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Home Care In Prospect, CT

Home Care Prospect, CT

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 Prospect Avenue Historic District 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 Prospect, CT 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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“Always Best Care Senior Services have been wonderful to work with, they sent us Michael, Michael has now been caring for my Dad for a few months now, totally reliable and such a peace of mind for the family that he's there. Dad just loves him. I don't think we could have found a better fit for Dad. Michael cares about Dad as if he was family. Thank you for making this time in Dad's life so much happier and giving his family such peace of mind. Linda Lee”

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“Five stars is not enough to recommend the service Always Best Care provides!! Our situation was quite desperate when I contacted them to provide a live in care giver for my mother in law. Denise, more than understood our situation when I called. I contacted ABC earlier in the day and by evening, she was at my mother in law’s home and matched us with a wonderful care giver! Rosina immediately bonded with my mother in law!! The professionalism and compassion Rosina showed was beyond measure. She never left her side and kept us well informed as my mother in law was unfortunately and quickly approaching end of life…..Rosina even stayed with us through the process as my mother in law left her home one last time…….Much Appreciation from The Cotrona Family!!”

Karyn C.
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“A sincere, heartfelt "thank you" to Sky and Ruth and the team at ABC. Sky and Ruth were amazing, patient, kind, and caring with my father during a very difficult time at the end of his life. I know my dad appreciated it, and the entire family says a big "THANK YOU" for the tremendous care that you provided. Having your help made things so much easier on my mother and the family.”

Christopher M.
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“Outstanding organization and staff! I have had the privilege to work with Cynthia Montano and to witness the care, attention and professionalism she provides to her clients. Cynthia represents her company with pride and truly provides services to her clients with their needs above all else. Anyone in need of services for their loved one will be fortunate, pleased and grateful to work with Cynthia Montano and Always Best Care.”

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“I would like to say how wonderful Carol May is with my uncle. She is very caring and understanding with my 94 year old single uncle. Not an easy job , but she is able to help him in so many ways. Carol is very reliable, trust worthy, and compassionate. We are lucky to have her! I would also like to give Tia in the office a huge compliment! She is really on her game if an issue comes up she is on top of things. It is hard to find good help, she foresee problems and handles things efficiently. Our experience has been very positive!”

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“I just wanted to take a moment and tell you that we so much appreciate Yolanda. She comes to our home weekly for light cleaning and she is a breath of fresh air. Every Friday she brightens our home with her presence. Yolanda also does a wonderful job taking care Of our home. Please let her know how much we appreciate her. Brad Nelson”

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“I’m leaving a five star review for Nellie. She is the most caring caregiver I have ever worked with my husband is disabled and she is so kind and treats him and both of us like family. She makes sure he eats properly cleans, and spend special time with my husband. You are very, very lucky to have such a great worker I know because I work with other agencies for my mother and you can’t find someone who cares for someone like Nellie does. She should be recognized and rewarded for her efforts. She is never late never calls and is always positive and friendly. I look forward to seeing her every day and consider her family, thank you Beth and Scott Albertson”

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“I would recommend Always Best Care to anyone looking to set up home care for their loved ones. Within 1 hour of initial contact, Denise was at my home to gain an understanding of my needs. The very next day, Sharon began working with me and I couldn't be more pleased. Sharon is friendly and helpful and I will miss her now that I no longer need home care services. If you are looking for a home care agency that assures skilled aides and good communication and oversight, look no further than Always Best Care!”

Donna J.
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“Always Best Care has been wonderful to work with , very prompt and responsive. Angela , my mom's home health aid has been so patient and caring - just what we were hoping and looking for! Would highly recommend!!”

Amy D.
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“We had the most wonderful experience with Always Best Care. Cynthia was an answer to our prayers ????”

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“I am so appreciative for the time, patience, and insight that Cynthia Montano provided to my brother and me in helping us transition our mother from independent to assisted living. Cynthia educated us about the various “models” of assisted living communities in an effort to ascertain the appropriate level of support required for our mom. She was sensitive to finances and lifestyle preference. Cynthia has a network of relationships among assisted living facilities, and always did hands on research before presenting us with options to tour. She is truly a professional. Cynthia has generously made herself available to brainstorm, as we begin to think about eventual next steps. Thank you, Cynthia.”

