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Home Care In Manhattan Beach, CA

Home Care Manhattan Beach, CA

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 Manhattan Beach Historical Society 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 Manhattan Beach, 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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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“Carrie is amazing. Very knowledgeable about Senior living, lifestyle, and care. Super responsive and phenomenal follow up. An incredible resource for all things "Senior".”

Richard W.
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“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.”

Cedric T.
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“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.”

Lauren D.
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“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.”

Vicky P.
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“Excellent service. Professional staff and wonderful caregivers.”

Elizabeth B.
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“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.”

Randi E.
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“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.”

Randi F.
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“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.”

Lissen G.
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“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.”

Chris C.
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“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.”

Anna H.
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“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”

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“reliable with excellent oversight”

John W.
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“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!”

Cindy P.
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“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”

Elaine C.
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“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.”

Lisa C.
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“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.”

Mary K.
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“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.”

Dave K.
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“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.”

Judy H.
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“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.”

Georgina C.
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“Loli truly cares about her clients and their families ! , She is compassionate professional”

Ted D.
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“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.”

Ara A.
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“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.”

Alison J.
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“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.”

Shannon S.
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“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.”

Lisa H.
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“Carrie truly cares about her clients and their families. She is compassionate professional”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Manhattan Beach, CA?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Manhattan Beach, CA

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

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

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

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Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

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

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Polliwog Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

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

Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Strand House or visit Manhattan Beach Pier, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Manhattan Beach, CA

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

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

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Manhattan Beach, 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.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

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

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Manhattan Beach, 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.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • Second Home
  • Free Senior Care Referrals
  • precisemedicalservices
  • Geriatric Solutions Unlimited
  • Sunrise of Hermosa Beach
  • THRIVE Boutique Senior Living
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way

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

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Manhattan Beach, 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.

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Latest News in Manhattan Beach, CA

Hundreds Take Polar Plunge with Dodgers in Manhattan Beach

Braving 58-degree water, hundreds of hardy swimmers took part in a "Polar Plunge" in Manhattan Beach on Sunday.The second annual event, chaired by CT3 Foundation founders Chris Taylor and his wife Mary and emceed by entertainer Mario López, raised money for the South Bay-based Friendship Foundation and the ...

Braving 58-degree water, hundreds of hardy swimmers took part in a "Polar Plunge" in Manhattan Beach on Sunday.

The second annual event, chaired by CT3 Foundation founders Chris Taylor and his wife Mary and emceed by entertainer Mario López, raised money for the South Bay-based Friendship Foundation and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Participants paid $200 or more to take the "plunge."

Chris Taylor launched the event by thanking his Dodger teammates for participating. "It really does mean the world to us - and I think it speaks volumes about our team, and how close we are and we support one another."

Mary Taylor added that the Friendship Foundation had become a cause "dear to our hearts."

"Something people with special needs really struggle with is developing a sense of community, and that's something that [the Friendship Foundation] really focuses on," she said, noting that the foundation's Friendship Campus is nearly complete.

However, Chris Taylor continued, "This year with the recent fires and devastation, Mary and I decided we wanted to pivot a little bit and we added the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation on as an additional beneficiary, and the Friendship Foundation was so generous and completely on board with adding them." To the fire department members on hand, he added, "I think I speak for all of the South Bay and Los Angeles - we're so proud of you guys and we really appreciate your selflessness and your bravery every day."

Building Community

The theme of building community was echoed by other dignitaries on hand at the event.

L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell spoke of her pride at how the South Bay has embraced so many impacted families.

"Just like the Friendship Foundation is about belonging; we all want to have a sense of belonging. - particularly now when people are displaced from their communities," said Mitchell. "And to have a community welcome them in wholeheartedly means the world to me as your LA County Supervisor and to all of us."

Manhattan Beach Mayor Amy Howorth concurred: "It is about belonging, it is about community. Being a friend to anyone is a gift you give yourself. Reaching out, showing up - that's what today is about - building community and re-building community."

Also appearing at the event were Julian Richardson, who sang the national anthem; Rabbi Yossi Mintz, executive director and president of the Friendship Foundation; and members of the Mira Costa Drum line, who led participants down to the water.

CT3 Foundation Inspired to Help Children

Through the CTE Foundation, Chris and Mary Taylor aim to help children with cancer and other life-altering medical conditions, and those overcoming other challenging circumstances.

Chris Taylor was first inspired to establish the foundation after Kyle Profilet, a childhood friend, lost his two-and-a-half year battle with the bone cancer known as osteosarcoma in 2019. Other forms of sarcoma also claimed the life of a childhood friend of Mary's as well as a neighbor of the Taylors.

The 2024 Polar Plunge event, the first year the event was held, netted $175,000 for the Friendship Foundation.

