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Elderly Care for Gena Cruse

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Gena Cruse
Aug 13, 2019

Always Best Care has a very compassionate staff. Jim goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and care of your loved one. We have used this home care several times. They will always do what they can to accommodate their clients needs. I would recommend this...View Full Testimonial
-Gena Cruse,

Elderly Care for Gena Cruse

Always Best Care has a very compassionate staff. Jim goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and care of your loved one. We have used this home care several times. They will always do what they can to accommodate their clients needs. I would recommend this Home Care to anyone that is in need of a dependable, compassionate, outgoing home care service.Congratulations to the Small Business of the Quarter for Q1: Always Best Care Senior Services! Each year, the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, through the support ofAnderson Ellis (left) with Van Winkle Law Firm presents the Small Business of the Quarter Award to Jim Smeaton (right), owner - Always Best Care Senior ServicesVan Winkle Law Firm, awards the Small Business of the Quarter Award to four area, for-profit businesses who are Members of the Chamber, have been in business for three or more years, are active in the Chamber and community, and have made outstanding contributions for the betterment of Henderson County. Of the four quarterly winners, one will be selected as the Small Business of the Year. The Chamber recently presented Jim Smeaton, owner of Always Best Care Senior Services with the award for the first Quarter of 2019. Jim is an active Member of the Chamber - participating in the Retirement Industry Group and the Leads South group. He also participated in the inaugural Business Accelerator Program in 2018. Jim has been honored through the Chamber as the 2018 Business Plan Contest winner and has received multiple Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards. Jim's service and participation extends from just the Chamber to the community at large. He is a member of the Fletcher Area Business Association (FABA) and the Henderson County Falls Prevention Coalition. He serves on the board of the Henderson County Council on Aging, and Aging Projects, dedicating time and resources to promoting and ensuring dignity in aging for Henderson County. Congratulations to Jim and his team at Always Best Care Senior Services!

-Gena Cruse,
In-home Care for Jared Bellmund

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Jared Bellmund
Aug 6, 2019

I've been a business peer of Jim Smeaton's at Always Best Care Senior Serivces for several years. Jim is one of my favorite leaders in the local buiness community. This is because of his ethical and service-oriented mindset. I have seen first hand that Always Best Care, who specialize in...View Full Testimonial
-Jared Bellmund,

In-home Care for Jared Bellmund

I've been a business peer of Jim Smeaton's at Always Best Care Senior Serivces for several years. Jim is one of my favorite leaders in the local buiness community. This is because of his ethical and service-oriented mindset. I have seen first hand that Always Best Care, who specialize in providing personalized, in-home care for seniors, is the best way to keep your loved ones independent and safe in the comfort of their own home in order to maximize their quality of life. Thank you Jim & team for all you do for our community!

-Jared Bellmund,
Home Care Services for Mark W. Neville, MDiv

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Mark W. Neville, MDiv
Aug 6, 2019

I’ve known Jim Smeaton and his company for several years. His energetic and genuinely caring spirit inspires Always Best Care which has an excellent reputation for always providing the best home care for it's clients. If your loved one needs support in living independently at home, you can't go wrong...View Full Testimonial
-Mark W. Neville, MDiv,

Home Care Services for Mark W. Neville, MDiv

I’ve known Jim Smeaton and his company for several years. His energetic and genuinely caring spirit inspires Always Best Care which has an excellent reputation for always providing the best home care for it's clients. If your loved one needs support in living independently at home, you can't go wrong with Always Best Care.

-Mark W. Neville, MDiv,
Non-medical Home Care for Lisa Kauffman

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Lisa Kauffman
Aug 6, 2019

I'm so happy to have such a professional and reliable agency that I can refer my caregivers to and know that they will receive the service they need to assist with the care of their loved ones with dementia,...View Full Testimonial
-Lisa Kauffman,

Non-medical Home Care for Lisa Kauffman

I'm so happy to have such a professional and reliable agency that I can refer my caregivers to and know that they will receive the service they need to assist with the care of their loved ones with dementia,

-Lisa Kauffman,
Personal Senior Care for James Kelly

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James Kelly
Aug 6, 2019

Always Best Care Seniors Services provide the personal touch in-home care! From our initial call inquiring about services, to meeting the owner Jim Smeaton to discuss our unique family needs, to the caring compassionate and understanding caregivers we are thoroughly impressed. Its such a relief knowing our...View Full Testimonial
-James Kelly,

Personal Senior Care for James Kelly

Always Best Care Seniors Services provide the personal touch in-home care! From our initial call inquiring about services, to meeting the owner Jim Smeaton to discuss our unique family needs, to the caring compassionate and understanding caregivers we are thoroughly impressed. Its such a relief knowing our loved ones are receiving the care they deserve.

