It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Skeletor Mailbox in Fair Oaks, CA 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 Fair Oaks, CA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“We contracted with Always Best Care, located at 1406 Blue Oaks Blvd, Roseville, CA (916) 266-6453), and couldn’t be happier. From the start, they conducted an excellent and thorough evaluation of our needs by Susan, care manager, and then assigned Jennifer, our service provider, who goes above and beyond every day. She is strong, capable, and caring. I highly recommend this office for in-home health care services. — Tony Wood”
“It all starts with Kristie, the scheduler! We are hard to please, but she has persevered and helped us find the right match. She is a thoughtful, kind and smart member of your team! Beth Cutler has become our most trusted helper. She is open to new routines and remembers all our little quirks. She has become a wonderful cook! She checks in if we ask for a new recipe, but she needs no tutoring the next time. She is prompt, resourceful and caring. She is a good problem solver and has initiated some great routines. She does laundry and tends to my needs. Nancy Farías has become our weekend caregiver. She sees what needs to be done and uses her time here like a whirlwind. She vacuums, mops the kitchen, does laundry and fixes our lunch and dinner - she is a confident cook and a caring helper. She too remembers how we like things to be done. She wants feedback and cheerfully adjusts things.”
“Always Best Care has been a wonderful addition to my mom’s home care. We have had many caregivers over the years but Raj has been so good with my mom. She is proactive and never misses a beat.. Raj has been an integral part of our family and we are so fortunate to have her….I also want to thank Kristie and the entire team behind the scenes making things as smooth as possible…”
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“Always Best Care has been providing me with service since January 2023. All the caregivers are very competent. The two who have been with me most of the time and provided me with the highest quality of care are Lorainne Nanca and Janie Torkelson. We could not do without them.”
“Our family has used your service for our daughter Tamara Bohringer, who has stage 4 cancer, for the last 13 months. Juana Felix every Monday for 3 hours. Also, Ashley Wright every Thursday for 8 hours. They both helped taking care of her needs and their companionship has been priceless. Thank you for your services. Also add Janie Torkelson who has helped our regular care givers.”
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“We are happy we chose Always Best Care to help our loved one recuperate from a lengthy hospital stay. Victoria and Tiera have been wonderful help and easy to have in our home. They were the first caregivers we’d ever had and were a bit concerned how it would out. We are very pleased. Anita and Rashida, while new to our family, have been a great help, too. Yes, 5 Star service all! The office staff is very professional and quick to answer any question.”
“Annie N. is the best caregiver. She goes above and beyond to care and assist my disabled father. She is highly experienced and professional. She always has a pleasant attitude and making sure all his basic needs are met. I noticed the difference in his mental health and working on his abilities to thrive, not focused too much on his disability. I highly recommend Always Best Care. They are great communicating with you and scheduling to ensure you have the right caregiver.”
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“We have received excellent care from Always Best Care for the past two years. They have consistently provided supportive, kind, and reliable caregivers, as well as top notch communication and support around scheduling. Our current caregivers, Juana and Shannon, have been the best medicine for my disabled husband. It has been a blessing to be able to rely on them to provide the much needed support at this time in our lives. We look forward to seeing them every week and every member of the family feels supported. Kamala has always been a responsive and flexible person to reach out to with questions or requests/changes in scheduling as well. All of the staff we have interacted with have been great. We have worked with 2 other agencies in the past and ABC is above and beyond any of our past experiences.”
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“We had an amazing experience with Always Best during a very challenging time. Their coordination of services and quality of caregivers are exceptional. We were especially appreciative of the caregiving support of Brianna. She was not only intuitive, but also very compassionate and professional. We highly recommend them.”
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“This is the best senior care services company in the Sacramento area, and it’s not even close. They hold themselves and their employees to a high standard and ethics that is rare in this industry. Shoutout to Eshneet, she does fantastic work hustling all around town!”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care! Dan, the owner, is such a caring and genuine human and goes above and beyond to serve the seniors in our community. I've also gotten to know Eshneet and she is wonderful to work with. There's no company I trust more to provide great quality and affordable in-home services to people I love.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Fair Oaks Park in Fair Oaks, CA with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Il Forno Classico or visit Old Sacramento Waterfront, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Fair Oaks, CA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Fair Oaks, CA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Fair Oaks, CA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Fair Oaks residents celebrated the grand opening of the new performing arts center and village park, marking the completion of a decade-long project funded by Measure J.FAIR OAKS, Calif. —Fair Oaks residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, a project that has been in the works for over a decade.It follows the unveiling of the new Village Park after years of renovations."So excited. So excited about all the spaces, the arts we ...
Fair Oaks residents celebrated the grand opening of the new performing arts center and village park, marking the completion of a decade-long project funded by Measure J.
FAIR OAKS, Calif. —
Fair Oaks residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, a project that has been in the works for over a decade.
