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“We had just started and all of these hospitalizations happened. It would have had a really nice impact we just weren't able to use it for very long. They were great. Their service was wonderful and the communication was great. I was very happy with the kindness and care.”

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“They do a lot of the things we cannot do ourselves. Everyone we have had has been exceedingly pleasant and easy to get along with.”

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“I never had a problem with Always Best Care. My experience was positive because they were attuned to the time with everything I needed to do. If there was a paper I needed to be signed, they were helpful. I don't have any memory problems, but they were very friendly. We laughed and talked. They were just like a best friend who took me where I needed to go. I have always told people about Always Best Care and the people working there. I have referred people. Always Best Care is the best. I like how they were attentive when I called. Laura, she knew exactly what I needed. And the timing, they were perfect about the timing. Always Best Care was attuned to what I needed.”

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“They are really good with the clients. They are prompt and always on time. They are always on top of everything when we call.”

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“They help me to take a day off. They seem to be very caring.”

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“It was essential for her recovery. They're very responsive and work to make sure they have someone here.”

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“My caregiver helps me with numerous things, like helping me get out of my chair, and driving me places. Everybody is very kind, efficient, and thorough.”

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“They helped in the way they interacted with her. The caregivers were all very friendly and caring.”

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“They are reliable and I can count on them and she is getting excellent care. They have great caregivers and they are matched very well.”

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“The caregivers are friendly and they help around the house. They do our laundry. They do not always tell us which caregivers are coming.”

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“It's helped me get through a lot of difficult periods. I like the quality of the people they send out.”

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“They are helpful for me. Especially the younger girls are so helpful, they volunteer to do things. They're helpful and reliable.”

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“I've been here going on three years their so flexible I really enjoy working here”

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“They were here for a few hours and always came. Everything was just fine. It was just pricey.”

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“When I first came here 10 months ago, Rich couldn't walk. I've never seen a client succeed this far for his age. They are so professional. I would not work with any other company besides ABC.”

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“The best employer I have ever worked for. Everyone from the management team and other caregivers are some of the nicest and compassionate people I have ever encountered. They always listen and take care of questions or concerns I may have.”

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“They have been outstanding. It has not been easy for me since me and my husband have a lot of medical appointments. When we are not able to get a car, they are willing to take us in their car, pick up prescriptions, and pick up groceries for us. They are very professional and look and see what needs to be done. They are very flexible and help wherever they can. They help us when the time is good for us.”

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“I’m giving ABC a 5/5 star review because I have been a caregiver with them for 5 months and I absolutely love my job. I enjoy caring for other people and helping those who are in need. Besides work, every time I go into the office to pick up my checks I always feel so welcomed by the staff. They even let me bring my mini aussiedoodle there too! If you’re looking for a job that has a friendly staff, flexible schedule, and rewarding, apply TODAY to Always Best Care Senior Services.”

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“I’m giving ABC a 5/5 star review because I have been a caregiver with them for 5 months and I absolutely love my job. I enjoy caring for other people and helping those who are in need. Besides work, every time I go into the office to pick up my checks I always feel so welcomed by the staff. They even let me bring my mini aussiedoodle there too! If you’re looking for a job that has a friendly staff, flexible schedule, and rewarding, apply TODAY to Always Best Care Senior Services.”

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“It leaves me able to get more help as the pandemic calms down. I can get errands done. I like that the caregivers have been with us through the pandemic and they have been stellar. They are very helpful and I feel safe leaving my husband with the caregivers.”

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“They were only there for a short time. They made a big difference. They took care of the basic daily needs. They were very good at being responsive to our questions and they provided generally good caregivers.”

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“This is a great home care company to work for! They are very sweet and do a lot for their clients and care givers! Nothing but good things to say about them! I saw the reviews and decided to go with them over other companies and it was definitely a great choice!”

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“They sent the caregiver that we wanted them to send. I like the caregivers. They were responsible.”

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“There is not much they can do. They cannot do more than what they are doing now. She never stops serving us. I am very pleased. I like the attitude, they always want to work with you. The person that is here is outstanding.”

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“Great place to work! I've never been happier with a job. The staff is always helpful and compassionate. They are always willing to work with my hectic schedule and do their best to give me the hours I want. Very organized and professional.”

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“They help to exercise him and they help with giving him medicines. They provide us some very good care, and good caregivers.”

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“I've been a care giver for 10 years. And just started a month ago with Abc in longmont. I enjoy working for this company. They are so nice and Alway one step ahead of you. If you are looking for work I recommend ABC..”

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“A wonderful group of caregivers managed by an amazing team of supervisors who really care! A perfect choice for your loved ones caregivers who really care about their passions their feelings and their happiness!”

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“They have helped us the most by providing good services to my mother. I like that they are very responsive.”

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“Absolutely love this company! Very good management and communication! ???? would choose this company for my family!”

