It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Downtown Wake Forest Historic District 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 Wake Forest, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting E. Carroll Joyner Park 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 Heritage Grille & Wine Barrel or visit Wake Forest Historical Museum, 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 Wake Forest, NC, 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 Wake Forest, NC 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 Wake Forest, NC 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.
As of December 2024, the average solar panel system costs $2.28/W including installation in Wake Forest, NC. For a 5 kW installation, this comes out to about $11,396 before incentives, though prices range from $9,687 to $13,105. After the federal tax credit, the average price drops by 30%.You'll probably pay even less than what we show here. It doesn't include the federal ITC or Wake Forest, NC state incentiv...
As of December 2024, the average solar panel system costs $2.28/W including installation in Wake Forest, NC. For a 5 kW installation, this comes out to about $11,396 before incentives, though prices range from $9,687 to $13,105. After the federal tax credit, the average price drops by 30%.
You'll probably pay even less than what we show here. It doesn't include the federal ITC or Wake Forest, NC state incentives, which will lower this price by at least a few thousand dollars.
It may seem obvious but larger solar panel systems cost more money. We use cost per watt ($/W) so you can easily compare quotes, controlling for slight variations in system size.
While a 5 kW system will only cost you $11,396 in Wake Forest, NC, doubling the system size effectively doubles the price, so you'll pay about twice that for a 10 kW system. The higher the price tag, though, the more you'll get back as a credit towards your federal tax bill.
If you can't shell out $11,396 in cash to pay for solar, don't sweat it. You can choose to finance your system with a loan instead. Some companies even offer $0-down loans so you can start saving on day one if your loan payments are less than your current electric bills. Just keep in mind that your long-term savings will be lower with a loan due to interest rates.
The numbers we're showing are averages. The price you'll pay for solar depends on many factors unique to you and your home:
If you're looking for solar companies in NC, here are some popular suggestions:
Solar is a major purchase, but you can get the price tag to come down a bit by being an educated shopper. Taking advantage of incentives and rebates and shopping around for quotes can bring down your cost of solar in Wake Forest, NC.
As long as your federal tax bill is high enough, you can take advantage of the federal tax credit in Wake Forest, NC. This incentive allows you to apply 30% of your solar installation and equipment costs toward your federal tax bill. If the amount exceeds your tax bill, you can roll over the remaining credit to the following year. Many states also offer great local incentives and rebates.
Comparing multiple solar quotes can save you money through competition and transparency. Each additional quote you receive for solar will help you find the right solar panel system at the right price.
This is where EnergySage can help. With funding from the Department of Energy’s SunShot Prize, EnergySage opened the country’s first (and now the largest) marketplace for home solar panel installations. We gather custom solar quotes from local installers on your behalf and put them in an easy-to-compare format. When you compare quotes for solar panels on the EnergySage Marketplace, you can expect to see prices up to 20% lower than if you work with a single solar company.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Back on the road, the Wake Forest football team travels to Kenan Memorial Stadium to face North Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET, airing on ACC Network.This is the second time this season the Demon Deacons will have a 8:00 p.m. kickoff time. The other comes this week when the Demon Deacons host Cal on Friday night at Allegacy Stadium.Compiling a record of 2-0 against in-state opponents so far this season, Wake Forest is looking to continue its winning ways against other teams th...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Back on the road, the Wake Forest football team travels to Kenan Memorial Stadium to face North Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET, airing on ACC Network.
This is the second time this season the Demon Deacons will have a 8:00 p.m. kickoff time. The other comes this week when the Demon Deacons host Cal on Friday night at Allegacy Stadium.
Compiling a record of 2-0 against in-state opponents so far this season, Wake Forest is looking to continue its winning ways against other teams throughout North Carolina.
