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Home Care In Apex, NC

Home Care Apex, NC

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 Apex Historical Society Caboose 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 Apex, NC 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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“My mother has been bedridden for over three years now. Always Best Care has taken wonderful care of her in these years. The management has a real desire to give care that is consistent with how they'd want their own family attended to. I appreciate the training they provide to the caregivers and the quick response to any of our concerns. It's been a great partnership.”

Peggy M.
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“Always Best Care has been an excellent partner in assisting my mother with caring for my elderly father. They are amazingly responsive. I have a single point of contact number (for Melanie), and I get an almost immediate response from her irrespective of what day or time I call/text. I have reached out at 11pm or later; I have reached out on weekends; I have reached out during holidays. In each instance Melanie has responded either immediately or within 5 minutes. They work to build a partnership. I stopped by the office unannounced recently to discuss a coverage issue that had arisen over the holidays. A new caregiver called out twice. (I would like to note that the coverage issues that arose over the holidays were highly unusual and very much outside the norm for ABC.) Sanjay, Anthony, and Melanie took an unplanned 45 minutes to sit with me and discuss my concerns and to outline the plan they had been discussing that very day to ensure we had no further issues. I do not expect any organization to never have any difficulties. The scale by which I measure an organization is 1) Does the organization take ownership of the issue? and 2) Does the organization proactively work to address the issue? ABC scores high on both these vectors. I have recommended ABC both to a coworker and to a close friend. I will continue to recommend them.”

Craig J.
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“Sanjay and his staff do amazing work. For your home care needs, give them a call and they will take care of you. Keep up the great work!”

Steven J.
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“SanJay and his staff do a wonderful job explaining Senior Care. He was really helpful in Dementia information. He has a tremendous amount of resources to provide.”

Patrick O.
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“An excellent service, always responsive & provide very compassionate care. Sanjay takes a personal interest in finding the best fit for each client & I've always experienced him treating clients like family. I work for Heartland Hospice and when families I'm working with need a trusted caregiver for this fragile time of life, they have always been there - available to meet in person and start care extremely fast.”

Jessica H.
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“I am a current client of this provider He can't do without assistance so it has been great assistance. With that being said, there were some caregivers that were better than others. There are some caregivers that are fantastic and there are some who aren't. They need more consistency in the caregivers.”

Anonymous_3982
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“I am a current client of this provider They help him with getting to activities and do his laundry. They keep me informed about what is going on.”

Sue H.
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“I am a past client of this provider She did everything we asked for. She got the house set up for a walker. She fixed up the bathroom.”

Tarja G.
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“ABC is absolutely amazing! The staff is very caring and very friendly. always go above and beyond. They have great communication between Clients and Staff.”

Rebecca G.
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“I am a current client of this provider They have given her good companionship. When you call, you always speak to a person, no matter what day it is.”

Robert S.
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“I am a current client of this provider It allows me to go and get groceries or medication or run the errands that I need to run. We work together as a team.”

Debbie G.
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“I am a current client of this provider They keep her involved and stimulated. I really like the caregiver we have, she is excellent.”

Brett H.
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“I am a current client of this provider They make it so that the rest of the family can still have a life while they are taking care of our mother. The caregivers are really nice and confident. They are easy to work with.”

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“I am a current client of this provider They help the most with helping him with things that he struggles to do it on his own. I like that they are on time, that they do what they say they will, and always give us a detailed report online.”

Jennifer C.
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“Always Best went above and beyond to help us navigate a family crisis, and we literally could not have done it without them. Everyone we worked with was caring, patient and responsive.”

Kelley F.
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“I am a current client of this provider They get her up every morning. They follow the care plan and do what I ask them to do.”

David A.
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“I am a current client of this provider My husband's in a care facility that already has staff, and they have supported the permanent staff so he doesn't fall. They seem very caring and it's not just a business. They seem to really understand and have compassion for people in situations like my husband is in. They are friendly.”

Linda K.
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“I am a current client of this provider It makes me feel assured that he is being checked on especially during the COVID-19 because I can't visit with him. Everyone that I have met while visiting with my father has been nice and cordial.”

Russell S.
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“I am a current client of this provider They are giving her a shower in the morning and they are helping her at night with her dinner. I get feedback from the nurses with my mother so I know what is going on.”

Mark R.
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“I am a current client of this provider They help us out. They give us time off and that was the main reason we got them. We just couldn't do it 7 days a week. I like that they are reliable.”

Ramona N.
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“I am a current client of this provider I really need the services. I would praise Always Best Care because they have been good to me.”

