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Always Best Care of East & South Wake

5421 Old Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

(800) 558-0653

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4.54

(74 reviews)

Offers Home Care
Top rated on Caring.com

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Reviews of Always Best Care of East & South Wake in Raleigh, North Carolina

4.54

(74 reviews)

    Top rated on Caring.com

    2019, 2020, 2021

    Anonymous_3982

    4

    August 6, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    He can't do without assistance so it has been great assistance. With that being said, there were some caregivers that were better than others. There are some caregivers that are fantastic and there are some who aren't. They need more consistency in the caregivers.

    Sue H_2

    4

    July 29, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They help him with getting to activities and do his laundry. They keep me informed about what is going on.

    Tarja G

    5

    July 13, 2020

    I am a past client of this provider

    She did everything we asked for. She got the house set up for a walker. She fixed up the bathroom.

    Robert S_49

    5

    July 2, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They have given her good companionship. When you call, you always speak to a person, no matter what day it is.

    Brett H

    5

    June 29, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They keep her involved and stimulated. I really like the caregiver we have, she is excellent.

    Debbie G

    5

    June 29, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    It allows me to go and get groceries or medication or run the errands that I need to run. We work together as a team.

    Provider Response

    Thank you very much for your kind feedback. Glad its working well...

    Anonymous_1036

    5

    June 18, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They make it so that the rest of the family can still have a life while they are taking care of our mother. The caregivers are really nice and confident. They are easy to work with.

    Jennifer C_7

    5

    June 15, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They help the most with helping him with things that he struggles to do it on his own. I like that they are on time, that they do what they say they will, and always give us a detailed report online.

    David A_11

    5

    June 4, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They get her up every morning. They follow the care plan and do what I ask them to do.

    Linda K_17

    5

    May 29, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    My husband's in a care facility that already has staff, and they have supported the permanent staff so he doesn't fall. They seem very caring and it's not just a business. They seem to really understand and have compassion for people in situations like my husband is in. They are friendly.

    Mark R_6

    5

    May 29, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They are giving her a shower in the morning and they are helping her at night with her dinner. I get feedback from the nurses with my mother so I know what is going on.

    Russell S_7

    4

    May 29, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    It makes me feel assured that he is being checked on especially during the COVID-19 because I can't visit with him. Everyone that I have met while visiting with my father has been nice and cordial.

    Ramona N_2

    5

    May 15, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They help us out. They give us time off and that was the main reason we got them. We just couldn't do it 7 days a week. I like that they are reliable.

    Anonymous_3760

    5

    May 5, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    I really need the services. I would praise Always Best Care because they have been good to me.

    Marie M_14

    5

    April 22, 2020

    I am a past client of this provider

    The caregiver took care of things I needed done in the apartment. I liked that they were always pleasant, did what we needed, and were always on time.

    Charles J_5

    4

    April 20, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    The majority of them know what to do and when to do it. The others that don't know are being trained on it. They are very helpful. They have improved some things already. They are timely.

    Carolyn K_2

    5

    April 16, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They are good because I now have less worries. My mom is getting the care that she deserves. That takes the pressure off of me. They always take care of the burdens that I might have. If they were not there I would have to be doing it. So far they are persistent. My mother likes them and she said they treat her good and are nice. They try to make sure that they are consistent. I do not worry too much about my mom getting her medication. They have been very consistent.

    Raymond H_6

    5

    April 7, 2020

    I am a past client of this provider

    I like how they just open the door and say hello to me. I have no complaints.

    Lynda W_1

    4

    March 23, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    I know that somebody is going to be there to help her with her shower. One of the people who worked for her through the other agency was who Mom requested specifically, and she hasn't seen her yet. Almost always someone comes who is new, and she doesn't like that.

    Teresa "Nancy" C

    5

    March 18, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They do so well with what I ask them to do. They have wonderful personalities and they seem to be so happy in my place. We talk a little and they are so polite and friendly.

    Edith W

    2

    March 18, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They need to know about oxygen and they are not familiar with it. I cannot go anywhere without it so they need to know how I use it and when it should be filled. The people that come to care for us have not been trained to care for elderly people and they are not CNAs.

    Provider Response

    Hello Edith, So very sorry for the problem that you experienced. We are a non medical agency, but do help clients with their needs around oxygen, whenever appropriate. We take great care in hiring team members who are not only capable and skilled, but also have the right attitude to take care of our seniors. Unfortunately, every individual’s needs are different and sometimes we make mistakes or can do a better job. Hopefully you appreciate that we are humble enough to accept that, but follow through to ensure mistakes are not repeated. In this specific situation, our caregiver inadvertently made a mistake. So, she received additional training specifically for your needs & situation. Thank you very much for giving us an opportunity to care for your needs.

