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CARMAINE HAMMOND

Scheduling and Staffing Coordinator

Carmaine is responsible for schedule updates and changes, staff management and caregiver/client matching.

[email protected] | (803) 403-1895

KRISTEN GILLION

Care Coordinator / Hiring Coordinator

Kristen is responsible for updates and changes to care needs and plans for clients, as well as, hiring and field supervision in the Grand Strand.

[email protected] | (843) 957-1194

KATHY HARDWICK

Senior Care Consultant

Kathy is responsible for marketing and community relations in the Grand Strand.

[email protected] | (843) 714-5536

HOPE McFADDEN

Finance & Business Operations Coordinator

Hope is responsible for accounting and management reporting, including payroll and billing.

[email protected] | (803) 403-1895

NATE RHODES

Owner / Area Representative

Nate is the Owner and Administrator of Always Best Care in the Grand Strand.

[email protected] | (843) 640-0129

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Always in Touch

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Testimonials

for Jenna Friendly

Nate and his staff are wonderful people. It's great to know that when you need someone they will be there for your loved ones and care about their well-being....View Full Testimonial
-Jenna Friendly, Columbia, SC

for Jenna Friendly

Nate and his staff are wonderful people. It's great to know that when you need someone they will be there for your loved ones and care about their well-being.

-Jenna Friendly, Columbia, SC
for Carla Lomas

Very reliable and excellent service!...View Full Testimonial
-Carla Lomas, Columbia, SC

for Carla Lomas

Very reliable and excellent service!

-Carla Lomas, Columbia, SC
for Charlene Richardson Rhodes

Always Best Care delivers care to residents who need it at The Waterford and they do an excellent job! In addition, they have brought me many prospective residents who utilize their free placement service...View Full Testimonial
-Charlene Richardson Rhodes, Columbia, SC

for Charlene Richardson Rhodes

Always Best Care delivers care to residents who need it at The Waterford and they do an excellent job! In addition, they have brought me many prospective residents who utilize their free placement service when looking for a community to call home. I highly recommend Always Best Care if you are looking for in-home care or if you are looking for someone to help find an appropriate community for yourself or your loved ones!

-Charlene Richardson Rhodes, Columbia, SC
for Eric Mohn

Always Best Care is just that. They are a caring and professional operation....View Full Testimonial
-Eric Mohn, Columbia, SC

for Eric Mohn

Always Best Care is just that. They are a caring and professional operation.

-Eric Mohn, Columbia, SC
for Miss Audrey

The staff is very professional and welcoming....View Full Testimonial
-Miss Audrey, Columbia, SC

for Miss Audrey

The staff is very professional and welcoming.

-Miss Audrey, Columbia, SC
for Tanya Mele

Charlene & Nate work very hard to bring you the BEST healthcare service they can provide!!...View Full Testimonial
-Tanya Mele, Columbia, SC

for Tanya Mele

Charlene & Nate work very hard to bring you the BEST healthcare service they can provide!!

-Tanya Mele, Columbia, SC
for Josephine Caruana

Always Best Care of the Midlands has a dedicated staff that is always trying to provide the best care and information to all of their clients... thanks very much!...View Full Testimonial
-Josephine Caruana, Columbia, SC

for Josephine Caruana

Always Best Care of the Midlands has a dedicated staff that is always trying to provide the best care and information to all of their clients... thanks very much!

-Josephine Caruana, Columbia, SC
for Mike Davidson

Congratulations to Always Best Care Midlands for qualifying for the HCSB A+ RATING. This proves that your agency has been verified by a 3rd party unbiased bureau to uphold the most stringent standards in the industry!!...View Full Testimonial
-Mike Davidson, Columbia, SC

for Mike Davidson

Congratulations to Always Best Care Midlands for qualifying for the HCSB A+ RATING. This proves that your agency has been verified by a 3rd party unbiased bureau to uphold the most stringent standards in the industry!! Great JOB!

-Mike Davidson, Columbia, SC
for Caitlyn West

Nate Rhodes takes the time to get to know each potential client and goes out of his way to make the best care plan at reasonable prices. He works hard to find the right fit...View Full Testimonial
-Caitlyn West, Columbia, SC

for Caitlyn West

Nate Rhodes takes the time to get to know each potential client and goes out of his way to make the best care plan at reasonable prices. He works hard to find the right fit for each individual.

-Caitlyn West, Columbia, SC
for Cassy Beck

Nate Rhodes and his staff go out of their way to ensure that their clients get the utmost best care for complete customer satisfaction....View Full Testimonial
-Cassy Beck, Columbia, SC

for Cassy Beck

Nate Rhodes and his staff go out of their way to ensure that their clients get the utmost best care for complete customer satisfaction.

