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 Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate 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 Beverly Hills, CA 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.
“Carrie is amazing. Very knowledgeable about Senior living, lifestyle, and care. Super responsive and phenomenal”
“Always Best Care was there for us after my wife's surgery. We had a caregiver”
“Loli demonstrated a level of professionalism that stood out, and her service and follow through”
“My dad came home from the hospital, then to hospice care for 4 months, then”
“Excellent service. Professional staff and wonderful caregivers.”
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“I would highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Servicesto help you navigate the care of”
“Loli is very caring, worked with us to get the best caregiver match for my”
“We are deeply grateful to Loli and to two of the ABC caregivers in particular,”
“I needed to find an assisted living community for my dad in a hurry, and”
“Always Best Care was an excellent caregiving service for the short time they tended to”
“reliable with excellent oversight”
“We have had 24/7 care for my mother with ABC for over 2 years. The”
“Loli Ramezani and her staff are top notch when it comes to the service they”
“Loli was excellent to work with. She really took the time to understand my father”
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“Outstanding service. I would recommend Manhattan Beach Always Best Care to anyone who needs to”
“I needed to find someone for taking care of my poor mom without being worried.”
“Loli truly cares about her clients and their families ! , She is compassionate professional”
“I needed to find someone for taking care of my mom without being worried. When”
“Always Best Care and Carrie Bianco go above and beyond the call of duty to”
“I can't say enough good things about Always Best Care! Carrie is so professional.”
“What a pleasure to meet Carrie and be introduced to her at Always Best”
“Carrie truly cares about her clients and their families. She is compassionate professional”
“Carrie is amazing. Very knowledgeable about Senior living, lifestyle, and care. Super responsive and phenomenal follow up. An incredible resource for all things "Senior".”
“Always Best Care was there for us after my wife's surgery. We had a caregiver come each day for two weeks to help bath, feed, walk, and tidy the house during working hours so that my wife was not alone. Our caregiver Naomi was a God sent and so delightful. I often overheard my wife and Naomi singing together. What a joy! Thank you Loli and ABC Senior Services for making this service available to Beach Cities.”
“Loli demonstrated a level of professionalism that stood out, and her service and follow through made our experience with Always Best Care Senior Services stress free. We had a unique situation that required a specific type of caregiver and Loli was able to make a great match! Overall a great experience.”
“My dad came home from the hospital, then to hospice care for 4 months, then passed at home. Loli helped our family during multiple transitions of his care. She is professional and efficient, but also compassionate and empathic. She was a core contact for our family from in- and out-of town, and always responded quickly to calls, emails or txts. Dad's caregiver needs and schedules were ever-changing and Loli was always able to adjust, helping us to coordinate needs from hospice and family. We are so thankful Dad was able to spend his last months at home. We continue to use Loli's services for our mom. The caregivers are trained well and often became friends to my folks. I highly recommend Loli's services.”
“Excellent service. Professional staff and wonderful caregivers.”
“I would highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Servicesto help you navigate the care of your loved ones in their senior years of need. We called them when we found out my 92 year old mother in law was due to be released from the hospital but clearly not able to care for herself upon her release. It was a stressful situation but Loli new exactly the right questions to ask and heard our needs and pointed us in the right direction with all that needed to be done. She set up a call with hospice who arranged for all necessary equipment to be delivered in less than a 24 hour period. She also set up 3 very competent experienced care givers to be at the home in that same 24 hour period. The speed and professionalism in which this all happened could not have handled any better in my opinion. Working with Loli at Always Best Care Senior Services put our minds at ease and got everything set up for us to care for my mother in law. Loli was hands on in meeting with us and introducing the care givers and involved with speaking to doctors and hospice and everyone involved with my mother in laws care. She made a highly stressful time much more manageable and guided us every step of the way. She also followed up and made sure all that was supposed to be done was being taken care of. You are in good hands when calling on them for your loved ones care. I am happy to speak to anyone directly if you would like to ask any questions I give my permission for Always Best Care to give my personal phone number out to speak to anyone who is considering using their services.”
