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Home Care In Seattle, WA

Home Care Seattle, WA

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 Smith Tower 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 Seattle, WA 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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“I cannot praise Sarah and her team enough. My husband had a stroke and was in the hospital over a month before transferring to a physical therapy unit. It has been a scary time for my family and me. Sarah has helped us navigate the complex medical world and given me clear pathways to choose from on what the future might look like for my husband and me. Our hope is that he return home, but if he cannot, Sarah has given me concrete options that would serve our needs and give us peace of mind for the continued care and rehabilitation for my husband. We have toured facilities together and I have appreciated her kindness, intelligence and her attention to the details that I would not have even thought of. She definitely is an expert in her field and her help in our crisis has been immensely appreciated.”

Valentine C.
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“My experience with Always Best Care was phenomenal! I have never experienced an owner, and her amazing employees, go so far above and beyond to help my family. Sarah Cave (owner of ABC) has a heart of pure gold! She (literally and figuratively) held my sister’s and my hand as we moved through one of the most stressful times of our lives. We were dealing with a dad in serious condition in the hospital and a mom who needed 24/7 care for her Alzheimer’s. Sarah and her angelic crew rallied around us, and helped us support two parents through what felt like an impossible situation They helped care for our mom, they set up care upon my dads return home (dealing with a very unstable version of him with unending grace) and provided countless options on how to help them move forward (assisted living options, in-home care, etc). Sarah gave us all the resources we needed along the way. The degree in which she and her team showed up was truly astounding, and we will be forever grateful. They saved us during a time that felt dire. I am forever indebted to this phenomenal team. It doesn’t get better than Always Best Care!!!”

Leisha D.
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“I cannot praise Sarah and her team enough. My husband had a stroke and was in the hospital over a month before transferring to a physical therapy unit. It has been a scary time for my family and me. Sarah has helped us navigate the complex medical world and given me clear pathways to choose from on what the future might look like for my husband and me. Our hope is that he return home, but if he cannot, Sarah has given me concrete options that would serve our needs and give us peace of mind for the continued care and rehabilitation for my husband. We have toured facilities together and I have appreciated her kindness, intelligence and her attention to the details that I would not have even thought of. She definitely is an expert in her field and her help in our crisis has been immensely appreciated.”

Valli C.
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“I hired Always Best Care (“ABC”) to provide caregivers for my husband, who has Parkinson’s and dementia. Communication with ABC was excellent. Sarah and Kaitlin worked tirelessly to find the perfect fit for my husband’s needs, and his caregivers, Surminda and Amina, were wonderful. When it eventually became apparent that I needed to move my husband into memory care, Sarah was with me every step of the way. Her knowledge and connections with the local senior care communities were invaluable, and I was so thankful to have her help in finding the best place for my husband. ABC eased the stress and burden of managing my husband’s care and I can’t thank Sarah, Kaitlin, and the ABC staff enough. They are truly the Best.”

Ron A.
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“I am so grateful that our dear family member selected ABC at the beginning of her illness. Her disease progressed quickly after that and having done her research earlier allowed us to execute her plan at a critical time. It was a great comfort to her to be home in her final days, and the ABC care plan allowed the safe discharge that was necessary in order for her to go home. The expertise provided by Sarah in navigating the complex healthcare system during a difficult time was invaluable. If fact, it probably wouldn’t have happened without ABC. The caregivers were compassionate and attentive to her needs. There was always communication at the time of shift changes. All the staff at ABC considered the whole family situation while interacting with us.”

Teresa B.
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“This company is hands down the best. Sarah and her staff went above and beyond, and I mean beyond, for my parents and family. I couldn’t ask for a more committed team. They made an impossible situation possible. Thank you Sarah and staff.”

Gayla M.
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“I am so grateful that our dear family member selected ABC at the beginning of her illness. Her disease progressed quickly after that and having done her research earlier allowed us to execute her plan at a critical time. It was a great comfort to her to be home in her final days, and the ABC care plan allowed the safe discharge that was necessary in order for her to go home. The expertise provided by Sarah in navigating the complex health care system during a difficult time was invaluable. in fact, it probably wouldn't have happened without ABC. The caregivers were compassionate and attentive to her needs. There was always communication at the time of shift changes. All the staff at ABC considered the whole family situation while interacting with us.”

