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 Connecticut's Old State House in Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT 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.
“I am so grateful to everyone at Always Best Care. The Care Givers treated my”
“Where can I begin? The short review: ABC Caregivers are FABULOUS!! The long review: We landed in”
“Thank you for being such a great leader. The way you lead our team is”
“I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for the extraordinary care provided to my”
“I’m very happy to have found ABC Care! The caregivers are very professional and”
“I have been working with this company for 3 and a half years. My employers”
“High quality, reliable service. Caregivers are selected carefully, are well trained, and office support is”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care. This company is professional and caring. Porsha, Sunny and”
“The level of dedication Crystal has to her work is amazing!! I cannot say how”
“Staff is great there a great place to work and call your workplace”
“Always Best Care of Central CT is helping me with my mom who is 92”
“I’ve been a nurse for over 40 years, and I am currently a nursing professor.”
“Mom’s care needs have been progressing over the past month - increased difficulty standing. walking,”
“Outstanding personal service from this company. All of the caregivers were personable and provided outstanding”
“Taylor, John, and Kristine and their crew are the best. They are patient, understanding, and”
“You can't go wrong with this crew. Extremely patient and caring.”
“Caring for family can be difficult and challenging at times. It's so nice to know”
“Sabina always has a pleasant, caring, and respectful attitude. I feel she treats me as”
“Diana has a total commitment of compassion, empathy, and respect for myself and my family.”
“Tina has been with us since the start, caring for my mom. Tina has nothing”
“Always Best Care helped our family get through a very difficult time with my mother's”
“I approached Kristine regarding care for my elderly father. Even though he was outside”
“I have known Kristine Lajeunesse for many years now through business networking and she and”
“The client care at Always Best Care Senior Service is outstanding”
“We needed some home care services for Dad who has dementia, and we made the”
“Kristine and John are extremely caring and compassionate about helping their client's and family and”
“Rosemary has many great qualities. She is a hardworker, sensitive, has a giving nature and”
“Always Best Care provides caregivers to our building on a regular basis when we are”
“I have known John and Kristine Lajeunesse for almost 20 years and when my dad”
“Always Best Care helped me to get care lined up for my uncle, after I”
“My dad’s caregiver is great. He is a man of few words, but she is”
“Thank you, Kristine - I am very appreciative of the professional manner with which you”
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your staff for all of”
“I am very pleased with the care that Craig gave to my husband. My husband”
“I hired Always Best Care to help my mom who was living with me at”
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“My family provides the care to my mother 24/7, we called Always Best Care to”
“The caregiver that helped my husband and I were so kind to us both, especially”
“I am so grateful to everyone at Always Best Care. The Care Givers treated my parents with compassion, dignity, and respect. I knew my parents were in good hands. Those in the office, whom I spoke with often, were also compassionate and very understanding. When my parents suddenly needed additional care hours, the office worked diligently to ensure those needs were met quickly. When either of my parents was in the emergency room or admitted to the hospital, the office staff and Care Givers were not only concerned for them but for me also. As my Father has passed on and my Mother needs a higher level of care, I will always sing the praises of the staff at Always Best Care. They have been like extended family.”
“Where can I begin? The short review: ABC Caregivers are FABULOUS!! The long review: We landed in a gap of care for my mom. I called Taylor at ABC on a Thursday and early the next week we had completed the intake process, and Taylor was able to secure 3 caregivers (12 hrs a day for 7 days a week) for my mom. The caregivers (Teresa Rose, Asha, Doreen) were great. Each had their own approach with mom, regardless, they all had empathy, compassion and kindness any time they engaged with mom. The support from ABC give us the time to find a new community that better fit where mom was with her Alzheimer's journey. We are so very grateful for the quick support, the follow up and the care needed in a critical time for us and for mom. THANK YOU ALWAYS BEST CARE!!! You are amazing!!!!”
