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 second Murrieta Grammar School in Murrieta, CA 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 Murrieta, CA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
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.
“Always best provides great care. They are really good at matching caregivers to the”
“I can not express enough praise for Always Best Care of Temecula. They were very”
“Cannot say enough about the people at Always Best Care in Temecula. We had an”
“I cared for my father for many years, but after he fell and fractured his”
“Rebecca and her team are amazing, caring, and compassionate. I can't thank them enough for”
“I would like to provide my experience with ABC. My husband came home from the”
“Rebecca Prouty has gone above and beyond with helping my mother and I. She takes”
“Rebecca went above and beyond when my father was at Temecula Hospital. She patiently recommended”
“I can not say enough about Rebekah! She truly was by my side and went”
“Rebecca and the team are diligent in their work and actually care. I am in”
“Tracy helped me and my mom so much when our situation got iffy. She was”
“You never expect to be put in a situation where you have a family emergency”
“We had a wonderful experience with Always Best Care and cannot say enough good things”
“We are so grateful to Tracy Durling & the team at Always Best Care Temecula”
“Always Best Care has been an absolute blessing to my family. Rebecca Proust took time”
“Thank you Tracy for helping me get through the hardest days of my life. Your”
“Tracy of Always Best Care was exceptionally helpful in finding a placement for my mom.”
“Rebecca did such an amazing job helping me find Placement for my sweet friend who”
“I have worked with Always Best Care for years and with three different family members.”
“When we found that we were unable to care for my husband Tracy provided timely”
“Tracey was very helpful, knowledgeable and empathetic. Highly recommend”
“From the very beginning, for about a year I spoke with Tracy Durling about my”
“During the busy holiday season Rebecca was helpful in finding me a nurse to assist”
“Our ABC caregiver has been excellent. He treats my mentally and physically disabled husband with”
“The group at Always Best Care was so helpful and knowledgable in helping us find”
“Absolutely exceptional!! I was in a bind, needed last minute weekend care for my”
“Rebecca and team could not have been more compassionate, caring and professional when we reached”
“Tracy Durling was referred to us by an acute rehab center Dad was at. She”
“Tracy was personable, professional, and knowledgeable in assessing needs and preferences to provide appropriate care”
“ABC has provided care for my mom for over 5 years. They are excellent. Whenever”
“Let me say that my experience with Always Best Care out of the gate has”
“I was extremely pleased with the level of expertise Always Best Care provided when our”
“Owner, Rebecca is amazing. Had a clients primary caregiver suddenly pass and she had someone”
“Owner, Rebecca is amazing. Had a clients primary caregiver suddenly pass and she had someone”
“Highly recommend the entire team at Always Best Care in Temecula! We knew absolutely nothing”
“Rebecca does amazing work at ABC. She is very compassionate & knowledgeable. Always making sure”
“Although my wife and I are not quite ready for in-home care services, we like”
“Always Best, specifically Rebecca, was there when I needed them. I was given information to”
“After my dad was hospitalized and needing 24 hour care, I got in touch with”
“After a great deal of research to pick a home care service for my mother-in-law”
“Rebecca and her team are astoundingly helpful. Having worked in senior care for 10 years”
“Without Tracy, not sure how we would have gotten the time, care, and understanding of”
“Rebecca is incredible and helped me relocate my mother with dementia from Seattle to Murrieta.”
“Always Best Care has been a blessing for my Mother. Mom was very”
“I was very pleased with the care my brother received from always best care services.”
“I had another person recommend a place 43 miles from my home after telling her”
“I live out of state and for the first time needed to find temporary in-home”
“We had such a wonderful Caregiver come to help with my mom on Christmas Day!”
“My husband, Don was recently a patient of Best Care until his passing. They were”
“I started my Residential Care Facility For the Elderly last 10/2022 and the first agent”
“Always best provides great care. They are really good at matching caregivers to the senior. I would highly recommend them for any senior care needs.”
“I can not express enough praise for Always Best Care of Temecula. They were very easy to reach, always returned calls and helped me with placement of both of my parents in the Temecula area. In dealing with Tracy Durling everything went perfectly and as planned. They made placement of my parents a smooth transition. Thank you to everyone involved.”