Anonymous_3760
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“I am a past client of this provider The caregiver took care of things I needed done in the apartment. I liked that they were always pleasant, did what we needed, and were always on time.”

Marie M.
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“I am a current client of this provider The majority of them know what to do and when to do it. The others that don't know are being trained on it. They are very helpful. They have improved some things already. They are timely.”

Charles J.
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“I am a current client of this provider They are good because I now have less worries. My mom is getting the care that she deserves. That takes the pressure off of me. They always take care of the burdens that I might have. If they were not there I would have to be doing it. So far they are persistent. My mother likes them and she said they treat her good and are nice. They try to make sure that they are consistent. I do not worry too much about my mom getting her medication. They have been very consistent.”

Carolyn K.
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“I am a past client of this provider I like how they just open the door and say hello to me. I have no complaints.”

Raymond H.
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“I am a current client of this provider I know that somebody is going to be there to help her with her shower. One of the people who worked for her through the other agency was who Mom requested specifically, and she hasn't seen her yet. Almost always someone comes who is new, and she doesn't like that.”

Lynda W.
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“I am a current client of this provider They make my life easier by making my bed and my coffee, and they are just wonderful. I like that they come in and remember how to do their thing.”

Dell M.
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“I am a current client of this provider They do so well with what I ask them to do. They have wonderful personalities and they seem to be so happy in my place. We talk a little and they are so polite and friendly.”

Teresa &.
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“I am a current client of this provider They have someone come and check on my mother every day in the evening. There is no way I could do that with my time constraints. The people that we have met so far are extremely pleasant and helpful.”

Trudy M.
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“I am a current client of this provider Most of them will help out in any way they can. Some of them use the dishwasher and the washing machine, and that is nice. Some are very attentive and others will stay on the telephone all the time.”

Anonymous_3357
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“I am a current client of this provider I only have one and she is outstanding and I used to have several. They are on the high end of pricing and went to 11 holidays a year. They could improve in consistency of caregivers.”

Tom K.
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“I am a past client of this provider She provided companionship and catered to her needs. The caregiver was extremely friendly.”

Lori W.
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“I am a current client of this provider They help her with day to day activities, and provide companionship. I like the nurse we have.”

Steve L.
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“I am a past client of this provider They should have been more consistent and reliable. They need to be more reliable.”

Sheila H.
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“I am a past client of this provider They made sure everything was set up properly. I thought the ladies did a good job.”

Earl H.
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“I am a past client of this provider I didn't need much help because I am a nurse. She was accurate other than with the medication recommendations. The person that came was not a nurse, but she did medication reconciliation, which was outside of her practice.”

Karen C.
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“Sanjay and ABCSS were outstanding to work with. Sanjay walked us through not only their options but gave me his personal observations and suggestions. Day 1 they were there for us and our father. Sanjay was there and spent time with Dad. Top notch service. Thank you.”

Michael H.
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“I am a past client of this provider They helped the most by helping me with exercises and encouraging me. I like everything about the agency. They were efficient.”

Rebecca G.
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“I am a current client of this provider I like the warmth and caring feeling I get from her. She is always on time and always smiling. Her attitude is caring, and she is just a great person.”

Terry G.
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“I am a past client of this provider They helped me the most by being dependable and took great care my father. I liked that they were responsive, and they had awesome caregivers.”

Laura H.
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“I am a past client of this provider My mom was unresponsive, so for me, it gave me an opportunity to leave the house and do what I needed or wanted to do. Every caregiver was kind, caring, loving, and reliable.”

Sonya H.
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“I am a past client of this provider It took a lot of pressure off of me. I like that they were on time and did what they were supposed to do. It was very nice.”

Marvin W.
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“I am a current client of this provider We have support, and it makes a difference. They are always available to talk about my dad's care.”

Anita M.
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“I am a past client of this provider It helped my mother a whole lot in her daily living. I would like a little better training, but I know they have a budget to make.”

Marsha J.
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“I am a past client of this provider They were very helpful at the time we had them. I think it could be more affordable. I would recommend them because they were very prompt and flexible. They did what they said they were going to do.”

Nick G.
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“I called on a Monday & had a care giver on Tuesday. The caregivers are always on time. Asking if there are any changes to the schedule. They fix her lunch every day and do the dishes. Amy is very attentive to my mother. She ensures she does her exercises like she is supposed to a d even does then with her. The care they give has greatly reduced my stress.”

