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 Thelma Todd Landmark Building in Pacific Palisades, 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 Pacific Palisades, 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.
“I am the General Manger at Always Best Care and have been with the company”
“I have never been disappointed in the quality of the care, the professionalism and the”
“My mother is 87 years old and is challenged with Alzheimer's and Dementia. We were”
“I wanted to share that Ashley at Always Best Care Senior Services is an Angel!”
“I can't speak highly enough of Dr. David Hart, he is a treasure. He”
“Dr. Hart has been volunteering his time and expertise for many years for our participants”
“I, Gary GOERINGER, Found the services and counseling invaluable in caring for my”
“We have had the privilege and fortunate opportunity to participate in a support group led”
“I have Been working with always best care for more than 10 years. I have”
“I feel extraordinarily grateful to have connected with this agency, specifically with Dr. Hart, during”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care for every aspect from the ones seeking care for”
“Always Best Care absolutely saved us when my father needed immediate assistance. Maria and team”
“I cannot say enough good things about Always Best Care in the South Bay. I”
“Always Best Care agency has been wonderful to work with. The caregivers they have provided”
“The senior in-home care was top notch. The caregivers were caring, comforting, and always available”
“I attended the free family caregivers seminar presented by Dr. David Hart. The seminar was”
“Dr David Hart has given me security to know that I can do it. He”
“My experience with ABC Senior Services has been uniformly positive, starting with participation in their”
“This is a long overdue review and endorsement of Always Best Care-Torrance. My family is”
“I attended one of their monthly caregiver essentials workshop and found it incredibly informative. I”
“Carrie, David, and their team are terrific to work with. Carrie has been a lifesaver”
“From the moment I first spoke to Mark Wecker at Always Best Care, he was”
“My son and I have received family counseling from Dr. Hart for nearly two years.”
“I'm glad I attended Dr. Hart's caregiver support workshop which focused on Alzheimer's disease. I”
“Experienced people, excellent service.”
“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. David Hart for your elder-care needs. Dr. Hart is an incredibly”
“Dr Hart knows so much about dealing with issues that Alzheimer's creates for those who”
“Best in home care company in the South Bay & LA”
“Mark Wecker provided us with invaluable help both in terms of finding appropriate board &scare”
““ I have been very happy with the excellent professional and loving care services ABC”
“My widowed 80-year-old mother who has Alzheimer's disease has been living alone for 3 years.”
“I want to express how helpful Mark Wecker was to me and my family as”
“Thankful and grateful don’t seem quite good enough to express how I feel about Always”
“The attitude and professionalism of the management of a company is especially important in the”
“Its always a pleasure working with a team that has their hearts and minds on”
“Always best care saved my life they have a great staff ready to assist 24/7”
“I am a current client of this provider This company is very professional. All the staff”
“I am a current client of this provider Very professional staff. Also my caregiver was awesome”
“I am a current client of this provider Best In Home Care Company in the Southbay”
“I am a past client of this provider Helpful, compassionate, and always available to assist. I”
“The staff are friendly and professional every step of the way.”
“Mark Wecker provided us with invaluable help both in terms of finding appropriate board &scare”
“Dr. Hart has been of monumental assistance to our family during a very difficult time.”
“I want to let you know how fortunate I feel that our lives intersected with”
“I am so very fortunate to be a part of a professional, caring and supportive”
“I've worked for four agencies over the last 16 years but this is the best”
“Great place to work”
“Ms.Carrie Bianco (owner) is very friendly and accomodating. Ms.Rhona (staffing) is very nice, easy to”
“I am the General Manger at Always Best Care and have been with the company for over five years. This company has changed my life- the lives of countless clients, caregivers, and employees. It’s a great, caring organization that truly puts people first, and I am proud to be part of a team that embodies that spirit daily. What stands out? Transformative, compassionate care that keeps families at ease. A clear dedication to dignity, safety, and excellence! This role has empowered me to feel truly accomplished and successful every day. If you are seeking meaningful compassionate care or a rewarding place to work, Always Best Care is the answer.”
