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Home Care In Gardena, CA

Home Care Gardena, CA

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 Arthur Lee Johnson Memorial Park 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 Gardena, CA 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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“I highly recommend Always Best Care for every aspect from the ones seeking care for a loved one or themselves, all the way to the ones seeking an opportunity to care for a senior. I personally worked for ABC, and throughout my years with them I had the pleasure of interacting with the seniors as well as with the amazing caregivers. From the stories of a much more simpler time in the elders life to the reasons from a caregiver wanting to truly care for the seniors. (Most reasons are personal to them that have impacted their life and heart). This is truly a caring company with exceptional professional staff. It's hard to find a company that demonstrates both of those traits....”

Christina H.
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“Always Best Care absolutely saved us when my father needed immediate assistance. Maria and team were extremely compassionate, responsive, informative and truly wanted us to feel comfortable with every small detail. The caretakers were all amazing and dependable. I truly cannot say enough positive things about the level of service provided by ABC as they helped us navigate this truly impossible time.”

Sascha B.
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“I cannot say enough good things about Always Best Care in the South Bay. I was lucky to be referred to ABC when my Father suddenly needed in-home care several years ago and I hired ABC again a few months ago when my friend needed in-home care. The learning curve is steep when a family member is no longer independent. Having reliable, caring and professional caregivers is invaluable in getting through these challenges. Hiring the caregivers from ABC allowed me to be the "daughter" again. I absolutely could not have cared for my beloved Father or my dear friend without ABC by my side!”

Marta P.
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“Always Best Care agency has been wonderful to work with. The caregivers they have provided to stay with my dear friend, who has dementia, have been outstanding. My husband, an MD, and I, an RN, have rather high standards and have found all of the caregivers to be professional, caring and extremely reliable (24/7 care in this case) They go above and beyond expectations. I have felt safe with the caregivers,as they are also down-to-earth; caring people. Dr. David Hart is the main point person in this family-run agency and he is not only a very caring person, he is extremely intelligent in his communication, yet very down-to earth at the same time. He is responsive to any issues that arise immediately…not only for the client, but also to his caregivers, who he genuinely cares about. That is perhaps why he attracts and retains such stellar employees, We feel very lucky to have found ABC Senior Care services. Ilene Watson, RN and Dr. Walter Watson,MD, Manhattan Beach, CA”

Ilene P.
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“The senior in-home care was top notch. The caregivers were caring, comforting, and always available even with our requested schedule changes. Definitely would recommend to others in our family.”

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“I attended the free family caregivers seminar presented by Dr. David Hart. The seminar was both informative and practical. Dr. Hart is very knowledgeable and practical as he cared for his grandmother with Alzheimers. He is an unusually caring person who is very approachable. I am grateful to know him and to know he is available whenever he might be needed.”

Ruth O.
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“Dr David Hart has given me security to know that I can do it. He has such a caring and approachable demeanor. I feel I can call on him at any time for help with either one of us. Thank heavens he came along in our lives.”

Laurie D.
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“My experience with ABC Senior Services has been uniformly positive, starting with participation in their Memory Club several years ago. My wife has Alzheimer's and the challenges are severe. ABC, notably Dr. David Hart, has been a terrific source of support and advice. They take the time to understand your individual needs and circumstances. This is a great resource for those of us in the South Bay.”

Joel T.
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“This is a long overdue review and endorsement of Always Best Care-Torrance. My family is forever grateful for all the care given to my father for more than four years. From our initial meeting with Carrie and David to selecting the most wonderful caregiver that was with Dad to the end of his days. The love and support from everyone at ABC was so appreciated especially during some very difficult times. May God bless you always - You are truly special angels. Thank you all!”

Don V.
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“I attended one of their monthly caregiver essentials workshop and found it incredibly informative. I now have a much better understanding of the disease progression, and have walked away with so many helpful resources. Attending made me aware that I do not have to struggle alone through this, there are support groups and resources available to assist me. Dr. David Hart is a compassionate person who is genuinely willing to help others navigate the path of caring for a loved one with dementia.”