“Thank you for being such a great leader. The way you lead our team is admirable, and you are constantly inspired to do great work. I know that under your leadership, not only do you care about the (clients,)but you also care about (us)the caregivers …We will continue to grow. Thank you for your time Have a great and prosperous week. Elsa”
“I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for the extraordinary care provided to my mother, Gerry Mikulka, during her final weeks of life. In particular, I want to recognize Evelyn, whose exceptional service as a live-in health aide made an immeasurable difference in my mother's end-of-life journey. From the moment Evelyn walked into the house, she created a special bond with our mom. In those first few weeks, Evelyn recognized Mom's need for companionship, spending time with her watching television and working on puzzles together. It warmed our hearts to see Mom so comfortable with someone in the home since she had lived there alone for many years. As Mom's condition progressed, Evelyn's true expertise shined through. She worked beautifully with our family and the hospice nurses, providing invaluable guidance on necessary medical equipment, dietary adjustments, and other modifications to ensure mom's comfort. What touched us most was how Evelyn went above and beyond in Mom's final days. She moved into Mom's room to be there whenever she was needed – day or night. And she had a wonderful way of being there for us too. Whenever we were visiting with Mom, Evelyn would quietly step back, but she was always just around the corner if we needed help. She knew exactly when to step in and when to give us privacy. We never felt alone in caring for Mom because Evelyn was such a steady, caring presence. She managed Mom's pain with real skill while keeping her comfortable and peaceful. I wanted you to know what an extraordinary person you have in Evelyn. We'll always be grateful for the peace of mind she gave us and the tender care she gave Mom. Warmly, Linda Knox”
“I’m very happy to have found ABC Care! The caregivers are very professional and kind. My past experiences have been exacerbating to say the least. ABC is the fifth agency I’ve chosen and it’s the last! ABC has what I was looking for. Compassionate, and loving caregivers with my mom. With Always Best Care my mother is treated very well. She’s a person not just another client.”
“I have been working with this company for 3 and a half years. My employers along with the office staff are very caring. They do their due diligence in pairing caregivers with clients, they show their appreciation to us for the work we do, they provide us with training so that we are equipped to succeed at our jobs. Working with this company has been an awesome and fulfilling experience.”
“High quality, reliable service. Caregivers are selected carefully, are well trained, and office support is excellent.”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care. This company is professional and caring. Porsha, Sunny and Nicola gave my mother the best care. They cared about my mom. My mother trusted them, as did I. Their excellent care of my mom put my mind at ease. When I needed additional care, it was put in place immediately. I never had to worry about someone not showing up. I appreciate the care Always Best Care gave to my mom.”
“The level of dedication Crystal has to her work is amazing!! I cannot say how impressive the effort and the results Crystal has displayed over the last several months, how lucky I feel to have her apart of my mother’s weekly life. Crystal has established trust, friendship, and a sincere companionship with my mother who, not so long ago, was so adamantly opposed to having anyone in her house. When speaking with Crystal and my mother, I could hear the excitement in Crystal’s voice when she shared her success in getting my Mom out of the house. Can’t thank you enough!!”
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“Always Best Care of Central CT is helping me with my mom who is 92 and still living on her own. The in-home care they are providing is the best. Without the assistance they are providing us in Enfield this would be overwhelming.”
“I’ve been a nurse for over 40 years, and I am currently a nursing professor. When my mom was recently in the hospital, I knew it would not be possible for her to be completely on her own right away. She loves where she resides and enjoys all of the activities that are offered. My goal was to get her back into her apartment as soon as possible with the support she needed to increase her strength and return to her prior level of wellness she had before she went into the hospital. She was used to walking a couple miles a day. When I reached out to ABC I made it clear that my mom would need somebody who would be willing to walk with her in the morning, and in the evening enabling her to get back to her baseline. I would like to complement all of the staff at ABC who provided my mom such wonderful support after two weeks she returned to her baseline and remained in her apartment. She really enjoyed all of the staff that were with her , they were professional they encouraged her to walk, drink fluids, eat and were instrumental in assisting her to reach her prior level of independence. I would strongly recommend ABC to anybody who is in need of support for their loved one.”
“Mom’s care needs have been progressing over the past month - increased difficulty standing. walking, decreased appetite, increased incontinence. (Part of the expected declining process per her Dr.) Tara has been wonderful in adapting to Mom’s changing needs as they develop and a very helpful partner in troubleshooting. brainstorming how to adapt to best support Mom. It’s also been helpful in my regular communication with Mom’s Dr, to let her know in detail what has come up and how we have approached. Thank you (again) for your talented staff!”