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“I am a current client of this provider They help me out a lot and things I can't do, they help me. I like that they are prompt and always on time.”

Robert M.
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“This review is for Bernadette. She is exceptionally competent. You can feel how caring she is for her patient and for the entire family. Self directed.”

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“This review is for Bernadette. She is exceptionally competent. You can feel how caring she is for her patient and for the entire family. Self directed.”

Ann M.
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“We are very happy with my sister's companion, Anne Sumner, and the services that Always Best Care provides!”

Roberta L.
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“Tosha, There are no words accurately quantify my family’s appreciation for you. You are undoubtedly the kindest, caring, compassionate competent care giver there is. You’ve treated my father and my whole family with a loving heart. We will forever be grateful for making this difficult time easier. We love having you a part of our family.”

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“I am a current client of this provider His caregiver is wonderful. She helps keep him from being depressed and she's always asking if he took his medications. I would like to see more consistent communication.”

Scott A.
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“I am a current client of this provider They've helped us the most by always calling and checking in on us. I like that they're always able to find someone for us.”

William J.
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“I am a current client of this provider When my caregiver was sick or going on vacation, they reached out to me. I like their caregivers they send.”

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“We are 3 weeks into working with this agency for homecare for my dad. There were a few bumps in the road, but we have hit the jackpot with two of our caregivers. Melissa Pericas and Jordene have been amazing! My mother has been struggling with having strangers in her home and letting someone else take care of her husband, but these two lovely women have melded into the family and put her completely at ease. They are both very experienced and are doing and amazing job. My mom is able to put the caregiving into their capable hands and focus on being his wife and spend valuable time with him. These ladies both deserve 5 stars!! I rated the agency with 4 stars because we had some scheduling issues in the beginning and had one caregiver that was problematic, but he was removed from our schedule as soon as I reported the issue.”

Sherry D.
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“Our caregiver Anne Sumner is more than a passionate, compassionate, caring, dependable and dedicated professional. She quickly became a family member and friend.”

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“I am a current client of this provider He is very difficult, but he is getting better. He is happier than he has ever been. I like that they are very responsive.”

Bernard A.
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“Cynthia Montano is the amazing from Always Best Care. Cynthia has helped my parents and us with this transition process. She has been wonderful explaining everything. If we had questions or just needed to talk about what is going on with the parents she was there to help. She goes above and beyond. She has help us tremendously. I feel blessed for having Cynthia during this time. Our family would like to say thank you for everything. We couldn't have done it without her.”

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“I just want to thank ABC agency for allowing us our angel giver which is what we call her. Shay is a life saver without her I'll be running like a chicken with my head cut off. She has stepped in and saved the day numerous times between changing her schedule to work with ours, to even making sure Steve visits his wife grave. We appreciate her please don't take her from us steve would be devastated. She's amazing”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Prospect, CT?

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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 Prospect, CT

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

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 Canfield 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 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 Mirabelle's Italian Restaurant or visit Prospect Historical Society, 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 Prospect, CT

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 Prospect, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

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 CT'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 Prospect, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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:

  • Family Options Inc.
  • The Ivy at Watertown Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Fernwood West
  • Pleasant View Manor
  • The Village at East Farms
  • Complete Care at Glendale
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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 Prospect, CT 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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Waterbury and Prospect Medical Holdings spar over hospital assessment

WATERBURY — The legal wrangling over the city's demands for details of Waterbury Hospital's estimated worth in a state tax appeal is coming to a culmination while a bankruptcy proceeding in a federal court in North Texas bearing directly on the hospital's future continues to play out.A state judge is set to hear arguments May 7 in state Superior Court in Waterbury on ...

WATERBURY — The legal wrangling over the city's demands for details of Waterbury Hospital's estimated worth in a state tax appeal is coming to a culmination while a bankruptcy proceeding in a federal court in North Texas bearing directly on the hospital's future continues to play out.

A state judge is set to hear arguments May 7 in state Superior Court in Waterbury on certain city discovery requests for deposition testimony and records that owner Prospect Medical Holdings has contested in court filings.

The city is asserting in court filings that its appraiser needs the eight sets subpoenaed records in dispute to complete his appraisal of Waterbury Hospital. The city is also contending the contested topics of examination for deposition witnesses are relevant to the tax appeal.