RENEE B.
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“Carrie, David, and their team are terrific to work with. Carrie has been a lifesaver by helping us to quickly find a wonderful 24/7 board and care facility for our loved one who is suffering from both advanced dementia and a broken, severe arthritic neck. They have provided very capable temporary care givers to us to help with taking our loved one to doctor's appointments and during the time our loved one was being treated in the hospital. David has thoroughly educated us on all aspects of dementia and counseled the family members to help sort out their emotions during these difficult times. We strongly recommend Always Best Care South Bay to anyone needing advise, help, and services to find care facilities, care givers, and/or counseling.”

Raoul G.
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“From the moment I first spoke to Mark Wecker at Always Best Care, he was kind, caring and extremely knowledgeable. He made sure to ask all the right questions to help my siblings and me find the perfect place for our father who had very advanced Parkinson's Disease. He took us to places that fit the high quality we were looking for and in our budget range. Mark showed genuine concern for us and my father. And he helped us navigate through a challenging situation. We made a great decision based on his expert advice. Unfortunately, my father passed away before we could bring him to LA. But I will always be grateful for the detailed attention we received from Mark and Always Best Care.”

Batsheva F.
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“My son and I have received family counseling from Dr. Hart for nearly two years. We both suffer from PTSD, among other mental disabilities, and have been seen by a number of therapists over the years. We have found Dr. Hart’s care to be among the most helpful. He is kind, understanding, and patient. Rather than employing long term, traditional psychotherapy or other limited methods exclusively, he uses different approaches to break through a person’s natural resistance. He suggests interpretations of feelings and actions, asks questions that show real insight, and then gives practical and usually appropriate advice that can be accepted or discussed further. He has treated us with respect and even with a non-intrusive, kind of professional affection. We would recommend him to friends and family without hesitation.”

Andrew L.
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“I'm glad I attended Dr. Hart's caregiver support workshop which focused on Alzheimer's disease. I knew then Always Best Care would be the right agency to handle my Dad's care. From the beginning to the end the staff were professional and courteous. My dad unfortunately decided to end services because of his stubbornness. Mark was understanding and expressed his concern for my Dad's wellbeing. He didn't push for us to continue services. I would work with ABC again if my father agrees to resume services. They definitely have your loved ones best interest in mind.”

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“Experienced people, excellent service.”

Elsie M.
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“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. David Hart for your elder-care needs. Dr. Hart is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring person who helped our family beyond measure to provide the best level of care for our mother who has Alzheimer's Disease. We engaged Dr. Hart to 1) conduct his own periodic assessments of our mother; 2) create a forum for our broader family, including our mom, to communicate and ask questions; 3) provide training and resources; and 4) help our family evaluate and implement an interim and long-term care plan for our mother. DR. HART EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS ON EVERY LEVEL. Prior to meeting Dr. Hart we had received a lot of conflicting information and our broader family was experiencing a very high level of stress and frustration. Thankfully, after engaging with Dr. Hart for several months, our family became knowledgeable, we communicated well with each other, and we just implemented a long-term care plan that addresses all of our mom's needs and one that she really enjoys. DR. HART IS THE BEST AND HE TRULY CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS AND THE FAMILIES HE WORKS WITH. Thank you Dr. Hart for all of you have done for our family. Words cannot express our gratitude.”

chris B.
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“Dr Hart knows so much about dealing with issues that Alzheimer's creates for those who have the disease as well as those of us who are caretakers.”

Kaye T.
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“Best in home care company in the South Bay & LA”

Michelle P.
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“Mark Wecker provided us with invaluable help both in terms of finding appropriate board &scare homes for our loved one, and explaining how this whole senior placement business works. It turns out we were quite naïve about it being a "service" as it is very territorial! That made us all the more impressed with Mark's unselfish and caring approach to helping us meet our needs. He also took time to really listen to our criteria, asked great questions when he accompanied us to look at the homes, and only showed us places that met our standards. We recommend him highly to anyone!”

Ramona P.
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““ I have been very happy with the excellent professional and loving care services ABC has provided for Kathleen who suffers from Alzheimer’s Dementia and the Andreoli family who cares for her. ABC is a full service provider that has also offered free seminars, consultation and information to me and my daughter who are Kathleen’s primary care takers. These have helped us greatly in this daunting task. THANK YOU – Leo Andreoli, Torrance, CA””

Leo A.
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“My widowed 80-year-old mother who has Alzheimer's disease has been living alone for 3 years. She has been extremely resistant to having caregivers in her home and my brother and I had all but given up. We have been amazed at the progress we've made since enlisting the help of Dr. David Hart at Always Best Care. In a little over a month, Mom has accepted a caregiver and is considering a move to an assisted living facility. Equally important, the support and assistance we have received in making both large and small decisions has been invaluable and a huge relief. I also highly recommend the Caregiving Essentials class taught by Dr. Hart, which covers everything you need to know in a single 3-1/2 hour "bootcamp" session, including brain science, communication tips, and resources. (GPS shoe insert, who knew?!) The class would benefit anyone who has a friend or family member suffering from dementia.”

