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 Puyallup Historical Society at Meeker Mansion 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 Puyallup, 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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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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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 Wildwood 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 Toscanos Italian Grill or visit Meeker Mansion Museum Volunteers, 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 Puyallup, 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.
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 Puyallup, 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.
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 Puyallup, WA 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.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks launch of new home sales and model home toursSEATTLE, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc.—a top 10 national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and the highest-ranked homebuilder on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2025—announced Heritage Heights, the company's new community in Puyallup, WA, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 13 with the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders.The next day, the communi...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks launch of new home sales and model home tours
SEATTLE, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc.—a top 10 national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and the highest-ranked homebuilder on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2025—announced Heritage Heights, the company's new community in Puyallup, WA, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 13 with the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders.
The next day, the community hosted a Grand Opening event with model home tours—showcasing the two-story Caymen floor plan—and refreshments from Puyallup's own Lumberjack Popcorn Company.
Learn more about Heritage Heights and find your best fit at www.CenturyCommunities.com/HeritageHeightsWA.
"We're incredibly proud to unveil Heritage Heights, offering a stunning lineup of single-family homes in the heart of Puyallup," said Mick Cermak, Washington Division President. "With Heritage Park and multiple schools within walking distance, this dynamic community boasts an established location that homebuyers are really going to love."
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Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is one of the nation's largest homebuilders, an industry leader in online home sales, and one of the highest-ranked homebuilders on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2025—consecutively awarded for a third year—and Newsweek's list of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2024. Through its Century Communities and Century Complete brands, Century's mission is to build attractive, high-quality homes at affordable prices to provide its valued customers with A HOME FOR EVERY DREAM®. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers mortgage, title, insurance brokerage, and escrow services in select markets through its Inspire Home Loans, Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and IHL Escrow subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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PUYALLUP, Wash. - One person was injured, and 11 people were displaced after an apartment caught fire in downtown Puyallup Thursday night.According to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR), crews responded to an apartment fire near the intersection of 5th Street Southeast and Pioneer Way East around ...
PUYALLUP, Wash. - One person was injured, and 11 people were displaced after an apartment caught fire in downtown Puyallup Thursday night.
According to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR), crews responded to an apartment fire near the intersection of 5th Street Southeast and Pioneer Way East around 10:35 p.m.
Crews said flames were coming through the roof of two center units, prompting firefighters to upgrade the response to a second alarm.
Firefighters attacked the flames both inside and outside the building, extinguiosing the fire by 12:27 a.m.
CPFR said all occupants evacuated safely, and 11 people have been displaced. One person was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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A piece of Puyallup history is being demolished this week.“Say goodbye but plan for a ‘hello there!’ to the historic, 100-year-old SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge,” the Washington State Department of Transportation wrote in a blog post Wednesday. “The bridge, sometimes called the Meridian Street Bridge, is going to be demolished beginning Wednesday, July 9.”In the post, WS...
A piece of Puyallup history is being demolished this week.
“Say goodbye but plan for a ‘hello there!’ to the historic, 100-year-old SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge,” the Washington State Department of Transportation wrote in a blog post Wednesday. “The bridge, sometimes called the Meridian Street Bridge, is going to be demolished beginning Wednesday, July 9.”
In the post, WSDOT said they were demolishing the bridge to make room for the state Route 167 Completion Project. The demolition follows years of debate about the bridge’s future.
WSDOT told The News Tribune that Atkinson Construction was awarded a $177 million contract for the project, and that the demolition is included in that work.
The bridge was built in 1925, according to the blog post, and connected Puyallup to the greater Tacoma area.
“Its construction went hand in hand with the region’s growth spurred by more cars and trucks and the popularity of the Washington State Fair, known then as the Puyallup Fair,” the blog post said.
It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014, the blog post said, due to its unique design.
As time went on, the bridge became unsafe, the post said. WSDOT built a new bridge over the Puyallup River in 2014. In 2015 – when the new bridge was ready – crews moved the old, 387-ton bridge north on state Route 161, along the state Route 167 interchange.
After moving the old bridge, WSDOT tried to sell it.
“We offered it for sale. We also offered $1 million to anyone who met the qualifications to relocate, preserve and maintain the bridge,” the blog post said. “Still, we didn’t receive any qualified proposals.”
The bridge has been sitting there ever since, WSDOT said.
“We developed plans to one day demolish the bridge as part of our SR 167 Completion Project. That day has now arrived,” the blog post said. “To make room for the SR 167 expressway, the bridge is going to be cut apart and the steel recycled.”
While most of the bridge will be demolished, WSDOT said it will preserve a small section of the bridge for a “historical heritage marker.”
According to the blog post, the memorial will go near the future spuyal?pabš Trail by the state Route 167/North Meridian interchange.
“The bridge may be going, going, gone, but it’s never going to be forgotten,” WSDOT wrote.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated with information about the cost of the state Route 167 Completion Project..
Imagine doing a home remodel and discovering a colony of honey bees that have been nesting there for over 30 years. That’s what happened to Joe Bowers, the owner of Bowers Plumbing and Remodel.Bowers’ team began a project last summer in downtown Puyallup to fully remodel a 1938 home. The house’s previous owner left parts of the house untouched for many years, Bowers said.Before the remodel, many people didn’t know that there was...
Imagine doing a home remodel and discovering a colony of honey bees that have been nesting there for over 30 years. That’s what happened to Joe Bowers, the owner of Bowers Plumbing and Remodel.
Bowers’ team began a project last summer in downtown Puyallup to fully remodel a 1938 home. The house’s previous owner left parts of the house untouched for many years, Bowers said.
Before the remodel, many people didn’t know that there was a home on the property, because it was overgrown with trees, Bowers said.
“All you can see from the street was a garage door if you really looked,” he said.
When the crew started the project, they noticed an unbelievable number of bees, an estimated 250,000.
“I was just shocked and intrigued about how many bees it really was,” Bowers said. “It’s like a once-in-a-lifetime find.”
The company posted about the project on Facebook Thursday, including photos and video.
The population of honey bees has decreased significantly in the United States.
“Over the past decade, annual losses have typically ranged between 40 and 50%,” according to an article from the Washington State University Insider. Scientists say this decline threatens plant production, food security and ecosystem stability.
Instead of calling an exterminator, which Bowers said would be cheaper and more convenient, he decided to call someone to save the bees. Michael Pernorio, a local beekeeper with over 10 years of experience, agreed to help.
“It does cost us more time and delays the project, but it’s ultimately the right decision to make,” Bowers said.
Bowers declined to go into specifics about the location of the home or its ownership structure due to privacy concerns.
As the remodel continued this year, the team discovered many more bees. They found around 300,000 bees total, Pernorio said. Beehives that size are almost unheard of, he said. The size of this colony is due to the house being undisturbed for decades.
Pernorio has been manually removing the bee combs and placing them in wooden boxes that fit up to 110,000 bees per box. In his first removal, Pernorio said he filled three boxes of bees. He’s been observing their behavior at his 10-acre property in Buckley, he said.
“The bees are now being safely relocated by Michael, who is monitoring the queen’s behavior and working to rehome the colony in a safe, stable environment where they can continue to thrive,” according to the company’s Facebook post.
The construction team is still finding bees to preserve as they open up more walls and the ceiling of the house, Bowers said.
“In a time where pollinator populations are under constant threat, this rescue serves as more than just a feel-good moment—it’s a bold reminder of the impact small decisions can have on the world around us,” the Facebook post said.
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