“I would highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Servicesto help you navigate the care of your loved ones in their senior years of need. We called them when we found out my 92 year old mother in law was due to be released from the hospital but clearly not able to care for herself upon her release. It was a stressful situation but Loli new exactly the right questions to ask and heard our needs and pointed us in the right direction with all that needed to be done. She set up a call with hospice who arranged for all necessary equipment to be delivered in less than a 24 hour period. She also set up 3 very competent experienced care givers to be at the home in that same 24 hour period. The speed and professionalism in which this all happened could not have handled any better in my opinion. Working with Loli at Always Best Care Senior Services put our minds at ease and got everything set up for us to care for my mother in law. Loli was hands on in meeting with us and introducing the care givers and involved with speaking to doctors and hospice and everyone involved with my mother in laws care. She made a highly stressful time much more manageable and guided us every step of the way. She also followed up and made sure all that was supposed to be done was being taken care of. You are in good hands when calling on them for your loved ones care. I am happy to speak to anyone directly if you would like to ask any questions I give my permission for Always Best Care to give my personal phone number out to speak to anyone who is considering using their services.”
“Loli is very caring, worked with us to get the best caregiver match for my parents, was able to schedule someone when we needed a caregiver on short notice and she always made suggestions to us to help make things better and more comfortable for my parents.”
“We are deeply grateful to Loli and to two of the ABC caregivers in particular, María Flores and Soledad, for their professionalism, dedication and superb service over the course of nearly two years. They provided coverage on evening shifts on weekends and some weekdays —as well as on occasional overnight shifts— for my mother who was in the early-to-moderate stages of Alzheimer’s. (We recently moved her into an assisted living facility.) Because our need for ABC's services was sporadic and variable, Loli and her staff often had to juggle quite a bit to accommodate us — for which we are grateful. Occasionally we’d be assigned a caregiver who wasn’t the best fit but Loli was always responsive to our concerns and would work with us to find a different caregiver. We also appreciate the “added value” that Loli brought to the table — her overall expertise on elder care, knowledge about related resources, and guidance on how to make our home safer for my mother. We are pleased to highly recommend Loli and ABC for your in-home eldercare needs.”
“I needed to find an assisted living community for my dad in a hurry, and knew that I didn't have as much time as I'd like to do all of the research on my own. I was very relieved when I found Loli to help us as a consultant for our search. She was very detail-oriented in acquiring the necessary info from us, and helped us to find a few places with availability that we could visit. I very much appreciated her knowledge of so many various communities, her professionalism, her efficiency, and the wide range of items that she suggested we consider, that we may not have thought of on our own. I would highly recommend her placement services.”
“Always Best Care was an excellent caregiving service for the short time they tended to my ailing mother, a late-stage pancreatic cancer patient. She passed away shortly after we began the caregiving service. In the short time that Always Best Care tended to my mother, the caregiver Maria demonstrated excellent experience. She tended well to my mother and assisted in any other way that she could. Thank you Maria and Always Best Care for your service. I wish you all the kindness and wellness in the world. Colin”
“reliable with excellent oversight”
“We have had 24/7 care for my mother with ABC for over 2 years. The care and compassion they showed for her really touched my heart. I have had to ask for last minute help when another caregiver (not from ABC) could not show up for a shift, Loli and staff always came through for me. She has always been available to work out problems and last minute requests, I can't say enough about how important that has been to me when I live out of state.I have really been able to rely on their judgement once they got to know my moms likes and needs, they always tried to match her with a caregiver that she would also feel comfortable with personally.The caregivers were long term, they did not come and go, mom really became attached and appreciated them. The caregivers speak highly about Loli as their employer, they have mentioned to me they really feel like she cares and looks after them as well. Touches like Loli dropping by for a visit to chat with mom, or remembering her birthday with a bunch of flowers was so great. I would definitely recommend!”
“Loli Ramezani and her staff are top notch when it comes to the service they provide. They are very accommodating on all levels from helping you think things through from start to finish, as well as remaining flexible through each process with the ultimate changes that always seem to arise. I highly recommend them and will be using them again if/when the need presents itself”
“Loli was excellent to work with. She really took the time to understand my father in-law and the family's needs. We had a wonderful caregiver for my father in-law and when it came time to move him from our home, Loli was instrumental in finding a Room and Board that was a great fit. We had used a different service and we can tell you Always Best Care is MUCH higher quality.”
“This was a wonderful experience. The care giver did a fantastic job taking care of my mother. I would recommend them to anyone. The care giver was kind, helpful, and provided all the help we needed. Their service was instrumental in my mother being able to get her independence.”