    Dell M

    5

    March 18, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They make my life easier by making my bed and my coffee, and they are just wonderful. I like that they come in and remember how to do their thing.

    Trudy M

    5

    March 6, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They have someone come and check on my mother every day in the evening. There is no way I could do that with my time constraints. The people that we have met so far are extremely pleasant and helpful.

    Anonymous_3357

    4

    February 21, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    Most of them will help out in any way they can. Some of them use the dishwasher and the washing machine, and that is nice. Some are very attentive and others will stay on the telephone all the time.

    Tom K

    4

    February 19, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    I only have one and she is outstanding and I used to have several. They are on the high end of pricing and went to 11 holidays a year. They could improve in consistency of caregivers.

    Provider Response

    Hi Tom, Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to provide us with good feedback. Totally agree on the consistency aspect. You know this already, but we try very very hard on that. Unfortunately, this is such a human industry. Everyone's life is always changing and each day is different. Our caregivers' lives are constantly changing too, and so its difficult to find the perfect balance, consistently. We are changing our approach to meet our caregivers' scheduling needs first & foremost, which should lead to them being happy, which in turn should lead to happy clients and families. It will be hard, but nothing worthwhile is easy, and we are committed to doing the best for everyone. Thank you for continuing to have faith in us, and letting us care for your special, loved one.

    Lori W_4

    5

    February 6, 2020

    I am a past client of this provider

    She provided companionship and catered to her needs. The caregiver was extremely friendly.

    Steve L

    5

    February 5, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    They help her with day to day activities, and provide companionship. I like the nurse we have.

    Sheila H

    4

    February 3, 2020

    I am a past client of this provider

    They should have been more consistent and reliable. They need to be more reliable.

    Earl H_3

    4

    January 18, 2020

    I am a past client of this provider

    They made sure everything was set up properly. I thought the ladies did a good job.

    Patricio L_1

    3

    January 13, 2020

    I am a current client of this provider

    It helps me two days a month because that is all that they can come. The agency is very transparent and cooperative, but they cannot find someone to assist the patient, who is bedridden. We used to have people that were wonderful, but they no longer work for the company.

    Karen C_16

    4

    January 7, 2020

    I am a past client of this provider

    I didn't need much help because I am a nurse. She was accurate other than with the medication recommendations. The person that came was not a nurse, but she did medication reconciliation, which was outside of her practice.

    Rebecca G_2

    5

    November 18, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    They helped the most by helping me with exercises and encouraging me. I like everything about the agency. They were efficient.

    Terry G_3

    5

    October 23, 2019

    I am a current client of this provider

    I like the warmth and caring feeling I get from her. She is always on time and always smiling. Her attitude is caring, and she is just a great person.

    Laura H_7

    5

    September 19, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    They helped me the most by being dependable and took great care my father. I liked that they were responsive, and they had awesome caregivers.

    Provider Response

    So very thankful for your kind feedback, Laura. Thank you for taking the time. He and your family have and are continuing to gone through so much; am glad we are able to help make it a little easier.

    Sonya H

    5

    August 15, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    My mom was unresponsive, so for me, it gave me an opportunity to leave the house and do what I needed or wanted to do. Every caregiver was kind, caring, loving, and reliable.

    Marvin W_1

    5

    July 15, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    It took a lot of pressure off of me. I like that they were on time and did what they were supposed to do. It was very nice.

    Anita M

    5

    May 21, 2019

    I am a current client of this provider

    We have support, and it makes a difference. They are always available to talk about my dad's care.

    Provider Response

    Dear Anita, You are always so kind! Thank you for that and your feedback, as always!

    Shelby R

    1

    May 20, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    It made it more stressful for me. The care providers should be described as what they are, and all they were was a sitter. They would come to my mother's house, and sit on the couch and watch TV while she was there for 3 hours.

    Provider Response

    Hello Shelby, I am so very sorry! Didn't know you had that experience with all our caregivers, since I have known some of them for a long time. We are changing our approach for our companionship clients, and will use your feedback to evaluate how to meet our caregivers' and clients' needs. Thank you for your transparent feedback.

    Anonymous_1

    3

    May 15, 2019

    I am a current client of this provider

    They come in, do the job, and then go. We have two caregivers coming to the house, two on Tuesday and Thursday and one on Saturday. We have asked that the one on Saturday to be reassigned. The one caregiver that is here every day is outstanding and the other did the job, but it was very brief. If my wife had an accident, they would change her and then leave, but the other one does more work.

    Provider Response

    Hello, Thank you very much for your feedback, and giving us the opportunity to correct what's not working. We are always learning how to do a better job, and sometimes certain matches just don't work right. Your feedback helps us find better matches for both client and caregiver.