Linda S.
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“I want to express how helpful Mark Wecker was to me and my family as we were looking for a place for my father to live. We needed to quickly move him from Kansas City to Los Angeles. Mark spent time with us to hear our needs and then appropriately guide us through this new challenging stage in our lives. His advice and dedicated time was so valuable and personable to us, I don't how we would have managed without him. Thank you again, Mark!”

David H.
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“Thankful and grateful don’t seem quite good enough to express how I feel about Always Best Care South Bay and all the good work they do. They offer a support group run by Dr. David Hart. That group was my lifeline while I was caring for my husband. When it came time to place him in a memory care facility, they assisted me with that decision also. Dr. Hart and his team are extremely knowledgeable, always professional but most of all genuinely caring.”

Ann W.
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“The attitude and professionalism of the management of a company is especially important in the field of elder care. I can think of no better way to express my experience with Always Best Care then to say the management and their hands on approach with the care givers they hire is 5 stars”

John D.
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“Its always a pleasure working with a team that has their hearts and minds on the patient’s wellbeing. ABC is the way to go.”

David S.
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“Always best care saved my life they have a great staff ready to assist 24/7 always available and reliable I highly recommend Always best care.”

Jennifer B.
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“This company is very professional. All the staff is very experenced. They provide top notch care..The caregivers are also so professional on time and experenced.”

Christina 3.
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“Very professional staff. Also my caregiver was awesome”

Atom F.
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“Best In Home Care Company in the Southbay”

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“Helpful, compassionate, and always available to assist. I appreciate Always Best Care so much!”

ashaon
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“The staff are friendly and professional every step of the way.”

JG B.
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“Mark Wecker provided us with invaluable help both in terms of finding appropriate board &scare homes for our loved one, and explaining how this whole senior placement business works. It turns out we were quite naïve about it being a "service" as it is very territorial! That made us all the more impressed with Mark's unselfish and caring approach to helping us meet our needs. He also took time to really listen to our criteria, asked great questions when he accompanied us to look at the homes, and only showed us places that met our standards. We recommend him highly to anyone!”

Jack P.
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“Dr. Hart has been of monumental assistance to our family during a very difficult time. We first learned of Dr. David’s practice when mom was first diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). His support groups for families and patients offered comfort and practical advice from others going through the same experience. He provided essential information—facts about dementia and lifestyle changes to slow the process—based on the latest research findings, sparing us the time and frustration of navigating the web and sorting facts from myths. But most important to me has been the emotional support Dr. David has personally provided to my sister and I, and the trusting relationship he established with mom. His professional empathy and experience with human behavior as well as his expertise in the field of geriatrics and cognition combine to provide an array of servicesthat will truly make the difference toward a successful transition for elders and their families. I could not recommend Dr. Hart more highly!”

Eileen S.
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“Over the last five years always best care has provided Home Care to several of my patients. I appreciate their case management did they include with their service. The patients and families have been very happy with the caregivers. Several have been able to take advantage of the driving service. I have referred numerous people to their caregiving course that is offered monthly.”

nancy G.
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“I want to let you know how fortunate I feel that our lives intersected with your company and with those who work there. When I realized that we would be needing a company that provided caring care-providing services, I was hoping and praying that I would find a company like yours. We could not have asked for better with the service Always Best Care provided. Even when the chemistry and/or the timing wasn't quite right, adjustments were made and reasonably so. Carrie, that introductory talk you and I first had and why you started ABC -- I want to let you know that what you created and why you created it is evident. Some of Dad's caregivers go the extra mile and above and beyond and really give of themselves. They are really top notch people. I have heartfelt gratitude for your company and for your employees who cared for my dad during our time of need. Thank you not only for providing the service that your company does, but also and in particular, for the high quality of the service that some of your employees provided.”