It follows the unveiling of the new Village Park after years of renovations.
"So excited. So excited about all the spaces, the arts we can bring," said Fair Oaks resident Dena Martinez-Verke.
The celebration marked the opening of the revamped Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, a key feature of the new park.
Mike Aho, district administrator for Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks, explained that the project really started in 2010.
The $26.9 million improvements were funded by Measure J, approved by taxpayers.
"We took a park that's been here since the 1920s and renovated it into a modern facility — while keeping that charm," said Aho.
The Veterans Memorial Amphitheater includes new seating, equipment and a black box allowing for performances year-round.
"We can host circuses, we can host dance, we can host operas and ballet," said Martinez-Verke.
The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District kicked off a four-day grand opening celebration to unveil this new chapter in Fair Oaks Village.
The community is invited to its Folk Festival starting at noon on Saturday.
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Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo addresses a crowd of some 200 attendees during the ribbon-cutting for Keck Medicine’s new Pasadena medical office building. Mayor Gordo enthusiastically welcomed the expansion of Keck Medicine services in Pasadena and presented Keck Medicine with a congratulatory city proclamation. [Ricardo Carrasco III /USC Keck]Keck Medicine of USC and USC supporters join interim USC President Beong-Soo Kim and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of Keck Medicine&rsquo...
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo addresses a crowd of some 200 attendees during the ribbon-cutting for Keck Medicine’s new Pasadena medical office building. Mayor Gordo enthusiastically welcomed the expansion of Keck Medicine services in Pasadena and presented Keck Medicine with a congratulatory city proclamation. [Ricardo Carrasco III /USC Keck]
Keck Medicine of USC and USC supporters join interim USC President Beong-Soo Kim and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of Keck Medicine’s new medical office building in Pasadena. [Ricardo Carrasco III / USC Keck]
The October rain had rinsed the sidewalks clean by the time a small crowd pressed into a glassy new lobby at Fair Oaks Avenue and California Boulevard on Friday morning. University leaders, city officials and neighbors gathered beneath floor-to-ceiling windows framing the San Gabriel Mountains to cut a ribbon and walk the halls of a four-story medical office building that Keck Medicine of USC says will change how — and where — many San Gabriel Valley residents get advanced care.
“This newest addition to Keck Medicine’s renowned health system solidifies our reputation as a health care leader in the San Gabriel Valley and brings world-class clinical care closer to home,” Rod Hanners, the health system’s chief executive, told guests.
The building — at 590 S. Fair Oaks Ave. — is Keck Medicine’s largest and most advanced outpatient site to date, a 100,000-square-foot complex that more than doubles Keck Medicine’s capacity to deliver care in Pasadena.
Keck officials cast the opening as part of a broader move into the city’s emerging biotech and biomedical corridor, saying the expansion reflects a university push to extend its clinical and academic mission far beyond its main campus.
Interim USC President Beong-Soo Kim called the project a “strategic expansion.” Kim said, “This strategic expansion in Pasadena allows Keck Medicine of USC to better serve our community, promote health and save lives.”
The ceremony had the feel of a neighborhood milestone. Mayor Victor Gordo welcomed Keck’s arrival and, gesturing toward a corridor that connects Pasadena’s scientific and cultural pillars — Caltech, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Carnegie Observatories among them — said residents could now look to a new corner for top-flight care.
“If you want the best care, medical care — not just care, but caring care — for yourself, your family, your loved ones, your friends, your family, now we get to say go to Keck Medicine right at California and Fair Oaks,” he said.
Councilmember Tyron Hampton described the building as “a major improvement to the community,” predicting accolades for the design. And Councilmember Justin Jones — speaking personally — said the proximity of specialty services had mattered to his family. “To know that [my mother] could get care in the city of Pasadena was very imperative to our family,” he said.
Keck Medicine says the site will offer more than 15 specialties and subspecialties — including cancer care and infusion, cardiology and vascular surgery, orthopedics and spine care — along with diagnostic imaging, lab services, pain management and an ambulatory surgery center. The system describes the location as a one-stop campus intended to cover routine imaging, arthritis management and cardiac work-ups, among other needs.
Patients will see many of the same physicians who practice at Keck Medical Center of USC. Those include specialists affiliated with the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center — a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center — and experts from the USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute and USC Orthopaedic Surgery, which also cares for USC Athletics and the Los Angeles Kings.
Keck officials also say the Pasadena location will deepen the university’s academic mission, providing clinical training for medical students, residents and fellows under faculty supervision — a nod to the system’s argument that an academic health center brings an “X factor” of research-driven innovation to community care.
The building’s architecture — light-washed floors, views to the mountains, and plantings that soften long corridors — was deliberately shaped to “promote well-being,” Keck Medicine says. The system is pursuing LEED Platinum certification for sustainable materials and on-site renewable energy, which would make the complex only the second USC-built project to reach that threshold. On-site valet parking is available.
