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Given the choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. Sometimes, people need help to remain at home. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

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“I’ve been a nurse for over 40 years, and I am currently a nursing professor. When my mom was recently in the hospital, I knew it would not be possible for her to be completely on her own right away. She loves where she resides and enjoys all of the activities that are offered. My goal was to get her back into her apartment as soon as possible with the support she needed to increase her strength and return to her prior level of wellness she had before she went into the hospital. She was used to walking a couple miles a day. When I reached out to ABC I made it clear that my mom would need somebody who would be willing to walk with her in the morning, and in the evening enabling her to get back to her baseline. I would like to complement all of the staff at ABC who provided my mom such wonderful support after two weeks she returned to her baseline and remained in her apartment. She really enjoyed all of the staff that were with her , they were professional they encouraged her to walk, drink fluids, eat and were instrumental in assisting her to reach her prior level of independence. I would strongly recommend ABC to anybody who is in need of support for their loved one.”

Robin Y.
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“Mom’s care needs have been progressing over the past month - increased difficulty standing. walking, decreased appetite, increased incontinence. (Part of the expected declining process per her Dr.) Tara has been wonderful in adapting to Mom’s changing needs as they develop and a very helpful partner in troubleshooting. brainstorming how to adapt to best support Mom. It’s also been helpful in my regular communication with Mom’s Dr, to let her know in detail what has come up and how we have approached. Thank you (again) for your talented staff!”

Jeremy H.
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“Outstanding personal service from this company. All of the caregivers were personable and provided outstanding care to our aunt. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has an elder family member in need. Also, the staff that helped to set up their services was outstanding as well. They made the decisions easy to understand with no hidden agenda. Thank you again to "ABC!"”

KEVIN M.
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“You can't go wrong with this crew. Extremely patient and caring.”

Daniel S.
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“Caring for family can be difficult and challenging at times. It's so nice to know that Always Best Care Senior Services is there to help!”

Cathy K.
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“Taylor, John, and Kristine and their crew are the best. They are patient, understanding, and a joy to work with.”

Daniel S.
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“Sabina always has a pleasant, caring, and respectful attitude. I feel she treats me as she would as her own mother. She treats me the way she would like to be treated. We are a good “team” together.”

Tracy H.
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“Diana has a total commitment of compassion, empathy, and respect for myself and my family. My daughters feel she is truly a tremendous caregiver. They know I am in good hands. She acknowledges with commitment of my physical, emotional, and practical needs, my quality of life has excelled due to Diana’s help. I look forward to her presence everyday her attitude is exceptional, Diana comes to work daily with a smile on her face. She enters the front door, singing softly ready to work. She has never taken a day off, I have had many caregivers, but Diana is truly the best!”

Anne H.
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“Tina has been with us since the start, caring for my mom. Tina has nothing but my mom’s best interest at heart. She continues to go above and beyond to care for my mom, and ensure anyone else who may be there also understands my mom’s needs. Tina has even gone so far to rearrange her schedule or give up her free time to stay with my mom to avoid her having someone that doesn’t know her. I can see that she genuinely cares for my mom, and treats her as if she was her own family member. That also goes both ways, my mom lights up when she sees Tina. We consider Tina part of our family.”

David L.
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“Always Best Care helped our family get through a very difficult time with my mother's care. Kristine and Taylor are a pleasure to work with. They are very knowledgable and had the answers to all our questions. They were able to help with all aspects of the care we needed. I highly recommend them.”

John S.
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“Kristine and John are extremely caring and compassionate about helping their client's and family and making sure they receive the best care available. Highly recommended!”

Greg G.
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“We needed some home care services for Dad who has dementia, and we made the right decision to trust ABC Senior Services for this support. Dad was lined up with a caregiver who was attentive and helpful, and she and Dad really hit it off. The management and administrative staff from ABC were also very effective and professional. You'll make a good decision to go with ABC Senior Services...”

Liam M.
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“I approached Kristine regarding care for my elderly father. Even though he was outside her service area, she helped to find resources for us. Her commitment to providing outstanding care is only surpassed by her desire to help others. Thank you Kristine!”

Matt B.
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“I have known Kristine Lajeunesse for many years now through business networking and she and her Team at Always Best Care are very caring and professional and exactly who you would want on your side if you have a loved one who needs help!”