-James Kelly,
Home Care for Nate Rhodes

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Nate Rhodes
Aug 6, 2019

Great home care agency who really cares about their clients. Highly recommended....View Full Testimonial
-Nate Rhodes,

Home Care for Nate Rhodes

Great home care agency who really cares about their clients. Highly recommended.

-Nate Rhodes,
Senior Care Services for Rita Hadley

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Rita Hadley
May 22, 2019

Thank you for your sensitive, caring, and professional care you provided for our loved one. Particularly we were impressed and touched by Barbara, Dareika, Brenda, Joanna, Hattie, and Ashley. You made an intolerable time bearable for our family. Thank you again....View Full Testimonial
-Rita Hadley,

Senior Care Services for Rita Hadley

Thank you for your sensitive, caring, and professional care you provided for our loved one. Particularly we were impressed and touched by Barbara, Dareika, Brenda, Joanna, Hattie, and Ashley. You made an intolerable time bearable for our family. Thank you again.

-Rita Hadley,
In-home Caregiver for Mary Helmer Steiner

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Mary Helmer Steiner
Nov 29, 2018

Great place to work, wonderful people!...View Full Testimonial
-Mary Helmer Steiner,

In-home Caregiver for Mary Helmer Steiner

Great place to work, wonderful people!

-Mary Helmer Steiner,
Personal Care Services for Tammy Mitchell

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Tammy Mitchell
Oct 31, 2018

We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are...View Full Testimonial
-Tammy Mitchell,

Personal Care Services for Tammy Mitchell

We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do

-Tammy Mitchell,
Senior Caregiver for Matt Breston

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Matt Breston
Oct 6, 2018

Great service from caring people. They exceeded every expectation. Incredible attitude from very competent people....View Full Testimonial
-Matt Breston,

Senior Caregiver for Matt Breston

Great service from caring people. They exceeded every expectation. Incredible attitude from very competent people.

-Matt Breston,
In-home Care Services for Brad Lester

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Brad Lester
Oct 6, 2018

Always Best Care was extremely dependable. They provided services to my guardian couple for several months. Their service was 24/7. It included care for the couple, helping with meal preparation, house cleaning, timely doctor appointments, etc. The caregivers were very nice to me as guardian as well as the couple...View Full Testimonial
-Brad Lester,

In-home Care Services for Brad Lester

Always Best Care was extremely dependable. They provided services to my guardian couple for several months. Their service was 24/7. It included care for the couple, helping with meal preparation, house cleaning, timely doctor appointments, etc. The caregivers were very nice to me as guardian as well as the couple I was responsible for. They kept me informed of changing situations and showed a great deal of interest in the couples health and living conditions. ABC was always very responsive to my requests. In fact, Jim Seaton, the owner, was the most engaged person I have ever met. He knew my couple well and often called me to discuss issues. He also personally visited the couple quite often.

-Brad Lester,
Non-medical Caregiver for Mangle Fox

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Mangle Fox
Sep 26, 2018

We called Jim for extra help, and within 10 minutes was at our door. His staff of nurses are caring and compassionate, go above and beyond to provide quality care....View Full Testimonial
-Mangle Fox,

Non-medical Caregiver for Mangle Fox

We called Jim for extra help, and within 10 minutes was at our door. His staff of nurses are caring and compassionate, go above and beyond to provide quality care.

-Mangle Fox,
Home Caregiver for Moose Penfold

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Moose Penfold
Sep 25, 2018

Service from Jim Smeaton and his team of caring and competent caregivers exceed all expectations. Simply the best....View Full Testimonial
-Moose Penfold,

Home Caregiver for Moose Penfold

Service from Jim Smeaton and his team of caring and competent caregivers exceed all expectations. Simply the best.