“Loli and the staff at Always Best Care were very professional, compassionate, and resourceful in providing in home care for my Mom. Loli was responsive when I needed to talk to her about changes or adjustments to my Mom’s care. With her experience and knowledge in the field of senior care she always had recommendations and resources to reach out to when we needed to consider options and alternatives for my Mom’s care. Loli was very compassionate and respectful of my Mom’s wants and needs. I would highly recommend Loli and Always Best Care for senior care services.”
“Outstanding service. I would recommend Manhattan Beach Always Best Care to anyone who needs to have care for a family member. I've had personal experience with Carrie’s organization and was very impressed with her and her caretakers.”
“I needed to find someone for taking care of my poor mom without being worried. When I talked to Loli I got the feeling she understood and she went through A to Z on everything with me. Care and quality care is truly what she delivers.”
“Loli truly cares about her clients and their families ! , She is compassionate professional”
“I needed to find someone for taking care of my mom without being worried. When I talked to Carrie I got the feeling she understood and she went through A to Z on everything with me. Care and quality care is truly what she delivers.”
“Always Best Care and Carrie Bianco go above and beyond the call of duty to really find the perfect fit for your loved one at a price that is affordable. Their customer service and attention to detail is unparalleled.”
“I can't say enough good things about Always Best Care! Carrie is so professional. She was able to find a great caregiver for my Grandmother on very short notice. The communication has been outstanding as well. When it comes to family, you want to know that they are being taken care of by someone that you can trust. We are so happy to have found Always Best Care.”
“What a pleasure to meet Carrie and be introduced to her at Always Best Care Senior Services. Rarely have a met someone that offered so much warmth, care, and genuine concern for the well-being and happiness of her clients. Carrie will be my first call when my family members need assistance.”
“Carrie truly cares about her clients and their families. She is compassionate professional”
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 Beverly Gardens 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 Maude or visit Beverly Estate, 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 Beverly Hills, CA, 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 Beverly Hills, CA 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 Beverly Hills, CA 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.
Zoë Kravitz has revealed Taylor Swift generously offered her her Beverly Hills mansion as a safe haven during California’s recent wildfires. The actress, 36, spoke about the incident during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, describing how Taylor, 35, opened her $25 million 1930s mansion to her and her mother Lisa Bonet, 55, amid the wildfire crisis — only for the pair to leave part of the singer’s home “completely destroyed.” Zoë said: “We ended up having to stay there for about two w...
Zoë Kravitz has revealed Taylor Swift generously offered her her Beverly Hills mansion as a safe haven during California’s recent wildfires. The actress, 36, spoke about the incident during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, describing how Taylor, 35, opened her $25 million 1930s mansion to her and her mother Lisa Bonet, 55, amid the wildfire crisis — only for the pair to leave part of the singer’s home “completely destroyed.” Zoë said: “We ended up having to stay there for about two weeks. “And Taylor has this beautiful house. It’s from the ’30s, something you want to preserve and take care of.” Despite her usual care as a houseguest, Zoë admitted a mishap occurred in Taylor’s bathroom. She said: “I try to be a good houseguest, I try to leave places better than I found them.” But as she and her mum were tidying up at the end of their stay, Zoë received a call from Lisa. She found her mother “crouched in the corner in this weird way” in the upstairs bathroom. Zoë added: “And I’m like, ‘What’s going on, dude?’ And she’s like, ‘So I was washing my face and I had Orpheus and I just put her down for a second. Closed the door and she found this little hole in the corner'.” The hole trapped Lisa’s pet snake Orpheus in the wall behind a built-in banquette. Their attempts to retrieve the serpent caused a frantic scramble that sent it further into the structure. Eventually, Taylor’s house manager arrived with a crowbar to dismantle the banquette. Zoë added: “We’re ripping up the tile. We’re scratching the walls. Completely destroyed Taylor’s bathroom and there was just this moment where I was like, ‘Either we destroy her bathroom or I have to tell her that there’s a snake somewhere in her house.” She said she assured Taylor’s manager: “Obviously, I’m gonna pay for everything to be fixed. Please just don’t say anything until it’s fixed.” When Zoë later called Swift, the singer was already aware. She said: “I remember calling her saying, ‘Hey, I wanted to talk to you about something.’ And she was like, ‘Is it the fact that you almost lost a snake in my house and destroyed my bathroom?'” Zoë has been friends with Swift for over a decade and has collaborated on her music, co-writing the 2022 songs Karma and Lavender Haze and providing backing vocals on Midnights. She also described attending Taylor’s sold-out Eras tour in London and spending relaxed evenings with the singer afterwards. Zoë added: “But what is weirder actually to me is that after she performs for however many thousands of people… she just comes over after, and like, we drink some wine, and like, eat a burger, and like, hang out.”
