organization “did not present the Ky53 site to the client and were not aware that it was even a consideration for the project.”
Bizianes did not immediately respond to phone and text messages on Wednesday.
Western Hospitality retained Kentucky-based Commonwealth Economics Partners for the economic impact study. An overview of that study reviewed by WDRB shows the project is expected to create 176 jobs with an annual average salary of $83,000.
The study predicts that the project would deliver $51 million in local tax revenue to Oldham County annually once fully operational, although that figure does not factor in any economic incentives.
The study concludes that water and energy demands "are not expected to pose issues, as both the local water utility and Kentucky Utilities have confirmed their capacity to meet the increased demand."
Oldham County’s Technical Review Committee is scheduled to discuss the project on April 16.
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals would have to agree to the conditional use permit, a designation that allows specific uses not allowed in a zoning district. The request is not on the board’s April 17 agenda.
Oldham County’s zoning code does not explicitly allow data centers as a conditional use in an agricultural zone, but that’s a result of a code that doesn’t reflect the relatively new data center industry, said Ryan Fischer, the county's director of planning and development.
Fischer said he thought the best fit for the Project Lincoln proposal was a category called “Private Utility Building and Facilities.” There is at least one such approval in recent years – from 2023 – for office space for a company that builds pipelines for public utilities, records show.
Opposition to the data center project has cropped up online, and Voegele acknowledged in an interview Wednesday that he has received a number of emails about the proposal.
“I don't know where they're coming from. They may all be Oldham County,” he said, adding that “it’s easy to forward an email or put your name on something without investigating it too deeply.”
Voegele described Oldham County as going through a “transition phase.”
“We're not the rural county we once were. We're a combination of urban and rural, and as businesses come out to try to locate here, or new things happen, there's a certain number of people that find that upsetting,” he said.
Among those who has emailed Voegele is Alice Johnson, who said she lives about a half-mile from the data center site. She told WDRB on Wednesday that an industrial area is more appropriate – not a place with homes and farms.
“Most people moved out to Oldham County because of those reasons. And we moved here so our families could breathe healthy air and live in a healthy area,” she said. “And now this is going to totally destroy everything for everyone that lives in this area.”
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LA GRANGE, Ky. — Baptist Health is expanding access to specialized care that helps patients in heart failure live longer, stay out of the hospital and have a better quality of life.Baptist Health La Grange’s new Heart Failure Clinic begins seeing patients this month. The clinic offers comprehensive care — including a dedicated, in-office pharmacist — to help patients understand and manage the difficult disease.Heart failure means the heart isn’t able to pump enough blood to meet th...
LA GRANGE, Ky. — Baptist Health is expanding access to specialized care that helps patients in heart failure live longer, stay out of the hospital and have a better quality of life.
Baptist Health La Grange’s new Heart Failure Clinic begins seeing patients this month. The clinic offers comprehensive care — including a dedicated, in-office pharmacist — to help patients understand and manage the difficult disease.
Heart failure means the heart isn’t able to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. Heart disease, including heart failure, is a significant health concern in Kentucky. Heart disease is the state’s leading cause of death, contributing to a high cardiovascular mortality rate compared to the national average.
Nathan Mittlesteadt, PA-C works with patients at the new Baptist Health La Grange clinic. Mittlesteadt explained that care typically begins with an in-depth appointment to assess their needs, including a review of medications and screening for other issues that may need management coordinated with another specialist, such as diabetes or sleep apnea.
“We offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ to manage the many complications of heart failure,” said Mittlesteadt. “Each patient has unique needs, and our clinic provides extra resources to address those needs.”
Located in Baptist Health La Grange’s Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), patients are referred into the program by any healthcare provider, including primary care providers, cardiologists, or after a patient has been admitted to the hospital. The clinic is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Heart Failure Clinic at Baptist Health La Grange brings high-quality care close to home for patients in Oldham County and the surrounding area. Access to the specialized services on site in La Grange helps keep patients from hospital stays by guiding them toward management of heart failure rather than repeated readmission due to its effects.
Medication plays a key role in the treatment of the disease and a dedicated pharmacist in the clinic counsels patients to ensure they are getting the most out of their medications with the correct dosage and ensures they are avoiding potentially harmful interactions with other drugs.
“Patients enrolled in heart failure clinics live longer than patients not involved in these programs. The medications are more in tune to the patients’ needs so they can do more. They stay out of the hospital more frequently and have fewer ER visits, making it more cost effective,” Mittlesteadt said. “Ultimately, these clinics are successful because they empower the patient to actively participate in improving their heart health.”
In addition to the Heart Failure Clinic, Baptist Health La Grange offers convenient access to on-site cardiologists who treat and manage heart disease, diagnostic testing such as cardiac stress testing, echocardiography and cardiac CT, along with a cardiac rehab program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
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