“Cannot say enough about the people at Always Best Care in Temecula. We had an urgent need for care for my Mom…..and Rebecca was incredibly helpful in quickly lining up caregivers to help us. The communication and organization was outstanding. And the caregivers Jessica and Christina went above and beyond. Working with Charmain on the business and invoicing side was also very easy. Overall great experience and highly recommend ABC.”
“I cared for my father for many years, but after he fell and fractured his pelvis I realized I could no longer care for him on my own. Tracy from ABC stepped in and helped find an assisted living facility with wonderful, caring people. I will forever be beholden to Tracy for her compassion and sensitivity during this very emotional time.”
“Rebecca and her team are amazing, caring, and compassionate. I can't thank them enough for their support and guidance through difficult times.”
“I would like to provide my experience with ABC. My husband came home from the hospital and into hospice care. It was such a very emotional time. I hired ABC for 24-hour care to assist. What I received was the most caring individuals who gave both me and my husband the best care a person could ask for. Not only were they very highly qualified, they cared for my husband with the utmost compassion, as they also did for me. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give them a 15. I had 3 different ladies on 8 hour shifts, and I can say that I love them all and could not have asked for more. I would give this organization a 100% recommendation. Thank you so much Rebecca and your staff for such caring service. I will never forget the loving care you provided.”
“Rebecca Prouty has gone above and beyond with helping my mother and I. She takes time to learn the entire situation and shows great compassion. I would not have been able to handle my mom with dementia as smoothly without Rebecca’s help.”
“Rebecca went above and beyond when my father was at Temecula Hospital. She patiently recommended an independent living facility and explained what services she could help us with. I live in NY, so she actually met my dad when he was moving into the facility. She communicated with me by call and text several times with updates.”
“I can not say enough about Rebekah! She truly was by my side and went through my whole end of life journey with my dad offering me support and guidance. She's incredibly caring and personable and knowledgeable. She doesn't just act like she cares... she honestly cares! I know this because we never used her services. My dad's level of care was not a fit for her company. This did not stop her from working off hours to find help for his unique needs and situation. She kept on mind my mom's wishes as well to be by his side and both of their personalities. She found things I wouldn't have been able to find by simply googling because she knows the business and what local companies have to offer. She talked to me as I cried and struggled through the ever-changing circumstances and never left me hanging when i felt scared and hopeless. Thank you Rebekah.. you truly made a difference for me and my family during this heart-wrenching time.”
“Rebecca and the team are diligent in their work and actually care. I am in a local business network with Rebecca, and have worked with several businesses within the senior care industry, and Always Best Care Senior Services is certainly one of the best. If you are looking for senior services, I could not urge you more than to reach out to the team. Their staff is warm, caring, and thoughtful, and I am certain that they will be able to help anyone along the journey.”
“Tracy helped me and my mom so much when our situation got iffy. She was on it, setting us up at a board and care to fit my mom's unique needs, and home health care company to go with it. She did everything. I couldn't be more thankful to have her during that critical turning point. She'd always stop by and check on my mom at the facility, even brought her a new plant and heartfelt card to the new place. Asks me about her once in a while ???? incredibly caring. I'm even looking to Always Best Care in the state I live to help facilitate a move in the near future because they've shown me their trustworthiness. This is something I never was prepared for and turned my world upsidedown. It's hard enough when faced with the enormity of caring for a loved one in this way. There's options out there, and there's help to show you ☝️ Please don't shoulder this alone, take care of you, too.”
“You never expect to be put in a situation where you have a family emergency and you need to make decisions within a short amount of time all while living out of state and you need help with your parent. Rebecca and her team helped my family navigate this difficult transition and provided services and resources without hesitation. We made great decisions in a short amount of time. She had the resources and connections I needed! We could not have done this on our own and we are so grateful that we were connected to Always Best Senior Care Services I was able to return home with the solutions that I needed and the peace of mind that I desired! .”
“We had a wonderful experience with Always Best Care and cannot say enough good things about the compassionate, professional team—especially the amazing caregivers who helped my mother over the course of four years. During that time, the caregivers became like extended family. They treated my mom with incredible kindness, respect, and patience, and it gave our family so much peace of mind knowing she was in such good hands. Rebecca, the owner, as well as her daughter, Holly, were always responsive and personally involved. They made sure my mom’s needs were met and were there every step of the way. When my mom eventually needed a higher level of care, Rebecca and her team went above and beyond to help us find the perfect Residential Care Facility. Their support during that transition was invaluable. We are deeply grateful for the care, professionalism, and genuine compassion that Always Best Care provided. I highly recommend them to any family looking for reliable, loving in-home care for a loved one.”