Ky S.
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“I am so very fortunate to be a part of a professional, caring and supportive company. We are all family here trying our very best to be a family for all the clients we work with. Our caregivers and staff try our best to help those families in need live a peacefully, fulfilling and loving life. If you want to have a dependable, reliable and gratifying career come and work with Always Best Care South Bay!!”

Julie M.
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“I've worked for four agencies over the last 16 years but this is the best by far! Personable, supportive, compassionate, knowledgeable, and the greatest staff!”

Debora A.
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“Great place to work”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Gardena, CA?

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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 Gardena, CA

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 Thornburg 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

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 N Brazilian Steak House or visit Beach Boys Historic Landmark, 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 Gardena, CA

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 Gardena, 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.

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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 CA'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 Gardena, 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.

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:

  • Senior Care Center
  • Rosecrans Care Center
  • Gardena Convalescent Center
  • Gardena Retirement Center
  • Antar Adult Residential Care Facility
  • Clear View
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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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A New High-End Omakase Counter Is Coming to Gardena From Katsu Sando Chef Daniel Son

One of LA’s most noteworthy sushi chefs, Daniel Son, has acquired the Kanpachi space in Gardena with plans to finally open his own omakase counter by March or April called Sushi Sonagi. Son, previously of Kura Fine Japanese Cuisine, opened casual Japanese convenience store-style sandwich shop Katsu Sando in Chinatown back in July 2020. He and his father Sunny, who originally founded Ku...

One of LA’s most noteworthy sushi chefs, Daniel Son, has acquired the Kanpachi space in Gardena with plans to finally open his own omakase counter by March or April called Sushi Sonagi. Son, previously of Kura Fine Japanese Cuisine, opened casual Japanese convenience store-style sandwich shop Katsu Sando in Chinatown back in July 2020. He and his father Sunny, who originally founded Kura in West Hollywood, closed that restaurant due to the redevelopment of the property into a Frank Gehry-designed project. Since then, the younger Son has been operating Katsu Sando and hopes to expand it to San Gabriel Valley later this year.

But Son’s true dream was to establish one of LA’s best omakase counters, given his sushi training as well as experience at Tokyo’s three-Michelin-star Nihonryori RyuGin and Copenhagen’s celebrated Noma. Son hopes to weave in his Korean American heritage and years of working at Kura under his father’s tutelage into an intimate eight-seat counter that melds traditional omakase with some of his own innovations.

While many of Kura’s customers had come in for saucy rolls and classic Japanese fare, those who knew Daniel would ask for his omakase menu at the counter, where he went largely unnoticed by greater food media and hardcore sushi fans. However, Eater featured his ganjang gejang nigiri in a video, which adapts one of Korean cuisine’s most complex dishes into an elegant piece of sushi.

The word sonagi refers to a short period of heavy rain in Korean, though Son sees the convergence of heavy showers and Southern California’s usually sunny weather as an ineffable expression of water and light. It’s this duality where he sees Sonagi as his unique approach to sushi. Though not Japanese in heritage, Son has always had respect and reverence for LA’s top sushi chefs and restaurants, keeping close contact with many masters and gaining knowledge along the way.

Once Sonagi opens, he’ll feature both prepared dishes and a parade of nigiri, incorporating his aging techniques to enhance the flavor of the fish. In addition, the Gardena space allows him to do a separate dry-aging chamber to develop even more types of nigiri. Son takes over the longtime Kanpachi space next to Torimatsu, one of his favorite yakitori establishments. Kanpachi continues to operate a sushi spot on Western Avenue.

A native of Torrance, Son feels the burden of opening his first standalone restaurant in the South Bay. Now a resident of Gardena, Son feels an obligation to showcase the South Bay’s distinct food culture, an area chock-full of quality Japanese restaurants due to its substantial Japanese community. While there plenty of places for great sushi, the only place operating in the $200-plus omakase realm is Sushi Inaba from chef Yasuhiro Hirano, which earned a Michelin star and has been operating in a Torrance strip mall after its original Manhattan Beach counter shuttered in 2020.

Son hopes to open Sushi Sonagi by March or April, with a reservation-required omakase priced around $200 per person. He’ll also have sake, beer, and other beverages befitting a higher-end sushi tasting.