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“I am a past client of this provider I had expectations of my parents, but they were not able to fill that. I still had to be involved in the care. The caregivers did not take all of my duties away I still had to provide part time care. They are personal to the people in their care. The owner gets to know the patients, and I know that he gives extra training for any extra needs. They meet regularly with me to make sure the care is appropriate. They cared about my parents.”

Kathleen K.
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“I am a current client of this provider My loved one doesn't want to do some of the activities they do. I've had success with the people that they've sent, and most of them are older. My loved one can talk to them.”

Margaret J.
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“I am a past client of this provider My dad has severe dementia, so they would sit with him at night to make sure he didn't pull on his wires. Essentially, they helped keep him alive. They helped us when we needed it most.”

Wesley L.
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“I am a past client of this provider They were able to help the most by keeping my mom's mind interacted. The caregiver was very personable and interactive with my mom.”

Michelle B.
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“I am a current client of this provider I don't know what I would do without them. They give my mom a lot of company. I like that they keep me informed about what is going on.”

Peggy M.
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“I am a current client of this provider The showers are very good, and they wash the clothes very well. The caregiver came to me, and I decided that I would be able to have them take care of my laundry and stuff around my house. They haven't helped me much around the house.”

Sylvia A.
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“I am a past client of this provider They made my loved ones life easier by helping them with their daily activities. I liked the quality time, professionalism and that they did a good job.”

Dhiren S.
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“I am a past client of this provider The best part was the conversations. I had very long conversations with both of them about a lot of things, and it was nice. It was a lot of fun actually. They were interested in me, and I could tell they really cared. We've had a long relationship with them, so we were familiar with them and felt comfortable with them. I've had nothing but good experiences with them. The people they sent were warm, friendly, and nice. Management was very competent and professional. They really do try to do the best for their people.”

Kristopher K.
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“I am a current client of this provider It is just hard getting use to what services are needed. The caregivers seem to be very caring, and I like that they have a website where they document all the visits and what they did.”

Dorothy L.
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“I am a current client of this provider I don't have to worry about her because they're taking care of her. I like their personal care and communication.”

Karen G.
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“I am a past client of this provider They did little things that I couldn't do, like sweeping a floor. They offered excellent service. My only problem was that I didn't know that they were coming. That just got messed up from my doctor's office. I needed the help, I just didn't know they were coming.”

Betty B.
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“I am a current client of this provider When my caregivers aren't here for a day, I have to do what they usually do, and then I truly miss my caregivers. However, they need to be more willing to take me different places. I think the company needs to spend more time training their caregivers how to cook.”

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“I am a past client of this provider I could not have manged without the help. Just knowing that they were here helped. My husband was completely incapacitated. I could not have taken care of his needs. All of the aides were very compassionate and very helpful.”

Kathy G.
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“I am a past client of this provider If I hadn't had them, I wouldn't have had any free time at all. There were times that the arrangements got mixed up, and the people were late a few times.”

Jean S.
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“I am a current client of this provider They help me get groceries. They are efficient.”

Barbara F.
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“I am a past client of this provider The caregivers didn't really do a lot, but it was good that they were there. During nighttime, the caregivers weren't really checking on me. They were pretty much sitting in my apartment watching TV.”

Julie T.
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“ABC are awesome people. They are just like their name... The best”

Ozioko
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“Always Best Care Senior Services not only provides clients with personal care needs, but also with companionship. Our goal is to keep our clients safe and to give them the best care possible by meeting each clients needs specifically. I have recommended this company for new clients as well as for new caregivers. I have had a very pleasant experience working for this company. The office staff works great together to help with assessments and scheduling needs for each client. ABC staff and caregivers really go above and beyond to provide assistance to their clients.”

Caitlin P.
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“this company is fantastic, love the people and the hours and they felxability they have to your life schedule”

ashleeperry
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“I am a current client of this provider They are very attentive to my mother, and even though my father does not need the care, they are nice to him. They come on time, and all of the aides have been very kind and caring.”

kimberlina
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“I am a current client of this provider It's good because they do things for me that make my life easier. They are very responsive to my needs and concerns.”

Donna E.
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“I am a current client of this provider The cost is an issue. Their flexibility scheduling caregivers is very helpful. They had intake classes when I first stated using them, and the amount of time that they spent explaining things to me and helping me with the resources was helpful. They also have an app that is helpful.”

Yvette A.
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“I am a current client of this provider The service depends on the individual that we have. If I have a problem of any kind, they are willing to listen to me and help me with that problem. I think they pick nice people.”

Evelyn E.
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“I am a past client of this provider They were easy to deal with in regards to administration and I didn't have to worry about the care for my mother. The management and the company was run well. The caregiver assigned to my mother was excellent.”