“We are so grateful to Tracy Durling & the team at Always Best Care Temecula Valley. Tracy was so instrumental in assisting us place our mom in a nearby assisted living home in Murrieta. If you want someone who is caring, personable & very professional then Tracy will be an excellent choice.”
“Always Best Care has been an absolute blessing to my family. Rebecca Proust took time out of her busy schedule to assist me with my concerns about my father in law. She directed my husband and I on programs that helped my father in law with additional help that was much needed. They are always professional, friendly, and accommodating. Thank you, The Adams Family”
“Thank you Tracy for helping me get through the hardest days of my life. Your compassion and understanding are so commendable. I highly recommend you.”
“Tracy of Always Best Care was exceptionally helpful in finding a placement for my mom. She listened and found me two senior care locations to view. This has been an incredibly easy transition for our family bringing her closer to us in Menifee.”
“Rebecca did such an amazing job helping me find Placement for my sweet friend who was on a very limited budget! I highly recommend Rebecca.”
“I have worked with Always Best Care for years and with three different family members. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rebecca and Tracy who are both compassionate and supportive to both the patient and the family members. Their service truly goes above and beyond. We needed specific care for my father and they found us the perfect group home for him, they were amazing and as my mom was recovering ❤️???? from heart surgery she joined him there. After losing my dad in Dec of ‘23 when my mom was ready Tracy recommended the perfect Assisted Living Facility in Murrieta for her. While it’s an inevitable new chapter Tracy has even checked in to see how she is doing. I cannot recommend them enough! Our entire family is so grateful to Always Best Care!”
“When we found that we were unable to care for my husband Tracy provided timely options in a clean and caring home. As we are on ssi she also took our ability to pay into consideration. The caretakers are kind and knowledgeable in basic, safe care.”
“Tracey was very helpful, knowledgeable and empathetic. Highly recommend”
“From the very beginning, for about a year I spoke with Tracy Durling about my mom’s situation. Tracy came over and met my mom and we started talking about different assisted living facilities in the area. After about a year we finally were easy to tour some facilities and we decided on one, which was one that Tracy highly recommended. My mom have been there for about 7 months now and she loves it there. If it wasn’t for Tracy and her knowledge of these facilities and the huge heart she has to help people, I truly don’t know how I would have done this on my own. If anyone is looking to put a loved one in assisted living or even have home care, I would most definitely call Always Best Care Senior Services, they are the best and go out of their way to meet your needs.”
“During the busy holiday season Rebecca was helpful in finding me a nurse to assist with my grandfather to allow us to have him outside of the memory care facility for the holidays. Rebecca was thorough, compassionate, understanding and very successful at finding us an option that fit our needs in a short request window during a very busy season. I am so thankful for my grandfathers hospices providers recommendation to reach out to Always Best Care.”
“Our ABC caregiver has been excellent. He treats my mentally and physically disabled husband with respect, dignity, and kindness. My husband can be aggressive and angry, but our ABC caregiver has the experience to handle the situation and keep them both safe. This is unlike other caregiving services we have employed, where caregivers just walked out once they found out my husband could get aggressive. I would highly recommend ABC for the care of your loved one.”
“The group at Always Best Care was so helpful and knowledgable in helping us find senior care for my mother quickly. They made excellent recommendations that fit our needs. Tracy was wonderful to work with mom and family.”
“Absolutely exceptional!! I was in a bind, needed last minute weekend care for my mom that had surgery. ABCS came to the rescue with extremely kind and dedicated healthcare workers. Their communication was also out of this world! I’d give them 6 stars if I could!”
“Rebecca and team could not have been more compassionate, caring and professional when we reached out for some help with my Dad after a rough hip replacement surgery. I highly recommend them for any type of Senior Care services.”
“Tracy Durling was referred to us by an acute rehab center Dad was at. She was a wealth of information, full of compassion, and a godsend to us during a difficult time for our family.Through her we found him placement at an excellent senior care facility in Murrieta.”
