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Home Care In Tampa, FL

Home Care Tampa, FL

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 Hamner Tower gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Tampa, FL is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“Always best care tarpon Springs office has been a life saver with caring for my mother with dementia. Her caregiver Linda is so dedicated to her job, and my mom and me love her to death. She is very communicative, and passionate about what she does. My mom could not live independently if i did not have always best care and linda by her side. Also whenever speaking with scheduling and office staff- they are always helpful and friendly too! Thanks guys! Yall do amazing work!”

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“I'm a former employee of ABC and I had an awesome experience working with them. The office staff is very warm and welcoming. The owners, Keith and Jeri are super nice and personable. They recognize their employees every month, they also have different events where we could get together and socialize. I've learned so much more, that wasn't taught at "school". Not a bad company to work for.”

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“We have used Always Best Senior Care more than once. Their service has always exceeded our expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend them.”

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“I have used Always Best Care for two extended periods. All the staff assigned to take care of my father were excellent and punctual. The office staff are great and have become great friends. I would recommend this company for the care of your family members.”

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“Raina King is a true angel, a gift from God. Our beloved Grandmother passed away today and unfortunately we live far away. Raina was in constant communication with us through the entire journey. She gave great comfort to our loved one and we could not have been blessed with a better person to be by Gram’s side. God Bless you and all that you do. ????????❤️ Highly recommend.”

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“I love working for for ABC. The owner's are very compassionate about their clients and caregivers. They go above and beyond to help those in need. I have 20+ years in healthcare and I have never worked with such an AMAZING team!”

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“I’ve worked for Always Best Care going on a year. I love Jeri and Keith, very understanding. Rebeca, Natalie and Lisa, Also in the office, all listen to our needs and concerns. They are very understanding to all the caregivers, I feel like a big family with our clients. Working for this company is like having a very big extended family and I love it and would not give it up. And yes I would definitely and highly recommend Always Best Care of Tarpon Springs Florida. The extended family that I don’t have, but I do now. Thank you for letting me be a part of Always Best Care of Tarpon Springs Florida.”

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“Always Best Care of Tarpon Springs has given me peace of mind knowing that my mom is in good hands. She enjoys their services and I highly recommend them! Thank you for your love and kindness.”

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“Keith and Jeri are angels that walk among us. My in-laws have been receiving care from Always Best since May 2019. They are in their 90’s and still in their own home. This has been a year of challenges as my mother-in-law has dementia and my father-in-law’s health has gotten more tenuous. Keith has taken my dad to the hospital and urgent care, grocery shopped for them and scrambled to provide aides on short notice after hospitalization. We live out of state and I have had to depend on them so much. Jeri and Keith go above and beyond and I trust them implicitly! I can’t say enough good about them and I know that they will be successful because they are ethical, caring and operate their business with the highest degree of integrity. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have been referred to them.”

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“ABC is a well managed and high quality home health care service. All the workers have been consistently good and provide excellent care for our father. Rebeca has been awesome to ensure our needs are satisfied and that we always have the round the clock coverage we need.”

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“Always Best Care of Tarpon Springs has given me peace of mind knowing that my mom is in good hands. She enjoys their services and I highly recommend them!”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Tampa, FL?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Tampa, FL

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Ballast Point Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

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

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Mise en Place or visit Sulphur Springs Water Tower, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Tampa, FL

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Tampa, FL, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your FL's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Tampa, FL understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • Great American Assisted Living at Tampa
  • Senior Point Assisted Living
  • Angels Senior Living at North Tampa
  • Bella Rose Assisted Living Facility
  • Hyde Park Assisted Living Facility
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

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

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

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

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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

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

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Tampa, FL 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.

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Canucks Seek Revenge Against Lightning in Star-Studded Tuesday Affair

The Vancouver Canucks are now halfway through their second-longest homestand of the season and are holding a 2-1-0 record ahead of welcoming the Tampa Bay Lightning to town on Tuesday night.Tampa has been a streaky team this season. They’ve had multiple three-game losing streaks this season but still hold a respectable 13-11-5 record. The Lightning are currently on one of their better runs this season – picking up three wins through their last four outings.As you’d expect based on their recent history and succ...