-Moose Penfold,
In Home Senior Care for Lupita Cruz

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Lupita Cruz
Sep 14, 2018

We called Jim for extra help, and within 10 minutes was at our door. His staff of nurses are caring and compassionate, go above and beyond to provide quality care....View Full Testimonial
-Lupita Cruz,

In Home Senior Care for Lupita Cruz

We called Jim for extra help, and within 10 minutes was at our door. His staff of nurses are caring and compassionate, go above and beyond to provide quality care.

-Lupita Cruz,
Senior Care for Bob Cramer

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Bob Cramer
Aug 11, 2018

The caregivers of your organization have been most helpful in both advancing my recovery (since I was incapacitated by significant medical issues and repeated hospitalizations that began in October 2017) and providing ongoing care for Robbie's special needs as well as his advancing Alzheimer's. We greatly appreciate the caregivers' thoughtful...View Full Testimonial
-Bob Cramer,

Senior Care for Bob Cramer

The caregivers of your organization have been most helpful in both advancing my recovery (since I was incapacitated by significant medical issues and repeated hospitalizations that began in October 2017) and providing ongoing care for Robbie's special needs as well as his advancing Alzheimer's. We greatly appreciate the caregivers' thoughtful and efficient help to both Robbie and myself throughout this challenging time. I was very pleased with how quickly you were able to respond to our need for help last October and found that your personnel were easily compatible with Robbie, me, and our family. Your employees have meshed well with the household and our personal routines, to the point that some have almost become like part of the family. I thank you all for the wonderful help provided through your organization

-Bob Cramer,
Elderly Care for Bob Cramer

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Bob Cramer
Aug 7, 2018

The caregivers of your organization have been most helpful in both advancing my recovery (since I was incapacitated by significant medical issues and repeated hospitalizations that began in October 2017) and providing ongoing care for Robbie's special needs as well as his advancing Alzheimer's. We greatly appreciate the caregivers' thoughtful...View Full Testimonial
-Bob Cramer, Hendersonville NC

Elderly Care for Bob Cramer

The caregivers of your organization have been most helpful in both advancing my recovery (since I was incapacitated by significant medical issues and repeated hospitalizations that began in October 2017) and providing ongoing care for Robbie's special needs as well as his advancing Alzheimer's. We greatly appreciate the caregivers' thoughtful and efficient help to both Robbie and myself throughout this challenging time. I was very pleased with how quickly you were able to respond to our need for help last October and found that your personnel were easily compatible with Robbie, me, and our family. Your employees have meshed well with the household and our personal routines, to the point that some have almost become like part of the family. I thank you all for the wonderful help provided through your organization

-Bob Cramer, Hendersonville NC
In-home Care for Karen Wolfrom

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Karen Wolfrom
Jun 2, 2018

As a RN Aging Life Care Consultant professional I always try to locate and support high quality referral sources. I have been using Always Best Care for 3 years since re-locating to Western North Carolina. I collaborate with them because they are professional, responsive, honest, and caring....View Full Testimonial
-Karen Wolfrom,

In-home Care for Karen Wolfrom

As a RN Aging Life Care Consultant professional I always try to locate and support high quality referral sources. I have been using Always Best Care for 3 years since re-locating to Western North Carolina. I collaborate with them because they are professional, responsive, honest, and caring.

-Karen Wolfrom,
Home Care Services for Gladys M.

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Gladys M.
Feb 5, 2018

Janice, thank you for all that Always Best Care has done for Mom. Irma Clayton and Daisy Smith are the very best. We became so attached to them and the wonderful way they treated Mom that it was very sad to tell them goodbye. I would be glad to give...View Full Testimonial
-Gladys M.,

Home Care Services for Gladys M.

Janice, thank you for all that Always Best Care has done for Mom. Irma Clayton and Daisy Smith are the very best. We became so attached to them and the wonderful way they treated Mom that it was very sad to tell them goodbye. I would be glad to give them a great reference if the need arises. And you have been great to work with in scheduling. Best of luck to ABC and its employees!