Displaced Students Flock to Manhattan Beach Schools

Nearly 200 students who were displaced from the Los Angeles wildfires have joined Manhattan Beach public schools in the past three weeks, according to MBUSD.While the numbers are changing daily, MBUSD reports that it has enrolled upwards of 170 students, with more than 120 enrolling at Mira Costa High School."It has been heartwarming to see Costa students welcoming our new families," Wysh Weinstein, the president of the MBUSD school board, told MB News. "Our counselors and staff have been working hard to ensure t...

Nearly 200 students who were displaced from the Los Angeles wildfires have joined Manhattan Beach public schools in the past three weeks, according to MBUSD.

While the numbers are changing daily, MBUSD reports that it has enrolled upwards of 170 students, with more than 120 enrolling at Mira Costa High School.

"It has been heartwarming to see Costa students welcoming our new families," Wysh Weinstein, the president of the MBUSD school board, told MB News. "Our counselors and staff have been working hard to ensure that students are placed into the best possible fit and adapting as needed. Teachers are working to support students and make sure they are caught up with the coursework and materials. Everyone should feel so proud to live in this community where we all jump up to help and welcome our new students and neighbors."

MBUSD, along with other local districts, have opened their doors to displaced students following the devastating wildfires. Information on how displaced students can enroll can be found here.

Large-Scale Welcome Gathering Planned

Meanwhile, a large-scale gathering to welcome new families is taking shape for this weekend in Manhattan Beach, with multiple local businesses contributing refreshments and resources.

The party, which was initially planned as a small gathering by Tiffany Barbara, Toni Knight, and friends, has since grown to more than 350 attendees who will gather at Knight's home.

"It started out with 10 of us wanting to do something for these displaced families," Barbara told MB News. "Toni and I both moved to Manhattan Beach from the Palisades and have friends that have been affected by the fires. We wanted to put together a gathering where these families can come and get info on local doctors, schools, hair salons, etc. Toni called upon her amazing mom friends to help us put this together. We were just going to make some heavy appetizers and bring a few bottles of wine each. Within 10 days, the RSVP list grew to more than 350 adults and kids. Thankfully, we had so many business reach out and donate for our event."

Contributors to the gathering include The Bottle Inn, Simmzy’s, Tin Roof, Zislis Group, Rock'N Fish, Two Guns, Johnny Rockets, Nick & Sons Gourmet Market, Gelsons, Creamy Boys, Slice & Pint, Empanada Shop, and more. Additionally, Tabula Rasa is donating more than 300 Becker’s cookies with 20% off coupons to their store, Dr Nina Desai is bringing skincare samples, and Happily Ever Laughter has donated entertainers for the more than 90 children expected to attend.

Also expected at the event are Monsignor Barry of American Martyrs Church, Mayor Amy Howorth and City Council member Joe Franklin, who will each say a few words to the families.

"It’s incredible what this team of women have been able to accomplish in the last 10 days," said Barbara.

Barbara is also collecting donations of new or gently used MBUSD gear (school sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc.) to share with incoming students. To donate items, email her at seden.lynne [at] hotmail.com.

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MBUSD & Nearby Schools Open Doors to Displaced Students

The tragic wildfires across Los Angeles County have destroyed thousands of homes, leaving families with nowhere to go.That also means thousands of students suddenly do not have schools to attend.Today, the Manhattan Beach Unified School District announced that its "doors are open" to take in students who have been displaced due to the wildfires."Our school administrators and office managers are working to admit all students who are seeking enrollment," says a new statement from district headquarters....

The tragic wildfires across Los Angeles County have destroyed thousands of homes, leaving families with nowhere to go.

That also means thousands of students suddenly do not have schools to attend.

Today, the Manhattan Beach Unified School District announced that its "doors are open" to take in students who have been displaced due to the wildfires.

"Our school administrators and office managers are working to admit all students who are seeking enrollment," says a new statement from district headquarters.

Already, in just a couple of days, more than a dozen students from fire-impacted areas have joined the Manhattan Beach school district.

School districts in Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach are also actively working to enroll students displaced by the fires.

MBUSD recognizes that every potential new student's circumstances are different, MBUSD Board President Wysh Weinstein told MB News. "Each student is in a unique situation, therefore our staff is working on a case-by-case basis based upon the needs and situation of each family," Weinstein said.

New students do not necessarily need to establish residency in Manhattan Beach to qualify, thanks to regulations that allow for transfers and acceptance in new districts in emergencies like the one now facing Los Angeles County in the wake of the fires.

State educational funding will flow to MBUSD to cover the costs of adding to the student population.

How Displaced Students Can Enroll at Manhattan Beach Schools

Families seeking to place students at MBUSD schools may find it easiest to simply come to a campus, bringing as much documentation as possible.