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“Sarah was totally amazing, efficient, and super helpful. She really knows her stuff, and answered all my questions. Then she sent out the caregiver, and I've never seen anyone accomplish so much in so few hours. I almost felt guilty with all the work she did. If only I could be that efficient (won't happen). I can highly recommend Always Best Care. Puts me more at ease knowing that when I need help, they'll be there. Thank you Always Best Care!!!”

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“We were referred to Always Best Care of Seattle 2 months ago by a family member who recently had surgery and raved about her excellent experience with them. My parents are homebound with very limited mobility. They want to stay in their condo as long as possible and we want to do all we can ensure they can safely do so. Always Best Care Seattle pointed out safety issues that needed immediate attention. These were issues neither my brother and I ever would have spotted. My parents currently have a caregiver a few days a week. The caregiver does their cleaning, laundry, preps meals for them, makes lunch and I’m sure many more things that I’m not aware of! Their home has never looked better (it actually sparkles)! Their caregiver always is on time (few minutes early actually) starts the day by sitting down with my parents and catching up and finding out what their priorities are for the day. Since they are homebound the social aspect is a really important part of their overall care. The caregivers have all been EXCELLENT. Each caregiver is very caring, loving and obviously love what they are doing. Any questions I have had (either for their caregivers or the ABCSEATTLE office staff-even the most random question they have had an answer for me or a suggested resource. As the level of care that they need becomes greater, ABCSEATTLE can assist us every step of the way. If they need care additional days, longer hours, help with bathing or dressing, drive to appts..they do it all. If they eventually need to move, they’ll take us to look at facilities and help us make the best decision for our family. We are beyond grateful to have found them!!!”

Robert W.
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“We were referred to Always Best Care of Seattle 2 months ago by a family member who recently had surgery and raved about her excellent experience with them. My parents are homebound with very limited mobility. They want to stay in their condo as long as possible and we want to do all we can ensure they can safely do so. Always Best Care Seattle pointed out safety issues that needed immediate attention. These were issues neither my brother and I ever would have spotted. My parents currently have a caregiver a few days a week. The caregiver does their cleaning, laundry, preps meals for them, makes lunch and I’m sure many more things that I’m not aware of! Their home has never looked better (it actually sparkles)! Their caregiver always is on time (few minutes early actually) starts the day by sitting down with my parents and catching up and finding out what their priorities are for the day. Since they are homebound the social aspect is a really important part of their overall care. The caregivers have all been EXCELLENT. Each caregiver is very caring, loving and obviously love what they are doing. ♥️ Any questions I have had (either for their caregivers or the ABCSEATTLE office staff-even the most random question they have had an answer for me or a suggested resource. As the level of care that they need becomes greater, ABCSEATTLE can assist us every step of the way. If they need care additional days, longer hours, help with bathing or dressing, drive to appts..they do it all. If they eventually need to move, they’ll take us to look at facilities and help us make the best decision for our family. We are beyond grateful to have found them!!!”

J P.
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“Thank you! Very professional and knowledgeable. Wonderful experience.”

Tom M.
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“We were referred to Always Best Care of Seattle 2 months ago by a family member who recently had surgery and raved about her excellent experience with them. My parents are homebound with very limited mobility. They want to stay in their condo as long as possible and we want to do all we can ensure they can safely do so. Always Best Care Seattle pointed out safety issues that needed immediate attention. These were issues neither my brother and I ever would have spotted. My parents currently have a caregiver a few days a week. The caregiver does their cleaning, laundry, preps meals for them, makes lunch and I’m sure many more things that I’m not aware of! Their home has never looked better (it actually sparkles)! Their caregiver always is on time (few minutes early actually) starts the day by sitting down with my parents and catching up and finding out what their priorities are for the day. Since they are homebound the social aspect is a really important part of their overall care. The caregivers have all been EXCELLENT. Each caregiver is very caring, loving and obviously love what they are doing. Any questions I have had (either for their caregivers or the ABCSEATTLE office staff-even the most random question they have had an answer for me or a suggested resource. As the level of care that they need becomes greater, ABCSEATTLE can assist us every step of the way. If they need care additional days, longer hours, help with bathing or dressing, drive to appts..they do it all. If they eventually need to move, they’ll take us to look at facilities and help us make the best decision for our family. We are beyond grateful to have found them!!!”