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“Always best care is wonderful! They take care of there clients with immense amount of love and compassion. I’ve worked here for quite some time. I always feel like I can come to them with any discord’s, as they with take care of it diligently. I love the people I work with and I know they care for the clients just as much as I do.”

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“Working for always best care as a caregiver has open my eyes to how important caregiving really is me as well as all my coworkers always go to work we a positive attitude and I can tell everyone enjoys there job by far best working team I been with and there staff are amazing! :)”

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“Working for Always Best Care has been a joy. As a caregiver I have found fulfillment in what I do. Inga, our owner, and all the amazing staff in the office are truly delightful. We have a great scheduler and amazing care managers to pair the right caregiver with the right client. Always Best Care is a family of phenomenal professionals who care about the emotional and physical welfare of their clients. Communication makes this agency tick. I love it.”

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“I almost slipped off my shower chair and if Tony was not there I would have been on the floor. They are a reliable company.”

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“I’m an elder care provider and have worked for several agencies. ABC is the best. They have a professional orientation and one of their staff always accompanies you to your first visit to introduce you to the client and go over the care plan. Natalie, the lady who does the hiring, is professional and friendly. She makes sure those she hires are qualified. All care givers are occasionally shown educational videos and given periodic quizzes.”

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“I have never worked for a company who not only cares about their clients but also care about their employees! Always best care definitely cares for their people ❤️”

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“Very professional and caring, with both client's and employees.”

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“Always Best Care is the best! I loved working here. Everyone cares about you and they are very compassionate. As a student, they were able to work with my schedule from part time to full time. They are reliable and great listeners. Natalie was the best! Anyone looking for a job as a caregiver I would highly recommend it here :)”

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“I have worked as a caregiver for over 3 years now, this being the third agency I have worked for. This is by far the best agency I’ve worked for or been around, I would highly recommend them to anyone. As a caregiver, I feel completely supported by all of the office staff and case managers. Communication is a key when it comes to home care, and this office makes that one of their priorities. I’ve never had any issues working for this company. I would recommend them for your family members, or as a caregiver looking for a new job. As a college student they are very flexible with time and accepting of what my needs are.”

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“Always Best Care was there with caring, knowledgeable staff, ready to meet me and discuss all of the care options available, including in-home care, local facilities, etc. They know their stuff and are kind and patient with great follow-through!”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Layfayette, CO work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's 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 ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

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, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Layfayette, CO, 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.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

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.

Independence
Independence

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 an assisted living community. 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.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

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 to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be 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 in Layfayette, CO 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.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

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:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

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 Layfayette,CO 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.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced 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:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Thorne Nature Experience building $5.5M Lafayette Nature Center

Keith Desrosiers, Thorne Nature Experience’s executive director, looked at properties across Boulder County in his search for one that could meet all the requirements for a nature preschool, house office space and increase community access to the outdoors.As it turned out, he didn’t need to search that far. He ended up finding land in Lafayette that’s adjacent to Coal Creek and the areas that Thorne’s early education programs already use as their outdoor classrooms.“We couldn’t have been more...

Keith Desrosiers, Thorne Nature Experience’s executive director, looked at properties across Boulder County in his search for one that could meet all the requirements for a nature preschool, house office space and increase community access to the outdoors.

As it turned out, he didn’t need to search that far. He ended up finding land in Lafayette that’s adjacent to Coal Creek and the areas that Thorne’s early education programs already use as their outdoor classrooms.

“We couldn’t have been more lucky to find the perfect site,” he said. “We want to build a nature center in the backyards of the kids who have the least access to nature.”

Thorne bought the 2.5 acre site in the Lafayette Tech Center that’s adjacent to Coal Creek for about $1 million, then spent the last year raising money for construction. About 30 donors raised $3 million, while Thorne secured a construction loan to cover the rest of the cost while fundraising continues.

Altogether, the new Lafayette Nature Center, which is about a mile from Alicia Sanchez Elementary, is expected to cost about $5.5 million. A groundbreaking was held this week, while an opening date is set for June 2024.

Desrosiers said the environmental education nonprofit began looking for a location to build a nature center a few years ago.

Thorne’s current offices, located at Boulder’s Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center, are leased to Thorne by the Boulder Valley School District under a 25-year agreement that ends in 2024. With Thorne growing from four full-time staff members to its current 25 full-time staff members, Desrosiers said, Thorne needed its own space.

Thorne also started an outdoor nature preschool about three years ago, first with a location in Boulder and then adding a second location in Lafayette.

“The preschool was a really great fit for our mission, but the facilities were a real challenge,” Desrosiers said.

The program is designed so 3 to 6 years olds are taught almost exclusively outside, in all kinds of weather. But Colorado’s preschool licensing rules still require an indoor space, which also is needed for Thorne’s summer camps and afterschool programs.