“Outstanding personal service from this company. All of the caregivers were personable and provided outstanding care to our aunt. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has an elder family member in need. Also, the staff that helped to set up their services was outstanding as well. They made the decisions easy to understand with no hidden agenda. Thank you again to "ABC!"”
“Taylor, John, and Kristine and their crew are the best. They are patient, understanding, and a joy to work with.”
“You can't go wrong with this crew. Extremely patient and caring.”
“Caring for family can be difficult and challenging at times. It's so nice to know that Always Best Care Senior Services is there to help!”
“Sabina always has a pleasant, caring, and respectful attitude. I feel she treats me as she would as her own mother. She treats me the way she would like to be treated. We are a good “team” together.”
“Diana has a total commitment of compassion, empathy, and respect for myself and my family. My daughters feel she is truly a tremendous caregiver. They know I am in good hands. She acknowledges with commitment of my physical, emotional, and practical needs, my quality of life has excelled due to Diana’s help. I look forward to her presence everyday her attitude is exceptional, Diana comes to work daily with a smile on her face. She enters the front door, singing softly ready to work. She has never taken a day off, I have had many caregivers, but Diana is truly the best!”
“Tina has been with us since the start, caring for my mom. Tina has nothing but my mom’s best interest at heart. She continues to go above and beyond to care for my mom, and ensure anyone else who may be there also understands my mom’s needs. Tina has even gone so far to rearrange her schedule or give up her free time to stay with my mom to avoid her having someone that doesn’t know her. I can see that she genuinely cares for my mom, and treats her as if she was her own family member. That also goes both ways, my mom lights up when she sees Tina. We consider Tina part of our family.”
“Always Best Care helped our family get through a very difficult time with my mother's care. Kristine and Taylor are a pleasure to work with. They are very knowledgable and had the answers to all our questions. They were able to help with all aspects of the care we needed. I highly recommend them.”
“I approached Kristine regarding care for my elderly father. Even though he was outside her service area, she helped to find resources for us. Her commitment to providing outstanding care is only surpassed by her desire to help others. Thank you Kristine!”
“I have known Kristine Lajeunesse for many years now through business networking and she and her Team at Always Best Care are very caring and professional and exactly who you would want on your side if you have a loved one who needs help!”
“The client care at Always Best Care Senior Service is outstanding”
“We needed some home care services for Dad who has dementia, and we made the right decision to trust ABC Senior Services for this support. Dad was lined up with a caregiver who was attentive and helpful, and she and Dad really hit it off. The management and administrative staff from ABC were also very effective and professional. You'll make a good decision to go with ABC Senior Services...”
“Kristine and John are extremely caring and compassionate about helping their client's and family and making sure they receive the best care available. Highly recommended!”
“Rosemary has many great qualities. She is a hardworker, sensitive, has a giving nature and has an immense desire to help my father. Reliability is vital trait in Rosemary. When my father was in the hospital and came home she immediately wanted to be by his side. My father has come to rely and depend on Rosemary. She is always on time whether it is giving medication or administering food and often encourages my father and helps my father maintain his dignity”
“Always Best Care provides caregivers to our building on a regular basis when we are short staffed. Due to our licensing, we can only have CNAs on the floor and Always Best Care has provided excellent CNAs every time we need some extra help. All of their CNAs have been helpful, willing to go above and beyond for our residents and we always have great responses from our own CNAs and supervisory staff. I am so thankful to Michelle and Wilda who will always staff a shift that I need, even if I call 30 minutes before the shift starts. You’ve been such a huge help!”
“I have known John and Kristine Lajeunesse for almost 20 years and when my dad needed care following a diagnosis of dementia, I knew there wouldn’t be anyone better to call than them. The caregivers that have worked with my dad have been wonderful. They are true saints to my family, allowing us the knowledge that Dad is okay to stay at home. They have navigated all of the changes in his cognitive state with grace and kept my father’s dignity in place. He was always a very active man and the caregivers have managed to keep him active, even as his health declines.”