“I have never been disappointed in the quality of the care, the professionalism and the compassion of Always Best Care. Our family has been clients for both my grandmother and mother for nearly 3 years. We are beyond grateful for the care provided by the caregivers, the counsel provided by Dr. Hart and our care manager Julia. This agency is organized, professional and compassionate. We couldn't ask for more. If you are looking for the gold standard for your loved ones care, Always Best Care is it.”
“My mother is 87 years old and is challenged with Alzheimer's and Dementia. We were referred to Always Best Care Senior Services by her physicians to allow a bit of rest for her fulltime family caregiver as well as give my mother an opportunity to experience a change for her cognitive stimulation. We were so blessed to have an amazing Care Manager, Ashley who coordinated all appointments and visits. Ashely's intake included vital questions about my mother's personality, likes and dislikes to match her with the appropriate caregiver. It worked! My mother was matched with Ms. Chyrlene. She is vibrant, and a burst of energy which was a great match. We are assessing the needs of my mother to either increase hours and or days. The companionship and time spent was thoroughly enjoyable by all.”
“I wanted to share that Ashley at Always Best Care Senior Services is an Angel! Everyone on her Team has made such a positive impact in not only my Dad's life, but in mine as well. She is always so positive and thoughtful! I cannot tell you what an absolute Blessing this experience has been for us. A shout out to all the caregivers. You make a difference, you are incredible humans! Thank you”
“I can't speak highly enough of Dr. David Hart, he is a treasure. He is knowledgeable, empathetic and has supported me getting through many rough patch!”
“Dr. Hart has been volunteering his time and expertise for many years for our participants at Cancer Support Community South Bay. We are grateful to have such a dedicated and dynamic expert to empower, support, and educate our participants on a wide array of topics! He does a great job of connecting with our participants while sharing about difficult topics in a clear and understandable way. Thank you Dave!”
“I, Gary GOERINGER, Found the services and counseling invaluable in caring for my husband,, Bill schwartz, In his last days. I was given. Much needed coping skills.Oz and re assurance that I was doing the right thing For his best interest. They were always there when I reached out to them. Their professionalism and caring was beyond expectations. I continue to reach out and they are always available . The air services are beyond reproach.. I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of their services.”
“We have had the privilege and fortunate opportunity to participate in a support group led by Dr. David Hart of Always Best Care. He has become our most trusted counselor and advisor and friend, and we trust, value and appreciate the kindness, wisdom and support he offers each and every session.”
“I have Been working with always best care for more than 10 years. I have been impressed with the quality of their staff and caregivers. They have gone above and beyond for my patient s. I highly recommend them”
“I feel extraordinarily grateful to have connected with this agency, specifically with Dr. Hart, during a time in my life when my husband of 60 years was a victim of that horrible illness-Alzheimers. Dr.Hart provided a support system that helped me identify my strengths, handle my despair, and be present for my husband in a way that nurtured and uplifted him. I have continued to meet with Dr. Hart periodically when I feel the need to clarify my progress without a mate. He is so sensitive and perceptive that I always leave our meetings with a plan. I'm also grateful for the positive and loving environment created by his staff so every visit to the office is nurturing. Of course, the services available provide me the comfort of knowing when and if I find myself in need of elder care, Always Best will be my first and only choice.”
“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....”
“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.”
“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!”
“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”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Experienced people, excellent service.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Best in home care company in the South Bay & LA”
“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!”
““ 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””
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
“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.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider Very professional staff. Also my caregiver was awesome”
“I am a current client of this provider Best In Home Care Company in the Southbay”
“I am a past client of this provider Helpful, compassionate, and always available to assist. I appreciate Always Best Care so much!”
“The staff are friendly and professional every step of the way.”
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
“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!!”
“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!”
“Great place to work”
“Ms.Carrie Bianco (owner) is very friendly and accomodating. Ms.Rhona (staffing) is very nice, easy to approach...I would say this company is wonderful to be part of a team...Great people, great company. ABC is the answer for your help! more power!!!Ed”
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 Temescal Canyon Park in Pacific Palisades, 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 The Draycott or visit Ysidro Reyes Adobe Plaque, 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 Pacific Palisades, 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 Pacific Palisades, 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 Pacific Palisades, 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.
