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 Historic Bethabara Park gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Winston-Salem, 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 Bailey 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 Downtown Grille or visit Old Salem Museums Gardens, 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 Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem, 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.
Monday, April 14th:Officials with the Kernersville Fire Rescue Department said a fire that was burning at the OmniSource recycling facility is now contained.Crews made progress on Monday while flowing over one million gallons of water in their efforts to suppress the fire. The metal recycling company helped fire crews by using heavy machinery to sort and separate burning piles of the large scrap metal, allowing crews better access to hot spots. Officials said the affected fire area covers approximately two acre...
Monday, April 14th:
Officials with the Kernersville Fire Rescue Department said a fire that was burning at the OmniSource recycling facility is now contained.
Crews made progress on Monday while flowing over one million gallons of water in their efforts to suppress the fire. The metal recycling company helped fire crews by using heavy machinery to sort and separate burning piles of the large scrap metal, allowing crews better access to hot spots. Officials said the affected fire area covers approximately two acres of recycled metal and other materials.
Water runoff from suppression efforts has also been successfully contained to the retention ponds located on the property.
As a precaution, watershed areas around the property, including Kernersville Lake, are being monitored. Officials said no contamination has been detected at this time.
The Winston-Salem Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials teams is leading efforts to monitor runoff.
Kernersville fire gives Monday afternoon update on fire at facility, watch below.
One firefighter was transported to Forsyth Medical Center for evaluation. We're told they have been treated and admitted for observation and are recovering.
No other injuries have been reported. At this time, there are no hazards or health concerns for community members. There are no road closures at this time, but crews are asking the community to stay out of the area.
Sunday, April 13th:
Officials with the Kernersville Fire Rescue are working to put out a large scrap pile fire at OmniSource recycling facility.
On Sunday, Firefighters told WXII that they were called to the area of West Mountain Street for a scrap metal fire. Officials said the flames extended to an adjacent conveyor belt structure.
The assistant fire marshal said firefighters from multiple agencies are assisting with containment efforts, including Winston-Salem, Piney Grove, Walkertown, and the Forsyth County Fire Departments.
Assistant Fire Marshal Chris Kauffman said crews are currently operating in a defensive strategy due to the size and intensity of the fire.
Kauffman said Hazmat 1 is en route to continue monitoring air conditions. He said all environmental and safety conditions will also be closely monitored as crews continue working to extinguish the fire.
We're told significant heat remains within the piles and crews say operations will continue through daylight hours.
WXII viewer Kris Young Shaver shared this video of the fire:
Firefighters, along with WXII viewers, said smoke is visible for miles.
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WXII viewer Joey sent in this photo from Walkertown on Gallant Lane:
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WXII viewer Sherry sent these photos from Steve Street in Kernersville:
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The smoke was even visible in parts of Virginia. WXII viewer Sandra Stansbury in Fancy Gap, Virginia, shared this photo:
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Fire crews said there are no injuries and no threat of the fire spreading to the surrounding areas.
WXII crews on scene said they saw units from the Winston-Salem Fire Department assisting. Piney Grove Fire Rescue also said they are helping Kernersville firefighters.
At this time, there is no information on what led to the fire.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
Leaders of local recovery courts convened in Winston-Salem, N.C., this week for the Building Recovery Capital conference to train together in best practices, learn from peers statewide and national experts, and hear a new vision for North Carolina’s treatment courts.Chief Justice Paul Newby thanked members of recovery court teams from counties across the state, including court employees, community coordinators, probation and paro...
Leaders of local recovery courts convened in Winston-Salem, N.C., this week for the Building Recovery Capital conference to train together in best practices, learn from peers statewide and national experts, and hear a new vision for North Carolina’s treatment courts.
Chief Justice Paul Newby thanked members of recovery court teams from counties across the state, including court employees, community coordinators, probation and parole officers, judicial officials, and other local leaders, for the extra hours and intensive work required of their commitment to offering recovery courts in their communities.