The Vancouver Canucks are now halfway through their second-longest homestand of the season and are holding a 2-1-0 record ahead of welcoming the Tampa Bay Lightning to town on Tuesday night.

Tampa has been a streaky team this season. They’ve had multiple three-game losing streaks this season but still hold a respectable 13-11-5 record. The Lightning are currently on one of their better runs this season – picking up three wins through their last four outings.

As you’d expect based on their recent history and success, the Lightning have a strong power play. They are clicking at 29.9% this season, which puts them third in the league for conversion percentage. On top of their strong play with the man advantage, they are doing good work while down a man as well. The Lightning currently sit 11th in the NHL with an 81.8% penalty kill but are one of only three teams who have not picked up a shorthanded goal this season.

Nikita Kucherov is always a big story when he comes to town, and Tuesday night will be no different. The Russian winger is leading the NHL in points with 47 through the first 28 games of the season. Kucherov has been on an absolute tear since the start of November and is averaging two points a game in his last 18 outings. His 19 goals now lead the NHL but Canucks forward Brock Boeser is one goal behind him and will try his best to catch and contain Kucherov on Tuesday night.

After missing the first 20 games of the season, Andrei Vasilevskiy is back between the pipes for the Lightning. He has helped lower the average goals against significantly since he took over for Jonas Johansson.

Quick hits on the competition:

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said that he’s a good friend of two-time Stanley Cup champion, and current Lightning head coach Jon Cooper and that he has a lot of respect for how Cooper handles his players.

“I'll call Coop [Jon Cooper] and ask his opinion on stuff and thank God, he gives me some advice but he's the type of guy that knows when to push and when not to and that's why I think he's a great coach,” said Tocchet.

Tocchet also spoke about the Canucks’ most talked about player over the past few games, Nils Höglander. The coach likes the way that Höglander is fitting into the J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser line.

“His forechecking ability really helps Millsy and Boes, he’s a dog on a bone type of player,” said Tocchet about Höglander. “His defensive game has gotten better [and] he’s still striving to be better. His puck protection has been the best I’ve seen since I got here. I didn’t know Höggy that much until this year and I would say [over] the last week or two, his puck protection has been really good. He holds on to pucks and he's not losing pucks like he did early in the season and I think that's a big part of his game. For a small guy like that to hold pucks, I'm not comparing him to Martin St. Louis. But the last couple of weeks he's protecting the puck as a small guy and coming out of the hole. Like Marty used to be all the time.”

Tocchet said that the Sedin twins have spent a lot of time with Höglander on puck protection and we’ve seen the 22-year-old out early with the head coach to work on positioning in the offensive zone and where to go to generate scoring chances from the slot for himself as well as his linemates.

Höglander has picked up points in each of his last three games with two goals and an assist. That trio controls 51.35% of expected goals and has been on the ice for three goals-for and two goals-against in the 39:16 of ice time they’ve had this season.

Miller has picked up his scoring pace as he sits in second for league scoring with 40 points through 28 games. Miller has 10 points in his last seven games. Boeser is on the same pace of 10 points through his last seven and has picked up five goals.

Something we’re going to try here in the previews is a five-game reflection on who has been the top points producers.

Hottest Canucks over the last five:

Elias Pettersson: 2g-5a-7p Brock Boeser: 1g-5a-6p Sam Lafferty: 3g-2a-5p J.T. Miller: 2g-3a-5p Ilya Mikheyev: 2g-2a-4p

The Canucks fell 4-3 to the Lightning in Tampa Bay in their fourth game of the season. Kucherov picked up two goals in that game while Nick Paul added a goal and an assist in the tightly contested game in Tampa Bay. The Lightning scored two power play goals on three attempts in that game while Tyler Myers, J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser scored for the Canucks.