While McChrystal Group’s After Action report on the Los Angeles County response to January’s wildfires leaned mostly on the response to the Eaton fire, it did include references to the response to the Palisades disaster on the same day, Jan. 7.The report, released on Thursday and commissioned by county officials, detailed the contrasts between the responses to the fires by county agencies, but also similarities in how evacuations were executed.It noted that the response to the Palisades fire benefited from a “...
While McChrystal Group’s After Action report on the Los Angeles County response to January’s wildfires leaned mostly on the response to the Eaton fire, it did include references to the response to the Palisades disaster on the same day, Jan. 7.
The report, released on Thursday and commissioned by county officials, detailed the contrasts between the responses to the fires by county agencies, but also similarities in how evacuations were executed.
It noted that the response to the Palisades fire benefited from a “strong interagency coordination,” with resources that were pre-positioned, with “tested evacuation strategies.”
Those advantages were heightened because the fire broke out during the day in a community more familiar with wildfire risks, with nearby Malibu often the scene of fires.
But in Altadena, the dynamics were vastly different. The Eaton Fire ignited in the evening amid fierce winds, darkness and power outages. It also occurred in a town not as accustomed to fires scorching through neighborhoods, the report said.
Here’s more on what the report laid out to the response in the Palisades.
– The county issued 51 zone status changes for the Palisade Fire, which included 32 evacuation warnings and 19 evacuation orders.
– For both fires, the report identified systemic issues that impacted the alert and evacuation response, such as outdated and inconsistent policies, protocols and standard operating procedures that created ambiguity around evacuation authority and responsibilities.
– For the Palisades fire, the county’s Office of Emergency Management sent a message with the first emergency alert and notification at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 7, based on Incident Command’s decision to issue an evacuation warning for Sunset Mesa.
– Given prior experience with the Woolsey Fire in 2018 and the Franklin Fire in 2024, along with the Santa Monica Mountains’ high-risk designation for wildfires, the L.A. County Fire Department and the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department worked side-by-side — initially as part of Incident Command, agencies quickly responding to the fire, and joining forces later in Unified Command, meaning all agencies and jurisdictions working together — at 11:36 a.m.
The Unified Command is a structure that brings together the Incident Commanders of the major organizations involved in the incident in order to coordinate an effective response, while at the same time allowing each to carry out their own jurisdictional, legal, and functional responsibilities.
– The Palisades Fire affected more than 20,000 people and destroyed 6,837 structures, including homes, businesses and critical infrastructure such as power, sewer and water systems. Similarly, the Eaton Fire impacted nearly 23,000 people, destroyed approximately 9,400 structures, and damaged more than 1,000 more.
– The Palisades Fire claimed 12 lives and caused at least four non-fatal injuries. The Eaton Fire resulted in at least 19 confirmed deaths and nine non-fatal injuries.
– In both the Eaton and Palisades fires, residents said that while evacuating, they encountered blocked roads and did not witness any emergency personnel helping to direct traffic.
– The report recommended that the efforts and expectations in the Palisades area be used to develop standard baseline efforts, procedures and activities across the county for fire preparedness.
Eight Pacific Palisades properties, including a mansion featured in the HBO series "Succession," could face hefty bills for failing to clear debris from the January wildfires.Los Angeles' Board of Building and Safety Commissioners declared the properties public nuisances on Oct. 8 after they missed the deadline to cleanup hazardous debris after the Palisades Fire."You can see some of the insides and it looks like a public nuisance," resident Nida Barber said. "Some of it looks like it could be historica...
Eight Pacific Palisades properties, including a mansion featured in the HBO series "Succession," could face hefty bills for failing to clear debris from the January wildfires.
Los Angeles' Board of Building and Safety Commissioners declared the properties public nuisances on Oct. 8 after they missed the deadline to cleanup hazardous debris after the Palisades Fire.
"You can see some of the insides and it looks like a public nuisance," resident Nida Barber said. "Some of it looks like it could be historical but it's just an eysore. I get how [the city] would think that."
