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 the historic Gores Pavilion 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 New Canaan, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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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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“I booked Always Best Care through my Company's "Back Up Care" benefit. My Company's "Back Up Care" can be a little tricky to use and sometimes difficult to get the care properly confirmed. I reached out to Alan the day before my booking and he did a tremendous job at making sure that I had appropriate care for my 5 month old and that I wouldn't have to stress. Our actual caregiver, Chyna was great. She arrived on time, was knowledgable, respectful, and friendly. We had no worries leaving our 5 month old in her care. I'd book with Always Best Care again.”
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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.
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 Irwin Park 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 South End or visit New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
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 New Canaan, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
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 New Canaan, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
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 New Canaan, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Iconic musician Paul Simon's daughter said she "hates" the actor and accused him of selling her childhood home, according to media reports.NEW CANAAN, CT — Lulu Simon recently took to social media to express her displeasure with popular actor Richard Gere's decision to sell the New Canaan home that previously belonged to her father, iconic musician Paul Simon, according to media reports.The New York Post reports Simon wrote in an Instagram story Tuesday ...
NEW CANAAN, CT — Lulu Simon recently took to social media to express her displeasure with popular actor Richard Gere's decision to sell the New Canaan home that previously belonged to her father, iconic musician Paul Simon, according to media reports.
The New York Post reports Simon wrote in an Instagram story Tuesday that she "still hates" Gere and accused him of buying her childhood home after promising to take care of the land as a condition of purchase.
Simon also accused Gere of never actually moving into the large New Canaan property and selling it to a developer, who plans to demolish the property to build new houses, the New York Post reports.
According to People, Simon followed up the message with a second post to her Instagram story of a picture of Gere and text that said she hoped her "dead pets buried in that backyard haunt you until you descend into a slow and unrelenting madness."
Both posts were lated deleted by the 30-year-old singer, according to multiple reports. Neither posts were visible on her Instagram stories as of Thursday afternoon.
Neither Gere nor Paul Simon and his wife, singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, have addressed the comments about the New Canaan property on their respective social media accounts since the posts went up Tuesday.
The nearly 32-acre property, located at 82 Brookwood Lane, was previously owned by Gere after he purchased the land for $10.8 million from Simon and Brickell in the summer of 2022.
Simon and Brickell had owned the property for 20 years, having paid $16.5 million for it in 2002, prior to selling it to Gere and Silva.
Realtor.com reported in May the six-bedroom brick home was sold to SBP Homes for $10.75 million in November when Gere and his wife, Alejandra Silva, decided to move to Spain, however some historic parts of the home were salvaged by Hudson Valley House Parts of Newburgh, N.Y.
Plans to turn the property previously owned by Simon's parents, then Gere and Silva, into a new subdivision with nine lots ranging in size from 2.2 to 4.8 acres received approval from the town's Inland Wetlands and Planning and Zoning commissions in April, as reported by CT Insider.
At one point, the "Pretty Woman" actor sought to turn part of the property into a private farm and even attended a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in New Canaan in August 2023 to discuss the couple's plans for it.
Plans to turn the expansive property into a nine-lot subdivision were submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission shortly after the November property sale and were accessible on the town website earlier this year.
A petition for intervention was also filed with the town's Inland Wetlands Commission in December by two Brookwood Lane neighbors with "substantial and specific concerns" about the proposed development presented in the application.
Gere is best know for his roles in acclaimed films such as "An Officer and a Gentleman," "Pretty Woman," "American Gigolo," "Runaway Bride" and "Chicago," the latter for which he won a Golden Globe Award.
Arguably one of the most acclaimed musical artists of all time, Paul Simon was part of the iconic duo Simon & Garfunkel who produced hit songs such as "Mrs. Robinson," "The Boxer," "The Sound of Silence" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
He also found major success as a solo artist, boasting a catalog of hit songs such as "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard," "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "You Can Call Me Al."