"Our shared commitment to the successful expansion of recovery courts is building a more trauma-informed Judicial Branch in service to North Carolina communities affected by addiction epidemics, adverse community environments, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs),” Chief Justice Newby said.
More than 300 conference registrants, including Superior and District Court Judges, District and County Attorneys, Defense Attorneys, Probation Officers, Treatment Professionals, Peer Recovery Support Specialists, Veterans Services, Educators, Housing Specialists, and more, from recovery court teams across North Carolina participated in group trainings and over 30 breakout sessions. Topics included predictive analytics for community supervision, data-driven improvements for recovery courts, comprehensive case plans, services for veteran communities, administrative planning and sustainability, target populations, and more.
“I’m extremely excited and grateful for the N.C. Recovery Court Conference that took place this week; it was packed with the kind of information and inspiration useful to further empower recovery professionals devoted to helping individuals battling controlled substance misuse, overcome those obstacles toward the goal of achieving sobriety and maintaining a drug-free lifestyle,” said JMARC Advisory Committee Chairman Judge James Faison.
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) Director Ryan Boyce joined other state agency leaders, Deputy Secretary Tracy Lee with the Department of Adult Corrections; Kellie Crosbie, Director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services; and Secretary Jocelyn Mallette with the North Carolina Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, on a panel to discuss a new vision for recovery courts developing through the Judicial Branch’s focus on trauma-informed courts.
Director Boyce said the NCAOC’s growing team of recovery court experts were working with state agencies, the Judicially Managed Accountability and Recovery Courts (JMARC) advisory committee, researchers at the UNC Collaboratory and University of North Carolina at Wilmington, legislators, and other partners, to advance a new vision for treatment courts.
“Our mission is to help recovery court leaders better serve their communities, not only expanding opportunities to meet the highest need in each county but connecting and improving the sustainable administration of services with our partners,” Director Boyce said.
Chief Justice Newby convened the ACEs Task Force (Adverse Community Environments, Adverse Childhood Experiences) in 2021.
Learn more about the ACEs Task Force and the Advisory Committee on Judicially Managed Accountability and Recovery Courts.
The Building Recovery Capital conference was hosted by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts and its partners in Winston-Salem, N.C., April 9-11, 2025, through the support of federal grant funding. There are currently 83 treatment courts in North Carolina, that include adult, mental health, veterans, family, and juvenile courts. Since 2021, 33 new recovery courts have begun hearing cases (or will soon begin), representing a 66% increase in the past four years.
What is the best internet provider in Winston-Salem?CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the best internet provider in Winston-Salem. We've picked this fiber internet provider...
CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the best internet provider in Winston-Salem. We've picked this fiber internet provider as our top pick because it offers the best selection of high-speed plans, including the two fastest options with speeds up to 2,000 megabits per second and 5,000Mbps. The ISP also has the highest customer satisfaction rating of any major internet provider in Winston-Salem. Furthermore, all fiber plans come with free equipment rental, unlimited data and no contract requirements. Prices for fiber plans start at $55 per month and can go up to $245 for the 5-gig plan.
Of course, if you're looking for a cheaper option than AT&T Fiber, there are other internet service providers out there. Kinetic by Windstream offers the cheapest plan in the area at $25 for 100Mbps, and Spectrum has the second most affordable plans in the region, with service starting at $30 per month for speeds up to 100Mbps.
There are other cheap internet options for those wanting to browse without breaking the bank. Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile Home Internet both offer reasonable plans, especially if you qualify for their mobile bundle discounts. The plans start at $50 per month (before any discounts) and include equipment and unlimited data at no additional cost.
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
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Winston-Salem internet providers, such as AT&T Fiber, may throw in bonus offers such as gift cards or streaming services for a limited time. Most, however, including Spectrum and Kinetic, run the same standard offers year-round.
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Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We use the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 9, 2025Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Jasmine Hoyle of Winston-Salem pleaded guilty to one count of health care fraud and one count of money laundering for defrauding the NC Medicaid program of more than $6 million in taxpayer money.“This business owner stole millions from our state’s Medicaid program for services she never completed and used the money for personal gain,” said Attorney General ...