In the wake of the wildfire, residents and businesses had two options for hazardous debris removal: a free program through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or pay for private contractors to do it.
The eight proporties are a mix of businesses, large estates, apartment complexes and a mobile home park. Federal workers and private constractors cleared streets, including Barber's, relatively quickly. However, she said the larger properties lagged behind.
"I think maybe the people who have not been paid out yet are dragging their feet because they're still waiting, or maybe they're litgating," Barber said. "Their price tag is a lot higher."
Councilwoman Traci Park's office, which represents the Pacific Palisades, said its top concern is the potential environmental impact from toxins left behind at these properties. Park's office said it is exploring all available options to clear the debris.
The Pacific Palisades fire that erupted in Los Angeles County on January 7, 2025, spread rapidly throughout surrounding areas. Southern California firefighters and officials struggled to contain the fire that burned thousands of acres and homes. Residents in Pacific Palisades — including celebrities — lost their homes and abandoned their cars to escape the hazardous smoke and flames. Now that an arrest has been made nine months later, many wonder how the fire started in the first place.Learn more about the dangerous Palisa...
The Pacific Palisades fire that erupted in Los Angeles County on January 7, 2025, spread rapidly throughout surrounding areas. Southern California firefighters and officials struggled to contain the fire that burned thousands of acres and homes. Residents in Pacific Palisades — including celebrities — lost their homes and abandoned their cars to escape the hazardous smoke and flames. Now that an arrest has been made nine months later, many wonder how the fire started in the first place.
Learn more about the dangerous Palisades fire, its destruction and the October 2025 arrest below.
Officials indicated that extremely high winds worsened the fire. Wind gusts increased overnight on January 7, and multiple outlets reported that gusts reached up to 100 miles per hour in certain parts of L.A. County.
After the fires were contained, officials considered the option of arson. However, that hasn’t been proven yet.
There were 14 fires in total throughout the state of California in January 2025, mostly in San Diego and Los Angeles County. The largest fires were the Palisades fire and the Eaton fire, which affected Pasadena and Altadena.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old Florida resident, was arrested in connection to the Palisades fire on suspicion of “maliciously” igniting it. Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in October 2025 that Rinderknecht started the Lachman Fire in the Pacific Palisades on January 1 — days before the massive inferno ravaged the region.
“He is charged with starting the Palisades Fire. He started it on January 1,” Essayli indicated, per CBS.
The Lachman Fire initially affected about eight acres and did not destroy structures, but investigations later revealed that the Santa Ana winds could have rekindled embers that led to the Palisades Fire in the same location.
Earlier this year, California Attorney General Rob Bonta told CNN there were “some indications that arson is a possibility that we have to be open to.”
A burned-down hilltop mansion once featured in HBO’s “Succession” is one of eight Pacific Palisades properties declared a public nuisance by Los Angeles city officials who alleged that the owner still hasn’t removed fire ash and debris.The Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners, a five-member committee that adjudicates public nuisance cases, voted Oct. 8 that the fire debris at the eight properties — a mix of luxury estates, multifamily apartments and businesses — constituted a publi...
A burned-down hilltop mansion once featured in HBO’s “Succession” is one of eight Pacific Palisades properties declared a public nuisance by Los Angeles city officials who alleged that the owner still hasn’t removed fire ash and debris.
The Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners, a five-member committee that adjudicates public nuisance cases, voted Oct. 8 that the fire debris at the eight properties — a mix of luxury estates, multifamily apartments and businesses — constituted a public nuisance and could pose a risk to public health and safety. City officials alleged that the owners of these properties failed to meet the Oct. 2 deadline to clear hazardous fire debris.
The board’s vote pressures owners to clean up the toxic debris — or prepare for a city contractor to step in, clear their lots and send them a bill for the work.
“Once a property is declared a public nuisance, the owner has the right to abate the nuisance until the department solicits bids for the work,” said Gail Gaddi, a spokesperson for the L.A. Department of Building and Safety. “A process or timeline has not been established for when the department will begin to solicit bids.”