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Independence Day is Friday, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around Beverly Hills.To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on around LA County.------------JULY 4: ...
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Independence Day is Friday, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around Beverly Hills.
To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on around LA County.
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JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Featuring a fireworks show above Big Bear Lake with opportunities to watch from the water or Snow Summit.
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JULY 4: July 4th Concert & Drone Show. Patriotic drone display plus performances by The Ultimate Rock Band and Bruno and the Hooligans.------
JULY 4: 4th Of July Spectacular. The day begins with a Lakeside Fun Run in the morning, a pet show by noon, and an afternoon splash party at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center.
JULY 4: Catalina Island Fourth of July Celebration. Dinghy & golf-cart parades, children's festivals, fireworks & more will keep you busy!----------
JULY 5: Downtown Culver City Independence Celebration. Culver City is trading its traditional fireworks display for a downtown party featuring a drone show.-----------
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fest & Fireworks. Daytime games, including a watermelon eating contest, followed by a night of live music, food booths and fireworks.----------
July 2, 3, 4.: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire.: Hollywood Bowl. Three nights available to choose for a special Independence Day celebration at the bowl: July 2, July 3 and July 4.-------------
JULY 4: ALA Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular: Hosted by Arrowhead Lake Association (ALA).-------------
JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks and Celebration: The Queen Mary, Long Beach. "Experience the joy and wonder of fireworks at the Long Beach Waterfront!"
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JULY 4: Dodgers vs. Astros & Fireworks Night. What's better than baseball & fireworks?
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JULY 4: 4th Of July Pool Party Celebration: $5 admission.-----------
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks. "There’s no better place in Los Angeles to see 4th of July fireworks."-----------
July 4: July 4th 5K & 10K Run, Parade & Fireworks: One of Palisadians’ favorite days of the year makes a triumphant return.------------
JULY 4: Palos Verdes Old-Fashioned 4th Of July. "For hundreds of residents, this event is a highlight of their 4th of July festivities and there's no better place to celebrate our nation's independence than on the picturesque playing fields of Malaga Cove School overlooking the blue Pacific."
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JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks: Shepherd Church. An annual event!-------------
JULY 4: Rancho Palos Verdes Fourth of July Celebration: With inflatables, rides, games & more.-------------
JULY 4: Redondo Beach King Harbor 4th of July Fireworks Show. "Bring your friends and family to enjoy the spectacular display over the ocean. "
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JULY 4: Independence Day Festival, San Fernando Fourth Of July Drone Show. Live music, carnival and drone show.
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July 4: Santa Monica 4th Of July Parade. The annual Main Street event showcases the creative spirit of Santa Monica.
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JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks & Star-Spangled Rock 'N Country Jam. With free fun zone, beer & wine garden, live music and fireworks.----------
JULY 4: Janss Marketplace 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Live music, family entertainment and fireworks show.JULY 4: July 4th Fun, Concert & Fireworks. Full day of activities courtesy of Conejo Recreation & Park District
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JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show. Two viewing locations are first-come, first-served.--------------
JULY 4: July 4th Celebration & Fireworks: Universal Studios Hollywood. "Don't miss the star-spangled celebration in the Park."-------------
JULY 4: July 4th 'Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach' Competition. Open to all athletes.--------—--
JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks. Featuring live music, food vendors, kids zone and fireworks.------------
JULY 4: LAX Coastal July 4th Parade. This year's theme is "We Love LA!"--------------
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Fireworks. It's a day full of food, music, kids' fun & more.
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Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza & Fireworks: Warner Park. "One of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Southern California."-----------
Patch has rounded up the biggest July 4 fireworks displays and other events happening in California in celebration of Independence Day. Click here to see our full California list.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Partners Bank of California (“Partners Bank”) (OTC: PBKX) has announced the addition of two experienced bankers to its Beverly Hills office, strengthening its...
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Partners Bank of California (“Partners Bank”) (OTC: PBKX) has announced the addition of two experienced bankers to its Beverly Hills office, strengthening its presence in the Los Angeles market.