Using the Lafayette Nature Center as the preschool’s home base will eliminate the need to rent indoor space at the Arts HUB, freeing up more money to offer scholarships, Desrosiers said.

The nature center’s plans call for one building to house office space, while a second will serve as the home base for the preschool, after school and camp programs. The second building will be licensed for up to 40 preschool children and include 1,322 square feet of indoor space plus 1,476 square feet of covered outdoor space.

“We wanted to have more covered outdoor space than indoor space,” Desrosiers said. “They’re outside all the time.”

Along with the two buildings, the site will include a community gathering space available when Thorne’s programs aren’t in session. That space will have two gazebos, field space, a nature play park, restrooms and a connection to trails.

For the nature play area, Thorne is adding a natural slide, climbing structure and swing, as well as water and sand play areas and mock prairie dog mounds and tunnels. The goal is to have a similar look to a park with natural play elements that opened near Alicia Sanchez Elementary in 2019.

That park is part of a larger program called Nature Kids/Jovenes de la Naturaleza Lafayette, with Thorne as one of the three major partners. The program’s goal is connecting low-income and Latino youth in Lafayette to nature and outdoor activities — and Thorne’s new Lafayette Nature Center also will provide space for programs that are part of that initiative.

“It’s all about getting kids outside,” Desrosiers said.

Nurse-turned-CEO spearheads new Lafayette Co. hospital

After 70 long years, the only hospital serving Lafayette County is being rebuilt.DARLINGTON, Wis. (WMTV) - Rural Wisconsinites in Lafayette County will soon have access to expanded health services thanks to the commitment of a long-time employee and her dream.Before becoming CEO, Kathy Kuepers was once a nurse at the Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County. The same building has been serving the community since 1952.“We have actually been fighting healthcare to this community in Lafayette County and the surrounding a...

After 70 long years, the only hospital serving Lafayette County is being rebuilt.

DARLINGTON, Wis. (WMTV) - Rural Wisconsinites in Lafayette County will soon have access to expanded health services thanks to the commitment of a long-time employee and her dream.

Before becoming CEO, Kathy Kuepers was once a nurse at the Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County. The same building has been serving the community since 1952.

“We have actually been fighting healthcare to this community in Lafayette County and the surrounding areas for over 70 years, and that building was the original building,” Kuepers said. “It served us well, but it was time to actually expand our space, as well as making it efficient space. Because it was originally built for in-patient hospitalizations and most everything is outpatient.”

After 70 long years, the only hospital serving Lafayette County is being rebuilt.

“This new building is about twice as large, but the space is more efficient, so it’s just under 82,000 square feet. But all of the departments are strategically located to the departments that they need to be, so, we’re so excited about that,” Kuepers said.

Orthopedic Surgeon Doctor Daniel Stormont has served as the director of surgery for the last few years. He says the new facilities will allow him to provide even more services to one of the most vulnerable populations.

“We see so many elderly people that they don’t want to travel to the big city,” Dr. Stormont said. “The things that we do we do well, we will do for them, but also with a caution and that is if we feel we can’t do it, if there’s a high-risk factor, make sure they get to the right facility to get it done safely and competently.”

Now, Dr. Stormont says he will be able to perform procedures that have been beyond the capacity of the current hospital. He says more workers are also coming on board.

“We have another UW trained orthopedic surgeon joining me. We have a urologist, who’s my son actually, we have mental health services, we have a great primary care department, we have neurology. We’re just expanding rapidly to meet the needs of the community.”

The new hospital is expected to be completed in 2024, with employees transitioning in early 2025, Kuepers said. The current facility will be in operation during construction.

correction: CEO Kuepers' first name is Kathy, not Kelly

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Is Trader Joe's coming to Lafayette? Here's what we know so far.

Trader Joe’s is actively scouting the Lafayette market to open a store, a commercial real estate agent said.The grocery chain that is often ranked as one of the most popular in the country is actively searching for a location in the Lafayette market, said Seth Citron, senior adviser for Stirling Properties, during the Acadiana Commercial Outlook hosted by the Realtors Commercial Alliance of Acadiana on Wednesday.After initial attempts years ago to open in Lafayette, the company is “back sniffing around,” he sa...

Trader Joe’s is actively scouting the Lafayette market to open a store, a commercial real estate agent said.

The grocery chain that is often ranked as one of the most popular in the country is actively searching for a location in the Lafayette market, said Seth Citron, senior adviser for Stirling Properties, during the Acadiana Commercial Outlook hosted by the Realtors Commercial Alliance of Acadiana on Wednesday.

After initial attempts years ago to open in Lafayette, the company is “back sniffing around,” he said.

“They are active. That’s what I understand,” Citron said. “I don’t know where they’ll land and I don’t know when, but I know they’re at least active right now.”