“Tracy was personable, professional, and knowledgeable in assessing needs and preferences to provide appropriate care for my husband, and her success in quickly finding the right placement was a blessing. I highly recommend Always Best Care to anyone seeking help in finding care for a loved one.”
“ABC has provided care for my mom for over 5 years. They are excellent. Whenever I have needed a higher level of care they provided experienced professional caregivers that were dependable and did a great job. I would highly recommend them!”
“Let me say that my experience with Always Best Care out of the gate has been absolutely tremendous extremely professional and knowledgeable. I had the pleasure of meeting Melanie Stout Who share with me the level of detail her company takes to guide families to make the best decisions that’s what’s most important to me and so important to those that I serve. I look forward to working with Melanie and the great team at Always Best Care in the coming weeks and months ahead, thank you Rick T.”
“I was extremely pleased with the level of expertise Always Best Care provided when our family needed to find assisted living for our Father. Tracy's follow up and genuine concern for his well being was so appreciated. I am very thankful for their dedicated.”
“Owner, Rebecca is amazing. Had a clients primary caregiver suddenly pass and she had someone there within hours. Like a fairy godmother waving a wand. Then!! She even assisted in helping find a respite care facility while clients home is being renovated. Seriously cannot go wrong with the care delivered. Every caregivers worth is shown in the way they perform. Will always recommend”
“Owner, Rebecca is amazing. Had a clients primary caregiver suddenly pass and she had someone there within hours. Like a fairy godmother waving a wand. Then!! She even assisted in helping find a respite care facility while clients home is being renovated. Seriously cannot go wrong with the care delivered. Every caregivers worth is shown in the way they perform. Will always recommend”
“Highly recommend the entire team at Always Best Care in Temecula! We knew absolutely nothing about in-home care when my mom fell ill, but Tracy came in and was a lifesaver. She was compassionate, thoughtful, full of information, and listened carefully to our needs and concerns and then took care of it. We never had to divert our attention away from mom because Tracy was on it. We needed 24/7 assistance, and every single caregiver who came in was so helpful and kind with my mom and with us. They took care of all of her needs and were so considerate to my dad's needs as well. I don't know how we would have gotten through her passing without these special people by our side. We were so impressed that we decided to continue with several of the caregivers to help with my dad's needs and his grief. They have been absolutely amazing with him. The communication with us is phenomenal, from the caregivers to the office team, so we are always kept in the loop. Holly and Rebecca have been beyond patient and have been so very friendly, understanding, and gracious with us and our many requests. We can't thank them enough for their support through these difficult and emotional times. Our family can always breathe just a little bit easier when the team is with him as we know he will be in good hands.”
“Rebecca does amazing work at ABC. She is very compassionate & knowledgeable. Always making sure all the needs of her clients are met in the best possible way. Highly recommended”
“Although my wife and I are not quite ready for in-home care services, we like to plan ahead. We had a lot of questions so we called Always Best Care. Holly was happy to answer all our inquiries. She was very patient with us even though we told her we were not ready to use them yet. We felt good about the info provided and will use their services if the need arises.”
“Always Best, specifically Rebecca, was there when I needed them. I was given information to help me make the best decisions for the care of my dad even if every option wasn’t income for Always Best. The nurses were wonderful, compassionate, comforting and extremely helpful as my dad’s health declined.”
“After my dad was hospitalized and needing 24 hour care, I got in touch with Rebecca at ABC. She was so knowledgeable and helpful with helping me find a safe place for my dad to go. What sets her apart from the other companies is that she is passionate about what she does. She truly wants the best for her elderly clients. I am an RN myself, and trust her 100%, I have seen firsthand that Rebecca will always do what’s best for the client even if it doesn’t benefit her. She even checks in on my dad from time to time and wishes him well. Thank you again Rebecca!”
“After a great deal of research to pick a home care service for my mother-in-law we chose this one. IT WAS A GREAT CHOICE! Melanie was our first point of contact and she made a GREAT first impression. With only a 1 day notice she was able to schedule Christina to spend a 16 hour shift with my mother-in-law overnight the first night she was home after 1 week in a Kaiser hospital and 2 weeks in a skilled nursing facility. My mother-in-law is sometimes very difficult to please, especially when she is spending money for ANY service! She was delighted with Christina and even gave her hugs when she left the next morning! We highly recommend Always Best Care!”