Julie V.
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“We were referred to Always Best Care of Seattle 2 months ago by a family member who recently had surgery and raved about her excellent experience with them. My parents are homebound with very limited mobility. They want to stay in their condo as long as possible and we want to do all we can ensure they can safely do so. Always Best Care Seattle pointed out safety issues that needed immediate attention. These were issues neither my brother and I ever would have spotted. My parents currently have a caregiver a few days a week. The caregiver does their cleaning, laundry, preps meals for them, makes lunch and I’m sure many more things that I’m not aware of! Their home has never looked better (it actually sparkles)! Their caregiver always is on time (few minutes early actually) starts the day by sitting down with my parents and catching up and finding out what their priorities are for the day. Since they are homebound the social aspect is a really important part of their overall care. The caregivers have all been EXCELLENT. Each caregiver is very caring, loving and obviously love what they are doing. Any questions I have had (either for their caregivers or the ABCSEATTLE office staff-even the most random question they have had an answer for me or a suggested resource. As the level of care that they need becomes greater, ABCSEATTLE can assist us every step of the way. If they need care additional days, longer hours, help with bathing or dressing, drive to appts..they do it all. If they eventually need to move, they’ll take us to look at facilities and help us make the best decision for our family. We are beyond grateful to have found them!!!”

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“Always Beat Care Is a 5 star. They give you the Best service with the personal touch. They go out of their way to help you. could not ask for more.”

Alex D.
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“Sarah was very kind and thoughtful of our situation as Mom was going through several issues due to aging. She was especially sensitive to our complicated blended family's needs. Sarah spent time with my mother and several of us in the family to build trust and confidence in all that she could help us with. Sarah went above and beyond to crunch numbers and find the information needed to know what options were available, so we could make informed decisions for Mom's health and comfort. Thank you, Sarah, and thank you, Best Care Services, for helping our mom and entire family. Your services helped us during a difficult time!”

Jody D.
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“Sarah & Elizabeth will Aways Best Care worked quickly to help us during a difficult time. It was wonderful to have their support during such an overwhelming time. Their collective knowledge helped us navigate an unknown landscape!”

Neha P.
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“I initially talked to Best Care Senior Services when my wife was sick and needed to have a place to go with her medical issues. They were very responsive and helpful, providing us with several quality solutions. When my wife passed away, I became the client as I could no longer stay in my home due to my physical issues. Again they were very responsive and helpful. I just moved into the community we chose together and is has been a great experience. I whole heartedly recommend them to anyone who needs their expertise.”

Richard C.
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“Sarah and her team provided excellent guidance, compassion and advice during an extremely stressful time for our family. We were exploring Assisted Living options in Seattle as well as the Bay Area and I was especially impressed with how objective Sarah remained throughout this difficult selection process. I would highly recommend ABC for anyone needing short or long term solutions for themselves or a loved one. The expertise and support I received was unbelievably helpful and critical to helping us in the decision making process.”

Katherine B.
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“I initially talked to Always Best Care of Seattle when my wife was sick and needed to have a place to go with her medical issues. They were very responsive and helpful, providing us with several quality solutions. When my wife passed away, I became the client as I could no longer stay in my home due to my physical issues. Again they were very responsive and helpful. I just moved into the community we chose together and is has been a great experience. I whole heartedly recommend them to anyone who needs their expertise.”

Richard C.
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“I initially talked to Always Best Care of Seattle Metro when my wife was sick and needed to have a place to go with her medical issues. They were very responsive and helpful, providing us with several quality solutions. When my wife passed away, I became the client as I could no longer stay in my home due to my physical issues. Again they were very responsive and helpful. I just moved into the community we chose together and is has been a great experience. I whole heartedly recommend them to anyone who needs their expertise.”