Judge John L. Cordani recently granted the city's motion to conduct the pretrial hearing after attorneys for the city and the California-based hospital chain were unable to reach accommodations on a number of the city's discovery demands. He is scheduled to hear the tax assessment appeal on June 23.

Meanwhile, Prospect Medical Holdings is seeking a federal bankruptcy court's approval of a plan to sell Waterbury Hospital and two other Prospect-owned hospitals in Connecticut. The company filed for Chapter 11 protection on Jan. 11 amid ongoing financial difficulty, including a costly lawsuit by Yale New Haven Health seeking to back out of a $435 million deal to buy Prospect's Connecticut portfolio.

Prospect Medical Holdings purchased Waterbury Hospital and corporate parent Waterbury Health for $100 million in 2016. The company also bought Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital in Vernon and their parent company Eastern Connecticut Health Network for $105 million that year.

Subsidiary Prospect Waterbury Inc. sued Waterbury in March 2023 contesting the city’s updated $171,714,900 assessment of the hospital's buildings and grounds at 64 Robbins St. following a citywide revaluation in 2022. Property taxes are based on 70% of assessed market value.

The lawsuit is claiming the 2022 tax assessment was excessive, and it is seeking an unspecified court-ordered reduction. The updated assessment was slightly more than $29.6 million higher than the previous 2021 assessment, according to city records. It represented an increase of nearly 21%.

Prospect Waterbury did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment for this report.

The bankruptcy filing put an automatic hold on litigation seeking to recover claims against Prospect Medical Holdings and any of its affiliates and subsidiaries, but the Waterbury tax appeal is proceeding because Prospect Waterbury initiated the state court action.

Prospect Waterbury has been resisting some of Waterbury’s discovery efforts to obtain information regarding the value of Waterbury Hospital’s buildings and grounds to defend the city’s tax assessment.

One of the points of contention in the pretrial discovery dispute is the city's demand to depose a corporate representative of Prospect concerning the marketing and possible sale of Waterbury Hospital to Yale New Haven Health in 2022. It is one of 15 topics of discussion that are subjects of Prospect objections.

Yale and Prospect signed a purchase agreement in October 2022 for Yale to buy the three Prospect-owned hospitals for $435 million. Yale sued to get out of the day last May shortly after state hospital regulators approved the sale late last March, and Prospect counter sued to compel Yale to complete the purchase.

The Yale lawsuit charges Prospect violated the terms of the sale due to its irresponsible financial practices, severe neglect and general mismanagement that has left the three hospitals a shell of what they were when Yale agreed to acquire them.While awaiting state approval of the transaction, Yale had asked Prospect lower the purchase price to $150 million in a Jan. 31 proposal. But Prospect only offered a $20 million reduction.

Prospect has objected to providing the city any valuations of Waterbury Hospital that supported a so-called sale-lease back agreement Prospect and Medical Properties Trust signed in 2019. The Alabama-based real estate investment trust purchased the land of the three Prospect-owned hospitals in Connecticut for $457 million and leased the real estate back to Prospect. It was part of a larger $1.6 billion financing deal that also included hospital properties in California and Pennsylvania.

MPT continues to be contractually owed $355 million from the proceeds of the planned sale of the three Prospect hospitals to Yale. But the publicly traded company stated in its annual 2024 report released Feb. 27 that the Prospect bankruptcy proceeding may negatively affect the sale and its ability to receive the full amount due from Prospect.

Prospect has additionally objected to making a witness available to discuss the use of the proceeds from loans or other vehicles designed to loan money secured by the hospital property.

Prospect has also objected to a request for testimony on the cost of fire and liability insurance on the hospital property. Its objection stated the company previously reported there is a blanket insurance policy.

Prospect has agreed to city requests to make witnesses available for depositions concerning condition of buildings on the hospital property in 2022, the costs of managing and mantaining the property, capital improvements made to the property since 2016, and operating expenses and gross revenue from 2020 through 2023.

Residents in Connecticut's Region 16 school district to vote on largest budget increase in 8 years

PROSPECT — Regional School District 16 officials have proposed a $45.2 million budget, a 2.9% increase over current year's spending, which if approved would be the biggest increase in eight years.Residents in the district, which serves students in Beacon Falls and Prospect, will vote on the budget at the annual meeting May 5 at 7 p.m. at Long River Middle Schoo...