“Rebecca and her team are astoundingly helpful. Having worked in senior care for 10 years as an OT and now owner of a board and care, I can say with confidence that these are tremendous people. The caring way they guide seniors and their families through finding placement is top notch. I recommend anyone seeking a great helpful guide to reach out and get the help they deserve from this team.”
“Without Tracy, not sure how we would have gotten the time, care, and understanding of placement for mom. Senior care and assistant living facilities are not all the same. So glad we had Tracy to guide us through the process. Love moms permanent home in Murrieta!”
“Rebecca is incredible and helped me relocate my mother with dementia from Seattle to Murrieta. She had all the information about the local care community that I needed. She even jumped in and helped when I needed her most. I would totally recommend Rebecca and her team to anyone with an elder that has dementia and needs care.”
“Always Best Care has been a blessing for my Mother. Mom was very resistant to having someone in her house to help her. And don't use the word caregiver with Mom, that would set her off on a angry rant, she was convinced that she didn't need any help at all, but with Mom's developing dementia amongst other things she was forgetting to eat and drink on a regular basis, and if she did remember to eat she would put dirty dishes away in the cupboard. And there are many other examples of Mom truly needing help. Along comes Always Best Care and after a month or so, Mom now claims her caregiver is a "very good friend". A friend that she spends time with, and can talk with and who helps her with shopping etc. (she still does not use the word caregiver). Everyone at Always Best has been very accommodating. Holly in scheduling keeps me in the loop and is very easy to work with for schedule changes when I need them. I would recommend Always Best to anyone that is looking to take care of a loved one in need. Sincerely, Joe”
“I was very pleased with the care my brother received from always best care services. The caregivers where outstanding, loving and clean. This company wants nothing but the best for the residents and the families. I always felt very connected with the staff. They always kept the family aware of the residents needs. Thank you Rebecca”
“I had another person recommend a place 43 miles from my home after telling her what I needed, which was not helpful. I spoke to Rebecca about two weeks ago and explained I live in Temecula and needed senior home care for my brother closer to me, because he currently lives in Corona. She listened carefully to my concerns and needs, and suggested a home in Murrieta, 8 miles away that worked out perfectly! Very helpful and I highly recommend Always Best Care!”
“I live out of state and for the first time needed to find temporary in-home care for my elderly parents in Murrieta. Tracy came to our home and put my parents at ease explaining everything to them. Both of the caregivers we had were wonderful. I will definitely use Always Best Care again when the need arises.”
“We had such a wonderful Caregiver come to help with my mom on Christmas Day! Esmerelda was a God send!!! ABC was so helpful and provided us with such a sweet caregiver! Thank you Esmerelda and ABC for creating such a memorable holiday for our Family!❤️”
“My husband, Don was recently a patient of Best Care until his passing. They were wonderful, could not have asked for more dedicated and caring women to help my family thru the most difficult time of our lives. Thankyou.”
“I started my Residential Care Facility For the Elderly last 10/2022 and the first agent that came to visit my facility is Donna from Always Best Care Senior Services in Temecula. Donna was an amazing staff of the team, and she told me about the owner which is Rebecca and the rest of the team that worked with ABC. Finding a home for a love one is difficult to find unless you have an agency like Rebecca and her team in terms of placing elderly someone you can trust and this is the team that i trusted for finding patient for my homecare. I truly believed their remarkable work thru the years of experience and great communication. I highly recommend Always Best Care in Temecula. I thank you you so much Rebecca and Donna and the rest of your team for helping families for placing their love ones and owners of homecare like me for the support you have given me since I started to open my facility for the elderly.”
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 Bear Valley Park in Murrieta, CA 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 Talia Kitchen or visit Monument Hill, 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 Murrieta, CA, 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 Murrieta, CA 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 Murrieta, CA 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.
Low vaccination numbers and severe flu abroad hint that a bad virus season is on the horizon. Where to get the jab for flu, RSV and COVID.MURRIETA, CA — It's that time of year again. Well, almost. Flu season generally begins sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving. Are you vaccinated?Along with influenza, other respiratory viruses like RSV and in more recent years, COVID-19 are common culprits for a runny nose during the winter months.The best way to maximize protection against them is to get the vaccines you...
MURRIETA, CA — It's that time of year again. Well, almost. Flu season generally begins sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving. Are you vaccinated?