Additionally, out of Big-4 teams, the Deacs have compiled the best winning percentage against in-state teams since 2001 with a record of 48-26 (.649). Additionally, the 48 wins are tied for the most among the Big-4 in that time period:
T1. Wake Forest - 48 T1. North Carolina - 48 3. NC State - 43 4. Duke - 34
How to Watch Wake Forest-North Carolina: The game can be seen live on television, online, and via mobile devices, and the audio broadcast is also available in multiple formats. Time: 8:00 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Live Video: ESPN App Radio: Wake Forest Learfield Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) Pre-Game Coverage Begins at 7:00 p.m. ET Sirius Ch. 371 | Internet Ch. 371 Live Audio: WBRF – 98.1*All Times Eastern Learfield Gameday Guide: Click here Learfield Yearbook: Click here Wake Forest Athletics App: Apple | Android Follow on Social Media: In addition to all the broadcast information, fans are encouraged to follow along during the game on social media. Twitter: @WakeFB – Graphics, Photos, Highlights & Information @DemonDeacons – Shared & Original Content and Fan Information Facebook: Facebook.com/WakeForestFootball – Highlights, Graphics, Interviews, News & Information Instagram: @WakeFootball – Photos & Highlights **Check out the @WakeFootball Instagram Story for a behind the scenes look into gameday GoDeacs.com: Complete Game Story with Quotes and Postgame Coverage
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest volleyball returns to its home floor for the first time in two weeks this weekend, as the Demon Deacons (13-13, 5-10 ACC) will face NC State during Saturday night (Nov. 16) for the second time in four days. The contest is set to start at 7 p.m. ET and can be viewed on ACC Network Extra.The Deacs and Wolfpack met in R...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest volleyball returns to its home floor for the first time in two weeks this weekend, as the Demon Deacons (13-13, 5-10 ACC) will face NC State during Saturday night (Nov. 16) for the second time in four days. The contest is set to start at 7 p.m. ET and can be viewed on ACC Network Extra.
The Deacs and Wolfpack met in Raleigh earlier this week on Wednesday – a matchup that featured Wake Forest's third Big Four showing of the fall.
The Match Saturday, Nov. 16 Wake Forest vs. NC State – 7 p.m. ET
Fan Information and Weekend Promotions There will continue to be free admission for general admission seating for all home volleyball single matches. The team plays each home contest in Varsity Arena, located on the second level of Reynolds Gymnasium (21 Wingate Rd, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27109).
Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina within a safe and fan-friendly environment. 'Youth Team Night' headlines Saturday's contest, as local youth teams will be invited to come cheer on the Deacs.
Accessibility Information Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at all home events, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all fans. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at volleyball home matches this fall, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.
Show Humanitate: Wake Forest Athletics Continues to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts In the continued effort to Show Humanitate following the lead of all those in the Wake Forest University community, Athletics is doing its part to support the relief efforts for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
Specifically for those in and around Wake Forest's Reynolda Campus from Nov. 7-14, donations will be collected and those items will be packed and sorted on Nov. 16. Here are the items most needed.
Additionally for the home football finale against Duke on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Allegacy Stadium and Wake's men's hoops game against Western Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 19, inside Joel Coliseum, $15 of every promotional ticket sold through the previous links provided will go directly to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund.
This is in line with Wake Forest University's recent announcement of a Community Day of Action in service of Hurricane Helene relief on Saturday, Nov. 16.
More information about the entire relief efforts by all those in the University community can be found here.
Last Time Out Wednesday, Nov. 13 – NC State 3, Wake Forest 0 Making a midweek appearance for the first time this fall, Wake Forest visited NC State on Wednesday evening. It was the Demon Deacons' third Big Four showing of the season. NC State took the contest in a 3-0 victory (19-25, 17-25, 25-27).
Junior libero Emma Farrell impressed on the defensive side with a match-high 19 digs, as four Wake Forest players finished with six or more.
Olivia Franke led the Deacs in kills with eight, including a .583 hitting percentage. Paige Crawford and Sahara Maruska added seven and five kills, respectively.
Setters Rian Baker and Becca Bellows posted 16 and 14 assists, respectively. Dior Charles tallied three blocks.