Shauna Shalom has been named senior vice president, Los Angeles regional manager. A well-regarded leader in the Los Angeles banking community, she will oversee the bank’s growth across the region. Shalom brings more than 23 years of experience supporting high-net-worth individuals and businesses. She most recently served as managing director of private banking at Excel Bank in Beverly Hills from 2018 to 2025. Prior to that, she held multiple leadership roles at Boston Private Bank & Trust in Santa Monica, including vice president, deposit relationship manager and operations manager.
Hajera Nobi has joined the bank as vice president, client advisor. Nobi previously served as vice president and client services officer at Excel Bank from 2019 to 2025 and previously served as operations manager at OneWest Bank.
“We are pleased to welcome Shauna and Hajera to our Beverly Hills team,” said Mike Chambers, board director, president and chief banking officer of Partners Bank of California. “Both of them bring something unique to the table, and together they represent the high caliber of service and experience our clients have come to expect.”
“These additions reflect the type of forward-thinking leadership and commitment to building lasting relationships with clients that are essential to our long-term vision for the Los Angeles region,” said Mike Ahmar, executive chairman of the board of directors of Partners Bank of California.
About Partners Bank of California
Partners Bank of California is a community bank that specializes in the delivery of exceptional, relationship-based service to its clients, and offers a complete line of commercial banking and lending products and services. Founded by a group of entrepreneurs in 2007 with corporate headquarters in Mission Viejo, California, the bank has regional branch office locations in Mission Viejo and Beverly Hills.
For more information, please visit pbofca.com.
1414 Donhill Drive Beverly Hills house, California mansion, Southern Californian luxury residence, CA real estateJuly 26, 2025Architecture: Whipple Russell ArchitectsLocation: Beverly Hills, Southern California, USAPhotos by Simon Berlyn1414 Donhill Drive, Beverly Hills, CaliforniaIn Los Angeles, where the landscape is as much a client as the human resident, architecture becomes an act of translation. This Beverly Hills hillside home, conceived by Whipple Russell Architects, answers a...
1414 Donhill Drive Beverly Hills house, California mansion, Southern Californian luxury residence, CA real estate
July 26, 2025
Architecture: Whipple Russell Architects
Location: Beverly Hills, Southern California, USA
Photos by Simon Berlyn
In Los Angeles, where the landscape is as much a client as the human resident, architecture becomes an act of translation. This Beverly Hills hillside home, conceived by Whipple Russell Architects, answers a geologic challenge with sculptural serenity – a cascading Mediterranean retreat that follows the natural slope of its ridgeline parcel with grace, restraint, and reverence.
Perched on a steep incline without a single flat pad, the home emerges not as a monolith, but as a rhythmic series of terraced levels – each responding to topography, setback, and sun.
A three-story stack was prohibited by geology and code; instead, the home steps elegantly down the hill, revealing five distinct levels that blend into the terrain like architecture in dialogue with earth.
A bridge across a tranquil reflecting pond welcomes visitors to the entry, where glass, stone, and wood begin their quiet interplay. Just below, a 500-square-foot basement lounge sits recessed beneath a courtyard, hidden from the street and wrapped in stillness.
From the main floor – anchored by the kitchen, breakfast nook, and entertaining spaces – two staircases lead to the lower level: one winding downward in a sculptural S-curve past an Audrey Hepburn portrait to the lounge, bar, theater, indoor spa, and basketball court; the other also rising to a rooftop terrace, where the view stretches from downtown to the ocean with a tilt of the head.
Throughout the home, materials reflect a warm modernism rarely seen in contemporary hillside builds: rich woods, green velvet, natural stone, and white venetian plaster create a palette that is tactile and timeless. Finishes were intentionally softened – gridded guardrails, wood slats, and box-mullioned glass lend a sense of craft and structure. This is not minimalist modernism; it is an invitation to linger.
In the primary suite, a sense of intrigue persists. The entrance to the primary bath is seamlessly concealed behind wood paneling – hidden doors flush with the headboard wall swing open only to those who know they exist. It’s a moment of architectural theater, subtle and seductive.
Outdoor space was treated as essential architecture: the pool – flanked by sculptural fire features and accessed via mirror-image pool steps – is a stage for reflection and play. Water trickles from spherical fountains surrounded by square fire rings, and a waterfall at the edge of the infinity pool cascades down into ponds beside the lower-level lounge.