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Dogs gone: Thieves break into LA pet shop, steal a dozen French bulldogs, valued at $100,000

Robbers broke into a Los Angeles area pet shop this week and stole a dozen French bulldogs valued at more than $100,000.Security cameras at Top Dog Pet Store in Gardena, California, captured the break-in early Tuesday showing four masked men as they break through a metal gate and remove cages with the dogs inside. Other dogs and puppies were carried out and thrown into a large white Chevy van after 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT.“They literally grabbed them and tossed them in the van like they were stuffed animals,&rd...

Robbers broke into a Los Angeles area pet shop this week and stole a dozen French bulldogs valued at more than $100,000.

Security cameras at Top Dog Pet Store in Gardena, California, captured the break-in early Tuesday showing four masked men as they break through a metal gate and remove cages with the dogs inside. Other dogs and puppies were carried out and thrown into a large white Chevy van after 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT.

“They literally grabbed them and tossed them in the van like they were stuffed animals,” the shop's owner Andres Avalos told KTLA, a TV station in Los Angeles. “It’s horrible.”

The shop’s cash register was broken into and about $2,000 in cash was taken, he said. But the dogs are more important – and more valuable, Avalos said. One of the dogs stolen is a 10-month-old show dog named “Roll X," he said.

“It’s a big financial loss,” he told KTLA. “The dogs were (worth) over $100,000. We use those dogs for breeding purposes and that’s how we make a living. With the dogs being gone, it’ll be tougher to get by now.”

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French bulldogs are a popular pet and cost, on average, between $1,500 to $3,000, according to MarketWatch. But a French bulldog can go higher, into five figures.

That's led to a reported increase in thefts of French bulldogs, with the most famous example the 2021 shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker and theft of a pair of her French bulldogs.

The Gardena (Calif.) Police Department is investigating the case, according to KTLA.

The pet store, opened six months ago, is licensed to breed French bulldogs, Avalos told the Los Angeles Times. He and the other store owner typically bring the dogs home each night, but on Monday they left the dogs in the store, Avalos said.

“It was just one of them nights,” he said. “We were tired and we had a lot going on that day. We were like, ‘We’ll take them home tomorrow.’ That tomorrow never came.”

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California Skechers store draws crowds with knockoff Costco food court

In May, the Gardena, California, Skechers outlet hatched a plan to draw in customers that was as bizarre as it was brilliant: attach a Costco-style food court to the store.Yes, Skechers. The shoe company.Skechers CEO Michael Greenberg ...

In May, the Gardena, California, Skechers outlet hatched a plan to draw in customers that was as bizarre as it was brilliant: attach a Costco-style food court to the store.

Yes, Skechers. The shoe company.

Skechers CEO Michael Greenberg told Eater that the concession area, called Food Spot, has boosted the store’s sales, describing it as “a beautiful concept.” Eater reported that on a weekday visit, lines were long and the outdoor seating area was full.

At least part of the buzz is attributable to Food Spot’s unsubtle emulation of Costco, whose low-cost food courts are a highlight of any visit to the bulk retailer. Even from a graphic design standpoint, the Food Spot menu (pictured above) is an uncanny copy of Costco’s, right down to the hospital-blue font and red borders bracketing each item.

The food offerings run parallel to Costco’s suite of lunches and treats, featuring pepperoni pizza, hot dogs, churros, Caesar salads and soft serve sundaes.

But Food Spot takes things up a notch with some exclusive offerings you won’t be able to find while shopping for a year’s supply of toilet paper: Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, citrus-chile roast chicken sandwiches and parmesan fries. While the prices outpace Costco’s notoriously cheap offerings (a slice of cheese pizza costs $1.99 at Costco in Santa Clara but $2.50 at Food Spot, according to photos of the menu posted on Yelp), at least there’s no membership fee.

Still, the menu has one glaring absence: Food Spot has no chicken bake, an item regarded by some as the crown jewel of Costco’s food court menu.

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Skechers opened a restaurant at its Gardena store — it’s an overnight success

For the last four months, lines have been building outside the Skechers store in Gardena, and it’s not the shoes that everyone is buzzing about.The warehouse outlet store, which was the second brick-and-mortar location the company opened decades ago, is now home to a concession stand offering uncomplicated but high-quality cheap eats.The local business community, and even some well-known social media influencers, can’t seem to get enough of ...

For the last four months, lines have been building outside the Skechers store in Gardena, and it’s not the shoes that everyone is buzzing about.

The warehouse outlet store, which was the second brick-and-mortar location the company opened decades ago, is now home to a concession stand offering uncomplicated but high-quality cheap eats.