Tuesday’s game is scheduled for 7:00 pm PT. You can watch the game on Sportsnet and hear Brendan Batchelor on the radio call through Sportsnet 650.

Meet Tampa’s Greenlane, the drive-thru with healthy fast food under $10

A new drive-thru chain founded in Tampa is expanding across the region.Greenlane — which specializes in salads and wraps — opened its first location earlier this year in South Tampa. Next year, it aims to open two more in Tampa and St. Petersburg.“Yes, we’re a salad brand. But we’re not your average rabbit food,” reads the company’s website.The chain was created to fill a gap in the drive-thru market that’s saturated with cheap, greasy food, said Greenlane’s chief ope...

A new drive-thru chain founded in Tampa is expanding across the region.

Greenlane — which specializes in salads and wraps — opened its first location earlier this year in South Tampa. Next year, it aims to open two more in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

“Yes, we’re a salad brand. But we’re not your average rabbit food,” reads the company’s website.

The chain was created to fill a gap in the drive-thru market that’s saturated with cheap, greasy food, said Greenlane’s chief operating officer and co-founder, Chris Kern. It also hopes to follow in the footsteps of other Tampa Bay-based restaurants that became household names, like Outback Steakhouse and Hooters.

“We provide a healthier option to the traditional fast, greasy fried foods by providing the same or better convenience with a quick drive-thru,” Kern said.

While there’s a rising number of health-conscious restaurants in town, Kern said there’s a lack of cheaper and healthier food options in drive-thrus specifically. Some salads come pre-packaged and can’t be customized, or they’re only available at walk-in restaurants like Sweetgreen at a higher price.

Currently, Greenlane sells salads and wraps for under $10.

“Fast food doesn’t have to be boring or unhealthy. There are other options out there,” said Erica Spector Wishnow, a leading adviser for Greenlane. “Everybody should be able to afford a healthy meal.”

The Tampa salad drive-thru chain opened its first location in 2023. It has two more about to start construction with plans to open next year.

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Greenlane’s first location opened at 4495 West Gandy Blvd. The company hopes to open a flagship store south of Raymond James Stadium, Kern said.

Construction of the location at 2055 N. Dale Mabry Highway is set to break ground this month. It will be larger than the Gandy restaurant and will have a two-lane drive-thru.

And not long after, Greenlane will start building its St. Petersburg location at Fourth Street North and 80th Avenue North.

While construction is ongoing, Greenlane has other sites across Tampa Bay on its radar.

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“Our goal is to open three to five locations in 2024,” Kern said. “We’re working with Waters Avenue, and we also have another site in Brandon that we’re excited about.”

There’s potential to spread into Sarasota, Lakeland and Orlando in the future, he said.

Kern co-founded the company with venture capitalist Christopher Burch, who has invested in Voss Water and a line of fashion and hospitality brands. This is Burch’s first foray into the food business.

Greenlane’s restaurants will have a distinctive look — from lime green paneling outside and carrot-shaped potted plants to jasmine flower vines surrounding the drive-thru lanes for a welcoming aroma when people roll down their windows to order.

“We want the customer to feel like they’re going to something different and a little bit elevated and thoughtful,” Kern said.

The restaurant’s menu only uses olive oil. Salads and wraps come with either chicken or tofu as a protein. Greenlane keeps costs low by only offering drive-thru, delivery or pickup. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.

While there may be lingering stigmas around vegetable-centered meals, Kern said Greenlane embraces its “rabbit food” and hopes to both defy expectations and stay affordable.

“We’ve got several folks from MacDill Air Force Base everyday. They just rave about how filling our meals are.” Kern said. “You’re not gonna eat and be hungry in an hour like your typical salad.”

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Anthony Cirelli Game Preview: Lightning vs. Canucks - December 12

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Steven Stamkos Game Preview: Lightning vs. Canucks - December 12

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