Denise S.
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“I am a current client of this provider They give me some freedom to go out and do what I need to do. I have found that they make a lot of effort to match the caregiver to the client. They go the extra mile to make sure that everyone is happy.”

Clint G.
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“I am a past client of this provider My mom really liked the lady that came in and she always stayed busy. The price was too high.”

Kayla R.
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“I am a past client of this provider They were extremely accommodating. If we had to change the schedule last-minute, it wasn't a big deal at all. They significantly lowered my stress level because they did things I would have had to do.”

John S.
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“I am a current client of this provider I've liked the director's patience with my father and the encouragement of music in my father's treatment. My father can go on a schedule now that fits his needs and takes his time. He can have one-on-one attention, which wasn't the case in the facility.”

Donald G.
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“I am a past client of this provider The daily living activities that they helped out with were very helpful to me. They freed me up to leave, do errands, and other things like that when they were here.”

Patricia J.
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“I am a past client of this provider They were on time and always polite. Having them around made my life much easier.”

Lawrence J.
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“We called Sanjay to help us find an assisted living facility for our mom when her health took a sudden turn for the worse. His compassion and care for our parents in the past and actually for the whole family unit told us he would help us find the perfect place for her. Well he did - he sought out the perfect place which is amazing - Spring Arbor. Not only did he meet us at a couple of places on his time - he visited our mom at the rehab center she was at - again on his own time. He gives his all to the entire family unit and helps you through the entire process till the end. We will be forever grateful for his help and compassion throughout this stressful time in our lives. Knowing our mom is in such a warm loving environment as Spring Arbor gives us total peace of mind and for that we are eternally grateful!”

Janeen D.
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“I am a past client of this provider I wasn't there when they were with my dad, but they were really easy to work with and get set up. I needed them in a hurry and they were great to work with and make that happen. My dad actually had fallen and was taken to the emergency room twice in a day. They immediately were able to go over there and sit with him to make sure he didn't get up again. Stress for me fell to a zero knowing he was being watched over and cared for.”

Rene S.
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“I am a past client of this provider Everyone at Always Best Care was very helpful and was always there. Always Best Care allowed me to not have to worry about my mother, and they took such great care of her.”

Jennifer T.
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“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care makes it so I don't need to worry. I work while my mother is here at home and the service makes it so I don't have to worry about her.”

Linda V.
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“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care was a very professional organization, I was treated fantastic, and they answered any and all questions that we had. The impact depended quite a lot on the caregiver that came to help my loved one.”

Rebecca K.
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“I am a past client of this provider I got good service and I was pleased with my outcome from Always Best Care. The services made a lot of difference because I could very little for myself.”

Wilda S.
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“When we first started with Always Best Care, it was just to have somebody come visit mom once a week at assisted-living they care whatever needed to be done, going with her on errands and so on. They were great. Their support really became important, however, when mom fractured her pelvis. I texted Sanjay, the CEO and they were at the hospital with CMTs as soon as she got her room. That was important, because mom was not entirely aware that she had fractured her pelvis, would keep trying to get up, and the hospital had not yet resourced a sitter. They also provided in room sitter services for mom when she was in rehab, at a facility they helped us down-select to. Then, when she was released from rehab, they helped locate a micro-community that provided Mom with the extra support she needed, after discussing the issues we needed to work through via conference call when there was more than could be managed via txt or email. I live out of state, so we could not have done this without them. Sanjay and team really care about the patient, and were always available. They have my highest recommendation. -WRJ, Raleigh NC”

WRJ
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“During one's lifetime, there are usually just a handful of people that impact one's life in a profound way. Family and friends would be a safe bet that most would include in this category. However, who do you turn to when you only have one parent who can no longer take on life's challenges or remember life's blessings? My sister and I were fortunate enough to have our challenge with our father met by a group of strangers that flourished into what I would consider a blessing. My dad has early onset dimentia, and at only 63 years of age, he was (and still is) deteriorating at a quicker pace as times pushes forward. To describe our experience and to not write a well thought out review would not do these people justice. My name is Brandon Ficklin, and my family is truly grateful for the work done by everyone involved. They took the time to find the kind of person that would be best suited for someone like my dad. They met with my sister and I regularly, made us feel comfortable and confident within our own minds and hearts, and the caregiver that my dad came to know was (and still is) a person that anyone would be lucky to know. Her name is Frances, and she came to treat my dad in the best way possible. The whole team (Sanjay, Dawn, and Frances), during one of the most trying times in our lives, were all compassionate, honest, straight forward, endearing, and professional. Words can not adequately express the thanks and appreciation my sister and I feel. So, in closing, I would say that Sanjay, Dawn, and Frances have, collectively, impacted our lives in a profound way. Thank you all and much love.”