The board voted to cite a burned-down mansion in the 1600 block of North San Onofre Drive, which was the filming location in Season 4 of the HBO drama “Succession” as the luxury estate of the Roy siblings. The six-bedroom, 18-bathroom home, which last sold for $83 million in 2021, is owned by a trust, according to public records.
After the Palisades fire, the owner withdrew from the federal debris removal program led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, fearing that the government contractors were inflexible and would haphazardly remove salvageable sections of the estate, according to Jon Mansfield, a representative of the owner who appeared at the board meeting on its behalf.
“There’s millions of dollars of [building materials] that we were afraid would be destroyed in the process and further degrade the value of the property,” Mansfield said.
But the property’s owner, which had a California FAIR Plan policy that provides basic fire insurance for high-risk properties, learned that a private debris cleanup would cost between $500,000 and $600,000. They tried to reenroll in the corps program but registration had already closed, Mansfield said.
Mansfield said the owner would be prepared to hire a contractor to gather up the rubble in four to six weeks, after it received insurance proceeds.
At the board hearing, Steven Bardack, who owns the home next door, said the San Onofre estate was one of the most expensive purchases in recent memory within the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood. He argued that the owner’s wealth does not give it the right to extra leniency.
“That should not afford him or anybody else special treatment,” Bardack said. “The site remains toxic, and several families with small children have refused to move back into the neighborhood, fearing the toxicity.”
All of the properties deemed a public nuisance either had opted out of the federal debris removal program, or were deemed ineligible. The Federal Emergency Management Agency declined to clear some multifamily buildings where the owner did not reside.
One such example is the Pacific Palisades Bowl, a 170-unit mobile home park near Will Rogers State Beach.
Danielle Mayer, an attorney whose law firm represents PPBME Park Manager, which co-manages the park, had asked the commission for more time before declaring the property a public nuisance. She said the property was fenced off and posed no risk to the public.
“I just wanted to start out by saying we just received notice of this on Friday afternoon,” Mayer said. “The owner stumbled upon this. So I wanted to start out by asking if we could continue this to another hearing date, to give us more time and an opportunity to be heard as to the substance of the property being a public nuisance.”
Mayer’s remarks were met with skepticism by Commissioner Javier Nunez.
“How does an owner ‘stumble’ upon a document or notice on a Friday and you’re here on Wednesday? How does that happen?” Nunez asked.“Go back to the owner and say ‘Commissioner Nunez is saying, I don’t believe it.’” About five former residents from the Pacific Palisades Bowl attended the meeting. They urged commissioners to vote to deem the property a safety hazard and require fire debris be removed immediately.”
Joseph Vermuelen, who had lived in the park for 29 years, said he worried that autumn rains would wash toxic ash onto neighboring beaches and into the ocean.
“I’ve lived through a lot of storms, and this is a very hilly area, and all of the homes’ lots just flow directly onto the streets of the park, and then it all runs down to the PCH,” Vermuelen said. “There’s a steel grate, and the water runs underneath the grate, underneath the tunnel, below PCH, and right onto the sand and right out into the bay. This is a real public hazard.”
Owners of five properties did not attend.
Some property owners disputed the board’s accusations.
Robert Assil, who owned a home in the 16800 block of West Bollinger Drive, said private contractors had finished clearing the property weeks ago.
Jerome Eisenberg, who has owned a 12-unit apartment building in the 16500 block of West Sunset Boulevard for about 30 years, said he had difficulty finding contractors he could afford.
Eisenberg said he applied for the Army Corps program, but he was notified June 28 — two days before the initial deadline to clear fire debris — that his property did not qualify for the federal cleanup because it was considered commercial property. Eisenberg said he asked for FEMA to reconsider and requested an exception, and was rebuffed again.
“They cleared every other lot for free,” Eisenberg said, referring to the fact that the federal program bills a homeowner’s insurance and has no out-of-pocket costs. He said he “never received a notification until 48 hours before the deadline.”
Without federal help, Eisenberg said, he sought out several quotes from private contractors, receiving cost estimates ranging from $60,000 to $175,000. But his insurance payout was far less than that.