“Always Best Care helped me to get care lined up for my uncle, after I received their information from a close friend of mine that also used their agency. My uncle was a very proud man and did not want help from anyone, including family. Taylor met with me and spent time getting to know the ins and outs of my uncle’s care as well as his personality. She asked about his background so that they could look for a caregiver with similar interests. Although he took a turn for the worse rather quickly, the short time care was provided was wonderful. Thank you for your help and compassion.”
“My dad’s caregiver is great. He is a man of few words, but she is able to get him talking about all aspects and experiences of his life. They go out regularly and she encourages my dad to participate in the activities put on by the community he lives in. They run errands, go out for meals, or go for a drive just to get a change of scenery. I was nervous at first about how my dad would take having a caregiver come in to help him, but he seems so happy and has great things to talk about after his time spent with his caregiver.”
“Thank you, Kristine - I am very appreciative of the professional manner with which you and your organization operates. From the initial phone and in-person conversations with Taylor, to the ongoing support of my mother's care - it's been thorough, timely and well managed. I am also struck by how the home-health employees conduct themselves. They are reliable/responsive *and* responsible, and making every effort to work through the challenges day to day with my mother. Thanks for the great job you and your organization are doing. It means a lot to me, especially during this trying time! Best Regards”
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your staff for all of your hard work and dedication to their clients. When my parents finally realized they needed help in their home, I chose ABC as the company I felt would be the best fit. Yes, we have had some ups and down, but when you paired Leah with my parents, it was truly a blessing. My parents love her. She genuinely cares for them and they speak highly of her work ethic. As my mom says, “she is too good to be true”. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your working with me to find the right fit. Well on our end, Leah fits like a glove and I hope she feels the same. She is a special person so I wanted to acknowledge her hard work and dedication to my parents. It makes me feel more at ease knowing there is someone coming to the home to properly care for them. Again I want to thank you all and encourage you to keep up the good work.”
“I am very pleased with the care that Craig gave to my husband. My husband enjoyed having another man to talk to instead of conversation only between him and I. Craig managed to keep him occupied and safe so that I could go and get some time to myself, allowing me peace of mind that my husband was in great hands”
“I hired Always Best Care to help my mom who was living with me at home. She was diagnosed with dementia and within 3 months she could hardly do much for herself anymore. I was able to continue working full time while my mom received care from Always Best Care. We had the same caregiver from day 1 and she was absolutely amazing. She kept everyone in the loop with any changes my mom experienced and the regular in person and phone check ins were a great added support to myself and my family. Thank you ABC for all the help and compassion that you showed my mom until her passing.”
“My husband had care from Always Best Care until he passed away. Thankfully he is on his "next journey" and finally pain free, while he was here with us, his caregiver, Craig, did an amazing job caring for him and was here to help us from our first day of services. Craig always managed to get my husband to share stories from his time in the war that even I had not heard before. It was a great way to get to know more of my husband so his memory can continue with others around him.”
“My family provides the care to my mother 24/7, we called Always Best Care to provide respite care to my mom while we took some time to ourselves for a weekend. Mom’s caregiver, Gloria, was great and she had the perfect disposition to work with my mom. She was attentive and kept mom well fed and engaged during the time we were away. We would definitely call Always Best Care again when we need some time away.”
“The caregiver that helped my husband and I were so kind to us both, especially to my husband while I spent some time in the hospital and rehab. Our caregiver brought my husband to see me every day while I was at the hospital and at rehab, I knew he was in excellent hands and I could focus on getting stronger again.”
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 Riverside Park in Hartford, CT 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 Capital Grille or visit Isham-Terry House, 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 Hartford, CT, 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 Hartford, CT 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
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Hartford Healthcare confirmed Monday that it is the successful bidder to purchase Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals from Prospect Medical Holdings.“We are pleased and enthusiastic about being selected,” a spokesperson for the health system said.The Connecticut hospitals Prospect owns, Waterbury, Rockville General and Manchester Memorial — have been mired in ongoing financial and other issues, such as cutting services, as well as criticism by lawmakers and others.Los Angeles-based Prosp...
Hartford Healthcare confirmed Monday that it is the successful bidder to purchase Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals from Prospect Medical Holdings.
“We are pleased and enthusiastic about being selected,” a spokesperson for the health system said.
