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A Change of Pace

Respite Care Services

Take some time off while we care for your loved ones

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Our Advantage

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Respite Care Services

Supporting you and your loved ones

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The Break You Deserve

Whether it’s for an extended period of time or just a few hours per week, respite care can help ease the overwhelming responsibility of caregiving

A Change of Pace for Your Loved Ones

Because social interaction is great for mental health, your Always Best Care respite provider will engage with your loved one, sparking conversation, and encouraging mental stimulation

Planned or Unplanned

Whether you require respite care for a specific day of the week or have a last-minute travel requirement, we will cater to your schedule as needed

Respite Care Costs

Respite services charge by the hour or by the number of days or weeks that services are provided

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TESTIMONIALS

“I contacted ABC in The Woodlands when my husband, who has Alzheimer’s, needed a few days of additional care after being discharged from the hospital. I greatly appreciated their quick response. Mira conducted the assessment. She is very knowledgeable and worked to find the best caregiver match. A big thanks Meecie! She is an excellent caregiver and has a special touch with Alzheimer’s patients.”

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“Always Best Care is top of its class. Kelly, the owner, is one of a kind and she is someone you know will take exceptional care of anyone’s family member. I can’t recommend them enough!”

Guido C.
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“Wow what can I say!!! Always Best Care in The Woodlands is an amazing care provider. Kelly and her team are absolutely the best of the best! They do what they say they are going to do and they do it with excellence! If you or a loved one needs care in your home please do not hesitate to call Always Best Care The Woodlands. You will not be disappointed.”

Steven J.
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“My experience with always best care has always been Paramount working with Michelle as the Director of operations has always been professional. I love the way the company cares about the caregivers and their personal lives as well as the compassion shown for the clients. I have been in the home health industry off and on since 1999 this is the best company that I’ve ever worked with and would always recommend anyone to be a part of the ABC team.”

Joshlyn S.
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“I haven’t been to happy with the actual workers in the home, however the director Michelle is exceptional in every way dedicated, trustworthy and very compassionate!! We have been using ABC for over 2 years. I always felt at ease knowing Michelle was in charge!! The workers don’t make enough money!”

Ray D.
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“We have had such wonderful experience with the staff and care givers!! I highly recommend this company!”

Heather C.
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“Dear Kelly, I wanted to write to you and say how much my father and I have appreciated the great care and service that your agency has provided my mother over the last year. My mother became one of your clients in November 2022 and was helped every day by your caring team. Initially, K. visited with me and helped me understand the various services you provide. She was so helpful and considerate and seemed to understand how overwhelming taking care of an elder can be. We signed-on for 3 times a week shower and grooming care for B.. This soon turned into shower/grooming every day of the week. V. was the caregiver for many months and mother loved her so much!! After V. moved to the office duties, M. became her daily care-giver and mother really enjoyed seeing and visiting with her every day. M. did extra things like making sure she was lotioned well every day and blow drying her hair! Mother considered her a true friend ! Once Mom needed someone to start sitting with her at night, we were even more grateful for sweet employees that sat patiently and lovingly with her such as L., M., and S.. I know there are others that substituted for the regulars that were kind and considerate as well, and of course M. has always been gracious and prompt with any needs or requests for which we asked. We are sad that B. has declined so much that we needed to find a place for her away from home, but we are grateful for this last year and the sincere, caring people that helped us keep her at home. We would absolutely recommend Always Best Care Senior Services and please feel free to use us as a reference ! Thank you again!”

Valerie
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“I am a current client of this provider The services are essential and helped me the most with giving me time off from my mother. I like that the caregiver is awesome and she is conscientious.”

Sharon M.
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“I am a past client of this provider They made our life easier by doing what we asked them to do and understood our situation. I liked their responsiveness to our needs and their flexibility.”

Albert W.
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“I am a current client of this provider I like that they keep my house clean. I like that they keep me notified.”

Shirley B.
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“I am a current client of this provider The impact is excellent. I live 30 miles from my mother's house. I like that they are very quick to reply. The specific lady, Kelly, that takes care of my mom is genuine and professional.”

Marilyn P.
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“I am a current client of this provider It has been exceptional. The people are good people, encouraging and just good people that do good things.”

Evelyn R.
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“I am a current client of this provider They have good communication and build rapport with me. They picked a good aide to come to my home. I would recommend them because they are very professional and show up on time when they're supposed to.”

Rebecca A.
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“I am a current client of this provider I'd have difficulties doing a lot of things if I didn't have them. I recommend them all the time. I like that they come when they're supposed to do.”