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“If you have never been through this process before with a loved one, you have no idea what the "ins" and "outs" of the process are. You can read about it, and you can watch a video about it, but you will not become an expert at it. Navigating the mine field of selecting a facility for the long-term care of a loved one requires experience, honesty, compassion, wisdom, patience, and impeccable communication skills. Sarah Cave, at Always Best Care - Seattle Metro, exceeded the expectations of my family in this endeavor. From my first contact meeting with Sarah on the phone to the final selection of the facility for our loved one, Sarah handled every step of the process with ease. At our first family zoom meeting to introduce Sarah to the family, she displayed an educated confidence that put the entire family at ease. We were left with no doubt that we had made the right choice to seek help with our search from Always Best Care - Seattle Metro and Sarah Cave. Thank you so much for your professionalism and honesty! Don Shogren”

Donald S.
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“Sarah from Always Best Care Senior Services helped us find an adult family home for my mother in law. This was a very stressful time for our family, but through out the search process Sarah was awesome! Her hard work and expert guidance, as well as her kind and caring personality, relieved much of that stress and helped us find a great place for mom. I would highly recommend Sarah and Always Best Care.”

Kathleen S.

What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Seattle, WA?

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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 Seattle, WA

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 Kerry Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

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

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Canlis or visit National Building, 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 Seattle, WA

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 Seattle, WA, 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 WA'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 Seattle, WA 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:

  • Emerald City at Greenlake Senior Living
  • Brookdale West Seattle
  • Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Brookdale Admiral Heights
  • Northgate Plaza
  • Murano Senior Living
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

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

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

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

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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

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

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Seattle, WA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.

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2024 GS Pay Table – Seattle – Tacoma, WA

Salary Table 2024-SEAIncorporating the 4.7% General Schedule Increase and a Locality Payment of 30.81%For the Locality Pay Area of Seattle-Tacoma, WATotal Increase: 5.70%Effective January 2024Annual Rates by Grade and Step Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 1 28760 29725 30680 3...

Salary Table 2024-SEA

Incorporating the 4.7% General Schedule Increase and a Locality Payment of 30.81%

For the Locality Pay Area of Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Total Increase: 5.70%

Effective January 2024

Annual Rates by Grade and Step

Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10
1 28760 29725 30680 31634 32587 33146 34093 35047 35085 35975
2 32339 33108 34179 35085 35481 36525 37569 38612 39656 40700
3 35286 36462 37638 38814 39990 41166 42342 43518 44694 45870
4 39609 40929 42249 43569 44889 46209 47529 48848 50168 51488
5 44316 45793 47270 48746 50223 51700 53177 54654 56131 57607
6 49400 51047 52694 54341 55988 57635 59282 60929 62576 64222
7 54896 56726 58556 60386 62216 64046 65876 67706 69536 71366
8 60794 62820 64846 66873 68899 70925 72951 74978 77004 79030
9 67147 69386 71624 73862 76100 78338 80576 82815 85053 87291
10 73944 76409 78873 81338 83802 86267 88731 91195 93660 96124
11 81242 83950 86658 89365 92073 94781 97489 100197 102904 105612
12 97376 100622 103867 107112 110358 113603 116849 120094 123339 126585
13 115793 119653 123513 127374 131234 135094 138954 142814 146675 150535
14 136832 141394 145955 150517 155078 159639 164201 168762 173323 177885
15 160950 166314 171679 177043 182408 187773 191900 * 191900 * 191900 * 191900 *

Source: OPM * Rate limited to the rate for level IV of the Executive Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5304 (g)(1)).

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Earthquake jolts Western Washington on Christmas Eve

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a 4.0-magnitude earthquake hit Western Washington at 7:14 a.m. on Sunday, Christmas Eve.The epicenter was located about four miles from Quilcene, the agency reported. The agency also noted Bremerton (23 miles away) and Victoria, British Columbia (46.4 miles), as “nearby places” to the tremor.More information: ...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a 4.0-magnitude earthquake hit Western Washington at 7:14 a.m. on Sunday, Christmas Eve.

The epicenter was located about four miles from Quilcene, the agency reported. The agency also noted Bremerton (23 miles away) and Victoria, British Columbia (46.4 miles), as “nearby places” to the tremor.

More information: Check out the MyNorthwest Earthquake Tracker

As of 11 a.m. Sunday morning, people felt the earthquake as far south as Olympia and as far north as Vancouver, British Columbia, according to more than 650 user responses to the USGS’ intensity map. Reports also have come in from across the Puget Sound region, including in Seattle, Tacoma, Kent, Everett and Oak Harbor.