Each elevation offers its own retreat: a spa here, a gym there, mini golf below, all revealed in layers, never at once.
Maximized to its zoning envelope and carved directly into the slope, the home is a feat of constraint and vision – as responsive to code as it is to climate, as reverent to the land as it is luxurious in use. It is, in every way, a house that couldn’t belong anywhere else.
PROJECT TEAM:Principal Architect: Marc Whipple AIAArchitect + Project Manager: Yoav Weiss
DEVELOPER:Huntington Estate Properties
CONSULTANTSInterior Design: Ramtin Ray NosratiStructural: MLB EngineeringAudio / Video: Plug It In Systems
PROJECT COMPLETED: April 2025PROJECT SIZE: 12,000 sf
Photographer: Simon Berlyn
LINK TO WEBSITE PAGEhttps://whipplerussell.com/architecture/1414-donhill-drive-beverly-hills
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Ditch the Erewhon cold case and have lunch at one of these great Beverly Hills spots.Beverly Hills is a lot of things, and one of those things is a lunch town. And regardless of what you might’ve heard, there are affordable dining options in this famously pricey neighborhood. More importantly, there are great dining options, too, from old Jewish delis to focaccia sandwich counters to a classic omakase spot if you want to splurge. So whether you’re a tourist, a fellow Angeleno who’s passing through, or someone ...
Ditch the Erewhon cold case and have lunch at one of these great Beverly Hills spots.
Beverly Hills is a lot of things, and one of those things is a lunch town. And regardless of what you might’ve heard, there are affordable dining options in this famously pricey neighborhood. More importantly, there are great dining options, too, from old Jewish delis to focaccia sandwich counters to a classic omakase spot if you want to splurge. So whether you’re a tourist, a fellow Angeleno who’s passing through, or someone who works in the area, here are the best lunch spots in the 90210.
Unrated: This is a restaurant we want to re-visit before rating, or it’s a coffee shop, bar, or dessert shop. We only rate spots where you can eat a full meal.
The despondent talent agents crying in their Teslas can confirm: Beverly Hills' lunch rush can be harrowing. Lorenzo California is a place to bypass the chaos. This Italian sandwich counter serves focaccias stacked with prosciutto parma, truffle cream, olive paté, and white onion agrodolce. It’s our favorite quick lunch in the neighborhood even if these giant sandwiches fall in the $19-$24 range. You could eat yours in the tiny sidewalk area out front, though we prefer walking a few blocks over to Beverly Gardens Park for an ad hoc picnic.
This half-a-century-old fromagerie is practically a historical landmark, one that's at least as cool as the Beverly Hills sign. And, sure, it’s two blocks away from Lorenzo, but you go to the Cheese Store for the full experience. You’re greeted by friendly cheesemongers who offer you nibbles of French butter as you peruse quince jams and pretend you're Ina Garten. Once you’re done taking in how cute this place is, order one of the shop’s nine deli sandwiches, which are some of the best in the city. These ciabatta subs are also a little pricey ($16-20), but the fillings are deluxe. We suggest the lemony La Zucca with fried zucchini and ricotta, or the Dom with jammy sundried tomatoes and aged prosciutto.
Everyone wants to know where the celebs eat, but what about their stressed-out publicists, agents, and attorneys? They all have standing reservations at The Grill on The Alley, a power-lunch classic serving well-seared ribeyes with steamed broccoli, chicken piccata in lemon-butter with warm table bread, and brownies a la mode. Could most dishes use a bit more seasoning? Sure, but the five-star service alone makes us wish we were regulars—the white-vested servers will charm you with stories about knowing Madonna before she was Madonna. Book ahead of time if you don't want someone’s assistant snagging your table.
Your highly opinionated New York boss is in town and keeps mumbling things like, “Aren’t you supposed to have good sushi in this town?,” as if you’re to blame that Nobu opens at 6pm. Well, Matsuhisa, a nondescript sushi bar along La Cienega, is where the whole Nobu empire began. The menu is huge, with everything from tempura to sushi to all those signature Nobu dishes. If you’re feeling splurgy (read: your boss is feeling splurgy), do the lunch omakase for a greatest hits parade of hot dishes and sushi that starts at $200 per person.