Anita R.
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“I am a current client of this provider We love our caregiver. She has purchased little things and brought them to my wife. I like that this agency is graded by the caregiver that they have provided for us.”

Mary &.
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“I really enjoyed working for ABC. This was my first experience with caregiving and I can say with confidence that I will continue working in this field. I learned so much through my time with the company and gained very crucial experience with multiple different clients. It is evident that the company really cares not only for the clients but the employees as well. I am happy to have been given this opportunity and will cherish my time spent with ABC and their clients.”

Kathleen M.
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“I am a current client of this provider They have given us very good caregivers for my wife. I especially like that one of our caregivers, Kameshia, is excellent.”

Betty C.
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“I am a past client of this provider They let me do what I could do, but if I needed help they were there. I like that they were just always eager to help do anything that needed to be done.”

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“I am a current client of this provider They are very reliable. They are very easy to get hold of.”

Jacob T.
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“I am a current client of this provider I would be starving to death if they didn't show up. They have come through with my special needs.”

Andrea S.
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“Great service!! Ms.Veronica was very helpful and informative as well as polite while helping me with all my questions???? Highly recommended”

Raul V.
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“I have to say that Veronica at Always Best Care is such an asset for everyone!!! She gets everything done reliably, in a very timely manner. She always helps me when I can’t figure something out or anything I or my colleges may need to talk to someone about , she’s always there . I appreciate her so much!! I am a caregiver for Always Best Care. I appreciate her very much. Thank you Veronica !!”

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“Speaking with Veronica at this location is such a joy. She is very professional and only wants the best for your loved one.”

Linda S.
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“Great agency. My husband was hired to be a driver. Everyone is Very kind and considerate of their workers. May God bless this agency.”

Joyce C.
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“Great agency. My husband was hired to be a driver. Everyone is Very kind and considerate of their workers. May God bless this agency.”

Joyce C.
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“I am a current client of this provider They are on time and thorough. They are on time and they seem thorough. I have nothing to complain about.”

Billy &.
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“I am a current client of this provider It is nice that there is care that can get here before the caregiver that can help the client get dressed, etc. They could treat their employees better.”

Edward M.
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“I am a current client of this provider For my dad, it's good and he needs it to get out of the house. We have them once a week. I think they had some problems with the first 2 caregivers but now I have one that is good and attentive.”

Eugene D.
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“I am a current client of this provider The care is keeping her stable and independent as long as possible. Their rates are pretty high.”

Sandra S.
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“I am a current client of this provider There's nothing I would do differently, the caregiver is everything. The girls that come and take care of my mom are extraordinary.”

Thelma R.
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“Always Best Care was able to provide us with emergency help less than 24 hours after we called and we are eternally grateful for their ability to move fast. We needed help with my 90 year old father-in-law who was in home hospice and my 89 year old mother-in-law with onset dementia. All of the caregivers that they sent were wonderful, caring, honest and hardworking individuals. They helped us taking care of my in-law’s personal needs, house cleaning, laundry and providing the family with guidance on what we could expect with a patient on hospice. More than anything, their experience and assistance gave us, the family members, a sense of calmness knowing we could take care of our family members in their own home as they wished. After going through the death of someone in home hospice, we found out that there really is a lot more to this type of care than just providing for a patience’s basic needs. We are forever grateful to this company for all of their assistance and guidance as we proceeded through this experience.”

Pam
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“I just want to say Michelle with Always Best Care the Woodlands is the best! She is an amazing person to work with very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and supportive! Michelle goes above and beyond with assisting with anything!!! Best team work ever!!!”

Tramicia H.
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“Good company to work for our manager Michelle is good leader and oversees the daily operations of the company if there is a problem we can always go to her she’s nice and respectful”

Surinder H.
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“Always Best Care has been helping people with their needs respectfully, kindly, diligently and always with the utmost integrity. Michelle Wilbret , without a doubt makes sure all clients are very well taken care of. Her staff stays very well trained. She does everything she can for families to know their loved ones always have the best care.”

Kelli
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“This is a great company to work for! I love the working environment and the staff definitely care about they’re employees and Clients! If there is any Home care company that I would refer to potential clients and other Caregivers and CNA’s it’s Always Best Care the Woodlands location!”