-Gladys M.,
Non-medical Home Care for R. Muncaster

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R. Muncaster
Sep 26, 2017

Jim, Thank you for your kind words. While this is a very emotional time coping with his loss, we are comforted knowing he is no longer in pain and suffering. Dad is in a better place and we are grateful for that. He will be very missed. I want to...View Full Testimonial
-R. Muncaster,

Non-medical Home Care for R. Muncaster

Jim, Thank you for your kind words. While this is a very emotional time coping with his loss, we are comforted knowing he is no longer in pain and suffering. Dad is in a better place and we are grateful for that. He will be very missed. I want to reiterate our appreciation for you, April and everyone who assisted with his care. It was a blessing for my dad and our family having your team provide the assistance he needed with compassion, integrity and professionalism. Having never been through this type of situation, I was uneducated as to toll it takes on the patient as well as the family. Thank you for what you gave to my dad, us and continue to provide to so many others. No words can express how appreciative we are. I will be sharing my ABC experience whenever possible. Sincerely, ~ R. Muncaster

-R. Muncaster,
Personal Senior Care for Jim Tyson

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Jim Tyson
Sep 26, 2017

Dear Jim & Whitney: I have decided to terminate ABC's care-giving service effective September 5, 2014. If feasible, I wish to have Kathryn and / or Danielle, continue to Friday, September 5, but only for a single shift from about 4:30 to about 8:30 p.m. As a result of Ann's...View Full Testimonial
-Jim Tyson,

Personal Senior Care for Jim Tyson

Dear Jim & Whitney: I have decided to terminate ABC's care-giving service effective September 5, 2014. If feasible, I wish to have Kathryn and / or Danielle, continue to Friday, September 5, but only for a single shift from about 4:30 to about 8:30 p.m. As a result of Ann's death, their work, which was invaluable, is essentially complete. I note that their dedication and concerned treatment of Ann and of the Tyson household was not only meritorious and exemplary, it was magnificent. I thank you both, too, for your sympathetic approach to us. I dislike ending our business association but believe it best for me. If circumstances change and I need help, I know where to come. A personal note to you, Jim. You run a first-rate organization for which I am eternally grateful. Our meeting at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge was fortuitous to me. I thank you. Yours most sincerely, ~ Jim Tyson

-Jim Tyson,
Home Care for Margie Marsh

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Margie Marsh
Sep 26, 2017

Jim, Thanks for the kind message. You all have been great. Lindsay was fantastic caring for my husband (and me)! She is a keeper....View Full Testimonial
-Margie Marsh,

Home Care for Margie Marsh

Jim, Thanks for the kind message. You all have been great. Lindsay was fantastic caring for my husband (and me)! She is a keeper.

-Margie Marsh,
Senior Care Services for Kelly Husk

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Kelly Husk
Sep 26, 2017

Dear Jim: Thank you so much for helping my Mom with her care in the evenings. Your company was great to deal with and I will recommend you all to anyone I know who needs extra special care. Thank you for all your help....View Full Testimonial
-Kelly Husk,

Senior Care Services for Kelly Husk

Dear Jim: Thank you so much for helping my Mom with her care in the evenings. Your company was great to deal with and I will recommend you all to anyone I know who needs extra special care. Thank you for all your help.

-Kelly Husk,
In-home Caregiver for Bill Clontz

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Bill Clontz
Sep 26, 2017

Dear Jim: I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation...View Full Testimonial
-Bill Clontz,

In-home Caregiver for Bill Clontz

Dear Jim: I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help. ~ Bill Clontz

-Bill Clontz,
Personal Care Services for Paula Bakule

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Paula Bakule
Sep 26, 2017

To Whom It May Concern: A pretty confusing experience is to be faced with the necessity of finding home-based round-the-clock care for a loved one newly released from the hospital. We were connected to Always Best Care through the Smokey Mountain Rehabilitation Center a few days prior to my father's...View Full Testimonial
-Paula Bakule,