Brandon F.
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“I don't know what I would have done without Sanjay helping me and my family through one of the most difficult times of our lives. My mother was gravely ill and had been hospitalized for 8 months, totally bedridden. I needed to move my Dad to the area, needed to find a place where Mom could get the best in physical rehab and had no idea where to start. He sorted through the options, made visits with me, met my Dad and visited my Mom in the hospital while she was recovering. He went above and beyond and I can't thank him enough for guiding me through the maze of Senior care options and getting them to where they needed to be. I would never have been able to do it without him.”

Margaret S.
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“Sanjay has been an absolute Godsend to work with in getting my grandmother transitioned happily to an independent living community. He has been ever so prompt and attentive to our needs and wants and through the very end has made sure to not only follow up but go above and beyond even after the ink had dried on the contracts. I am so grateful that he came so highly referred by a financial planner friend of mine and I will no doubt continue to sing his praises to anyone and everyone that I meet in need of a wonderful "senior living real estate agent" as I have so fondly dubbed him.”

Jennifer B.
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“EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT! Finding a home for your elderly loved one is extremely emotional and daunting! Asking questions you never thought you would be asking. The hundreds of places you could visit. If this is you, I would highly recommend calling Sanjay Das. Sanjay, visited my home, and over the next few days had long conversations, with both my husband and myself to determine what we "thought"our loved one needs were. And after much consideration, and using all of his resources, Sanjay recommend several places. Together With Sanjay, we toured them all and in the end, we decided on something completely different then the very first community we viewed. Sanjay was able to change mid stream, and help us to understand what Mom's needs truly were. We started a whole new search with new criteria. Sanjay was knowledgeable, very soft spoken, kind and respectful. He was extremely patient and would give up until he found the perfect home for Mom. Thank you Sanjay. Dina Pahl”

Dina P.
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“My mother recently moved into an Assisted Living facility in Cary. This has been a difficult journey for mom and our family, and I honestly don't know what we would have done without Sanjay Das. He has been with us every step of the way for the past four months. He arranged and accompanied us on visits to many area facilities, answered countless questions we had, was available to my mom and us literally 24/7, and helped us walk through the maze of details in getting mom settled. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty to a degree one rarely sees, and his kindness, efficiency, and professionalism are unparallelled. I am pretty picky about customer service and I don't normally rave about things, but I can't say enough good things about Sanjay and how important his help has been to us. He has actually kind of become our family's hero and I wholeheartedly recommend him.”

Kaye S.
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“I want to thank Sanjay and Always Best Care for always going above and beyond to exceed expectations. I live out of state and had an emergency situation with my mother who needed immediate care with no notice. No other provider could rise to the occasion on short notice, but Sanjay was able to fill the need by providing 24 hour care that evening and consistently thereafter while my mother was recovering. He went above and beyond by treating my mother like one of his family, and made constant communication standard operating procedure. He also informed me of services that were beneficial to my mother which were beyond the scope of those offered by his firm. He delivers service with empathy and care that focuses first and always on the person in need and the person's family! I highly recommend Sanjay and Always Best Care for all elder care needs.”

Bob C.
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“A neighbor across the street suggested I call "Always Best Care" after my husband fell. They were helpful when I needed hourly care for him at home. When I could not longer keep him at home, they helped me a lot looking for a facility. Sanjay and Cheryl went out of their way to help me. They stood by me through it ALL.”

Glo M.
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“Although I have not had the need, personally, to call ABC for care I don't doubt that that would be my first call should the need arise. I've had the privilege of having Sanjay as both my friend and colleague and so I have a lot of faith in his ability to provide both caring and service through ABC. For me, these are the two ingredients that I would expect and require. Recently, my neighbor was in need and so I recommended ABC and was able to observe how Sanjay responded. Even though he was just starting his business and was not yet able to place his care givers in the home he still spent a lot of time with my neighbor, offering guidance, caring, and comfort to assist them in getting the best care available. And that's just who he is. Fortunately, now he has his license and is fully equipped to provide care.”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Apex, NC?