The local business community, and even some well-known social media influencers, can’t seem to get enough of it.

It’s called the Food Spot and the outdoor eatery is attached to the side of the unassuming store in the bustling shopping center on the corner of Vermont Avenue and West 190th Street.

It’s been described by many as a “Costco-style” concession stand that’s a bit tastier and a touch more expensive, but one that doesn’t require a membership to eat there.

It offers some of the affordable classic Costco fare you know and love, like all-beef hot dogs for $2.50, pepperoni pizza slices for $3, and premium soft-serve and fresh churros, also for $3.

But the menu veers off in a more ambitious way, offering higher-quality quick entrees that feel more like something you would get from a specialized dedicated restaurant.

There’s a “citrus chile” roast chicken sandwich served with ranch on an artisan bun, as well as a double smashburger and a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, each served with a bounty of pickles and a Thousand Island-style “secret spot sauce,” which itself is apparently a hit and can be purchased on its own for $1.

While shoes and smashburgers seems like an unlikely marriage, the Food Spot is actually something the company’s co-founder has been champing at the bit to try.

“I always thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be fun to have a food concession at the Gardena store?,'” said Michael Greenberg, president and co-founder of Skechers. “It does a tremendous amount of volume and has a lot of foot traffic.”

Greenberg is a self-described “foodie” who has dabbled in the restaurant business for years, investing in a handful of restaurants and chains like Fresh Brothers Pizza and Rockin’ Brew.

The idea was something Greenberg had been sitting on for years, but the area where the store sits was never zoned for food sales. So in the years leading up to the plan being realized, the Gardena outlet would often host food trucks to feed shoppers and help scratch Greenberg’s proverbial itch.

But he eventually grew tired of almost seeing his dream come true, and more than two years ago, he pushed his team to figure out how to get the lot re-zoned and clear the way for what would eventually become the Food Spot.

“I think it just took everybody by surprise,” Greenberg admitted. “I think in the beginning, there were people that were scratching their head saying, ‘What is Michael doing?’ And I could understand, you know, but this was my vision.”

For the shoe company’s co-founder, the Food Spot is a passion project, not one born out of necessity or to rake in profit, but rather to enhance the shopping experience for Skechers customers. If families spend their precious time together shopping for shoes and clothes, you might as well feed them while they are there.

“It was much more about the overall experience and the atmosphere of being at that Skechers store,” Greenberg said.

Luxury department stores like ‎Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus often have restaurants and cafés in their stores, so why not Skechers?

But if the Food Spot was going to be successful, the food had to actually be good and meet the same standards Greenberg has for the brand’s products.

“First and foremost, the most important thing to me was the quality of food. Because I relate the quality of the food, it’s got to be as good as the product that we sell, whether you wear our product, or you ingest and chew our product,” Greenberg said with a laugh. “So it was, ‘Well can we do it right? Can I have the best fried chicken sandwich? Can I have the best double cheese smashburger? Will people drive here for the food and the experience?'”

And if the food brings people in, they are more likely to spend time in the actual store, he said.

The food, like the shoes themselves, is simple and approachable, or “no frills” as others would describe. For Greenberg, the offerings at the Food Spot reflect the company’s corporate mindset of high-quality, yet affordable.

And that mindset has apparently caught on with consumers. The Food Spot serves more than 2,000 people every week, Greenberg said.

The food has gotten the attention of food bloggers, reviewers and influencers, who all seem to be relatively impressed by what they’re eating.

So how did Skechers make Greenberg’s dream a reality?

Joe Fields is senior manager of domestic retail operations for Skechers and offered KTLA a tour of the facility. He typically oversees the company’s retail stores, but when the Food Spot opened, he had to get a crash course on the restaurant business. He took Sysco classes and got ServSafe certified, and now the Food Spot is just part of his everyday life.

But the concession stand isn’t being run by a bunch of shoe salespeople playing restaurant. It’s got a complete staff of veteran food industry workers. The general manager spent several years managing food and beverage services at Angel Stadium.

About 900 square feet of the store itself was razed and renovated to accommodate the commercial kitchen, which looks about what you would expect with flat-top grills, deep fryers and a large industrial refrigerator. The only frozen item the café serves is french fries; everything else is made to order.

