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.
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 Renton, 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.
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. 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 Renton, 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 Renton, 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.
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 Renton, 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.
Share BY HEATHER BOSCH AND JONAH OAKLIEFMyNorthwest.comA major health care provider is making cuts, and it likely won’t be the last.Valley Medical Center is closing five clinics, including an urgent care center in Renton. It’s consolidating two other clinics and closing two hospital units by June 27th. The p...
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BY HEATHER BOSCH AND JONAH OAKLIEF
MyNorthwest.com
A major health care provider is making cuts, and it likely won’t be the last.
Valley Medical Center is closing five clinics, including an urgent care center in Renton. It’s consolidating two other clinics and closing two hospital units by June 27th. The provider estimates that 50% of its 4000 employees will be affected by the moves, although it is not clear how many will ultimately lose their jobs.
Valley Medical says, year to date, it is operating at a $25-million-dollar loss, due to uncertainties over state and federal funding and insurance company reimbursements. And those in the medical profession fear it will only get worse.
Right now, Congress is considering up to $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, which is a program that helps lower-income Americans and those with no insurance through their employer. The Trump Administration argues it is eliminating fraud and waste and that no one who qualifies for Medicaid will get pushed off the program.
Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier, a pediatrician, says, “The reality is you just don’t get that kind of savings without kicking a lot of people off.”
And she says when that happens, everyone will pay for it.
“Those patients are still going to get sick. They’re actually going to get sicker, they’re not going to be able to go to their primary care physician, and instead they’re going to go to the emergency room. And then the wait in the emergency room gets longer. And because they can’t pay for that care, the hospital is going to have to eat it,” Schrier said.
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Hospitals will have to respond to the extra financial burden by making their own cuts to service.
Washington State Hospital Association CEO Cassie Sauer says Valley Medical will not be the last health care provider that will be forced to make cuts.
“They’re not going to be the only ones. There are lots of hospitals talking about the cuts they’re going to have to make and a loss of services that communities will experience,” she told KIRO Newsradio.
The most impactful changes include closures of key inpatient hospital units. The Northwest Pavilion inpatient unit and the Inpatient Pediatrics department will both close on June 27. The closure follows a sharp decline in patient volume, with an average of just four inpatients per day. While Valley will continue to provide outpatient pediatric services, inpatient care will now be directed to regional children’s hospitals.
“These are extremely difficult decisions that affect not only our workforce but the broader community we serve,” Valley said in a statement to staff. “They are not taken lightly—but they are necessary for the future stability of our organization.”
Several Valley outpatient clinics are also set to close permanently by the end of June. Kent Primary Care, Occupational Health Services, and the Pediatric Neurology and Sleep Medicine clinic will close, along with the Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic, which is ending its satellite service contract. Renton Landing Urgent Care closed earlier on May 12.
The Medication Management clinic in Covington will partially merge with Valley’s Renton campus by June 20, while Valley Women’s Healthcare in Covington will combine services with the Renton and Auburn locations by June 27.
Hospital leadership said these closures were chosen with careful consideration of community resources to minimize disruption to patient care.
“We gave significant thought to each area of closure and consolidation, ensuring that there are alternative providers in place to continue care,” the hospital noted.
Hospital administrators stressed the current healthcare landscape is putting pressure on systems nationwide and Valley Medical Center is not alone in facing these tough decisions.
“We are focusing our resources on where we can make the most impact,” the hospital said. “Our mission remains, and with a more focused structure, we are committed to continuing forward with resilience and a deep responsibility to those who depend on us.”
Notifications to affected staff began this week. Employees impacted by the closures are encouraged to apply for available positions within the organization.
Read more of Heather Bosch’s stories here.
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Valley will close two hospital units and five clinics, as well as shift most staffing models to full-time instead of part-time.RENTON, Wash. — Valley Medical Center will close hospital units and clinics across south King County over the next two months and is planning for potential layoffs as it grapples with financial challenges.The hospital is operating at a loss of $25 million year-to-date, and that figure is growing. That combined with uncertainty from state and federal budgets and private sector reimbursements forced...
Valley will close two hospital units and five clinics, as well as shift most staffing models to full-time instead of part-time.
RENTON, Wash. — Valley Medical Center will close hospital units and clinics across south King County over the next two months and is planning for potential layoffs as it grapples with financial challenges.
The hospital is operating at a loss of $25 million year-to-date, and that figure is growing. That combined with uncertainty from state and federal budgets and private sector reimbursements forced the hospital to scale back operations and restructure its workforce.
“We must focus on serving those we can, rather than attempting to serve everyone at the cost of compromising care for all,” a hospital spokesperson said in a statement. “Significant thought and consideration were given to areas of closure and consolidation to ensure the presence of other local resources.”
