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Always Best Care is compensated by our contracted assisted living communities, which means we are happy to provide our senior housing and assisted living referral services at no charge to you

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We match our clients with the top senior living communities based on individual needs, budget, and geographical preference

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We personally escort our clients and their families on a tour of the matched assisted living communities so they can determine which senior housing option is best for them

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Understanding the Senior Living Community Options

The many choices for senior housing can be overwhelming. Some older adults are able to live out their retirement years playing golf and enjoying relatively few health problems. In contrast, others require assistance with their care needs which is often dictated by health and safety concerns.

The information below will provide you with some of the more common options available in today’s senior housing market. For more information, contact your local Always Best Care office today to help you make an educated decision about the right senior living option for you or your loved one.

Assisted Living

What Is Assisted Living?

Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care. Living spaces can be individual rooms, apartments, or shared quarters. Assisted living communities generally provide a home-like setting and are physically designed to promote the resident’s independence. Services are offered to assist residents with daily living. What “assisted living” means depends on both the state and provider in question. Variations in state regulatory definitions are significant and provider variables include everything from care provided to geographic location, organizational size, and structure.

Services Provided by Assisted Living Communities

Assisted living communities typically provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), coordination of services by outside health care providers, and monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Assistance often includes the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services. The services offered by assisted living communities vary from facility to facility. Services often include:

  • One to three meals a day
  • Monitoring of medication
  • Personal care, including dressing and bathing
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • 24-hour emergency care
  • Some medical services
  • Social and recreational activities
  • Medical emergency response
  • Visitation policy
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“I love ABC. I have worked with Colleen for seven years. She has helped me grow personally and professionally through all these years! I have learned so much from her. I highly recommend them as an employer and inside the home!!”

Sana B.
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“Always Best Care really is the best care, always. We needed immediate care and Colleen had everything coordinated in less than 24 hours. Every care worker that came was exceptional. They were polite, kind and respectful. They followed the care plan and left daily notes. They did light housekeeping and made very nice meals. They interacted with the client, even watching Brewer game after Brewer game. One of the girls even wrote down the roster so he could follow who each player was and what time and channel future games were on.This was our first time with in home care and it has been great!! I highly recommend Always Best Care. I never worried if someone would be there. It was always covered. Thanks for making a tough situation easier.”

Sue F.
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“I enjoy working for Always Best Care.”

Annie R.
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“Excellent agency to work for.”

Cynthia H.
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“They cared for our grandma and did an amazing job! It was so nice that we could trust their staff with good care!”

Barbara F.
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“The care that they gave the seniors in my life was excellent until their passing. The caregivers were kind and compassionate. We had over 4 + years of this company caring for our loved ones. Definitely the only company that I would trust with my family.”

Bethanne M.
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“The people that work here are so kind and caring.”

Karen P.
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“I started with ABC nearly 7 years ago and Colleen and the office staff have played a vital role in my personal and professional growth. Everyone is flexible, understanding, and helpful. There’s always room for growth and opportunity. I highly recommend them as an employer and inside the home!”

Sourina R.
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“I have worked for this company since 2015, I absolutely love them. Colleen and the staff have become family over the years, they’re awesome! I highly recommend this company if you’re looking to work one on one with clients. If you’re looking to become a client, you wouldn’t regret it. Our team truly cares about the wellness and comfort of those in our care.”

Josephine H.
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“I have worked for Always Best Care for over 10 years, I can honestly say this is one of the best places I have ever worked at. Our teamwork is phenomenal and, the quality care that we provide our clients is outstanding. When you have a team like we have anything and everything is possible.”

Josefina C.
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“This is by far the best home care agency in the area. Caregivers are conscientious, well trained and friendly. They fit right in when working with both my in-laws and my Mom. I was able to be a daughter, not a caregiver. I have referred ABC to my friends and they have been very happy with the caregivers also:) The agency works hard at finding a good fit for you and your loved one. I used to work in Senior Healthcare, so I have seen it all. I understand what to look for and the questions to ask. ABC is top notch and terrific in all aspects of home care. I will definitely use again when needed.”

Wendy R.
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“I’ve been an employee at Always Best Care for 10 years a great company to work for!! Colleen is a beautiful person inside out!”

juanita S.
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“I currently am an employee of 2 1/2 years. Colleen Foley and the whole Always Best Care team is nothing less than amazing. They truly are committed to accomidating and giving their clients the best care they deserve. As an employee I am greatly appreciated and treated with the out most respect from Always Best Care. I highly recommend Always Best Care!”

Erin W.
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“It is an honor and a privilege to be apart of the Always Best Care team. The care they provide for the Seniors and families in this community is unmatched. Each employee holds a strong dedication and loyalty to providing exceptional care to every client they serve.”

Carrie C.
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“My experience with Colleen Foley and the staff at ABC was fantastic. Every caregiver is very well trained and the office staff is very responsive and helpful to our family at any time of day. This company has immense compassion for helping older adults in the community.”