“I only have $25,000 for insurance and that wasn’t going to pay for it,” he said.
Despite the difficult circumstances, Eisenberg, like other property owners who didn’t qualify for the federal cleanup, will have to find a way to bring their properties back up to code. Otherwise, the city can dispatch a contractor to gather up the debris and potentially demolish irreparably damaged portions of their buildings.
As of Wednesday, the city said it had not solicited bids to hire contractors to clear debris from the properties.
On Wednesday, a community already traumatized by fire had to absorb another hit.Thousands of homes were lost in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7, and residents are now trying to take in the latest revelation — federal officials’ finding as to what started the blaze.For many, it’s hard to come to terms with.First, authorities charged Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, with intentionally setting a fire Jan. 1 that, days later, would roar to life as the Palisades fire.Second, they learned that fire c...
On Wednesday, a community already traumatized by fire had to absorb another hit.
Thousands of homes were lost in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7, and residents are now trying to take in the latest revelation — federal officials’ finding as to what started the blaze.
For many, it’s hard to come to terms with.
First, authorities charged Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, with intentionally setting a fire Jan. 1 that, days later, would roar to life as the Palisades fire.
Second, they learned that fire crews thought they had extinguished the blaze, called the Lachman fire, on New Year’s Day. In fact, it was still smoldering. Winds on Jan. 7 brought it back to life.
Rinderknecht has not entered a plea and could not be reached for comment.
“I was happy to hear it wasn’t some dumb teenagers, because we thought that it was fireworks,” said Matt Kunitz, who lives in Pacific Palisades. “My wife and I thought that would’ve destroyed [some] kid’s life … whereas, in this case, it sounds like an adult arsonist.”
At the Palisades Garden Cafe, residents spoke among themselves about the sorrow surrounding the fire and subsequent recovery effort.
Kamron Zar, another resident, said the identification might help to bring some “closure” to the Palisades community for the time being.
“I think that a lot of us were just wondering for a while how it started, why it started, who started it,” Zar said. “If this is the person who did it, have them figure out how and why he started it.”
But with many still mired in recovery and reconstruction efforts, Kunitz believes others may not be satisfied with the findings from authorities.
“I mean, the trauma is done, so whether it was intentional or, you know, a fireworks accident, that’s the same,” Kunitz said.
Closer to Skull Rock Trailhead, near the origin of the fire, a neighborhood overlooking both the wilderness and the sea is quiet, aside from the occasional trudging machinery.
The grass near the trail is dry and wheat-colored but slowly recovering in small, verdant sections. There is an occasional jogger coasting down the hilly roads, but the streets are most populated by bulldozers and construction trucks.
Recovery from the fire is slow but ongoing, said Stacy Mitchell, who lives just a mile from the blaze’s ignition point.
“Things are going in the right direction, but there are a lot of people I know who can’t [recover and rebuild] because they don’t have money or things like that,” Mitchell said. “It’s not as easy as it should be.”
The state of recovery could be seen Wednesday. In the bare wooden foundations of buildings in the process of reconstruction. In the charred ruins that look almost Roman, although these buildings stood only a year ago. In the busy avenues populated not by residents but by construction workers and carpenters laying the groundwork for a new Palisades.
Mitchell’s husband is a contractor, so she was able to move back into her home much sooner than her neighbors. Though she believes it is a good sign that authorities have arrested a suspect, she said that many were still reeling from the sudden loss of their homes.
“It’s not really bringing any closure to me,” Mitchell said. “I still have to go to Santa Monica to get groceries, or I still have to wait for the post office to open. … I mean I can’t even go out to dinner.”
As she left, Mitchell looked to her left and right — at the sea and to the trailhead — and walked back to her house just past an open construction site.
Jon Brown, whose family lived at the devastated Pacific Palisades Bowl mobile home park, had his own view.
“I think this is only going to infuriate people, to be honest,” Brown said. “They think that they have done something by finding the guy who did it, but they’re really going to fan the flames on what everybody is really pissed about.
“Why wasn’t the fire put out on the 1st?”
Times staff writer Tony Briscoe contributed to this report.
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