One of the biggest changes will be how Valley restructures its workforce. The hospital said it would shift staffing models in most areas from part-time to full-time, which impacts more than 50% of staff. Employees can apply for future open positions or potentially shift to other operational areas.
The hospital said it didn’t know how many employees would be separated during the process.
“Hospitals are facing tremendous financial stress," said Cassie Sauer, the CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association. "We've got hospitals that cannot make payroll, and so they're having to cut things. We've seen closure of rural labor and delivery units. We've seen closure of mental health units, outpatient clinics, urgent cares. So, they're one of multiple hospitals having this conversation.”
Valley Medical Center will close two hospital units on June 27: Inpatient pediatrics and Northwest Pavilion Inpatient.
It will also close five clinics, and patients will be referred to other locations. Kent Primary Care, Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic, Occupational Health Services and Pediatric Neurology and Pediatric Sleep Medicine will close June 27. Renton Landing Urgent Care closed May 12.
Valley will also consolidate two clinics. Medication Management in Covington will partially consolidate with the Renton location June 20. Valley Women’s Healthcare in Covington will partially consolidate with the Renton and Auburn locations June 27.
The hospital said staff were notified of the changes starting Monday.
“Valley is not alone in making these hard decisions, as systems across the country are facing similar decisions,” a hospital spokesperson said in a statement.
The changes follow previous staffing cuts earlier this year, along with other cost-saving measures. In March, Valley reduced its workforce by 8% and its leadership by 13%. There are 135 positions on hold, and 96 positions have been vacated and will not be backfilled.
The March cuts affected 101 employees and were expected to save the hospital $17 million per year.
In the wake of significant financial instabilities and uncertainties, Valley Medical Center is shuttering multiple healthcare units and clinics throughout south King County, beginning with Renton Landing Urgent Care.On Monday, May 12, Valley Medical announced that loss of funding from the state and federal government, along with private sector reimbursement instability, will lead to the closing of two inpatient units, five clinics and the consolidation of two clinics. Valley Medical, which serves over 600,000 residents, has a growing ...
In the wake of significant financial instabilities and uncertainties, Valley Medical Center is shuttering multiple healthcare units and clinics throughout south King County, beginning with Renton Landing Urgent Care.
On Monday, May 12, Valley Medical announced that loss of funding from the state and federal government, along with private sector reimbursement instability, will lead to the closing of two inpatient units, five clinics and the consolidation of two clinics. Valley Medical, which serves over 600,000 residents, has a growing year-to-date operating loss of -$25 million.
This announcement follows the layoff of 101 non-union employees at Valley Medical Center in Renton, which happened in late March. Those layoffs were due to an abrupt end to the hospital’s Medicaid — or Apple Health — reimbursements.
“We continue to be faced with some very difficult challenges and decisions,” said the May 12 statement from Valley Medical. “We must further scale back operations to match our shifting financial realities. This requires a large-scale restructure of our workforce, as well as the consolidation and closing of some clinics and departments. All changes will roll out over the next two months.”
Northwest Pavilion Inpatient and Inpatient Pediatrics, which are located at the Medical Center’s Renton location off of Talbot Road, are the two units that will be closed on Friday, June 27. According to Valley Medical’s website, it is the only Inpatient Pediatrics Unit located between Seattle and Tacoma.
Three of the clinics that will close on June 27 are located on the same campus: Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic, Occupational Health Services and the Pediatric Neurology & Pediatric Sleep Medicine clinic. The Renton Landing Urgent Care has already closed and the Kent Primary Care clinic will be shut down on June 27.
The Medication Management clinic in Covington will be partially consolidated to the Renton location, while the Valley Women’s Healthcare clinic in Covington will be partially consolidated to Renton and Auburn locations.
“These are very tough decisions that impact people’s lives, both our employees and the community we care for, and that is not something we take lightly. While incredibly difficult, these changes are necessary for Valley’s future stability,” said the Valley Medical statement, which further explained that extensive leadership (13% reduction) and non-clinical (8% reduction) cost-saving measures were taken before turning to restructuring of the clinical workforce.
Valley Medical is a public district hospital and 64% of Valley’s reimbursement for care provided is from federal or state funding sources, which Valley Medical communications director Kristin Bidwell told the Reporter in March means that any reductions disproportionately impact Valley Medical.
In fall 2024, the state of Washington applied to continue the Medicaid Directed Pay Program (DPP) — an option to “help states close gaps in payment between Medicaid and other payers” — through the federal government for the 2025 calendar year.
In February 2025, the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) reported that the program had not been renewed by Jan. 20, 2025, and that the current administration has not approved the program for 2025.
“Significant thought and consideration were given to areas of closure and consolidation to ensure the presence of other local resources,” the statement continued. “Patients who are seen at impacted departments and clinics will be referred to other local, community-based providers.”
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