Along with influenza, other respiratory viruses like RSV and in more recent years, COVID-19 are common culprits for a runny nose during the winter months.
The best way to maximize protection against them is to get the vaccines you're eligible for, Dr. John Swartzberg, an infectious disease specialist at University of California, Berkeley, told Patch this week.
With flu season looming, early signs overseas and lagging vaccination rates at home could determine how severe it gets in California. And according to Swartzberg, early signs from the Southern Hemisphere suggest the U.S. could be in for a tougher flu season.
"We also have a hint from Malaysia and Japan, where they're having a very early influenza season," he said. "That hints that maybe we're going to be seeing a more aggressive influenza this year."
Here at home, a lower uptake of the flu vaccine is sounding the alarm.
Flu season typically kicks off right after Halloween and is almost certainly here around Thanksgiving before peaking around mid to late January up to mid-February, Swartzberg said.
Despite that low uptake, early surveillance data from the Southern Hemisphere show that this season’s influenza vaccine provided moderate protection, lowering hospitalization risk by about 50 percent.
Taking all of this into consideration, Swartzberg says now is the best time to get the jab.
“Now is the time to get vaccinated for COVID, and certainly, now is the time to get vaccinated for influenza. And if you got RSV vaccine previously, it's good for at least three years.”
Swartzberg emphasized that everyone over six months of age should get the influenza vaccine, calling it the foundation of protection against respiratory viruses this winter.
He said adults over 65 — and especially those 75 and older — should also stay up to date on their COVID-19 boosters, ideally every six months, while younger adults with underlying health conditions may also benefit from twice-yearly doses.
For RSV, he noted that vaccination is recommended for adults 75 and older, and for younger adults with health risks.
The strike, which started Tuesday, will impact Kaiser Permanente locations across California.Thousands of Kaiser Permanente unionized employees started a five-day strike Tuesday morning across California, including at KP Inland Empire, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego locations. Workers are also striking in Oregon, Hawaii, and southeast Washington.In California, approximately 31,000 United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals members — registered nurses, pharmacists, nur...
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente unionized employees started a five-day strike Tuesday morning across California, including at KP Inland Empire, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego locations. Workers are also striking in Oregon, Hawaii, and southeast Washington.
In California, approximately 31,000 United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals members — registered nurses, pharmacists, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, midwives, physician assistants, rehab therapists, speech language pathologists, dietitians, and other specialty health care professionals — are part of the strike, which began at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The strike is scheduled to end at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.
"We do not take the decision to strike lightly," the union said in a statement. "A strike is always a last resort, reached only after every other option has been exhausted."
UNAC/UHCP said the strike is the largest in its history.
"Workers are going on strike after Kaiser executives have refused for months of negotiations to settle a fair contract that includes safe staffing, equitable pay and benefits, and a voice for frontline caregivers," the California-based union said just before the strike started.
In a statement released Monday, Kaiser said its team has been actively working with the Alliance of Health Care Unions to reach new national and local agreements in support of nearly 61,000 employees. In addition to UNAC/UHCP, Alliance of Health Care Unions also includes four other allied unions, mainly in Hawaii and Oregon. Nearly 46,000 Alliance union members were expected to stand together on Tuesday.
UNAC/UHCP members plan to be active this week on the following strike lines:
At the heart of the ongoing negotiation is a dispute over wages, according to a statement from Kaiser Permanente.
The latest proposal from the unions is a 25% wage increase over four years. A national agreement was last struck with Kaiser in 2021, but since then, inflation has risen 18.5% and UNAC/UHCP members received just 10% in across-the-board wage increases, "barely half of what was needed to keep up," according to the union.
The 25% increase "is designed to restore what was lost, keep pace with the cost of living, and recognize the value of our members’ labor," according to UNAC/UHCP.
Among those striking Tuesday at KP's Riverside location was Vivian Gomez, who said she was there for "a fair contract and safe nurse-to-patient ratio."
Kaiser calls the union's proposed increase "out of step with today’s economic realities and rising health care costs."
The nonprofit healthcare giant is offering a 21.5% increase, stating that any rise beyond that would lead to higher costs for KP members and customers "at a time when health care costs are increasingly unaffordable and many are having to make the difficult choice to go without coverage."
"We have a responsibility to do the right thing for our employees and our members and customers," according to Kaiser.