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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 Apex, NC

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 Apex Nature 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 Daniel's Restaurant & Catering or visit Apex Historical Society, Maynard-Pearson House, 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 Apex, NC

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 Apex, NC, 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 NC'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 Apex, NC 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:

  • The Reserve at Mills Farm
  • Avendelle Assisted Living at Shepherds Vineyard
  • Spring Arbor of Apex
  • NC Senior Living Solutions
  • Cambridge Village of Apex
  • Calyx Living of Apex
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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 Apex, NC 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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Why You Need To Take A Trip To Apex, North Carolina, This Holiday Season

A historic downtown, vintage train station, and lots and lots of Christmas lights—what else could you need for a magical holiday escape? When it comes to small-town Christmas charm, Apex, North Carolina, has all its bases covered. Founded in the 1860s, Apex is considered one of the most intact turn-of-the-century railroad towns in the area. Located just 20 minutes ...

A historic downtown, vintage train station, and lots and lots of Christmas lights—what else could you need for a magical holiday escape? When it comes to small-town Christmas charm, Apex, North Carolina, has all its bases covered. Founded in the 1860s, Apex is considered one of the most intact turn-of-the-century railroad towns in the area. Located just 20 minutes west of Raleigh, the town of just over 60,000 people is filled to the brim with Yuletide spirit. From a legendary single-family-home light display to a town-wide Christmas parade, tree lighting ceremony, and plenty of seasonal shopping, here’s why you should visit Apex this holiday season.

Explore A Darling Downtown

We’ll set the scene for you. You’re strolling down a twinkle-lit street with a warm cup of hot cocoa in hand as a light dusting of snow begins to fall. Every store window you pass is lined in garland, each more beautifully decorated in bright red and green than the last. The old-school awnings overhead advertise everything from antiques to homemade food to art to apparel. That’s all just part of the magic in the downtown Apex historic district. Be sure to stop in for a bite to eat at Anna’s Pizzeria and cup of joe at Common Grounds Coffee House. Spend hours perusing the aisles of décor and antiques at The Rusty Bucket, then stick around for a show at Halle Cultural Arts Center. Seasonal shows this year include "Can Mrs. Claus Save Christmas?" and "How To Become An Elf (In Six Simple Steps)". Don’t leave downtown without visiting The Apex Union Depot, the town’s historic railroad station that now houses the town’s chamber of commerce and is open to the public for tours.

Attend Festive Events

Apex is certainly no stranger to a good party. And during the holiday season, the regular schedule of live music performances and pop-up festivals goes into overdrive with special events and gatherings taking place nearly nightly.

Celebrate the season on Salem Street, downtown’s main street, with a number of holiday sales, open houses, pop-up markets, live music performances, and kid’s activities happening throughout the season. Check out the incredible entries for the annual Sparkle on Salem window decorating competition, and don’t miss the chance to see Santa, who tends to make his visits on select Saturdays in December.

Other special events include a wreath auction, tree ceremony lighting at the Apex Union Depot, and an annual Christmas parade complete with food, performances, vendors, and kids’ activities. Apex also hosts an annual Chanukah Festival where festivities include a kosher food truck, fire show, kids’ crafts, and a grand Menorah lighting.

See An Out-of-This-World Light Display

Folks travel to Apex from all over to see the over-the-top Christmas lights on Holt Road. Dubbed MG’s Vision & Light, local Apex couple MG and Dawnna have been putting up the next-level display for more than 10 years, adding new lights and features to the set up each year. On the long, light-lined driveway to their home, you’ll pass nearly every Christmas creature known to man, from reindeer and snowmen to nutcrackers and elves. Once you get to the house itself, complete with a small pond and gazebo out front, prepare to stand in awe at the thousands upon thousands of lights lining every window, pitch of the roof, and bush. The best part of the display? It’s completely free to visit. The homeowners don’t accept donations or tips, but they are leading an effort to help bring Ukrainian families to safety in the U.S., so if you have any frequent flyer miles to donate to the effort, you can do so via their Facebook page.

In Apex, the holiday season is truly something special. Don't believe us? Pack up the car and see it for yourself.

Editor's Note: Hurricane Helene has impacted the South. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we encourage readers to stay informed about travel disruptions and road closures. Learn how you can help support our neighbors here.

A beloved Triangle bakery could open a new cafe in downtown Apex

White chocolate baguettes could be on the way to downtown Apex as one of the state’s most popular bakeries has plans for a new location.Beloved French bakery La Farm looks to continue its expansion with a new restaurant and storefront at 202 S. Salem Street in Apex. The building is a former SunTrust bank branch but has been vacant for the last four years.La Farm, owned by Lionel and Missy Vatinet, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year a...