The earthquake also had a depth of over 32 miles (about 52 kilometers), according to the USGS and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN).

As of 11 a.m. Sunday, the tremor had not spurred any messages or posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s U.S. Tsunami Warning System.

“It woke me and my family up,” Snohomish County resident and Bonneville Seattle employee Michael Simeona said Sunday morning.

NEW: Mag:4.1 25.2 km WNW from Poulsbo, WA Depth:51km 2023/12/24 07:14 PST Version:4 More info: https://t.co/CEFEXSr2tG Did You Feel It? report here: https://t.co/cBl9Czs2Qf pic.twitter.com/pU3sDVM4sP

— PNSN (@PNSN1) December 24, 2023

Second Washington earthquake over 4.0 in 2023

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Puget Sound region on the evening of Oct. 8.

Seismic activity: 4.3-magnitude earthquake felt across Puget Sound region

The epicenter was located just under Marrowstone Island near Port Townsend and approximately 10 miles from Freeland in Island County. The PNSN reported the epicenter was 20 miles from Poulsbo about 23.5 miles away from Everett.

“I felt it here in downtown Seattle, sofa shaking and the water inside a bottle also moving a little bit,” one resident told KIRO 7 at the time.

Before the two earthquakes late this year, the last time Washington state had a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was in 2019 when a 4.6 earthquake hit near Monroe, The Seattle Times noted in its coverage.

According to an article published on the University of Washington’s website earlier this year, “Seattle has two primary faults: The Seattle Fault that runs east-west through the middle of the city, capable of earthquakes up to 7.4 magnitude, and the Cascadia Subduction Zone along the coast, capable of a magnitude 9 earthquake.”

The PNSN explains that the Seattle Fault — a crustal fault — runs through Seattle, under Lumen Field, west across Bainbridge Island to Hood Canal and east out past Issaquah roughly following Interstate 90. This fault produced a large earthquake that left a geologic record of surface offsets about 1,100 years ago.

The Cascadia Subduction Zone — a “megathrust” fault — is a 620-mile long dipping fault that stretches from Northern Vancouver Island to California’s Cape Mendocino, the PNSN notes. The last known megathrust earthquake in the northwest was over 320 years ago in January 1700.

Why you didn’t get an alert about the earthquake

For those users who signed up for alerts in the past wondering why one didn’t pop up on their phones after Sunday’s earthquake, that’s because it wasn’t a big enough seismic event. The magnitude 4.0 earthquake fell under the threshold needed to trigger automated alerts.

“For some of the apps, like MyShake, which you can download on your phone, that’s still set at a magnitude 4.5 threshold and this didn’t quite meet those thresholds,” Harold Tobin of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network told KIRO Newsradio after the magnitude 4.3 earthquake hit the region in October.

Alerts and suggestions: Public is urged to keep at least 1 emergency kit

MyShake delivers the USGS’ ShakeAlert across Washington, Oregon and California. It is operated out of the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory at the University of California Berkeley and run in partnership with the USGS and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).

Contributing: Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest; Sam Campbell, KIRO Newsradio

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Celebrated Capitol Hill Pizzeria Blotto Is Closing

Blotto, the small Capitol Hill pizzeria and corner market that has made big waves since opening two and a half years ago, will permanently close on Saturday, December 30. During its final week of service, it will be serving slices only, plus a limited sides menu, to give as many people as possible a chance to snag a bite of one of Seattle’s finest pizzas.Co-owners Jordan Koplowitz and Cal Hoffm...

Blotto, the small Capitol Hill pizzeria and corner market that has made big waves since opening two and a half years ago, will permanently close on Saturday, December 30. During its final week of service, it will be serving slices only, plus a limited sides menu, to give as many people as possible a chance to snag a bite of one of Seattle’s finest pizzas.

Co-owners Jordan Koplowitz and Cal Hoffmann tell Eater Seattle that the decision was catalyzed by their landlord’s intention to sell the building, but it had been in the works for some time.