With the stalled negotiations, Kaiser has prepared contingency plans amid the looming strike. Kaiser hospitals and medical offices will remain open. In some cases, the healthcare organization is shifting appointments to virtual care (phone, video, e-chat) and may need to reschedule certain appointments, elective surgeries and procedures, according to the provider.
"Our facilities will be staffed by physicians, experienced managers and trained staff with added licensed contract professionals as needed," Kaiser said in a released statement. "We are onboarding up to 7,600 nurses, clinicians and other staff to work during the strike, the majority of whom have worked at Kaiser Permanente before. In addition, more than 1,000 of our employees have volunteered to be reassigned to work in strike locations."
On Tuesday, the organization sent an email to members apologizing for the "inconvenience" the strike could cause.
Some Kaiser employees argue that the 25% increase is justified due to their stressful workloads.
Nicole Wooten is a registered nurse at Kaiser Permanente, Riverside. She works in the operating room.
"Nurses go home exhausted because we have too many patients to take care of. The shifts are long, the pace never slows, and there’s always one more call light, one more chart, one more medication to give," she said. "You move from room to room like you’re on a timer—because you are."
She continued, "And then, when you finally get to leave, you think about the faces you saw that day— the people you wanted to help more but couldn’t. The patient who was scared and needed someone to sit with them, but you had five other rooms to check. The one who wanted to tell you a story, but you were already halfway out the door to handle something urgent.
"When you drive home, you think, I could have done better, but I just didn’t have the time. And that doesn’t feel good. It’s not because we don’t care. It’s because we care so much that it hurts when we can’t give our best," she said.
"Too many patients means you’re constantly prioritizing: Who needs help most right now, who can wait another five minutes, even if they’re uncomfortable or lonely. That’s not how we want to practice nursing. We want to give every patient time, attention, and compassion, not just the bare minimum to survive the shift.
"We go home with tired feet and heavy hearts," Wooten added. "We try to rest, but the moments we couldn’t get to — the conversations we cut short, the comfort we couldn’t give — stay with us. Nursing is supposed to be about care. But when there aren’t enough of us, it turns into survival for the patients and for the nurses. And that’s not fair to anyone."
The facility features 13 mobility-accessible apartments, 3 hearing-accessible apartments, a swimming pool, a children's play area, and more.MURRIETA, CA — A new 200-home Oak View Ranch Apartments in Murrieta opened Wednesday, with its first phase opening nearly 120 homes for below median income families. Its subsequent second phase, planned to open in 2027, will be dedicated to seniors with incomes below the median.The first phase of the housing development is dedicated to families earning between 30% and 60% of the are...
MURRIETA, CA — A new 200-home Oak View Ranch Apartments in Murrieta opened Wednesday, with its first phase opening nearly 120 homes for below median income families. Its subsequent second phase, planned to open in 2027, will be dedicated to seniors with incomes below the median.
The first phase of the housing development is dedicated to families earning between 30% and 60% of the area's median income, according to a news release.
The facility features 13 mobility-accessible apartments, three hearing- accessible apartments, a swimming pool, a children's play area, and a space for the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest County, among other amenities.
The second phase will be the Oak View Ranch Senior Apartments, which is slated to open by early 2027. Those 81 apartment homes will be available to residents aged 62 or older who earn between 30% and 60% of the area median income.
Officials said they believe Oak View will aid in combating the county's housing crisis. According to a 2024 California Housing Partnership report, four out of five extremely low-income households pay more than half of their income for housing costs.
Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington was on hand to celebrate the day.
"With dedicated units for seniors and working families and an onsite partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest County, the Oak View Ranch community will provide Third District residents with a strong foundation for stability and success," Washington said.
Boys and Girls Club of Southwest County CEO and CFO Carly Bennet-Valle also spoke on the new facility opening.
"Our dedicated space on the property will serve as a launch pad for brighter futures and opportunities for the young people of Murrieta," she said.
The apartments were made possible by National Core, a non-profit affordable housing developer, the Murrieta Housing Authority and Riverside County, among other organizations.
Residents will receive on-site services provided by Hope through Housing Foundation, according to the foundation's executive director Alyssa Cotter, who added: "We will support all the community's residents, boosting academic success, strengthening their finances, helping them pursue careers and improving their health and wellness."