The Connecticut hospitals Prospect owns, Waterbury, Rockville General and Manchester Memorial — have been mired in ongoing financial and other issues, such as cutting services, as well as criticism by lawmakers and others.
Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy in January.
“As a Connecticut-based system with a highly successful record of achievements, Hartford HealthCare is uniquely qualified to transform healthcare for the better in these communities,” the Hartford Healthcare spokesperson said.
Amid the Hartford HealthCare bid, state officials and other hospital leaders also are in high-level discussions concerning the purchase of Bristol, Day Kimball and Waterbury Hospitals by the state-owned University of Connecticut Health Center.
Separately, Yale New Haven Health has agreed to pay Prospect Medical Holdings $45 million to settle the dispute between the two entities over the failed sale of Waterbury, Rockville General and Manchester Hospitals, according to a settlement agreement between the two parties.
That deal brings to a close a legal battle that dragged in the courts over several years between Yale New Haven Health and Prospect Medical Holdings concerning the fate of Prospect’s three Connecticut hospitals.
A tentative deal in which Yale New Haven Health would have purchased the three hospitals for $435 million was reached in 2022, but fell through due to “mismanagement,” Yale said this past May.
Hartford HealthCare had confirmed on Sept. 19 that it entered into an agreement to acquire Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital from Prospect Medical Holdings for $86.1 million.
Hartford Healthcare said Monday its health system looks “forward to the opportunity to stabilize and expand the workforce at these hospitals, provide support to enhance quality and safety, and advance strategic investments in people, programs, technologies, facilities, and community partners.”
The spokesperson said, “every hospital that has joined Hartford HealthCare has experienced measurable positive results that benefit patients — including across-the-board top safety ratings, improved access to care close to home, leading-edge technology and the recruitment of world-class clinicians.
“We look forward to working with the state and others to complete the next important steps on this journey, and to working with communities to advance our mission: ‘To improve the health and healing of all.;” the spokesperson said.
Hartford HealthCare has previously said it, “is deeply committed to advancing healthcare through greater access, affordability, health equity, and excellence, and “to that end, Hartford HealthCare has entered into an agreement regarding the two hospitals.”
The agreement among other things mean the bidder “will provide aggregate consideration in an amount equal to $86,100,000, minus certain working capital adjustments, where applicable, or plus certain working capital adjustments, where applicable,” a document filed in federal court says.
State Sen. Saud Anwar, D-South Windsor, Senate chair of the Public Health Committee, and a doctor, has said, about the Hartford Healthcare bid, “This is incredibly welcome news for health care in the state of Connecticut. I fully endorse and encourage Hartford HealthCare’s bid to purchase these hospitals, which would preserve local community care in Manchester, Vernon and their surrounding towns and cities.
“Hundreds of thousands of people rely on local health institutions like these, which made Prospect’s questionable ownership practices, including underinvesting in the hospitals, so concerning. Hartford HealthCare would be able to strongly enhance quality of care and investments in health care resources at both hospitals. Both of these hospitals have excellent staff and this shift would further enhance hiring and recruiting to ensure continued top-level care. Perhaps most hearteningly, if successful, this bid would reduce private equity’s presence in state healthcare.”
The health system also has said it “is uniquely qualified to transform healthcare for the better in these communities. We have the capability to stabilize and expand the workforce at these hospitals, provide support to enhance quality and safety, and advance strategic investments in people, programs, technologies, facilities, and community partners.”
When Yale New Haven Health backed out of its deal, it said after a recent court hearing in the lawsuits between the parties, “based on Prospect’s history of mismanagement of the Connecticut hospitals, it remains clear that they have never been in a position to close the transaction on the terms set in our 2022 Asset Purchase Agreement.”
Prospect, a private equity company, has long faced financial challenges from delayed payments for physicians and vendors to health care provider shortages. State and federal officials say that the private equity company has maximized profits over patient care. Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy in January.
Nurses and unions at Prospect’s Connecticut hospitals have told the Courant that their hospitals have been impacted under the company, with some voicing concerns about patient care.
In November of last year, the state Department of Public Health fined Waterbury Hospital $60,000 for violations of state law and called on the hospital to develop, review and revise policies and procedures related to staffing levels, abuse prevention and other policies. The consent order also called for an independent expert compliance contractor to monitor the hospital.