Administrators at each campus can help with placements, depending on where space is available at various grade levels. Efforts will be made to place siblings at the same school. Virtually every Manhattan Beach campus currently has capacity to take on new students; some more than others.

And while the district will make efforts to take as many emergency placements as possible, the district will be required to find room for students whose families do eventually establish local residency.

MBUSD has posted this webpage with more information about how to enroll: Enrollment Support for Families Impacted by Wildfires.

For general questions, the district asks families to please contact Kerry Riccio Aguero, director of student services ([email protected]).

People may also contact campuses directly, using the following information:

These documents may be in hard copy form or digital form. If they are not available, MBUSD staff will work to assist in facilitating the enrollment process.

Wave of New Students Just Beginning, Could Build for Weeks

While a small number of students already have come into the district within a few days of the outbreak of this week's wildfires, it is surely only the beginning.

MBUSD worked throughout the week to establish procedures and to develop Friday's public statement, formally inviting more students to seek a place in local schools.

MBUSD Board President Weinstein told MB News that she had just heard a story from current Hermosa Beach Superintendent Susan Wildes, who was an Atlanta-area schools official at the time of 2005's Hurricane Katrina.

As Weinstein recalled, Wildes said the initial influx of new students from hurricane-impacted areas was almost immediate, but modest in scope. By 3-4 weeks after the incident, however, many more people had formally moved and made decisions about where to establish themselves for the longer term. That's when schools really needed to accommodate larger numbers of new students.

Something similar could evolve over time with Manhattan Beach and other South Bay schools.

Real Estate Pressures, Impacts Projected

It won't just be schools welcoming new students in the wake of the wildfires. Early indications are that the South Bay will be a target area for many people and families needing shelter all of a sudden.

Starting as soon as the morning after the fires first broke out, South Bay real estate professionals began receiving urgent inquiries to help find homes for people impacted by the fires.

Brokers are hearing from other agents, from local family and friends, and directly from people whose homes were lost in the fires. Many are asking for rental inventory, while some are preparing to buy as soon as possible also. Some homes on the market have been rented or placed under contract for purchase quickly.

Dave Fratello, broker with Edge Real Estate Agency and publisher of MB News, said in a column Thursday, "It is too soon, but also not too soon, to delicately make a point that seems likely to be important over the next year to three years: More people are going to want, and need, to move to Manhattan Beach."

"If you're in the market," Fratello added, "as a buyer or seller – or [you] might be – this immediate, unplanned, spike in the need for local housing is a new factor that you'll be contending with, one way or the other, for better or worse."

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Manhattan Beach Seeks Volunteers For 2025 LA County Homeless Count

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA - With Los Angeles County’s annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count fast approaching, Manhattan Beach officials are looking for volunteers.The massive count, which covers over 4,000 square miles, is scheduled to start on Jan. 21 and will travel throughout the county until Jan 23.The massive undertaking will require thousands of volunteers split into 8,000 shifts throughout the count. Volunteers will be split into groups of four to “tally the number of unsheltered individuals, tents, vehicles, a...

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA - With Los Angeles County’s annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count fast approaching, Manhattan Beach officials are looking for volunteers.

The massive count, which covers over 4,000 square miles, is scheduled to start on Jan. 21 and will travel throughout the county until Jan 23.

The massive undertaking will require thousands of volunteers split into 8,000 shifts throughout the count. Volunteers will be split into groups of four to “tally the number of unsheltered individuals, tents, vehicles, and make-shift shelters they see in their assigned census tract,” according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

Locals can register to volunteer at this link. Individual volunteers will be paired with teams, or volunteers can register in groups. Volunteers are generally needed for between three and four hours, including a brief training. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

"Last year's Homeless Count marked the first decrease in street homelessness that Los Angeles has seen in years," said LAHSA CEO Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum. "As we gear up for this year’s count, community support is crucial. We need thousands of volunteers to join us in counting our unhoused neighbors so we can better understand where they are, the services they need most, and what it will take to bring them home."

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In 2024, the LAHSA opted to provide breakdowns per service planning area, or SPA, rather than a city-by-city breakdown. In SPA 8, which includes the entire South Bay from the Harbor Area to El Segundo to Inglewood, a total of 5,428 people were counted as unsheltered in 2024.

Redondo Beach made headlines last year after the 2024 count revealed the city achieved Functional Zero Street Homelessness. To achieve Functional Zero, the number of people placed in housing must be greater than the number of people who became homeless over a six-month period.

“The community of Redondo Beach, in partnership with local governments and the state, is stepping up and showing what is possible when we all work together to address homelessness,” said Governor Gavin Newsom of the achievement.

Last year’s homeless count estimated there were 75,312 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, a 0.27 percent decrease from 2023, according to LAHSA. Last year was the first time the county's homelessness fell in years.

The results of this year’s count will likely be released in late spring or early summer 2023.

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