The city is offering several ways to participate in further shaping the development of Quail Valley Nature Park.The following is a Sept. 29, 2025, news release from the city of Menifee:MENIFEE, CA – The City of Menifee is seeking the public’s input as it begins the design process of the new 10.45-acre Quail Valley Nature Park. Located off Newport Drive in the Quail Valley community, this new park is anticipated to include natural walking trails, interactive play areas, exercise station, gathering spaces, ...
The following is a Sept. 29, 2025, news release from the city of Menifee:
MENIFEE, CA – The City of Menifee is seeking the public’s input as it begins the design process of the new 10.45-acre Quail Valley Nature Park. Located off Newport Drive in the Quail Valley community, this new park is anticipated to include natural walking trails, interactive play areas, exercise station, gathering spaces, nature-inspired playground equipment, and gravel parking lot.
The City will be offering several ways to participate in further shaping the development of the Quail Valley Nature Park. Residents are encouraged to take an online survey available by clicking the link here. The survey will be open until Monday, October 27.
The Community Services Department will also be hosting an In-Person Workshop at the Quail Valley Elementary School (23757 Canyon Heights Dr.) on Tuesday, October 14, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Inaddition to reviewing the online survey, this meeting will provide an update on project status andfederal grant funding, and brainstorm potential unique features within the park.
For residents who are unable to attend the community meeting, the Community Services Department will have an informational booth at the upcoming Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mt. San Jacinto College (28237 La Piedra Rd.), where the public may provide input.
“We are very excited for this opportunity to deliver a first-class, nature-themed park to Quail Valley,”said Mayor Ricky Estrada. “The City is committed to ensuring that this new park incorporates thefeedback we hear from our community, and we encourage you to let your voice be heard, whetheronline or in person.”
For more information on the Quail Valley Nature Park, please visit www.cityofmenifee.us/projects,or contact the Community Service Department by email at [email protected] orby phone at (951) 723-3880.
MURRIETA, CA — Murrieta officials and other government agencies are hoping to spur the development of low-income housing in the city.On Wednesday morning, the city is hosting a virtual meeting to share details about the launch of a new "Revolving Loan Fund" that aims to expand long-term affordable housing projects within Murrieta.The $4.1 million loan program will offer early-stage and gap financing to accelerate affordable housing development. Loan funds may be used for activities such as land acquisition, pred...
MURRIETA, CA — Murrieta officials and other government agencies are hoping to spur the development of low-income housing in the city.
On Wednesday morning, the city is hosting a virtual meeting to share details about the launch of a new "Revolving Loan Fund" that aims to expand long-term affordable housing projects within Murrieta.
The $4.1 million loan program will offer early-stage and gap financing to accelerate affordable housing development. Loan funds may be used for activities such as land acquisition, predevelopment costs, construction, and rehabilitation, according to the city.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, private developers, other nonprofit organizations, for-profit affordable housing developers, public entities, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, and other community groups.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: new construction of affordable for-sale housing, conversion of commercial to affordable rental housing, and the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing affordable housing.
The city anticipates the first loans under the program will be funded early next year.
Murrieta's new Revolving Loan program is funded by the Southern California Association of Governments via the state's Regional Early Action Planning Grants 2.0 Lasting Affordability Program. The program was established as part of the 2021 California Comeback Plan under Assembly Bill 140.
Across California, cities and counties are required under state law to plan for their share of housing, including units for low-income households.
This fair share is determined through a regional housing needs allocation process. For the 2021-2029 period, the California Department of Housing and Community Development, with input from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), determined each region’s total housing need. SCAG then determined the housing allocation for each Southern California city and county through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
Murrieta's RHNA allocation for the 2021-2029 period is 3,043 planned dwelling units spread across four household income categories:
During the Wednesday, Sept. 24 meeting, participants will learn about eligibility to receive a loan under the "Revolving Loan Fund," eligible project types, and how the city's new program will support Murrieta’s housing future.
The meeting takes place at 10 a.m. on Zoom. To join the meeting, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89876238612?pwd=CQoMymVmMbjkyGZdCYcApTCUvtN7vY.1
Registration for the meeting is not required but is preferred, according to the city. For more information or to register for the meeting, contact Carl Stiehl at [email protected]
More information is available on the City webpage: https://www.murrietaca.gov/1545/Revolving-Loan-Fund
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