The site did not always glitter. The developer, Mohammed Islam, first came to the corner more than 15 years ago, starting with the parking lot after Monty’s Steak House closed, his daughter Carolyn recalled. He later acquired the parcel and, she said, nurtured a vision for something larger in partnership with the city and the university — one that his family says included a $1 million donation to Keck Medicine of USC.
“This corner at Fair Oaks and California was without doubt a major consideration for the city of Pasadena for many years,” Carolyn Islam said, thanking city staff, university trustees and the late Councilmember John Kennedy. “Without all of you and your efforts, this jewel in Pasadena’s crown literally would not be here.”
Keck executives describe the Pasadena site as a working example of how academic medicine is changing: pushing specialty care outward, closer to where patients live, while keeping ties to flagship hospitals and research centers.
“There are going to be 15 specialties under this roof, bringing care near to your home in the San Gabriel Valley,” said Dr. Steven Shapiro, USC’s senior vice president for health affairs. “That is the future of medicine — care close to your home and with more technology.”
The system is set up so that patients here in Pasadena will be able to move seamlessly into higher-acuity settings when needed: Keck Medical Center of USC, the USC Norris Cancer Hospital and other departments that, the system notes, are ranked among the top 50 nationally in seven specialties and in the top 10 hospitals statewide by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26. Keck Hospital was also named a Vizient 2025 Top Performer in health care excellence and quality.
Keck will continue to operate at its existing Pasadena office at 625 S. Fair Oaks Ave., an 18,000-square-foot clinic that the system says will focus on memory and brain health, bariatric medicine and clinical nutrition, endocrinology, gastroenterology, comprehensive ophthalmology, primary and family care (including geriatric services) and dermatology.
Again and again throughout the morning, speakers linked the building to Pasadena’s self-image as a place where science and culture meet. Mayor Gordo called the project a milestone for the city and the region. Hanners, returning to the lectern, praised the staff who will now work in a setting he called “highly specialized and beautifully designed clinical space,” opining that the environment matched the caregivers’ skills.
By day’s end, after certificates of recognition from the offices of Representative Judy Chu and Supervisor Kathryn Barger, guests fanned out through clinics and patient rooms. The corner that for years had been little more than asphalt and a shuttered restaurant had been remade and reborn — as a new symbol of Pasadena’s future of care, community, and collaboration.
Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena Medical Office Building, 590 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. Appointments: (626) 568-1622. Valet parking on site.
FAIR OAKS, Calif. —Years of construction and millions of dollars in parks improvements are now complete in Fair Oaks.Since September 2020, the Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District has been updating taxpayers on the use of Measure J funds. The $26.9 million bond helped fund improvement projects with the district, including an overhaul of Village Park, the new Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center and more.To the delight of many Fair Oaks kids and their parents, on Tuesday, the fencing that had been up...
FAIR OAKS, Calif. —
Years of construction and millions of dollars in parks improvements are now complete in Fair Oaks.
Since September 2020, the Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District has been updating taxpayers on the use of Measure J funds. The $26.9 million bond helped fund improvement projects with the district, including an overhaul of Village Park, the new Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center and more.
To the delight of many Fair Oaks kids and their parents, on Tuesday, the fencing that had been up around Village Park was down and the new playground was open for families to enjoy.
“It's beautiful,” said Nicole Callaway, a parent. “It's so nice and it's nice to have right here in the space that we move around in every single day.”
The renovations, additions and improvements, however, didn't come without challenges over the years of construction.
“What happened was we came into this to renovate and we got a lot of unknowns, including foundation work, including irrigation, electrical, all kinds of things,” said Mike Aho, District Administrator.
He said the pandemic brought unexpected challenges, too. Still, he said he remained grateful to the taxpayers who saw the value in expanding the community spaces.
“When we first started, this did not have any accessibility and now it's a beautiful sight to see these people out here,” Aho said. “It's all because of the taxpayers of Fair Oaks and their ability to tax themselves and their desire to see a community like this really thrive.”
The facility is now accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act throughout the park and additional spaces.
Additionally, the Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks district has plans to dramatically increase its entertainment offerings after improvements to the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater.
“I'm just beyond excited to really see what we can do,” said Arts and Entertainment manager Jen Schuler. “It's an extremely versatile space. We can do more than just one thing when it comes to entertainment and live theater and live shows, and that part really excites me.”
There’s new seating, new equipment with the amphitheater and a black box theater, allowing entertainment of different scales year-round.
A soft opening celebration is planned for this weekend, with the Nashville tenors performing on October 4.
The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District is planning a four-day grand opening celebration, Oct. 9-12, to celebrate a new chapter in Fair Oaks Village.
“It really felt important to not just open the park and let people come in, but really celebrate it on all levels,” Schuler said.
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