Like her father, Lulu Simon is also a singer and musician. She released a self-titled EP, "Lulu Simon," in 2019 and has a number of EPs and singles up on Spotify, including "Not Crying Anymore," "Feel Better" and "Pennies & Pins."
NEW CANAAN — As the new fiscal year begins this July 1, taxes for New Canaan residents will be lower than originally expected.On June 10, the New Canaan Board of Finance set the town’s official mill rate at 16.691 for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year, lower than the anticipated rate from April when the Town Council approved ...
NEW CANAAN — As the new fiscal year begins this July 1, taxes for New Canaan residents will be lower than originally expected.
On June 10, the New Canaan Board of Finance set the town’s official mill rate at 16.691 for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year, lower than the anticipated rate from April when the Town Council approved New Canaan’s $181 million budget.
The updated mill rate comes from a forecasted $8 million surplus at the end of the 2025 fiscal year, which, according to Board of Finance chair Todd Lavieri, is “one of our biggest.”
According to Lavieri, the town is expected to spend about $800,000 less than planned in the current budget while revenues came in $7.2 million higher than its initial $4-5 million surplus that the town budgeted a year ago.
“By delivering a budget surplus of $8 million this year, we are able to return $5.75 million of that back to the taxpayers by reducing the amount required to be raised by taxes, with the remaining $2.25 million balance of the surplus being assigned to our 'rainy day' general fund,” Lavieri said in a news release.
When the New Canaan Town Council approved the budget in April, the estimated mill rate for 2025-26 was 16.767, about a 3.86% increase from the current 16.144 mill rate.
The new mill rate of 16.691 is now a 3.39% increase from the current mill rate. This means New Canaan taxpayers will be paying about $16.69 per every $1,000 of property value.
The town will raise approximately $164 million from taxation in the upcoming year, a 3.76% increase from the current year. The town initially anticipated raising $164.8 from taxation, up 4.24%.
New Canaan's $181 million budget, about a 3.5% increase from the current year, includes about $43.8 million for the town's operating expenses and $113.8 million for the Board of Education.
"Many thanks to all who participated in the budget process and were committed to funding our departments to meet the needs of our community while being sensitive to the inflationary environment we face,” First Selectman Dionna Carlson said in a news release.
The Board of Finance has approved a mill rate increase of 3.39 percent for the 2026 fiscal year, town officials announced this week.NEW CANAAN, CT — On Tuesday, the Board of Finance approved a mill rate of 16.691 for the 2026 fiscal year, an increase of 0.547 compared to the 2025 fiscal year's mill rate of 16.144, town officials announced this week.According to a news release provided by the town, a mill rate of 16.691 means a tax payment of $16.69 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.The amount to be rais...
NEW CANAAN, CT — On Tuesday, the Board of Finance approved a mill rate of 16.691 for the 2026 fiscal year, an increase of 0.547 compared to the 2025 fiscal year's mill rate of 16.144, town officials announced this week.
According to a news release provided by the town, a mill rate of 16.691 means a tax payment of $16.69 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.
The amount to be raised from taxation for the 2026 fiscal year will be $164 million, a 3.76 percent increase from the 2025 fiscal year amount of $158.10 million, town officials said.
Setting the mill rate marks the final action of the fiscal year 2026 budget process following the Town Council's approval in April of the $181 million expenditure budget, an increase of 3.47 percent over the current fiscal year's budget of $174.9 million, according to town officials.
The fiscal year 2026 budget takes into account the town assessor's reported 2024 Grand List increase of 0.38 percent to $9.94 billion from the 2023 Grand List of $9.90 billion, town officials said.
This Grand List, combined with a $5.75 million fund balance drawdown, resulted in the mill rate of 16.691, according to town officials.