    Marsha J

    4

    April 16, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    It helped my mother a whole lot in her daily living. I would like a little better training, but I know they have a budget to make.

    Provider Response

    Hello Marsha, Your mother was an amazing lady. So blessed to have had an opportunity to care for her and support your family. You are absolutely right about providing more training. We have just launched a new 12 month continuing education program, in addition to our standard training, and are looking for ways for it to be better utilized and measured, so everyone has an outstanding experience. Thank you very much for your feedback again.

    Nick G

    4

    April 15, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    They were very helpful at the time we had them. I think it could be more affordable. I would recommend them because they were very prompt and flexible. They did what they said they were going to do.

    Provider Response

    Thank you very much for your kind feedback, Nick! I agree its more expensive than we would like it to be, but we pay our caregivers so they are happy, which ultimately leads to a happy and satisfied client.

    Anonymous_1795

    3

    April 15, 2019

    I am a current client of this provider

    They do not want the clients to be friends with the caregiver. When they found out that I was getting along well with my caregiver, they lectured me about not doing that. They did not want to tell me who my caregiver was. I did not want to open the door and know who was there. They still will not tell me who is coming.

    Provider Response

    Hello, So very sorry! We love that you are getting along with your caregiver. Sometimes, its easy to misunderstand intentions. Kindly call the office, and our Client Success Manager will be happy to resolve any misunderstanding! You can find out who is coming on our portal anytime, or if there is a change from your regular schedule its our job to inform you. Sorry that has not been the case for some reason. Again, look forward to hearing from you, so we can resolve all issues asap!

    Wesley L

    5

    March 15, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    My dad has severe dementia, so they would sit with him at night to make sure he didn't pull on his wires. Essentially, they helped keep him alive. They helped us when we needed it most.

    Provider Response

    Thank you very much for your kind feedback. Our caregivers (who we call our change agents or Ambassadors) work very hard, and do their best. Our office team works as hard to ensure our clients and their families receive the best of care and support. So, thank you again for your kindness and appreciation!

    Kathleen K

    5

    March 15, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    I had expectations of my parents, but they were not able to fill that. I still had to be involved in the care. The caregivers did not take all of my duties away I still had to provide part time care. They are personal to the people in their care. The owner gets to know the patients, and I know that he gives extra training for any extra needs. They meet regularly with me to make sure the care is appropriate. They cared about my parents.

    Provider Response

    Hello Kathleen, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with feedback, both good and not as good. We will continue to work on ways to improve how we provide care, how we support and coach our team members. Towards that end, we have just launched a 12 month continuing education program, changed our office team structure, and are also changing our approach on how we run our agency. Your feedback and prior discussions will help continue to guide us as we get better at what we do, and how we do it.

    Margaret J_5

    4

    March 15, 2019

    I am a current client of this provider

    My loved one doesn't want to do some of the activities they do. I've had success with the people that they've sent, and most of them are older. My loved one can talk to them.

    Provider Response

    Thank you for your feedback. We create programs that are unique to each individual we care for. Please let us know what is not working specifically, and we will try something else.

    Michelle B_4

    5

    February 21, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    They were able to help the most by keeping my mom's mind interacted. The caregiver was very personable and interactive with my mom.

    Provider Response

    Thank you very much for your specific feedback; glad we were able to meet your mother and your needs. Our caregivers are amazing people; thank you for appreciating what your mother experienced.

    Peggy M

    5

    February 15, 2019

    I am a current client of this provider

    I don't know what I would do without them. They give my mom a lot of company. I like that they keep me informed about what is going on.

    Provider Response

    Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Glad we are able to meet your mother and your needs.

    Sylvia A_1

    5

    January 30, 2019

    I am a current client of this provider

    The showers are very good, and they wash the clothes very well. The caregiver came to me, and I decided that I would be able to have them take care of my laundry and stuff around my house. They haven't helped me much around the house.

    Dhiren S

    5

    January 25, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    They made my loved ones life easier by helping them with their daily activities. I liked the quality time, professionalism and that they did a good job.

    Dorothy L_11

    4

    January 7, 2019

    I am a current client of this provider

    It is just hard getting use to what services are needed. The caregivers seem to be very caring, and I like that they have a website where they document all the visits and what they did.

    Kristopher K_1

    5

    January 7, 2019

    I am a past client of this provider

    The best part was the conversations. I had very long conversations with both of them about a lot of things, and it was nice. It was a lot of fun actually. They were interested in me, and I could tell they really cared. We've had a long relationship with them, so we were familiar with them and felt comfortable with them. I've had nothing but good experiences with them. The people they sent were warm, friendly, and nice. Management was very competent and professional. They really do try to do the best for their people.

    Provider Response

    So very grateful to you for providing detailed, meaningful feedback. But more importantly, so glad we were able to meet your needs and help make it a little better perhaps. So glad!!!