Ann B.
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“The client care at Always Best Care Senior Service is outstanding”

Kimberly O.
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“Rosemary has many great qualities. She is a hardworker, sensitive, has a giving nature and has an immense desire to help my father. Reliability is vital trait in Rosemary. When my father was in the hospital and came home she immediately wanted to be by his side. My father has come to rely and depend on Rosemary. She is always on time whether it is giving medication or administering food and often encourages my father and helps my father maintain his dignity”

Denise D.
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“Always Best Care provides caregivers to our building on a regular basis when we are short staffed. Due to our licensing, we can only have CNAs on the floor and Always Best Care has provided excellent CNAs every time we need some extra help. All of their CNAs have been helpful, willing to go above and beyond for our residents and we always have great responses from our own CNAs and supervisory staff. I am so thankful to Michelle and Wilda who will always staff a shift that I need, even if I call 30 minutes before the shift starts. You’ve been such a huge help!”

Kaytee S.
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“I have known John and Kristine Lajeunesse for almost 20 years and when my dad needed care following a diagnosis of dementia, I knew there wouldn’t be anyone better to call than them. The caregivers that have worked with my dad have been wonderful. They are true saints to my family, allowing us the knowledge that Dad is okay to stay at home. They have navigated all of the changes in his cognitive state with grace and kept my father’s dignity in place. He was always a very active man and the caregivers have managed to keep him active, even as his health declines.”

Belinda F.
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“Always Best Care helped me to get care lined up for my uncle, after I received their information from a close friend of mine that also used their agency. My uncle was a very proud man and did not want help from anyone, including family. Taylor met with me and spent time getting to know the ins and outs of my uncle’s care as well as his personality. She asked about his background so that they could look for a caregiver with similar interests. Although he took a turn for the worse rather quickly, the short time care was provided was wonderful. Thank you for your help and compassion.”

Karel O.
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“My dad’s caregiver is great. He is a man of few words, but she is able to get him talking about all aspects and experiences of his life. They go out regularly and she encourages my dad to participate in the activities put on by the community he lives in. They run errands, go out for meals, or go for a drive just to get a change of scenery. I was nervous at first about how my dad would take having a caregiver come in to help him, but he seems so happy and has great things to talk about after his time spent with his caregiver.”

Martin F.
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“Thank you, Kristine - I am very appreciative of the professional manner with which you and your organization operates. From the initial phone and in-person conversations with Taylor, to the ongoing support of my mother's care - it's been thorough, timely and well managed. I am also struck by how the home-health employees conduct themselves. They are reliable/responsive *and* responsible, and making every effort to work through the challenges day to day with my mother. Thanks for the great job you and your organization are doing. It means a lot to me, especially during this trying time! Best Regards”

Anna T.
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“I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your staff for all of your hard work and dedication to their clients. When my parents finally realized they needed help in their home, I chose ABC as the company I felt would be the best fit. Yes, we have had some ups and down, but when you paired Leah with my parents, it was truly a blessing. My parents love her. She genuinely cares for them and they speak highly of her work ethic. As my mom says, “she is too good to be true”. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your working with me to find the right fit. Well on our end, Leah fits like a glove and I hope she feels the same. She is a special person so I wanted to acknowledge her hard work and dedication to my parents. It makes me feel more at ease knowing there is someone coming to the home to properly care for them. Again I want to thank you all and encourage you to keep up the good work.”

Craig F.
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“My family provides the care to my mother 24/7, we called Always Best Care to provide respite care to my mom while we took some time to ourselves for a weekend. Mom’s caregiver, Gloria, was great and she had the perfect disposition to work with my mom. She was attentive and kept mom well fed and engaged during the time we were away. We would definitely call Always Best Care again when we need some time away.”

Brenda
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“The caregiver that helped my husband and I were so kind to us both, especially to my husband while I spent some time in the hospital and rehab. Our caregiver brought my husband to see me every day while I was at the hospital and at rehab, I knew he was in excellent hands and I could focus on getting stronger again.”

Heather R.
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“i really like my caregiver, Victor very much. Victor is a very patient and observant aide who knows when I need his help. I knew from the first day meeting him that we would get along very well.”