"I want to congratulate and thank Board Chairman Todd Lavieri and all the members of the Board of Finance," First Selectman Dionna Carlson said in a news release, "for a fiscal year 2026 Budget that resulted in a mill rate increase of 0.547 from the current fiscal year and an increase in the amount to be raised by taxation of 3.76 percent in the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year. Many thanks to all who participated in the budget process and were committed to funding our departments to meet the needs of our community while being sensitive to the inflationary environment we face."
Town officials also noted maintaining healthy reserves and a stable mill rate remain priorities of the Board of Finance.
"By delivering a budget surplus of $8.0 million this year, we are able to return $5.75 million of that back to the taxpayers by reducing the amount raised by taxes, with the balance of the surplus going to our 'rainy day' general fund," Lavieri said in a news release. "The average increase in the amount raised by taxation over the past 8 years, including next year’s budget, is 2.3 percent, a very strong accomplishment by our town and boards over this period, especially with inflation headwinds recently. That average increase compares favorably with surrounding towns. During the budget process, we were able to reduce operating expenses by more than $2 million and capital requests by more than $6 million, while meeting the needs of our schools, public safety, public works, and many other town-related services. I would like to thank our Board of Finance, our Town Council, our New Canaan school administration, our Board of Education, our department leaders, town employees and our Board of Selectmen for their hard work and guidance."
New Canaan has expanded its communications outreach to include notifications about town parking, according to town officials.NEW CANAAN, CT — Town officials announced this week New Canaan has expanded its communications outreach to include notifications about town parking.According to a news release provided by the town, this has been added to the New Canaan Alerts program launched in April 2024 that includes the first selectman's newsletter, information about emergencies, road closures, tree work, police activity, fire...
NEW CANAAN, CT — Town officials announced this week New Canaan has expanded its communications outreach to include notifications about town parking.
According to a news release provided by the town, this has been added to the New Canaan Alerts program launched in April 2024 that includes the first selectman's newsletter, information about emergencies, road closures, tree work, police activity, fire prevention, local health issues and more.
Residents who want to receive notices about parking permits, lot closures, street parking, changes in parking regulations, parking fees or any of the town matters listed above can sign up on the town website.
Every local resident and businessperson is urged to visit the town website, register contact information and select the topics of information they would like to receive from the town.
Residents may choose to receive the alerts by email or text. Voice phone calls are used only during true emergencies and disasters, according to town officials.
Those who wish to sign up can do so here.
Once a resident has registered, they can change their selections, delete their account or unsubscribe at any time, town officials said.
College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.NEW CANAAN, CT — The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this week nearly 800 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities, which included a New Canaan High School student.The Merit Scholar designees join more than 2,900 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced in June.According to a news release provided by NMSC, the follo...
NEW CANAAN, CT — The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this week nearly 800 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities, which included a New Canaan High School student.
The Merit Scholar designees join more than 2,900 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced in June.
According to a news release provided by NMSC, the following New Canaan students were listed as winners:
Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program who will attend their institution, according to the NMSC.
College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship.
The NMSC noted that this year, 146 colleges and universities are sponsoring more than 3,700 Merit Scholarship awards. Sponsor colleges include 74 private and 72 public institutions located in 42 states and Washington, D.C.
Students entered the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program when they took the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) as juniors.
Last fall, more than 16,000 semifinalists were named on a state-representational basis in numbers proportional to each state's percentage of the national total graduating high school seniors.
Semifinalists were the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represented less than 1 percent of the nation’s seniors.
More than 15,000 advanced to "finalist" status after submitting academic records, essays, and recommendations, and meeting standardized test benchmarks.
About half of the finalists were chosen to be Merit Scholarship winners in 2025.
Established in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program is privately funded and operates without government support. The majority of National Merit Scholarships provided each year are made possible from the support of about 280 independent corporate and college sponsors.
In total, there are more than 7,100 National Merit Scholars for 2025.
In addition to college-sponsored awards, two other types of National Merit Scholarships were offered — 2,500 National Merit $2500 Scholarships, for which all finalists competed, and about 830 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who met criteria specified by their grantor organizations.
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