-Cassy Beck, Columbia, SC
for Betty Lipinski

I shall be grateful to you all of my life. I really appreciate all of the many things you do for me. Now Mary! I love her, she is a gift from heaven. Thank you...View Full Testimonial
-Betty Lipinski, Columbia, SC

for Betty Lipinski

I shall be grateful to you all of my life. I really appreciate all of the many things you do for me. Now Mary! I love her, she is a gift from heaven. Thank you for improving my life.

-Betty Lipinski, Columbia, SC

for Thelma Randolph

Meeting with you was both delightful and helpful. Although I have done lots of investigating and thinking, you confirmed many of my thoughts and also challenged me to consider more carefully other opportunities. That is...View Full Testimonial
-Thelma Randolph, Columbia, SC

for Thelma Randolph

Meeting with you was both delightful and helpful. Although I have done lots of investigating and thinking, you confirmed many of my thoughts and also challenged me to consider more carefully other opportunities. That is good! I am deeply grateful to you and I enjoyed meeting with you immensely. Thank you!

-Thelma Randolph, Columbia, SC

for Denise Burgo

I had an emergency situation where I had to move my parents from another state. I called Charlene and she found me the right place. I don't know what I would have done without Always...View Full Testimonial
-Denise Burgo, Columbia, SC

for Denise Burgo

I had an emergency situation where I had to move my parents from another state. I called Charlene and she found me the right place. I don't know what I would have done without Always Best Care!

-Denise Burgo, Columbia, SC

for Ms. Cleo D'Angelo

We would like to give a special thank you to your aide, Angie, who comes twice a week to help my husband with his shower. She does a super job, she is very pleasant, kind,...View Full Testimonial
-Ms. Cleo D'Angelo, Columbia, SC

for Ms. Cleo D'Angelo

We would like to give a special thank you to your aide, Angie, who comes twice a week to help my husband with his shower. She does a super job, she is very pleasant, kind, and is a perfect helper. We really appreciate her so we wanted you to know. Thank you for Always Best Care and your help!

-Ms. Cleo D'Angelo, Columbia, SC

for Guy Silverstein

As Mom's dementia progressed it was important for us to find a community that met her needs. Charlene helped us do just that....View Full Testimonial
-Guy Silverstein, Columbia, SC

for Guy Silverstein

As Mom's dementia progressed it was important for us to find a community that met her needs. Charlene helped us do just that.

-Guy Silverstein, Columbia, SC

for Ms. Joyce Peterson

A sincere thank you for your compassionate care of our Mom. You guys were there when we couldn't be and that is much appreciated....View Full Testimonial
-Ms. Joyce Peterson, Columbia, SC

for Ms. Joyce Peterson

A sincere thank you for your compassionate care of our Mom. You guys were there when we couldn't be and that is much appreciated.

-Ms. Joyce Peterson, Columbia, SC

for Martha Wowkozyck

I would like to thank you for all of your advice and your visits to check on Mom. Your employees and service were wonderful through the past year. I and my family appreciate everything that...View Full Testimonial
-Martha Wowkozyck, Columbia, SC

for Martha Wowkozyck

I would like to thank you for all of your advice and your visits to check on Mom. Your employees and service were wonderful through the past year. I and my family appreciate everything that they did. We have and will refer people and friends to your service.

-Martha Wowkozyck, Columbia, SC

for Andrea Cappelli

Please relay my gratitude to the team who kept my mom safe. Knowing she was being cared for was a great comfort to me. (7/17/2014)...View Full Testimonial
-Andrea Cappelli, Columbia, SC

for Andrea Cappelli

Please relay my gratitude to the team who kept my mom safe. Knowing she was being cared for was a great comfort to me. (7/17/2014)

-Andrea Cappelli, Columbia, SC

for Pat Claude

Nate and his wife Charlene were so supportive of me when I needed help in the home before my husband went to the Haven. When I fell and injured my knee and had to go...View Full Testimonial
-Pat Claude, Columbia, SC

for Pat Claude

Nate and his wife Charlene were so supportive of me when I needed help in the home before my husband went to the Haven. When I fell and injured my knee and had to go to the hospital, they came to the hospital with a caregiver to provide help to my husband because I could not help my husband as well while I recovered. When I released, the care giver stayed with my husband. They had a full meal for me and my husband when we returned home. The support was on such a personal level as well as a professional level. Then when my husband had a bad decline for 2 weeks at the Haven, they provided an additional care giver to help support my husband’s condition while he was in a residential care facility. The third time that I had to call on them for my services in the home, I was in a wheelchair because I another knee injury. She took me to all of my doctor appointments and to the Haven to visit with my husband. She turned into be such a caring and supportive care giver to me. The secure feeling helped me heal a lot faster. They care about their clients they really do. I recommend this company due to treating people like they are family members and you are a part of their family.