We used to hesitate when friends would suggest a Hillstone Group restaurant, because, well, there are multiple locations across 13 states, and all of them are kind of the same. But the truth is, no chain makes a more crowd-pleasing chicken sandwich or burger that tastes the exact same every time. And South Beverly Grill doesn't disappoint. It’s reliable for a long, two-hour lunch in a hot tub-sized booth where you can drink an ice-cold martini with your stressed coworkers and eat a saucy rack of ribs. The excellent french dip comes on a spongy roll baked in-house, and there's spinach artichoke dip on every table (rightfully so).
Attached to the behemoth (and always crowded) South Beverly Grill, The Honor Bar is a spot for us normies who can’t disappear into a three-martini lunch any day of the week. This sibling concept serves convenient to-go sandwiches for anyone in a pinch, but, like its busier neighbor, The Honor Bar is great for unwinding, too. The shortened bar menu still manages to have something for everybody, from sushi to kale salad to a juicy burger, so bring a friend, date, or just yourself to enjoy a cocktail and the clubhouse ambiance.
The only thing more classically Beverly Hills than lunch at La Scala is ordering La Scala’s chopped salad. This old-school Italian spot’s lettuce piles are more famous than the Bravo celebrities eating it. La Scala lets you customize your chopped, so the trick here is to treat the salad as a base for anything that catches your eye—pepperoncini, cucumbers, and tomatoes are a good place to start. And if diced salami isn’t hearty enough for you, the eggplant parmesan and the bolognese have never done us wrong.
A bowl of ramen at Kazan costs the same as two Erewhon smoothies (doing some quick LA math, that’s roughly $35), but this upscale Japanese noodle spot is a better use of your money. Kazan makes its ramen with a just-salty-enough chicken broth, giving each bowl a lighter quality that won’t send you into a post-lunch slumber. Our favorite is the #1, filled with chewy, house-made noodles, chashu pork, wontons, and clear broth made with a truffled soy sauce that’s so nourishing and umami-rich, we’d spoon-feed it to a Beverly Hills pooch that’s down bad with kennel cough. (That’s a real thing.)
Between the selfie stick-toting tourists and rental Lamborghinis revving their engines, Rodeo Drive isn’t the first place that comes to mind when we think of a peaceful lunch. But then there’s Nua inside the Crescent Hotel, where you can collect yourself in a lush, quiet patio, sip an espresso martini, and break into a chewy Jerusalem bagel with someone who also needs a moment to themselves. Nua’s lunchtime menu is smaller than its brunch and dinner but still features many of the same homey Mediterranean staples, like warm falafel, schnitzel sandwiches on fluffy challah, and a garlic-heavy shakshuka with three sunny yolks poking through the tomato sauce.
Matu is best known as the steakhouse on South Beverly where you can get five courses of premium meat for under $100—that’s basically free in Beverly Hills. A lesser-known fact is that this place is also open for lunch and serves an outrageously decadent cheesesteak for $24. Friends from Philly will say things like, “that isn’t a real cheesesteak,” and we love that for them. But it’s still delicious, packed with griddled wagyu ribeye and sirloin, gooey sharp cheese, grilled onions, and a long hot pepper plopped down the middle of the chewy seeded roll.
One thing Dr. Sandwich can do that Sweetgreen can’t is turn $20 into enough shawarma to last you three meals. It’s the best magic trick we’ve seen since a friend’s kid’s third birthday party, and why we’re at this kosher Mediterranean spot often. Dr. Sandwich has a second location in Beverly Grove, and while the newer one is more spacious, the parking situation at the original counter-service spot is better. Your pita sinks into their thick, creamy hummus like quicksand, the falafel sandwiches are stuffed with as much roasted eggplant as humanly possible, and the golden chicken shawarma is shaved fresh off the spit.
A few things you’ll need before lunch at Gucci Osteria: a corporate card, “smart casual dress attire,” and an emerald pinky ring to show off as you sip a Gucci-branded espresso. The gaudy Italian rooftop would be the ideal choice to woo an out-of-town client because it makes LA look like a movie. Lunch comes with palm tree-lined views Rodeo Drive, fantastic service, and nice food that appears more interesting than it tastes. You’ll eat panko-crusted cod “milanese” hiding a bold punch of ginger and an abstract art-like risotto “camouflaged as a pizza” and hopefully walk away with a deal after three glasses of prosecco.
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