Florida has approximately 3,080 licensed ALFs (Assisted Living Facilities), representing approximately 106,103 beds. (Source: Agency for Health Care Administration). The median annual cost for care for a private room in an assisted living facility is $48,000 (Genworth Cost of Care Survey). It is obvious that Assisted Living is big business, especially in our area. Just the…

Abby Services is always seeking EXCELLENT CNA’s and HHA’s. We have been helping local seniors find the best caregivers in our area since 1997! We have new work opportunities opening up daily. To be able to work together with us you must meet the following qualifications: Clearly speak and understand English. This is important to…

Lets face it, physical fitness is important throughout your life. Whether you have always enjoyed exercise, or have just identified that you need to focus more on your health, the best day to start exercising is today. For Seniors this is particularly important. Exercise can help ward off potential injuries and illnesses and help with…

It’s Hurricane Season! In Florida when we think of emergency planning, we think hurricanes. Abby Services is required as part of our licensure to develop an emergency plan. During initial meetings, we discuss with all patients their emergency plans. During all emergencies, Abby Services, and the caregivers we work with are expected to make a…

They care for customers! That is how the article starts out. It was an honor to be featured in the business section of the News-Press.  The article focused on the customer-driven caregiver model Abby Services follows. It highlights the fact that Private Caregivers don’t have to be expensive. Because Abby Services is not a franchise,…

As part of our Abby Cares program, we wanted to help our clients and the caregivers we work with by providing a care plan template. This can be tailored to meet your own unique circumstances. In general, when working with a private caregiver a routine can be important. It gives both a private caregiver, a…

With so many caregivers coming and going from our offices the foot traffic can put quite a strain on our carpet. I had never used Lee Carpet Cleaning before but they were fantastic. They were punctual, professional, thorough, and cost-efficient. We know when our clients first start seeking private care it can be overwhelming. It…

Abby Services has helped local residents and businesses find the best caregivers since 1996. In that time we have worked with many facilities to address their staffing needs. With the exponential growth of the Senior Care Industry staffing shortages are inevitable. We would like to be your first choice when seeking short term caregivers. The…

    There are many outreach efforts Abby Services is proud to participate in. One example is a program called Car Fit. This program was originally brought to the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lee County area by Abby Services and the Lee County Sheriffs office. Their efforts were supported largely in part by a grant…