“We’ve always known there would be a decision point of some sort,” says Hoffmann. “When we found out the building was being sold… it just made sense that this would be the time that we end the project.” He says that while they’ve loved their time working on Blotto, they’re excited to move on to new projects, and want to do so on their own terms, rather than at the whim of a landlord.

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Since July 2020, when it started to amass a following as a pop-up, Blotto has made worth-the-hype pies that deliberately eschew allegiance to any particular regional style. Perfectly crisp and loaded with sumptuous but thoughtful topping combos, Blotto’s is the sort of pizza people are willing to wait in a very long line for. Koplowitz and Hoffmann launched the brick-and-mortar in June 2021, directly into the jaws of a historic heat wave. Koplowitz recalls their second week of business as one of the most memorable and “wild” in the restaurant’s history, as they struggled to get their operation up and running while dough over-fermented in outside temperatures that reached 108 degrees. They had to cancel dinner service due to the heat that week, but were able to put the over-proofed dough to use in a lunch sandwich pivot.

Blotto has received its fair share of buzz, including a recent mention in a New York Times top restaurants in Seattle list. But Koplowitz and Hoffman say it’s the dedicated regulars who show up every week and the feeling of being “embraced by the neighborhood” that’s really meaningful to them.

This devotion to their regulars is, in part, why Koplowitz and Hoffman waited to announce their decision to close; they wanted to preserve normalcy for as long as possible, and didn’t want any of their most loyal customers to struggle to score a pie in the rush to get a last piece of Blotto.

Koplowitz and Hoffman don’t yet know what’s next, beyond some time off at the beginning of 2024. They say that their “core team will definitely resurface in pop-up form,” but as of right now, there are no concrete plans. The two of them have both worked on the line during every single service since their brick-and-mortar opened, and are ready for a respite.

“I can’t wait to just cook dinner,” says Hoffmann. “It sounds so simple, but I’m excited to wake up on a Friday morning and know that I’m going to spend my night making food for myself.”

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As newcomers pour in, share of people born in WA declines in Seattle

Seattle is, to a large extent, a city of transplants. That’s nothing new. In fact, people born outside of Washington have made up the majority of the city’s population throughout its recorded history.Even so, born-and-bred Washingtonians may be increasingly few and far between in Seattle.After more than a decade of tremendous growth through migration from other states and countries, Seattle now has its lowest percentage of people born in-state in nearly 100 years.New census data shows in 2022, only about 259,...

Seattle is, to a large extent, a city of transplants. That’s nothing new. In fact, people born outside of Washington have made up the majority of the city’s population throughout its recorded history.

Even so, born-and-bred Washingtonians may be increasingly few and far between in Seattle.

After more than a decade of tremendous growth through migration from other states and countries, Seattle now has its lowest percentage of people born in-state in nearly 100 years.

New census data shows in 2022, only about 259,000 city residents were born in Washington — slightly less than 35% of the 749,000 total population. That’s the lowest percentage since the 1930 census, when Seattle was still a very young city. In that year, 31% of the city’s population was born in Washington.

The peak years were from 1960 through 1980, when roughly 44% of Seattleites were born in-state. Over the following three decades, that figure fell very slowly, hitting 39% in 2010. But since then, the decline has accelerated, dropping to just under 35% last year.

The highest concentration of Seattle residents who were born in Washington was in West Seattle's Genesee/North Admiral neighborhoods, at 55.5% of the total population. The highest share of those born outside Washington was in the easternmost part of South Lake Union, at 11%.

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Map: Fiona Martin / The Seattle Times • Reporting: Gene Balk Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Census tract data shows in nine of Seattle’s 177 tracts, born-and-bred Washingtonians made up at least 50% of the residents in 2022. These neighborhoods were all in West and North Seattle, and were residential areas made up primarily of owner-occupied single-family homes.

In West Seattle’s Genesee/North Admiral neighborhood, 55.5% of residents were born in Washington, the city’s highest percentage. In this census tract, two-thirds of homes were owner-occupied, and nearly 90% were single-family homes. Most residents (58%) were married, and the median age of 39 was a little higher than the citywide median of 35. It’s also an affluent neighborhood, with a median household income of $155,000.

A little south of Genesee, the Gatewood area ranked No. 2, at 54.5%. North Seattle’s Broadview neighborhood, just north of Carkeek Park, was third at around 54%.