Previous reporting by Livi Stanford is included in this story.
Let’s say the quiet part out loud: when it comes to using public funds to subsidize private sports organizations that debate should not be part of this debate of relocating the Connecticut Sun to Hartford. It’s irrelevant.For every economic study that says sports teams boost local economies, there’s another claiming they don’t. But here’s the truth: the right sports team can transform a city—not through spreadsheets or the number of beers sold post-game but through identity, energy, and visibility. ...
Let’s say the quiet part out loud: when it comes to using public funds to subsidize private sports organizations that debate should not be part of this debate of relocating the Connecticut Sun to Hartford. It’s irrelevant.
For every economic study that says sports teams boost local economies, there’s another claiming they don’t. But here’s the truth: the right sports team can transform a city—not through spreadsheets or the number of beers sold post-game but through identity, energy, and visibility. Hartford knows this better than anyone. Call it “The Whalers Effect.”
When Aetna and Howard Baldwin teamed up in 1975 to bring the Whalers to Hartford it wasn’t just because the city had an empty arena. The goal was to attract young executives and rebrand Hartford as a forward-thinking city on the rise. The corporate community saw the power of a professional sports—and private investment followed, including the Hartford Courant.
The Whalers never won a championship here, but they did something more important: they gave Hartford a major league identity.
For more than four decades my agency, Elkinson + Sloves, has had a front row seat to sports and arts in Hartford. We helped bring the Hartford Yard Goats to Hartford—and yes, were also not part of the team that lost the Hartford Whalers. (Whalers ownership showed us the door when we disagreed with the Ron Francis trade, which was the beginning of the end of the Whalers reign here).
The second “Whalers Effect” was visibility. Each game broadcast — 82 nights a year — carried Hartford’s name and across the biggest media at the time including ESPN, CBS Sports, the New York Times, USA Today, LA Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Montreal Gazette, Toronto Star, and beyond.
You simply couldn’t buy that kind of exposure. Suddenly Hartford wasn’t the forgotten city between New York and Boston — those cities came to us. World-class corporations, conferences, and events followed, including the NHL All-Star Game, Davis Cup Tennis, the World Figure Skating Championships and more. Thanks to the Whalers’ iconic logo, Hartford became a global brand.
And let’s not overlook proximity. ESPN, headquartered right here in Connecticut, amplified that visibility. ESPN sports anchors were fixtures at Whalers games. Imagine that same dynamic again — ESPN personalities courtside at People’s Bank Arena for Connecticut Sun games. That’s good news for Hartford and the WNBA.
The third “Whalers Effect” was pride. Hartford wasn’t a hockey town — it was a Whalers town. We were a player’s town. Fans wore the Whalers’ “H” logo as a hometown badge of honor. Even if we didn’t always understand icing or offsides, we knew the players and the rivalries: Gretzky, Hull, Lemieux, Bruins, Rangers, Canadiens.
The Connecticut Sun share that same player-driven magic. Despite a tough season, CT Sun attendance rose 2.4%. Today’s sports icons go by different names — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers — but they carry the same cultural weight.
And unlike the Whalers, the WNBA’s players have powerful voices and massive platforms. Just listen to recent remarks from former UConn star and WNBA star Napheesa Collier. The WNBA has already seen its athletes influence ownership and league decisions (i.e., Atlanta ownership change and more recently calling out the WNBA Commissioner — imagine that collective voice rallying behind a Hartford move. (Think Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi broadcasts.)
If this is about money, let’s make it about money. Wouldn’t it make more sense for the WNBA to collect a $250 million franchise fee from Houston than to relocate the Connecticut Sun to Houston for free?
More importantly, moving the Sun to Hartford isn’t truly a “relocation.” The league’s claim that Uncasville isn’t the same market as Hartford is misleading. Both are within the Hartford-New Haven Nielsen media market. Shifting the team’s home court just 44 miles north would actually place it at the center of its DMA — the same market, just a better position.
Smartly, the Yard Goats did the same thing — moved 12 miles into a world-class park (together with great marketing game plan), expanded their fan base, and now lead their league in attendance and Sports Organizations of The Year awards. The CT Sun could do the same, with the bonus of playing in a culturally rich capital city.