White chocolate baguettes could be on the way to downtown Apex as one of the state’s most popular bakeries has plans for a new location.

Beloved French bakery La Farm looks to continue its expansion with a new restaurant and storefront at 202 S. Salem Street in Apex. The building is a former SunTrust bank branch but has been vacant for the last four years.

La Farm, owned by Lionel and Missy Vatinet, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and is currently in the midst of a major expansion in the Triangle.

When La Farm debuted, it helped make artisan French pastries and breads more accessible in the region. Today it is best known for favorites like white chocolate mini baguettes, its iconic boule and often-changing seasonal pastries.

Now the bakery has its main location at Preston Corners in Cary, plus four satellite stores around Wake County. La Farm is nearing completion on its latest bakery and cafe in North Raleigh’s Creekside Crossings Shopping Center.

The bread is also found in Whole Foods and at the State Farmers Market.

The Apex La Farm would be a cafe and retail shop with seating inside and on an outside patio, plus plans for a rooftop deck, according to planning documents submitted to the town. Bread sold at the location would be baked at La Farm’s Preston Corners production bakery.

The Apex Town Council unanimously approved a rezoning request during its September meeting making way for the new La Farm. While the building hasn’t been a bank for several years, it remains intact with its two-lane drive thru.

La Farm plans to redevelop the building and said it was attracted by the building’s drive thru as a pick-up window. The cafe looks to extend the collection of restaurants and bars in the Salem Street corridor, which also includes more than a dozen food and beverage spots within a couple blocks.

The bakery would still need approval for a site plan from Apex’s planning department for its renovations and exterior changes and rooftop deck.

La Farm hasn’t publicly announced the Apex location and CEO Omar Gaye declined to comment for this story. Currently no site plans have been submitted to the town.

During the Aug. 12 Apex Planning Commission meeting, Gaye said La Farm aims to build community through bread.

“We’re very excited about the prospect of joining what I believe is one of the best downtowns,” Gaye said. “We believe in bringing bread and baking bread and really creating community.”

While there’s no timetable for when a La Farm restaurant might land in Apex, residents are already buzzing about the possibility of stopping in for pastries and coffees as part of their morning routine.

Since the rezoning approval, Apex Facebook groups have filled up with dozens of comments and hundreds of reactions celebrating the possible addition of La Farm to downtown.

“This is THE best news!! Let’s hope they can get the approval for a roof top area!,” one person wrote in the Apex, NC Facebook group.

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$36.4M land deal: Developer buys 100-plus acres in Wake County. Here’s what’s coming

A developer has bought a large swath of land in Apex to bring “larger-scale offerings” to this fast-growing submarket.Tri Pointe Homes confirmed it recently purchased 10 parcels of mostly wooded land — roughly 105 acres — off of Castleberry Road in western Wake County for $36.4 million.It’s about a 13-minute drive east to downtown Apex, and about 33-minute drive east to...

A developer has bought a large swath of land in Apex to bring “larger-scale offerings” to this fast-growing submarket.

Tri Pointe Homes confirmed it recently purchased 10 parcels of mostly wooded land — roughly 105 acres — off of Castleberry Road in western Wake County for $36.4 million.

It’s about a 13-minute drive east to downtown Apex, and about 33-minute drive east to downtown Raleigh.

The California-based firm plans to break ground on a 170-home luxury subdivision, called Castleberry Reserve, later this year.

“[This community] solidifies our position as a key player in this dynamic market,” James Flanagan, vice president of community experience, said in a release.

North Carolina continues to be one of the fastest-growing states. Tri Pointe is selling four communities in the Triangle alone, including Barlow in Raleigh and in Chatham Park in Pittsboro, and has another six projects in the pipeline.

Castleberry Reserve homes will be around 3,300 to 5,000 square feet, with “large kitchens, oversized windows and glass doors, outdoor living spaces, and exteriors with masonry accents,” the release stated. Amenities will include walking trails with access to the nearby American Tobacco Trail.

Sales are expected to begin in 2026.

Native Americans from the Tuscarora tribe first inhabitated Apex before settlers incorporated the town in 1873, according to the town’s site. It’s situated at the highest point along a 30-mile section of the Chatham Railroad, hence the name “Apex.”

The population of Apex now tops 75,000, and demand for more housing remains high. The town estimates that by 2030, it could have over 120,000 people.

In August, Apex home prices were up 6% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $614,000, according to the latest Redfin data.

On average, homes in Apex sell after 21 days on the market compared to 34 days last year.

There were 77 homes sold in May this year, down from 127 last year.