Henry B.
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“I’ve been working for always best care since may of 2020 and during this pandemic these group of people have been awesome with the caring they displayed and with the understanding that some of us were and still are very much involved. I couldn’t have pick a better company to work for”

Continnia A.
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“I currently work for Always Best Care! I would have to say that this is one of the best companies I have worked for. The management staff really cares about the caregivers and clients. They are flexible with schedules and meeting my needs as an employee.”

Heidi B.
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“Always Best Care and especially Colleen Foley are angels on earth. An experience with another company left me so suspect about home health care companies that I was nervous. But, believe me when I say, the team at Always Best Care were professional, kind, honest, trustworthy and absolutely exceptional. I highly recommend Always Best Care. Truly the best!”

Tracey C.
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“We were looking to move my dad to a new living facility and was introduced to Marisa of Always Best Care. From day one she was thoughtful and caring. She met with our family to find out more about my dad and his needs. She took the time and listened to what we had to say and never once did we feel rushed. She presented us with options and sent us all the information we needed to help us in making a decision. When we chose a couple of facilities that we were interested in she set up the appointments and was with us during those visits. Whenever we had a question she always got back to us in a timely manner. Even after we found a new home for my dad, she called to check up on how things were going. We were so blessed to have her in our corner and help us find the best place for our dad.”

Carol K.
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“It is an honor to work for Always Best Care. The leadership and the direction of the company is superior. It is a great pleasure to assist clients through their process of In Home Care and Assisted Living Placement services.”

Marisa S.
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“My mom was hesitant about moving to a senior living facility. She never felt quite comfortable when visiting friends. She ended up being hospitalized 2x in 6 months and we used Always Best Care for help after both hospital stays. They were fantastic and her caregivers were so very kind and helpful. So much so that my mom announced her decision was made, “ no senior living for me, I’ll use Always Best Care from now on. “”

Pam S.
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“I heartily believe that this company strives in all aspects to exemplify its name and be the Always Best option for those it serves in our Greater Milwaukee community. I am grateful to be a part of this hardworking, compassionate team!”

D W.
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“It is not at all difficult to extol the virtues of being an Always Best Care team member. This is hands down the most positive and empowering workplace. Advocacy and compassion for clients and caregivers is the foundation of the Always Best Care approach. I am blessed to be a part of the team and would recommend Always Best Care without hesitation.”

Dorie P.
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“Always Best Care staff are always friendly and helpful. It is evident this company truly cares about their clients and employees by hiring the best caretakers and providing support for clients and their family’s needs. The attentive care given to my grandmother is second to none!”

Deidra D.
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“Always best care has been wonderful with my father in law. They have worked hard to find him a home that best suits his needs.”

Elizabeth Z.
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“I can honestly say best care anyone can truly ask for. Staff is trustworthy and compassionate. You won’t find anyone better!!”

Amanda L.
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“Until I worked with Tina at Always Best Care, I was struggling with my search for a new home for my parents, who are moving back to the midwest from Phoenix. Tina has worked with staff and residents at senior living communities; she provides straightforward information about the care and lifestyle your loved one would experience at each place. Within one week of working with Tina, I found my parents’ new home and I am confident they will love it. What a relief after weeks of search and worry. I highly recommend Always Best Care and Tina–simplify your life and work with them!”

Deborah T.
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“Our 96 year-old uncle reached a point where he could not live alone anymore. He already had information regarding assisted living facilities in the area. Still, our uncle’s social worker gave us a card for Always Best Care (ABC), and said, “Call Tina at ABC today.” So we did. Tina asked a lot about Uncle and us, his POAs. Within 24 hours, she arranged a tour, and accompanied us to a facility that would be a great fit our uncle, and was only eleven minutes away from our home. Tina asked questions we never thought of asking, and clearly knows the care-giving business. She was ready to accompany us to other facilities that would fit our needs, if we wanted to do that. We opted to go for the first, and after three weeks, Uncle is settled and thriving. We are most grateful to Tina and ABC for the excellent service in care for seniors in need!”

Marianne J.
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“Colleen and ABC care has provided in home care for both of my parents. They carefully matched the CG’s to my parents special needs and personalities. With their excellent care, both my parents have maintained their independence in their own homes. Currently my father is battling cancer & his needs are more of a Rehab focus. Amy (the CG) has adapted a plan of care that is tailored to his needs. In only a few short weeks he has regained his independence at home and as of yesterday he was even outside doing yard work!! Thank you Colleen, Amy and everyone else at ABC!!!”

Jackie
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“I am so grateful to Tina for helping us find a new Assisted Living Facility for my mom when she wasn’t receiving the care she needed. She contacted the new facility, knew exactly what my mom would want and where she would receive better care (and get better FOOD!). She did all the legwork and even came on the tour with us! We couldn’t be happier with the move we made. I am no longer stressed that my mom is in the wrong place. I’m so grateful to the advice and help I got from Tina!! I felt like she really cared about me and my mom. She truly is a life saver!”

Bob A.
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“This company is providing care for me mom, they’re doing an awesome job. I called them the same day I needed services, and they had a caregiver out to my home within hours. I would highly recommend this company.”