Johnson L.
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““I want to give a huge thank you for the care that Always Best Care provided over the last year and a half. They started out assisting just my dad since he was wheelchair bound and then began providing care to my mom as well who had advanced dementia. The two ladies that helped them both did an amazing job and gave me the confidence that they were being well cared for since I live on the other side of the country. Up to my dad’s passing, his caregivers were there for him to provide comfort and companionship while managing my mom’s emotions as well during the difficult time my dad had. Being a nurse myself and in the healthcare field for a while, I had high expectations which were exceeded by the caregivers and office staff of Always Best Care.”

harry B.
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“Both of Mom’s caregivers are exceptional. They are always professional, calm and extremely patient with my mom. They know how to keep her calm and to manage her anxiety. My whole family is very grateful, knowing that Mom is getting really competent care, great meals and friendly companionship. Thank you.”

Kathleen F.
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“My husband had care from Always Best Care until he passed away. Thankfully he is on his "next journey" and finally pain free, while he was here with us, his caregiver, Craig, did an amazing job caring for him and was here to help us from our first day of services. Craig always managed to get my husband to share stories from his time in the war that even I had not heard before. It was a great way to get to know more of my husband so his memory can continue with others around him.”

Beth F.
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“I am very pleased with the care that Craig gave to my husband. My husband enjoyed having another man to talk to instead of conversation only between him and I. Craig managed to keep him occupied and safe so that I could go and get some time to myself, allowing me peace of mind that my husband was in great hands”

Sonia T.
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“I hired Always Best Care to help my mom who was living with me at home. She was diagnosed with dementia and within 3 months she could hardly do much for herself anymore. I was able to continue working full time while my mom received care from Always Best Care. We had the same caregiver from day 1 and she was absolutely amazing. She kept everyone in the loop with any changes my mom experienced and the regular in person and phone check ins were a great added support to myself and my family. Thank you ABC for all the help and compassion that you showed my mom until her passing.”

Laura
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“They are very caring and easy to deal with. They work with the family and the patient to see that the patient has what is needed for their care. In all we had a good experience with Best Care.”

Elaine G.
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“Our caregiver is the absolute best, you all got lucky finding her.”

Bob G.
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“Anything from Always Best Care is good to have. The care from them has given me my life back. I wasn’t expecting a perfect match on the first caregiver, but Always Best Care did a very good job.”

Claudia B.
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“We have been using the services of ABC for almost three years, and I have worked personally with John, Kristine, Taylor, Michelle and Wilda, as well as the many wonderful caregivers who have attended to my mother’s needs with great care and attention. Throughout this time, my mother’s care needs have changed many times, and they have always been very responsive to any requests, including the directives of the hospice nurses that work in concert with all of them. Taylor and Michelle are incredibly diligent about keeping on top of issues that arise day-to-day, and running their questions and concerns by me. I remain a loyal customer to ABC because I feel that my mother is getting really great care, and will continue to see the warm, friendly faces she has come to know and trust today and every day. At 94 yrs old, my mother is quite dependent on the care providers for almost all her needs, and they always show up and make her feel safe and secure.”

Rachel C.
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“It has been a true pleasure working with you and your organization. You all demonstrate empathy and compassion in caring for frail elderly family members and insure distant families are comforted knowing you are there.”

Steve S.
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“Mom’s caregiver is a part of the family, we absolutely love her!”

Joe L.
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“Always Best Care has done a fantastic job in providing us with at-home care for my step-mother while we prepared for her transition to move permanently to a skilled nursing facility. With their help, she was able to spend a full six months at home before moving. We would not have been able to do it without them. All the caregivers we have met and used have been kind and attentive, frequently going the extra mile, whatever that may be on any given day. The office staff is friendly, empathetic and very diligent in keeping all parties informed of all aspects of day-to-day care. They are knowledgeable, respectful and efficient. I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone who is looking for help in keeping their loved one at home for as long as possible.”

Sarah C.
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“I appreciate that they always accommodate me and have someone here to drive me, even if I only call them the day before. I’m so glad I was able to find them, because I didn’t know what I was going to do. I just lost my sister and she helped me out a lot.”

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“I appreciate that they always accommodate me and have someone here to drive me, even if I only call them the day before. I’m so glad I was able to find them, because I didn’t know what I was going to do. I just lost my sister and she helped me out a lot.”

Janey B.
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How does In-home Senior Care in Berlin, CT work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's 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 ages, 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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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.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, 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:

Comfort
Comfort

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, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Berlin, CT, 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.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

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.

Independence
Independence

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 an assisted living community. 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.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

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 to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be 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 in Berlin, CT 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.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

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:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

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.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

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.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

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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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

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 Berlin,CT 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.

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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 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:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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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.