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Jasmine Hoyle of Winston-Salem pleaded guilty to one count of health care fraud and one count of money laundering for defrauding the NC Medicaid program of more than $6 million in taxpayer money.
“This business owner stole millions from our state’s Medicaid program for services she never completed and used the money for personal gain,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “When people break the law and misuse government funds, NCDOJ and our state and federal partners bring them to justice.”
Hoyle owned and operated two businesses in Winston-Salem called Harvest & Consulting Services, LLC and The Ultimate Sacrifice. Both received Medicaid reimbursements for services that were not performed, including significant quantities of urine drug tests. Between August 2020 and July 2022, Harvest Focused submitted 97 claims to Medicaid for urine drug tests for a Medicaid beneficiary who had no connection to either of Hoyle’s businesses. Hoyle used the stolen funds to make personal purchases, including a Dodge Challenger.
Sentencing is scheduled to take place on July 31 at 9:30 a.m. in Greensboro before United States District Judge William L. Osteen, Jr. At sentencing, Hoyle faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison, a period of supervised release of up to three years, and monetary penalties. ?
The Internal Revenue Service–Criminal Investigation Division, North Carolina Attorney General’s Office-Medicaid Investigations Division, Department of Health and Human Services–Office of Inspector General, and the United States Postal Inspection Service ?investigated this case and Assistant United States Attorney ?Ashley Waid? and Special Assistant United States Attorney Daniel Spillman prosecuted the case.
About the Medicaid Investigations Division (MID)
The Attorney General’s MID investigates and prosecutes health care providers that defraud the Medicaid program, patient abuse of Medicaid recipients, patient abuse of any patient in facilities that receive Medicaid funding, and misappropriation of any patients’ private funds in nursing homes that receive Medicaid funding.
To date, the MID has recovered more than $1 billion in restitution and penalties for North Carolina. To report Medicaid fraud or patient abuse in North Carolina, call the MID at 919-881-2320. The MID receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $8,453,116 for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2025. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $2,817,703 for FY 2025, is funded by the State of North Carolina.
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The chief financial officer for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has resigned.Thomas Kranz just announced his resignation during Tuesday's school board meeting, according to WXII 12's Kara Peters. Kranz started with the district in July 2022. On Wednesday, district spokesperson, Amanda Lehmert, told WXII Kranz submitted his resignation at the meeting, effective June 30. She added, the intention is that Kranz is still on the job until then.This comes as members of the school board voted 5-3 to reduce central office staff for...
The chief financial officer for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has resigned.
Thomas Kranz just announced his resignation during Tuesday's school board meeting, according to WXII 12's Kara Peters. Kranz started with the district in July 2022. On Wednesday, district spokesperson, Amanda Lehmert, told WXII Kranz submitted his resignation at the meeting, effective June 30. She added, the intention is that Kranz is still on the job until then.
This comes as members of the school board voted 5-3 to reduce central office staff for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Eighty-one positions and 42 employees are now at stake.
Superintendent Tricia McManus recently announced that the board needs to fill an $8 million funding gap this fiscal year while finding $16 million for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
With this reduction, 33 employees could have their salary reduced or months of employment changed. Nine employees could be laid off, "due to the lack of comparable available roles." Still, the district says their goal is to help those employees get placed in another vacancy.
District leaders plan to meet with impacted employees starting as early as Wednesday, and work with them in finding employment between now and June 30th for the next school year.
Superintendent Tricia McManus issued a statement saying:
Mr. Kranz came to the district three years ago with more than 40 years of credible and reputable service as a CPA in the corporate world and chief operations officer, finance officer, and interim superintendent in public schools. He brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of CFO for WS/FCS. For the last three years he has worked countless hours, seven days a week, to ensure that we are able to sustain great work for students. Mr. Kranz has been working to create accurate and concise projections to put us in the best financial condition possible in an era where resources are not meeting needs. Finding a replacement will be a difficult task. I wish him well in his retirement after so many years of dedicated service
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