PROSPECT — Regional School District 16 officials have proposed a $45.2 million budget, a 2.9% increase over current year's spending, which if approved would be the biggest increase in eight years.

Residents in the district, which serves students in Beacon Falls and Prospect, will vote on the budget at the annual meeting May 5 at 7 p.m. at Long River Middle School, 38 Columbia Ave. in Prospect.

Region 16 Superintendent Michael Yamin told residents at an April 9 hearing that although the proposed budget marks the largest increase in almost a decade, over the past eight years the district's budgets have gone up by about 9% collectively while the average increase for districts across the state was 24%.

"Education is financed through taxes, real estate taxes, property taxes and it's tough but if you were in another school district, you would have realized 15% more increases over the last eight years," Yamin said. "We've really been fiscally responsible but as you know, just going to the grocery store, everything you buy has doubled. It's really difficult today."

Yamin said some of areas driving the increase include salaries, health care, special education, out-of-district placement and electricity. He said the Woodland Regional High School's monthly electric bill has jumped from about $17,000 to roughly $27,000.

Region 16 Director of Business Operations Anthony DiLeone said for both towns, Education Cost Sharing funds went down slightly which has an affect on the overall school budget.

The proposed school budget is a $712,122 or 3.2% increase for Prospect and a $583,227 or a 5.3% increase for Beacon Falls, DiLeone said.

Beacon Falls Finance Manager Natasha Nau said the proposed school budget has put a large financial strain on the town as town officials are trying to keep the town budget as level as possible for taxpayers.

“The school budget has the capability to raise the tax rate by about three-fourths to a mill,” Nau said. One mill equals $1 for each $1,000 in assessed property value. The current tax rate for Beacon Falls is 29.83 mills.

Nau said the increase to the town represents 12 new students for Beacon Falls although they’ve had a steady decline in enrollment. “This the first time enrollment has had a shift in our direction,” Nau said. “Ours was decreasing while Prospect was increasing. That has shifted a little bit.”

Beacon Falls is expected to have 35% of students in the district for 2025-26 academic year which is a 0.26% increase from the current year. Prospect is expected to have 65% of the students in the next academic year, or a 0.26% decrease from the current year, DiLeone said.

“The town budget would’ve been closer to flat if it wasn’t for Region 16,” Nau said. “They’re increase is sizeable.”

The grand list for Beacon Falls has gone down 0.1% or $630,934 for a 2024 grand list of 640,142,504. Town officials are expecting a 0.63 mill increase to 30.46 mills.

Prospect Mayor Robert Chatfield said town has completed a re-evaluation which is prompting a decrease in the mill rate. The Prospect 2024 grand list went up by about $291 million to $1.22 billion.

“The grand list went up considerably,” Chatfield said. “The grand list was a shock to many people.”

The town’s current tax rate is 31.14 mills and Chatfield expects the mill rate to go down once the town budget is voted on May 1.

However, Chatfield said he hasn’t yet taken into account the Region 16 budget side to the town. Chatfield said he does think the Region 16 budget proposal is going to impact the town budget and the mill rate.

Chatfield and Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerard Smith both asked the school board at the school budget hearing to make any attempts to trim the budget. However the school board added a reading specialist at the end of the hearing which raised the budget further initially going from 2.79% to 2.97% or from an initial $1.2 million to $1.3 million increase once school officials put a reading specialist back into the budget

"We believe in developing the whole student in Region 16, academically, culturally, behaviorally. We want to expose them to something," Yamin said. "Even if we create a group or a club that only has 10 students in it, those are 10 students who are buying into something. They're not going straight home after school. They're involved. If kids are engaged, they're going to preform better."

A few parents at the hearing shared concerns about the elimination of a fifth-grade teaching position at Laurel Ledge Elementary School. Shannon Spence, who has a fourth-grader at Laurel Ledge, urged the school board to keep three fifth-grade teachers at the school.

"The impacts of COVID on the development of these children are still present and removing a teacher will only set them back rather than continue to make forward progress on the challenges they have experienced," Spence said.

The school board, however, declined to return the additional fifth-grade teaching position back into the budget.

"This budget is what we need to be successful," Yamin said. "Of course it'd be nice to say hey, we're not going to have any cuts and we're going to have all our class sizes at 15 students. That'd be great. That's not realistic."

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