Personal Care Services for Paula Bakule

To Whom It May Concern: A pretty confusing experience is to be faced with the necessity of finding home-based round-the-clock care for a loved one newly released from the hospital. We were connected to Always Best Care through the Smokey Mountain Rehabilitation Center a few days prior to my father's discharge from that facility. As of today, my father has received 22 weeks of continuous, round-the-clock home care from caregivers provided through Always Best Care. We are quite satisfied with the consistency of care and especially with the responsible and sensitive work ethic of the caregiving staff. Over the weeks of our family experience with Always Best Care, we found that the most important activity is for family members to communicate openly and frequently with the management of Always Best Care concerning the inevitable and unforeseeable changes and problems that crop up in home care. Every time we have asked for assistance with what seems like a problem on our end, we have received a timely and satisfying response from Jim Smeaton, who owns and operates Always Best Care. Having a rotating and changing caregiving staff was an experience we found difficult at first, but as time has gone by, we have found some advantages to having a rotating staff. It prevents burn-out and exhaustion in caregivers and in family members also. It also gives us the opportunity to see my father from the many different perspectives of the people involved in his care. We seem to have learned something new and helpful from every person who cares for my father, so as of now, we believe that Always Best Care has provided my father with a safe, consistently reliable way to remain in his own home following an age-related, serious decline in health. ~ Paula Bakule, Hendersonville, NC

-Paula Bakule,
Senior Caregiver for Susan Murphy

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Susan Murphy
Sep 26, 2017

Dear Mr. Smeaton, Thank you so much for the care Always Best Care is providing for my mom. The break you provide me and my family from the daily caregiving tasks we have been doing has been wonderful and has allowed us to spend more QUALITY time with her. It...View Full Testimonial
-Susan Murphy,

Senior Caregiver for Susan Murphy

Dear Mr. Smeaton, Thank you so much for the care Always Best Care is providing for my mom. The break you provide me and my family from the daily caregiving tasks we have been doing has been wonderful and has allowed us to spend more QUALITY time with her. It has also been a nice change for mom in that Donna and Linda are new and different people for her. They are both wonderful, caring and compassionate people and we couldn't be more pleased.

-Susan Murphy,

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Testimonials

Elderly Care for Gena Cruse

Elderly Care for Gena Cruse

In-home Care for Jared Bellmund

In-home Care for Jared Bellmund

Home Care Services for Mark W. Neville, MDiv

Home Care Services for Mark W. Neville, MDiv

Non-medical Home Care for Lisa Kauffman

Non-medical Home Care for Lisa Kauffman

Personal Senior Care for James Kelly

Personal Senior Care for James Kelly

Home Care for Nate Rhodes

Home Care for Nate Rhodes

Senior Care Services for Rita Hadley

Senior Care Services for Rita Hadley

In-home Caregiver for Mary Helmer Steiner

In-home Caregiver for Mary Helmer Steiner

Personal Care Services for Tammy Mitchell

Personal Care Services for Tammy Mitchell

Senior Caregiver for Matt Breston

Senior Caregiver for Matt Breston

In-home Care Services for Brad Lester

In-home Care Services for Brad Lester

Non-medical Caregiver for Mangle Fox

Non-medical Caregiver for Mangle Fox

Home Caregiver for Moose Penfold

Home Caregiver for Moose Penfold

In Home Senior Care for Lupita Cruz

In Home Senior Care for Lupita Cruz

Senior Care for Bob Cramer

Senior Care for Bob Cramer

Elderly Care for Bob Cramer

Elderly Care for Bob Cramer

In-home Care for Karen Wolfrom

In-home Care for Karen Wolfrom

Home Care Services for Gladys M.

Home Care Services for Gladys M.

Non-medical Home Care for R. Muncaster

Non-medical Home Care for R. Muncaster

Personal Senior Care for Jim Tyson

Personal Senior Care for Jim Tyson

Home Care for Margie Marsh

Home Care for Margie Marsh

Senior Care Services for Kelly Husk

Senior Care Services for Kelly Husk

In-home Caregiver for Bill Clontz

In-home Caregiver for Bill Clontz

Personal Care Services for Paula Bakule

Personal Care Services for Paula Bakule

Senior Caregiver for Susan Murphy

Senior Caregiver for Susan Murphy

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