Yolanda H.
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“we worked with Tina to find a Memory Care for my family members. She listened to our concerns and needs, then arranged for us to tour four facilities. We had been given a 30 day timeline to find a new living arrangement for a couple with advancing dementia. Tina’s assistence made a challenging situation manageable. We found a place that can handle both and the piece of mind that they are now safe and cared for is a blessing.”

Rebecca K.
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“I would like to appreciate the level of care and support Always Best Care’s caregivers offer. I hired them for the care of my elder sister who lives alone. Now it’s been more than a year, I am still continuing with ABC.”

Christoper W.
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“Very professional service. Easy to work with and we loved the care givers who worked with my sister who has terminal Cancer.”

Christine F.
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“There was such a sense of relief knowing my grandmother was being cared for by their staff. They really put my family at ease and made us feel comfortable.”

Ayana W.
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“I was very impressed when I first contacted Always Best Care. Mary was very helpful with providing information about services that could be provided. Tina was a great support for us when transitioning my brother from skilled nursing care. Her extensive knowledge and expertise in senior care gave us the peace of mind to make informed decisions about his continued care. With Tina’s strong community relationships within Dane county we were able to access resources that met my brother’s special care needs! Thank you, Always Best Care! You were a lifeline when our family needed one.”

Mimi R.
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“Always Best Care was such a help to me and my family during a very stressful time. Tina, the director, was incredibly professional and most helpful throughout the process and we are so grateful for her help. I don’t know what we would do without in-home care for my parents; the staff have been dependable and consistently provide great care. I would recommend Always Best Care for those in the Madison area looking for in-home care.”

Brooke M.
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“Thank you ABC for taking care of my dad. Excellent, personalized In-home care services. We have been very pleased with the assistance from all of you during our difficult times.”

Michael H.
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“I am so grateful for the Alzheimer’s care provided by ABC Caregivers to my mother. Your caregivers are very caring, compassionate, and reliable. Thank you for all the care!”

Waylon C.
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“We have had a great experience with ABC. They communicate everything with us and have done a great job. They have really quality employees and you can tell that they care about my father very much”

Daughter O.
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“Thank you so much for all the help you gave me finding a place for my 83 year old father to live. I called you on a Thursday and told you the assisted living place where my father was living called me at work to say my dad had to be moved immediately to a place that could offer him more skilled nursing care because of his declining health. I live 2 hours north of Madison, work full time, and had a very short window of time to find a new place for my dad. The help and comfort you gave me during this very difficult time was outstanding. You found an excellent place for him to move to and provided information about a woman who could move all of his furniture and personal items to the new facility. This woman came to where he lived the next day and took pictures of his assisted living apartment so his new space could be recreated at his new facility to help reduce his anxiety about moving. He was moved into his new five star memory unit only four days after I was told he had to move. When I first contacted you I was completely in the dark and did not know where to turn. My appreciation of your knowledge, professionalism and never tiring work ethic helped me more than I can express”

Terry (.
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FAQs About Senior Living Referral Services

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There are many choices for seniors to consider when it comes to finding a community that will best fit their needs.

Independent living communities are for adults, generally ages 55 and older, who don’t need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), but are looking for a living environment that offers additional support, onsite amenities and socializing opportunities and activities.
A continuing care retirement community (CCRCs) offers multiple options along the continuum of senior living housing and healthcare spectrum. Many CCRCs offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care all on one campus. If care needs change, residents can transition within the community to the proper care setting. In most cases, in-home care is also provided.

Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care. Living spaces can be individual rooms, apartments, or shared quarters.

Residential care communities for the elderly, sometimes referred to as board and care homes, are responsible for providing assisted living services to residents in a homelike and community setting, allowing them to maintain independence while continuing to receive nursing level of care as needed.

Memory care is a type of long-term care geared toward those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive-degenerative dementia.

Nursing homes are senior living facilities that offer a high level of medical care. Like assisted living facilities, nursing homes have numerous amenities and help with basic activities. However, they also provide medication management and 24-hour supervision, leading to a more clinical environment as well as the highest level of care for individuals who don’t require hospitalization.

Always Best Care representatives can help match each client’s physical, emotional, and financial needs with the amenities and services of the local communities in your area. This is based on the use of comparative data that can help you determine the best option for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with the senior living communities in your area to gain extensive knowledge that is used to help seniors and their loved ones make an informed decision about the best option for them. This includes basic rent and care charges, services provided, and availability. Because Always Best Care is compensated by the communities, we provide senior living referral services that are provided at no charge to the client.

The transition into a senior living community can be a daunting task. Your spouse can play a huge role in your well-being. In many cases, especially assisted and independent living, spouses are certainly welcome to join their loved one. If this is something you are considering, it will be important to ask the community you are considering if your spouse is welcome to join you. Also, be sure to ask how costs are allocated for your spouse.

Moving into a senior community is based on when and how you and your family want to transition. While some seniors are more proactive in moving into independent living, others choose to remain home until they have care needs or other requirements that make moving into a senior living community the right decision.

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