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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Where Can I Find Affordable Landscaping Services In Berlin?

Transform your outdoor spaces affordably and effortlessly with professional landscaping services.Creating a beautiful and well-manicured yard is a top priority for many homeowners — but it’s no secret that finding quality, affordable landscaping services in the Berlin area can be challenging. Fortunately, ...

Transform your outdoor spaces affordably and effortlessly with professional landscaping services.

Creating a beautiful and well-manicured yard is a top priority for many homeowners — but it’s no secret that finding quality, affordable landscaping services in the Berlin area can be challenging. Fortunately, Thumbtack, a home services app used by millions, has you covered.

Thumbtack connects homeowners with local professionals who can transform outdoor spaces into stunning works of art. Whether you're looking for a one-time landscaping project or regular maintenance services, Thumbtack makes it simple to find landscaping professionals in Berlin who cater to your specific needs.

In addition to traditional landscaping services like lawn mowing, tree trimming and garden maintenance, Thumbtack offers a wide range of professionals who can help enhance your outdoor living experience. You can find a pro who excels in services like hardscaping, irrigation or sprinkler system installation and landscape design.

Each landscaping pro on Thumbtack has their own profile that includes pricing information, allowing you to compare prices and choose the professional that best fits your budget. The average cost of lawn mowing and trimming services in the Hartford & New Haven area is $70 per hour, according to data obtained by Thumbtack.*

Thumbtack goes beyond just landscaping services. Whether you require a handyman, interior painter, plumber, electrician, or any other service, Thumbtack has a vast network of professionals in the Berlin area who can handle just about any home project for you. The app also allows you to read reviews from previous consumers, giving you insights into the quality of service provided by each service professional.

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Need something done in Berlin? Whatever it is, Thumbtack can help you find and hire the pro for the job!

*Pricing data is based on projects requested on Thumbtack in the past 24 months as reported directly by the independent service professional or individual consumer. These figures are provided for educational purposes only and are subject to change at any time due to various factors. Details about your specific project and local rates can impact costs.

High Speed Internet Provider Opens Facility In Berlin

GoNetspeed serves many towns, including Farmington, Glastonbury, Newington, Southington, Wethersfield, West Hartford and Windsor.Posted Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 2:40 pm ET|From left to right: Paul Griswold, GoNetspeed senior vice president of global marketing; Chris Edge, Town of Berlin economic development director; Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski; Richard Clark, GoNetspeed president and CEO; Tom Perrone, GoNetspeed senior vice president of network operations and general manager of Connecticut; Bobby Fielding, GoNetspeed senior ...

GoNetspeed serves many towns, including Farmington, Glastonbury, Newington, Southington, Wethersfield, West Hartford and Windsor.

Posted Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 2:40 pm ET|

From left to right: Paul Griswold, GoNetspeed senior vice president of global marketing; Chris Edge, Town of Berlin economic development director; Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski; Richard Clark, GoNetspeed president and CEO; Tom Perrone, GoNetspeed senior vice president of network operations and general manager of Connecticut; Bobby Fielding, GoNetspeed senior vice president of sales; Lance Papke, GoNetspeed senior vice president; and Arosha Jayawickrema, Berlin Town Manager.

BERLIN, CT — Local dignitaries and company officials were on hand this week to celebrate the grand opening of new, high-speed internet provider in town.

GoNetspeed Wednesday celebrated the official grand opening of the company’s Berlin facility.

GoNetspeed’s Berlin construction project began in 2021 and has developed rapidly, providing access to high-speed 100 percent fiber internet to thousands of residents and businesses, welcoming more than 50 new jobs to serve the area.

GoNetspeed’s warehouse is located at 24 New Park Drive, Berlin, and is the primary command center for the company’s locally based construction, human resources and field tech teams.

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GoNetspeed serves communities throughout the area including Berlin, Bristol, Bloomfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Southington, Waterbury, Wethersfield, West Hartford and Windsor.

As far as Berlin is concerned, town officials said the company's opening represents good economic development news in town.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to celebrate GoNetspeed’s first physical location in Berlin, serving the greater Hartford area,” said Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski. “GoNetspeed has rapidly expanded construction, bringing high-speed fiber internet to Berlin and much of the surrounding area.

"GoNetspeed has created many good-paying jobs and has plans to create many more in the coming months, supporting our growing workforce, residents and businesses as they create a permanent presence in our community.”