How an NC high school senior and ECU football commit found his seat at recruiting table

READ MOREThe News & Observer highlights some of the top high school football players — and top college recruits — in Raleigh, Durham and beyond.Expand AllApexA table outside Apex High’s library hallway entrance features eight or so photos of football seniors encased in standup placards. A QR code on each player’s glossy page contains college prospect information.Apex coach John Mozerka uses the placards to assist players off the radar of Division I recruiters yet with the pas...

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A table outside Apex High’s library hallway entrance features eight or so photos of football seniors encased in standup placards. A QR code on each player’s glossy page contains college prospect information.

Apex coach John Mozerka uses the placards to assist players off the radar of Division I recruiters yet with the passion to continue playing at a lower-division program. The code can be scanned to transmit information directly to a recruiting coordinator’s database.

Great egalitarian idea. But what does that have to do with the placard featuring senior Kaleb Morrow? The 6-foot-6, 245-pound tight end is committed to East Carolina. Recruiters found him on their own.

Well, plenty if you learn Morrow’s story.

His family had relocated to Apex his freshman year. He was the new kid in town still awkwardly growing into his body. He doesn’t turn 18 until June — meaning he was a gangly 14-year-old freshman on the Apex JV team and a young 15-year-old sophomore in a backup role on the varsity. He needed time to develop his game.

Morrow found such support from Apex’s older receivers. They were guys on their way to find their college destination through the Apex library table placards.

? Trey Barbee, an Apex senior on the 2022 team, is a sophomore at Randolph-Macon College, a Division II program in Ashland, Virginia.

? Ian Bright (2022 Apex senior), Barton College, Division II, Wilson, N.C.

? Jack Welch (2022 Apex senior), Barton.

? Zach Lowe (2023 Apex senior), Mercer College, FCS, Macon, Georgia.

“Those guys helped me a lot,” Morrow said. “They helped me with fundamental stuff like footwork and releases. It meant a lot to have older players helping me.”

Such assistance is not a given in high school sports — or any level for that matter. It has to be developed from a team bond and maintained through a coaching staff’s continuity.

“It’s a small-town culture here,” Morrow said. “I like the small-town feel.”

The Apex library table was an outgrowth of Mozerka’s own high school athlete and coaching experiences in San Diego prior to relocating to North Carolina. He was an Apex assistant until promoted to head coach in 2021.

As a high school athlete, Mozerka played in a city with recruiters flocking to see talent that included future Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam and six-time NFL Pro Bowler La’Roi Glover. They weren’t looking Mozerka’s way, but he found the right fit at Sacramento State, which at the time was transitioning from Division II to I-AA (now Football Championship Subdivision).

Later, as a young coach, he began to better understand the challenge athletes face to find the right fit college fit.

“Once I got out here, I saw there are so many more Division II and III opportunities on the East Coast,” Mozerka said. “I wanted to find ways to package information.”

Morrow’s emergence into a Division I athlete resulted in Apex adjusting its offense.

His freshman season on the JV team the Cougars utilized a spread offense that lacked a tight end. His sophomore varsity season Mozerka added some tight end formations. Although Morrow finished with only eight receptions for 85 yards, four were red-zone plays resulting in touchdowns.

Apex won a conference title in 2022 with a 10-2 overall record. The Cougars advanced to the second round of the playoffs before a suffering a loss against Hillside.

The offense adapted to a tight end focus Morrow’s junior season. He caught 30 passes for 382 yards and two touchdowns. Apex finished 7-4 with a first-round playoff loss to New Bern.

“We were an up-tempo offense, but we’ve slowed it down with a tight end and multiple backs,” Mozerka said. “He’s an in-line blocker that gets loose on play-action and run-pass-option. That’s his forte, and we decided to maximize it. He has pass-catching ability and he’s shown some pop on his blocking.”

Morrow’s senior season numbers on a young roster are down with seven catches for 109 yards and one touchdown through five games, but he is confident the offense has made strides under sophomore quarterback Kyle Hulse. Apex bounced back from a 1-2 start with back-to-back conference wins over Panther Creek and Cary.

Apex (3-2, 2-0) travels for a 7 p.m. Friday game at Green Level (1-4, 1-1). The conference title tests arrive the following two weeks against Apex Friendship (4-1, 2-0) and Middle Creek (2-3, 2-0).

“We’re coming together,” said Morrow, sounding like a supportive senior teammate. “Our young quarterback is getting better every game. We’ll see what we can do the next couple of games.”

Some emerging players might earn a library table placard.

This story was originally published October 3, 2024, 6:00 AM.

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