Hartford already checks the boxes. The city has a world-class arena, freshly renovated at a cost of $140 million. Private investors are ready to engage again. And if more local investment is needed, “Packer It” — sell community ownership shares. Eight thousand community investors contributing $12,500 each equals $100 million. Where do we sign up?
When the Whalers sold in 1988, their $31 million price set an NHL record. History could repeat itself — with Hartford again ahead of the curve.
Like the Whalers, the Connecticut Sun would attract media attention, tourism, and new investment. Hartford has more arts per capita than most state capitals and remains a welcoming, right-sized city for this new generation of sports heroes.
The Whalers players loved living here — many stayed, raised families, and became part of the community. The Connecticut Sun can do the same. The team can sell not just Hartford, but the region — Springfield to southern Connecticut, a proven fan base from the Whalers era (more than a third of Whalers season ticket holders were from Springfield and New Haven).
And yes, the WNBA can still sell a franchise to Boston investors. Because Boston is not Hartford. Hartford-Springfield market is larger than the Indianapolis Fever’s market. Green Bay (the 68th media market, by the way) shows that major-league spirit isn’t tied to market size. Regional rivalries drive ticket sales so again Hartford is a natural fit. Ask anyone who remembers the Whalers-Bruins nights (or should we say fights) at the Civic Center.
Let’s be honest: since the Whalers left in 1996, Connecticut has been in a collective major league funk. We lost more than a team — we lost our major league mojo.
We’ve already lived our George Bailey moment once, watching the Whalers skate south. Can we really survive a second one?
Today, the WNBA is at a crossroads. To capitalize off its skyrocketing popularity WNBA leadership is working out the playbook to consistent growth and profitability in real-time. Connecticut, the laboratory for women’s basketball for three decades, deserves to be part of this playbook.
So, can the Whalers Effect play out, again? Yes!
Fifty years after the Whalers came to Hartford, the ball — and the opportunity — is again in our court.
Jay Sloves is founding Partner of the marketing firm Elkinson + Sloves Inc.
63°Hartford, CTBREAKING: Hartford crash leaves 1 dead, 1 with non-survivable injuriesVIDEO: Crash shuts down portion of Albany Avenue in HartfordEyewitness News Monday morningUpdated: 5 hours ago|Caitlin Nuclo, Tracey McCain, Jill Gilardi, and Caitlin Francis have the news, weather, and traffic for the morning of Oct. 20.FORECAST: A First Alert Weather Day for rain and wind during the morning commuteUpdated: 6 hours ago|Meteorologist Jill Gilardi said rain and wi...
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An impending storm is forecast for Hartford and Tolland counties. HARTFORD/TOLLAND COUNTY, CT — Sunday will feature beautiful weather with sunshine and 70-degree temperatures and just before daybreak Monday a quick-hitting storm is forecast to drop up to an inch of rain, and possibly include thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.Wind gusts may also spike late Sunday and on Monday and could approach 40 mph. The storm weather should taper off by midday Monday and the remainder of the week looks pretty g...
HARTFORD/TOLLAND COUNTY, CT — Sunday will feature beautiful weather with sunshine and 70-degree temperatures and just before daybreak Monday a quick-hitting storm is forecast to drop up to an inch of rain, and possibly include thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Wind gusts may also spike late Sunday and on Monday and could approach 40 mph. The storm weather should taper off by midday Monday and the remainder of the week looks pretty good with a lot of sunshine and temperatures near 60 degrees.
Here are the extended forecast details via the National Weather Service:
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers after 11am. Patchy fog before 1pm. High near 66. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Hartford HealthCare has won the right to buy Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals for $86.1 million, according to documents filed in bankruptcy court late Saturday.No other prospective buyers stepped forward by the deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday to submit a bid for the two troubled hospitals, currently owned by for-profit Prospect Medical Holdings. Without additional bidders, a bankruptcy auction scheduled for Oct. 22 will not take place.Hartford HealthCare and Prospect officials could not immediately be reached for...
Hartford HealthCare has won the right to buy Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals for $86.1 million, according to documents filed in bankruptcy court late Saturday.