Company officials were equally pleased.

“As we continue to expand service, it is vital for GoNetspeed to have a physical home to support construction and field tech teams that serve Berlin and the surrounding area. Today we are thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of our Berlin facility, proof of our investment in the area and plans for future growth,” said Richard Clark, GoNetspeed President and CEO.

Learn more about GoNetspeed at gonetspeed.com.

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Berlin kicks off ‘Eat Local – Win Local’ initiative to give restaurants a boost

Restaurants nationwide have gone through some very hard times the past few years.BERLIN, CT (WFSB) - Restaurants nationwide have gone through some very hard times the past few years.Even through those tough times, Berlin restaurants have banded together to keep business in town.Berlin has its own “March Madness” in hopes residents put their money back into their town.Over the next 30 days, nearly 40 restaurants are participating in the initiative.“You’re really helping to keep the bu...

Restaurants nationwide have gone through some very hard times the past few years.

BERLIN, CT (WFSB) - Restaurants nationwide have gone through some very hard times the past few years.

Even through those tough times, Berlin restaurants have banded together to keep business in town.

Berlin has its own “March Madness” in hopes residents put their money back into their town.

Over the next 30 days, nearly 40 restaurants are participating in the initiative.

“You’re really helping to keep the businesses in business but also to recycle the money back in, keep it all in Berlin and maybe try somewhere you’ve never been,” said Chris Edge, Berlin Economic Development Director.

What you have to do is head to one of the restaurants listed below:

Once you go to the restaurant of your choice, you’ll get a card. Check off the box for every $5 you spend and once you spend a total of $50, you’re put in for a raffle prize. All the prizes are donated by local businesses.

Restaurant owners said March is a rough month, especially the ones that aren’t sports bars.

In hopes of getting people out and enjoying restaurants, Berlin is doing its own thing.

“I think this is a great program and this place is an excellent to get some food. I’ve been here several times and I’ve never been disappointed,” said Joyce Merlini, a customer.

“We don’t have the same amount of volume and traffic as we do in the spring and summer months. This really I’m hoping is going to give us a bump,” said Carolina Mimo, Owner, Mimo Bistro & Market.

Carolina just opened her restaurant back in October. She said this is a nice initiative for her as a business owner because the town helped her get started, and they’re continuing to help her stay afloat.

“This I think is going to be really helpful and bump up our sales. That’s all we really need,” Carolina said.

“It’s giving us a lot of opportunity to get more people to notice us,” said Christopher Volz, Owner, Heroes Grill and Bar.

Chris Volz has owned Heroes Bar in Berlin for 15 years. While they’re a crowd favorite, the pandemic still threw in some curveballs.

“That was tough on all of us and it’s still tough. I think we’re still rebounding but we’re coming back strong,” said Chris.

“The people are loyal to their local places. We have a lot of nice places to stop and eat in Berlin,” said Garry Malone, Berlin. “It’s a small town but it’s a very tight knit town.”

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Hop Häus Gastropub moves its Plainville restaurant to Berlin

"Don't think of it as losing a Hop Häus — think of it as gaining a Salty Dog!!" they wrote in the February post. The second Salty Dog opened in Plainville on March 28.The Salty Dog, a family-style sports tavern, was a better fit for Plainville, owner Michael Miller said by phone Friday, and he had the opportunity to relaunch Hop Häus a...

"Don't think of it as losing a Hop Häus — think of it as gaining a Salty Dog!!" they wrote in the February post. The second Salty Dog opened in Plainville on March 28.

The Salty Dog, a family-style sports tavern, was a better fit for Plainville, owner Michael Miller said by phone Friday, and he had the opportunity to relaunch Hop Häus at the Steele Center, a new mixed-use development in Berlin featuring apartments, retail, office space and restaurants.

Hop Häus' first restaurant, at 28 W. Main St. in Southington's Plantsville section, first opened in 2014, and the Plainville location followed in 2021. Miller said the gastropub focuses on fresh food with locally-sourced ingredients, along with a bar program featuring local craft beers and spirits.

The Berlin location's menu boasts 28 rotating beers on draft, along with brew-friendly fare like tacos, sandwiches, burgers and hearty entrees. Miller said its menu reflects staples from the Southington location, including its unique "Frenchman Burger," a best-seller with garlic aioli, lettuce and Gruyere cheese sitting in a housemade French onion fondue. Other favorites include a Cubano and a Reuben.