-Pat Claude, Columbia, SC

for Sally Gamache

I thought I had looked at every community in the area but Charlene insisted that that I come and look at one last one and the minute I walked in I knew I had found...View Full Testimonial
-Sally Gamache, Columbia, SC

for Sally Gamache

I thought I had looked at every community in the area but Charlene insisted that that I come and look at one last one and the minute I walked in I knew I had found the right place for my uncle.

-Sally Gamache, Columbia, SC

for Linda Marini

Thank you for the kind, compassionate care that was shown to me by you and your staff. I have always received professional care from your agency. Jenny cared for my Mom during her final hours...View Full Testimonial
-Linda Marini, Columbia, SC

for Linda Marini

Thank you for the kind, compassionate care that was shown to me by you and your staff. I have always received professional care from your agency. Jenny cared for my Mom during her final hours and I will always remember her gentle spirit and loving concern for my mother. I would appreciate it if you would pass my thanks along to her. I will never forget her. Thank you again for all that you did on behalf of my family.

-Linda Marini, Columbia, SC

for Nancy Akins

Hire more Cindys - she is gifted in organizational skills which have helped me so much!...View Full Testimonial
-Nancy Akins, Columbia, SC

for Nancy Akins

Hire more Cindys - she is gifted in organizational skills which have helped me so much!

-Nancy Akins, Columbia, SC

for Mary Smithson

We love Beth! She is a great caregiver!...View Full Testimonial
-Mary Smithson, Columbia, SC

for Mary Smithson

We love Beth! She is a great caregiver!

-Mary Smithson, Columbia, SC

for Nelle Paulson

I really enjoyed Beth! She is very personable, was very friendly to my granddaughter and was quick to catch on....View Full Testimonial
-Nelle Paulson, Columbia, SC

for Nelle Paulson

I really enjoyed Beth! She is very personable, was very friendly to my granddaughter and was quick to catch on.

-Nelle Paulson, Columbia, SC

for Gus Gilligan

Tranesha did a great job and at the end of the shift she shook my hand and told me what a pleasure it was to talk with him while she was working! I really enjoyed...View Full Testimonial
-Gus Gilligan, Columbia, SC

for Gus Gilligan

Tranesha did a great job and at the end of the shift she shook my hand and told me what a pleasure it was to talk with him while she was working! I really enjoyed having her and look forward to having her come back!

-Gus Gilligan, Columbia, SC

for Marianne Holt

Brittney gives 150% and goes out of her way to do extra for Mom. Nydia is always positive and works hard. Both caregivers take excellent care of Mom and show her lots of love....View Full Testimonial
-Marianne Holt, Columbia, SC

for Marianne Holt

Brittney gives 150% and goes out of her way to do extra for Mom. Nydia is always positive and works hard. Both caregivers take excellent care of Mom and show her lots of love.

-Marianne Holt, Columbia, SC

for Lucy Allen

Tiffany does an excellent job and we hope she'll come back to care for her again. Keep up the good work...View Full Testimonial
-Lucy Allen, Columbia, SC

for Lucy Allen

Tiffany does an excellent job and we hope she'll come back to care for her again. Keep up the good work

-Lucy Allen, Columbia, SC

for Daughter of Lois Billings

Mom was raving about how well Alicia handled the situation (our caregiver found her on the floor when she arrived) and was so thankful to have her there. She asked me to let you know...View Full Testimonial
-Daughter of Lois Billings, Columbia, SC

for Daughter of Lois Billings

Mom was raving about how well Alicia handled the situation (our caregiver found her on the floor when she arrived) and was so thankful to have her there. She asked me to let you know that Alicia did such a good job and made her feel like everything was going to be fine. She wanted me to let you know that she really appreciates you. Thanks so much for your hard work and keep it up!!!

-Daughter of Lois Billings, Columbia, SC

for Laurie Ryder

Thank you all so much for the supportive work you do. The two women who helped unpack Moms were very professional and kind and the place looks like a home now. I could not have...View Full Testimonial
-Laurie Ryder, Columbia, SC

for Laurie Ryder

Thank you all so much for the supportive work you do. The two women who helped unpack Moms were very professional and kind and the place looks like a home now. I could not have done it without them

-Laurie Ryder, Columbia, SC

for Ms. Lisa Bagnara

Hunter followed up and made sure my family was taken care of even though we actually needed home health. We really appreciate that she went out of her way to take care of my family...View Full Testimonial
-Ms. Lisa Bagnara, Columbia, SC

for Ms. Lisa Bagnara

Hunter followed up and made sure my family was taken care of even though we actually needed home health. We really appreciate that she went out of her way to take care of my family even though we couldn't use your services

-Ms. Lisa Bagnara, Columbia, SC

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