The other areas where at least half the residents were born in Washington include West Seattle’s Arbor Heights, Arroyo Heights/Endolyne and the northern tip of North Admiral, and North Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills, Laurelhurst and the northern part of Haller Lake.

At the other end of the spectrum, there were 17 Seattle census tracts where less than 20% of residents were born in-state in 2022. Nearly all of these — there’s one exception — were located in Central Seattle, in areas where most people are renters in multiunit buildings.

The eastern part of South Lake Union, around the REI flagship store, had Seattle’s lowest share of residents born in Washington, at just 11%. Census data shows 100% of the people who live here are renters, and 100% of the housing is multiunit apartment buildings. It’s a young area, with a median age of 28, and a slight majority (50.5%) had moved into their current home in the past 12 months. Only about 6% of residents were married.

Two other areas were just fractionally higher, both with around 11% born in Washington. These include the northwestern section of Belltown, where the Olympic Sculpture Park is located, and in the heart of Capitol Hill, in the tract that includes Cal Anderson Park.

For those Seattle residents born outside of Washington, the Census Bureau provides data on which region of the country they were born in. As it turns out, this part of Capitol Hill is also Seattle’s hot spot for Southern transplants — 27% of this tract’s residents were born in the South, the highest percentage in the city.

And the one exception I mentioned earlier, the area outside of Central Seattle where less than one fifth of residents were born in-state? It’s South Seattle’s Columbia City, where just under 20% of residents were born in-state. The neighborhood is similar to those in Central Seattle in that most residents (68%) were renters, and 70% lived in multiunit buildings.

The data on where people were born shows Columbia City is also Seattle’s No. 1 neighborhood for expat Midwesterners — 25.5% of residents were born in the nation’s heartland.

The top Seattle neighborhood for folks from the Northeast is the eastern side of Uptown (the tract spills over into South Lake Union), with 18% of residents born in that part of the country. And for transplants from other Western states, eastern Capitol Hill (between Thomas and Roy streets) ranks No. 1, at 31%.

As scarce as born-and-bred Washingtonians have become in Seattle, it still can’t compare to the Klondike gold rush days, when hardly anyone was from here. Census data shows in 1900, 85% of Seattle residents were born out-of-state.

Gene Balk / FYI Guy: [email protected]; on Twitter: @genebalk.

Did you feel it? 4.0 earthquake reported near Quilcene

QUILCENE, Wash. — The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Jefferson County Sunday morning.The earthquake happened around 7:14 a.m. about 3.8 miles west of Quilcene, according to the USGS.The USGS said the magnitude 4.0 earthquake happened at a depth of 32 miles.KING 5 viewers from areas such as Edmonds, Vashon Island to La Conner, have been sending messages saying they felt a shake.According to the USGS, shaking was weak in Seattle and not felt in Tacoma or Port Ange...

QUILCENE, Wash. — The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Jefferson County Sunday morning.

The earthquake happened around 7:14 a.m. about 3.8 miles west of Quilcene, according to the USGS.

The USGS said the magnitude 4.0 earthquake happened at a depth of 32 miles.

KING 5 viewers from areas such as Edmonds, Vashon Island to La Conner, have been sending messages saying they felt a shake.

According to the USGS, shaking was weak in Seattle and not felt in Tacoma or Port Angeles.

Earthquakes Canada reported a tsunami is not expected.

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The earthquake happened just north of the Seattle Fault line. According to a study released in 2022, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake on the Seattle Fault could trigger a tsunami that would only take minutes to reach the greater Seattle area.

RELATED: How to prepare for a major Pacific Northwest disaster

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources released the study and urged Seattleites to be prepared, even though the last known earthquake on the Seattle Fault occurred about 1,100 years ago.

There are two ways to receive early warning alerts through the ShakeAlert system via the Wireless Emergency Alert system and your phone’s built-in software.

While most phones already have “Emergency Alerts” or “Public Safety” alerts already turned on, the state EMD asked the public to check their mobile phone to see if Wireless Emergency Alerts are turned on.

Click here for more information on how to receive ShakeAlert notifications.

While the system is designed to give residents time to take cover in the event of an earthquake, it cannot predict when an earthquake will strike.

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