Appetizers include housemade potato chips and hand-cut fries, deviled eggs, charcuterie, wings, a giant pretzel with housemade beer cheese and cauliflower satay, featuring tempura battered cauliflower tossed in mai tai sauce, topped with sesame seeds, toasted coconut and crushed peanuts served with sweet chili peanut sauce.

Main courses include pub fish n' chips and chicken and waffles, and the restaurant's "porky" macaroni and cheese is another signature, Miller said, with bacon, fried prosciutto and and pork belly, topped with fried egg.

The bar also offers a wide variety of cocktails, along with mocktails featuring non-alcoholic spirits. Miller said the restaurant's beverage director, Katie Kennedy, works closely with local companies like Litchfield Distillery, Up n'Down Rock and Bourbon and Hartford Flavor Company.

Hop Häus is open Tuesday through Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (860) 357-4468, hophauscraftbeer.com/berlin/; instagram.com/hophausberlin.

Berlin says ‘no’ to 106 new apartments on the Berlin Turnpike

Berlin has turned down a developer’s plan for 106 apartments and new retail along the Berlin Turnpike.A developer using the name 550-554 Berlin Turnpike Associates proposed the project for the western side of the turnpike just north of Woodlawn Road, but the Planning and Zoning Commission concluded the idea didn’t meet Berlin’s long-term plan of development.It was the second time in the past six month that a housing proposal along the Berlin Turnpike was rebuffed by the commission. Cromwell-based Little House ...

Berlin has turned down a developer’s plan for 106 apartments and new retail along the Berlin Turnpike.

A developer using the name 550-554 Berlin Turnpike Associates proposed the project for the western side of the turnpike just north of Woodlawn Road, but the Planning and Zoning Commission concluded the idea didn’t meet Berlin’s long-term plan of development.

It was the second time in the past six month that a housing proposal along the Berlin Turnpike was rebuffed by the commission. Cromwell-based Little House Living LLC’s plan to put up 19 rental homes on a small Berlin Turnpike was rejected in November.

When attorney Tim Sullivan presented 550-554 Berlin Turnpike Associates’ plan last year, he said it met the goal of the town plan by bringing both residential and commercial development to the turnpike.

“The town plan identifies this as a housing corridor,” he told commissioners.

The proposal was to construct three residential buildings on a 21-acre property that’s mostly undeveloped now. Notably, it would have brought new affordable housing to town, a development that Berlin has said it wants.

The developer planned two four-story buildings and one three-story building, with a total of 74 market-rate apartments and 32 units meeting the state standard to qualify as “affordable.”

The plan included a community center, dog run, a sidewalk to connect to the Berlin Turnpike, and parking for 188 cars for the apartments.

More than two dozen additional parking spaces were proposed for a new retail building that also was part of the plan.

Brian Miller, a consultant for the developer, told commissioners that based on a statewide median family income of $112,600, the plan was to cap rents on some apartments to affordable housing limits.

Sixteen apartments would be priced at levels considered affordable for families making 60 percent of that median income; that would equate to rents of $924 for a one-bedroom, with the tenant also covering $130 in utilities. For a two-bedroom unit, the cap would be $1,127 in rent, with the tenant paying another $175 for electricity and heat.

Another 16 apartments would be targeted to people making up to 80 percent of the median family income. That would mean rents capped at $1,087 for a one-bedroom and $1,387 for a two-bedroom, with tenants paying utilities of another $130 and $175, respectively, according to Miller, principal of the Wallingford-based Miller Planning Group.

The developer promised that affordable units would be mixed in with market rate units in each of the three buildings.

Traffic consultant Mark Vertucci of Fuss & O’Neill told the commissioners that the project would not be a hazard to Berlin Turnpike motorists.

But commissioners voted 4-2 against granting a zoning map amendment that the proposal required, and voted 5-1 against approving a site plan or special permit. Commissioner Brian Rogan said part of the reason is that the proposal didn’t achieve the Berlin Turnpike Development district, which is intended to foster new housing near commercial development along the turnpike.

In November, commissioners rejected Little House Living LLC’s plan for 19 rental houses on the site of a defunct motel along the turnpike. At the time, several commissioners said that after making its initial proposal, the company had added duplexes and done away with a planned community center. They said the plan did not meet Berlin’s long-term development plan.

Town officials have said they are eager to encourage companies to redevelop older, deteriorated properties along the turnpike.

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