No other prospective buyers stepped forward by the deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday to submit a bid for the two troubled hospitals, currently owned by for-profit Prospect Medical Holdings. Without additional bidders, a bankruptcy auction scheduled for Oct. 22 will not take place.
Hartford HealthCare and Prospect officials could not immediately be reached for comment.
Bidding as ECHN Holdings Inc., Hartford HealthCare agreed to buy Manchester Memorial, Rockville General and affiliated entities “free and clear of liens, claims, encumbrances, and interests,” according to an asset purchase agreement filed with the notice of the winning bid on Saturday. The deal includes the land underneath the hospitals, which was sold to Alabama-based Medical Properties Trust as part of a controversial sale-leaseback transaction in 2019.
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Prospect has been seeking to sell all of its Connecticut holdings — including Waterbury Hospital — since it filed for bankruptcy on Jan. 11.UConn Health has said it intends to submit a bid to buy Waterbury Hospital in a deal that includes $13 million in cash and forgiveness of state tax debts, but no bid had been filed in the bankruptcy court record as of publication time.
Hartford HealthCare’s next step is to secure the approval of Judge Stacey Jernigan, who is hearing Prospect’s bankruptcy case in North Texas federal court. Jernigan has approved all of Prospect’s hospital transactions so far, including a for-profit chain’s bid to buy six California hospitals for $8.5 million and some assumption of debt.
The Hartford HealthCare hospital purchases will then have to be approved by state regulators.
After a lengthy approval process, Yale New Haven Health’s $435 million bid to buy all three hospitals foundered last amid allegations that Prospect mismanaged the hospitals after striking a deal, reducing their value. The court fight between the two systems ended earlier this month with Yale agreeing to pay $45 million in cash to settle the dispute.
If Hartford HealthCare wins all needed approvals and completes the purchase of Manchester Memorial and Rockville General, the two facilities will bring the system to nine hospitals and nearly 2,855 licensed hospital beds, making it the biggest hospital chain in the state by many metrics. Rival Yale New Haven Health operates five hospitals in Connecticut with a total of 2,568 licensed beds.
Manchester Memorial and Rockville General would join a network anchored by flagship Hartford Hospital, which includes Backus Hospital in Norwich, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, MidState Medical Center in Meriden, St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport and Windham Hospital in Willimantic.
Local lawmakers have said they hope Hartford HealthCare will invest in and restore services to the two Prospect hospitals, collectively known as the Eastern Connecticut Health Network.
Prospect closed Rockville General’s surgical services, intensive care and medical/surgical units in 2020 citing pandemic impacts, but failed to reopen them after the crisis passed and was then punished by the state. The units remain closed and staffing at the hospital has been scaled back as volume has plunged.
Rockville General’s patient days, a key measure of volume, fell to 1,010 in fiscal 2023 compared to 7,802 in fiscal 2020, a decline of 87%, according to a report by the state’s Office of Health Strategy. Only 11 of Rockville’s 118 licensed hospital beds were staffed, and those beds had only 25% occupancy.
By contrast, Manchester Memorial’s patient days rose to 49,735 in 2023 compared to 42,766 in 2020, a 16% increase, with the hospital’s 228 staffed beds reported at 60% occupancy in 2023.
Financial woes persist at both hospitals: Rockville General lost $9.6 million on its operations in fiscal 2024, Manchester Memorial lost $385,843, and the ECHN system as a whole lost $18.4 million, according to the most recent documents filed with the state’s Office of Health Strategy.
As of the first half of this year, all of Prospect’s Connecticut hospitals had zero days of cash on hand, a sign of serious financial instability.
Mounting losses led to the closure of four Prospect hospitals in Pennsylvania, two since the company’s bankruptcy filing.
A deal to sell two of Prospect’s Rhode Island hospitals to a private foundation has been on hold for months as financing has failed to materialize. Last week, the Centurion Foundation proposed tapping into the hospitals’ past charitable donations to fund its purchase, according to news site the Rhode Island Current.
Liese Klein is a reporter with CT Insider focusing on the business of health care. She has covered business in Connecticut for 15 years and previously worked at The Hartford Business Journal, New Haven Biz, Business New Haven, the New York Daily News, the Asahi Evening News in Tokyo and the Miami Herald.
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