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Respite Care FAQs

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Respite care is a service that provides an opportunity for family caregivers to relieve stress, restore their energy and promote balance in their lives, all while knowing that their loved one is being taken care of. Respite care is a service designed to give family caregivers a period of rest (or “respite”) from the daily responsibility of caring for their loved ones. The respite period can vary depending on a family’s needs and benefits but often range from a few hours to a few days or weeks. Care can be provided at home in a healthcare facility, or at an assisted living facility.

Respite care can be a lifeline for family caregivers and their loved ones. This type of home care typically involves short-term or temporary caregiving visits. These visits make it possible for family caregivers to take time away from unpaid caregiving duties—without compromising the quality of care received by their loved ones.

One of the primary reasons families choose respite care is to prevent caregiver burnout. According to AARP’s 2020 Caregiving in the U.S. report, there were 47.9 million family caregivers, and 12% of those were caring for a spouse or partner. Respite care is an excellent way for these caregivers to take a step back and relax while knowing their loved one is in good hands.

Family caregivers often suffer from poor health due to stress and lack of time to properly care for themselves. The good news is even short periods of respite can make a big difference in a caregiver’s physical and mental health.

Respite care can also be used when a caregiver works outside of the home, goes out of town or on vacation, runs errands, undergoes surgery or a medical procedure.

In-home respite care can substantially reduce your risk of burnout and make caring for your loved one more manageable. If you need time to rest and recuperate, Always Best Care Senior Services can provide care services to your loved one while you spend time caring for yourself. If the daily or weekly routine of caregiving has become overwhelming, we can perform regular respite visits to reduce your workload.

In-home respite care from Always Best Care Senior Services can include a wide range of caregiving services.

Some of the most common tasks performed by our respite caregivers include:

  • Laundry
  • Light housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication reminders
  • Assistance with activities of daily living (such as dressing, grooming, and bathing)
  • Companionship and entertainment

In most cases, respite care is provided on a short-term or temporary basis. However, respite visits can also be performed on a routine basis on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly schedule. Our flexible approach to care planning and scheduling is designed to make sure you and your loved one get the respite care services you need.

Whether you need respite home care for just a few hours a week or every day, Always Best Care Senior Services can meet your needs. Even if you just want a caregiver to sit with your friend or family while you run errands worry-free, we’ll be there. If you are going on vacation or need a little time to rest, we’ll make sure you have the help you need by making changes to scheduling when you are ready. 24-hour care is available as well for those with greater needs.

As the primary caregiver for your parent or loved one, it’s likely safe to say that you’re dealing with a lot of stress. Finding time to care for your loved one can be challenging, especially when you have a family, a full-time job, and other responsibilities to handle. Unfortunately, stress can catch up with you if you don’t take some time off. That doesn’t mean you have to go on an extended vacation – sometimes, a couple of hours of rest is all you need.

If you’re experiencing burnout from being a primary caregiver, respite care might be the best solution for you and your family.

Here are just a few benefits of using respite care services:

  • Stress relief
  • A chance to get a full night’s sleep
  • Time to bond with other family members like children, siblings, and spouses
  • An opportunity to run errands or go on a vacation to refresh your spirit

If you are a family caregiver, we understand that you may struggle with the notion of leaving your aging parent or loved one in somebody else’s care. We believe that trust is a vital aspect of caregiving, and without it, all parties may suffer.

Caring for your family members is a serious job. As such, we make sure that all of our respite care providers are thoroughly vetted, trained, and insured. You can rest easy knowing that your parent or family member will receive high quality care from highly qualified caregivers.

To help ease your anxiety, we recommend scheduling a care consultation to speak to your local Always Best Care representative. During this care consultation, we will take as much time as necessary to answer your questions and walk you through the respite care process.

Yes, we do. As humans, one of our most basic needs revolves around companionship and socialization. The need to engage with other humans doesn’t change as we age.

Unfortunately, it can be more difficult for seniors to go see friends and engage with other people due to mobility problems and other issues. That’s where companionship services come in. If you’re planning to take a short break and want to make sure your senior’s routines are followed, companionship care is a great solution.

Common non-medical companionship services include:

  • Dusting, cleaning, organizing, and other light household cleaning chores
  • Meal planning, preparation, and cleanup
  • Washing, drying, folding, and hanging up clothes
  • Driving to appointments or running errands
  • Socialization and activities like playing cards or board games

Yes, absolutely.

A caregiver’s primary goal is to provide your loved one with the companionship, assistance, and care they need most. We work closely with all our clients to discover the level of companion care their senior needs. If you can’t oversee daily tasks or planned activities, caregivers are more than capable of filling in until you return.

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