By the Numbers A quartet of Deacs still rank in statistical areas within the ACC, as Emma Farrell moved up a spot in the top 10 for digs after a standout performance earlier this week (Nov. 13):
As a team, Wake Forest still stands fifth in the ACC in blocks (2.57/set).
Series History Versus NC State Series: NC State leads, 34-32 Last Time: Nov. 13, 2024 Result: L, 0-3
Scouting the Opposition NC State is 13-10 overall on the year with an 8-7 ACC record. The Wolfpack now stands second in digs (15.40/set) and fourth in service aces (1.77/set). Team veterans Amanda Rice and Skye Stokes hold top-10 rankings in four major statistical categories among league individuals.
Up Next The Deacons will stay at home next week, bringing in Pitt next Friday (Nov. 22) and SMU on Sunday afternoon for their Senior and Graduates Day.
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Box Score Photo GalleryShare:Emma Farrell paced the Deacs defensively in the midweek contest.RALEIGH, N.C. – Making a midweek appearance for the first time this fall, Wake Forest volleyball visited NC State on Wednesday evening (Nov....
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Emma Farrell paced the Deacs defensively in the midweek contest.
RALEIGH, N.C. – Making a midweek appearance for the first time this fall, Wake Forest volleyball visited NC State on Wednesday evening (Nov. 13). It was the Demon Deacons' (13-13, 5-10 ACC) third Big Four showing of the season. NC State (13-10, 8-7 ACC) took the contest in a 3-0 victory (19-25, 17-25, 25-27).
Junior libero Emma Farrell impressed on the defensive side with a match-high 19 digs, as four Wake Forest players finished with six or more.
Olivia Franke led the Deacs in kills with eight, including a .583 hitting percentage. Paige Crawford and Sahara Maruska added seven and five kills, respectively.
Setters Rian Baker and Becca Bellows posted 16 and 14 assists, respectively. Dior Charles tallied three blocks.
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From Coach Smart "Our control in the middle again had its moments – we gave ourselves a chance in a third set that went down to the wire. It was good to see a few of our own make returns to the floor and contribute. We'll see this team again in a few days – another opportunity in our home gym."
Up Next Wake Forest will face NC State again on Saturday night (Nov. 16), bringing the Wolfpack to Winston-Salem for a first serve at 7 p.m. ET inside Varsity Arena. Fans can watch the match on ACC Network Extra.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The 2024 ACC Men’s Soccer Championship shifts to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, on Thursday, November 14, with semifinal action. The championship game will be played in Cary on Sunday, November 17.
The semifinals begin on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. ET, with Virginia and Wake Forest squaring off, followed by California playing Clemson at approximately 8 p.m. ET. ACC Network will air both matches. The championship match will be broadcast on ESPNU on Sunday at noon ET.
The winner of the ACC Championship earns the league’s automatic berth into the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The selection show for the field of 48 will be broadcast at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, on NCAA.com. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, November 21.
Tickets are on sale now for the ACC semifinals and championship match at WakeMed Soccer Park and can be purchased HERE. Single-game tickets for the semifinal matches are $10 in advance and $15 on gameday, while championship game tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on gameday. ACC students are admitted for free with a valid school ID.