The restaurant typically experiences a lunch rush around noon and a dinner rush around 5 p.m. When it first opened back in May, food wasn’t being served until 11 a.m., but the crew quickly discovered the restaurant was missing a lot of the lunch rush by not opening earlier. They now open earlier at 10 a.m. to grab more of the early lunch crowd and very recently extended closing time to 8 p.m. to for those seeking an easy evening meal.

On a Wednesday around 2 p.m., right after the lunch rush had dissipated, Brian Russ and Steve Erck were finishing up their meal at the Lunch Spot. Traveling for business and unaware of the eatery’s overnight success, the two saw the signs while driving and decided to stop for a quick bite to eat between sales calls.

They waited less than five minutes to get pizza and fries and spent less than $20 in the process. “Not much more you could ask for,” Erck said.

Both agreed with the Costco-but-elevated comparison.

“It’s not some place you take your wife or girlfriend for dinner, but if you’re looking for a quick bite, in and out, it’s perfect,” Erck said.

“Very convenient,” Russ echoed.

Despite the positive reviews and the concession stand satisfying Greenberg’s quality mandate, the company says the Food Spot will probably be a one-off, with expansion unlikely.

Since its founding in 1992, Skechers has grown to become the third-largest shoe company in the U.S. with hundreds of stores across the globe, but most of its locations are within malls and other shopping centers and much of the space is leased, rather than owned.

Not many locations have the size and infrastructure to support a full-blown restaurant, but the Gardena store makes sense because it’s an outlet with a large footprint and is close to home base.

In the mean time, Greenberg is just happy being able to see his vision become reality and keep serving the local community — the same community where Skechers laid down roots more than 30 years ago.

“What’s better than having customers come back? They’re coming back because they had a good experience, and that that’s just our overall philosophy in the way we run the business and the way we produce and market our footwear,” Greenberg said. “The praise that we’re getting, that’s sort of like sugar on top. That’s music to our ears.”

Puratos USA Expands its West Coast Operations with Series of California Investments

LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Puratos U.S., a leading bakery and sweet goods ingredient company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its West Coast operations with two key investments in the Los Angeles region—the installation of a new manufacturing line at its Rancho Dominguez facility and planned relocation to a state-of-the-art warehouse/distribution facility conveniently located 15 minutes away in Gardena, California. These strategic investments will further strengthen Puratos' operations to support its growing cust...

LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Puratos U.S., a leading bakery and sweet goods ingredient company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its West Coast operations with two key investments in the Los Angeles region—the installation of a new manufacturing line at its Rancho Dominguez facility and planned relocation to a state-of-the-art warehouse/distribution facility conveniently located 15 minutes away in Gardena, California. These strategic investments will further strengthen Puratos' operations to support its growing customer base in the region while reducing its carbon footprint.

Doubling dry capacity at its Dominguez facility, the new manufacturing line will be operational by the end of the year and produce Puratos' full line of dry products including bakery and sweet goods mixes and improvers. Meeting the highest standards of quality and food safety, it will feature cutting-edge technology with improved automation and an enhanced design that incorporates ergonomics and material flow. In parallel, sizable upgrades have been made to the factory infrastructure, including a new break room to improve the overall employee experience.

To optimize its logistics network and better serve customers in the region, the company is also relocating its warehousing/distribution from Rancho Cucamonga to a brand-new facility in Gardena just 5 miles from its plant. The transition will be completed by Fall 2023, and its strategic location will reduce transport time between its two facilities by over 52 miles, eliminating 30,000 truck miles and over 12 tons of CO2 annually.

In addition to modern infrastructure, the 86,000 square feet facility features environmentally friendly features, including LED lighting, an ESFR sprinkler system and on-site electrical charging for vehicles, waste reduction initiatives and responsible packaging practices. In the heart of South Bay's transportation corridors, the new location offers easy access to area freeways, airports and ports, providing greater accessibility and faster response times for its bakery and sweet goods clientele.

The decision to expand its base of operations on the West Coast underscores Puratos' commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its regional customers, allowing them to meet consumer demands more effectively and efficiently.

"These investments demonstrate our dedication to our customers, partners and people, and our commitment to the most sustainable operating model possible," said Andrew Brimacombe, President of Puratos U.S. "By expanding, consolidating and streamlining our operations, we are well-positioned to meet the rising demand for our products and further strengthen our partnerships throughout the critical Los Angeles market."

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