    Karen G_6

    5

    December 15, 2018

    I am a current client of this provider

    I don't have to worry about her because they're taking care of her. I like their personal care and communication.

    Betty B_9

    5

    December 6, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    They did little things that I couldn't do, like sweeping a floor. They offered excellent service. My only problem was that I didn't know that they were coming. That just got messed up from my doctor's office. I needed the help, I just didn't know they were coming.

    Anonymous_839

    4

    November 20, 2018

    I am a current client of this provider

    When my caregivers aren't here for a day, I have to do what they usually do, and then I truly miss my caregivers. However, they need to be more willing to take me different places. I think the company needs to spend more time training their caregivers how to cook.

    Kathy G_3

    5

    November 19, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    I could not have manged without the help. Just knowing that they were here helped. My husband was completely incapacitated. I could not have taken care of his needs. All of the aides were very compassionate and very helpful.

    Jean S_3

    4

    October 24, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    If I hadn't had them, I wouldn't have had any free time at all. There were times that the arrangements got mixed up, and the people were late a few times.

    Barbara F_14

    5

    October 24, 2018

    I am a current client of this provider

    They help me get groceries. They are efficient.

    Julie T_6

    4

    October 18, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    The caregivers didn't really do a lot, but it was good that they were there. During nighttime, the caregivers weren't really checking on me. They were pretty much sitting in my apartment watching TV.

    kimberlina

    5

    September 28, 2018

    I am a current client of this provider

    They are very attentive to my mother, and even though my father does not need the care, they are nice to him. They come on time, and all of the aides have been very kind and caring.

    Donna E_1

    5

    September 27, 2018

    I am a current client of this provider

    It's good because they do things for me that make my life easier. They are very responsive to my needs and concerns.

    Evelyn E

    5

    August 15, 2018

    I am a current client of this provider

    The service depends on the individual that we have. If I have a problem of any kind, they are willing to listen to me and help me with that problem. I think they pick nice people.

    Yvette A

    4

    August 15, 2018

    I am a current client of this provider

    The cost is an issue. Their flexibility scheduling caregivers is very helpful. They had intake classes when I first stated using them, and the amount of time that they spent explaining things to me and helping me with the resources was helpful. They also have an app that is helpful.

    Clint G

    5

    July 17, 2018

    I am a current client of this provider

    They give me some freedom to go out and do what I need to do. I have found that they make a lot of effort to match the caregiver to the client. They go the extra mile to make sure that everyone is happy.

    Denise S

    5

    July 17, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    They were easy to deal with in regards to administration and I didn't have to worry about the care for my mother. The management and the company was run well. The caregiver assigned to my mother was excellent.

    Kayla R

    4

    June 25, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    My mom really liked the lady that came in and she always stayed busy. The price was too high.

    John S

    5

    April 26, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    They were extremely accommodating. If we had to change the schedule last-minute, it wasn't a big deal at all. They significantly lowered my stress level because they did things I would have had to do.

    Donald G

    4

    March 27, 2018

    I am a current client of this provider

    I've liked the director's patience with my father and the encouragement of music in my father's treatment. My father can go on a schedule now that fits his needs and takes his time. He can have one-on-one attention, which wasn't the case in the facility.

    Patricia J

    4

    March 22, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    The daily living activities that they helped out with were very helpful to me. They freed me up to leave, do errands, and other things like that when they were here.

    Lawrence J

    5

    March 15, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    They were on time and always polite. Having them around made my life much easier.

    Rene S

    5

    January 18, 2018

    I am a past client of this provider

    I wasn't there when they were with my dad, but they were really easy to work with and get set up. I needed them in a hurry and they were great to work with and make that happen. My dad actually had fallen and was taken to the emergency room twice in a day. They immediately were able to go over there and sit with him to make sure he didn't get up again. Stress for me fell to a zero knowing he was being watched over and cared for.

    Jennifer T

    5

    December 15, 2017

    I am a past client of this provider

    Everyone at Always Best Care was very helpful and was always there. Always Best Care allowed me to not have to worry about my mother, and they took such great care of her.

    Linda V

    5

    November 15, 2017

    I am a current client of this provider

    Always Best Care makes it so I don't need to worry. I work while my mother is here at home and the service makes it so I don't have to worry about her.

    Rebecca K_1

    5

    October 23, 2017

    I am a past client of this provider

    Always Best Care was a very professional organization, I was treated fantastic, and they answered any and all questions that we had. The impact depended quite a lot on the caregiver that came to help my loved one.

    Wilda S_1

    5

    October 23, 2017

    I am a past client of this provider

    I got good service and I was pleased with my outcome from Always Best Care. The services made a lot of difference because I could very little for myself.

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