There are several promotional elements for fans attending at WakeMed Soccer Park:
2024 ACC Men’s Soccer Championship First Round – Wednesday, Nov. 6 No. 2 Clemson 3, No. 15 Louisville 1 No. 11 California 2, No. 6 North Carolina 1 No. 3 Duke 2, No. 14 Virginia Tech 0 No. 5 Wake Forest 2, No. 12 Syracuse 1 No. 9 Virginia 2, No. 8 NC State 1 No. 4 SMU 1, No. 13 Boston College 0 No. 7 Stanford 3, No. 10 Notre Dame 2
Quarterfinals – Sunday, Nov. 10 No. 2 Clemson 1, No. 7 Stanford 0 No. 5 Wake Forest 2, No. 4 SMU 2 (2OT; WF 5-4 PK) No. 11 California 2, No. 3 Duke 0 No. 9 Virginia 2, No. 1 Pitt 0
Semifinals – WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C. – Thursday, Nov. 14 No. 9 Virginia vs. No. 5 Wake Forest | 5:30 p.m. | ACC Network No. 11 California vs. No. 2 Clemson | 8 p.m. | ACC Network
Final – WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C. – Sunday, Nov. 17 Noon | ESPNU
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Noting ACC Men’s Soccer • The ACC announced its 2024 All-ACC Team and Season Awards on Wednesday, highlighted by Notre Dame’s Matthew Roou as the Offensive Player of the Year and Pitt’s Jay Vidovich as Coach of the Year for a record eighth time. (Release) • This is the 38th ACC Men's Soccer Championship and the first with a 15-team field. For the first time since 2014, the semifinals will be played on a neutral field. • This is the seventh straight season and 17th time the ACC Championship has been contested in Cary, N.C. • California and Virginia are the second and third teams in tournament history to win two road games to get to the ACC semifinals, joining Louisville in 2023. • At No. 11, Cal is the lowest seed to reach the ACC semis. At No. 9, Virginia is tied with the 2023 Louisville team for the second lowest. • The lowest seed to ever reach an ACC Championship Game is No. 8 Clemson in 2022. The No. 7 seed in 2015, Syracuse was the lowest-seeded team to win the championship. • Clemson is aiming to become the first repeat league champion since Wake Forest in 2016 and 2017. • Among current ACC programs, Clemson and Virginia lead with 16 ACC Championships apiece. UVA has captured a league-best 11 tournament titles, while Clemson has won five. • Pitt is the tournament's No. 1 seed for the second time in program history (2021). • ACC teams finished 76-16-27 (75.2%) in non-conference play, best of any league this season. • The ACC owns the nation's top conference RPI. In the latest RPI on Tuesday, 12 ACC teams rank among the top 50, led by Pitt at No. 3 and followed by Virginia (6), Duke (8), Stanford (9), SMU (12), Clemson (14), UNC (17), Wake Forest (21), California (26), NC State (32), Virginia Tech (41) and Notre Dame (47). • All 15 ACC teams rank among the top 70 in the RPI. • Six ACC teams were ranked in the Nov. 5 United Soccer Coaches Poll, including three in the top 10. Both totals are the most of any conference. Duke is No. 2 nationally and is followed by Clemson (7), Pitt (9), North Carolina (14), SMU (15) and NC State (21). • 13 of the 15 ACC teams have been ranked nationally for at least one week. • Four ACC teams rank among the top 20 nationally in scoring offense, with Duke (3.17) and Clemson (2.72) ranking first and third, respectively. Pitt and Notre Dame are tied for 13th at 2.12 goals per game. • Notre Dame's Matthew Roou ranks fourth nationally in goals (14) and sixth in goals per game (0.82) and points (32). Duke's Ulfur Bjornsson is seventh in goals (13), while Duke's Adam Luckhurst (11) is 18th. • Clemson won its fourth national championship to cap the 2023 season – its second title in three years – downing ACC rival Notre Dame, 2-1, in the title game of the NCAA Men's College Cup. • ACC teams have won 20 NCAA men’s soccer championships, with 11 since 2001, including the last three (Clemson 2021, Syracuse 2022, Clemson 2023). • Eight active ACC programs have won at least one national championship, the most of any conference. The 15 active ACC schools have combined for 20 titles. • Virginia has won seven NCAA men's soccer championships, which is third most all-time. Clemson (4), Stanford (3), North Carolina (2), Duke (1), Notre Dame (1), Syracuse (1) and Wake Forest (1) also have won titles. • Two ACC teams advanced to the Men's College Cup in each of the last five tournaments. The ACC has had at least one team in the College Cup in 22 of the last 23 seasons.
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