He declined to speculate any more regarding a possible store opening but did note the changing landscape of the retail market in Lafayette may have renewed the company’s interest.

Trader Joe’s has locations in Metairie and Baton Rouge, both of which are believed to be leased locations in shopping centers. Citron said the company may look at either buying or leasing a space in the Lafayette market, which currently has a small number of vacancies.

Trader Joe’s has four stores planned for 2023 in the United States already after opening seven last year, some of which were in small to mid-sized markets. A recent national poll from YouGov, a market research and data analytics firm, ranked Trader Joe’s the second-most popular grocery store in the United States overall but No. 1 among female respondents.

The pending arrival of Topgolf, Dave & Busters and the nearby Rouses Market in south Lafayette shows the strength of the market, “and they’re going to want to be a part of that,” Citron said of Trader Joe’s.

“Three or four years ago, maybe not so. Maybe they had a little cold feet," he said. "These are tenants — specifically Topgolf and Dave & Busters — that I did not think I would see anytime soon in Lafayette. Nothing against Lafayette. But these guys traditionally, or at least five to 10 years ago, looked for much a larger metro, much bigger demographics. We have a regional connectivity here that I think was very intriguing to them.”

That area of south Lafayette Parish has some of the highest levels of household incomes and accessbility to large residential developments in Broussard and Youngsville.

It also has a growing number of grocery stores. Once the Rouses Market opens at the corner of Camellia Boulevard and Verot School Road, you can choose from eight grocery stores within a 3-mile radius of the intersection at Kaliste Saloom Road and Ambassador Caffery Parkway.

Citron also noted the Acadiana Mall, which lost the Buckle store when it moved to the River Marketplace shopping center next to Target, is “not trending in the right direction.”

Old Navy, which moved from its space next to the mall to a smaller one at the Ambassador Town Center, is paying 50-60% more in rental rate at its new location but store officials “could not be happier with their (sales) numbers,” he said.

Citron predicted the store will become one of the company’s top performing stores in the Gulf South region as the result of the move.

Local artists highlighted at Lafayette Art Night Out events

Art Night Out hopes to spark creativity, love and appreciation for the local arts in Lafayette.The free event occurs every second Friday of the month from May through September on South Public Road between Emma Street and Cannon Street. The event, which runs from 5 to 9 p.m., has an arts market, where more than 50 vendors set up to showcase local art and conduct art demonstrations.The Arts Night Out events started in 2009. Rachel Hanson, arts and cultural resources program manager, said that the event was different then. The ci...

Art Night Out hopes to spark creativity, love and appreciation for the local arts in Lafayette.

The free event occurs every second Friday of the month from May through September on South Public Road between Emma Street and Cannon Street. The event, which runs from 5 to 9 p.m., has an arts market, where more than 50 vendors set up to showcase local art and conduct art demonstrations.

The Arts Night Out events started in 2009. Rachel Hanson, arts and cultural resources program manager, said that the event was different then. The city, along with arts co-op pARTiculars, the ARTS!Lafayette nonprofit, the Cultural Arts Commission, the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority and many volunteers started the event to get people interested in Old Town as well as local arts and artisans.

“It’s all about partnering with local groups in town,” Hanson said.

Hanson noted that the event focuses on showcasing local food, drinks, arts and entertainment. All the food and beer comes from local restaurants and breweries, and the arts showcases Colorado artists and musicians. The city has also partnered with the Center for Musical Arts and the Arts Hub in Lafayette to provide local entertainment. Art Night Out also has face painting, balloon twisters, stilt walkers and more.

Art Night Out has evolved into a well-loved city tradition.

Hanson noted that Lafayette is identified as an artistic city, and the event wants to value that identity. Coloradoan musicians are chosen to perform the event, with Brandywine and the Mighty Fines taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The art market also showcases local arts, goods and products.

Cathy Faughnan, acrylic painter and member pARTiculars, will be at the Arts Night Out event Friday and will be doing a demonstration of her bold, abstract art at the pARTiculars tent from 6:30-8 p.m. Faughnan said the event is a chance for the community to celebrate the summer and the local arts. pARTiculars, 401 South Public Road, is located in Old Town Lafayette, and Faughnan said it was only natural for the carts co-op to join the event that would take place on the front steps.

Faughnan focuses on acrylic paintings and modern impressionism. Her paintings are bright, colorful with western scenery and animals. She will be demonstrating how she completes her bold, abstract painting at Art Night Out and involve the community in her process.

“People in the community will come and help me paint the underpainting. It’s a very free movement, just brushstrokes and lines,” Faughnan said.

The community is invited to take the brush into their own hands and create the underpainting for Faughnan’s abstract painting, and the public will also choose what image to paint over the base.

“There’s a lot of people out there that were made to feel bad about what they can create,” Faughnan said.

Faughnan hopes to get people to see that creating art is fun and that anyone can do it. She added that art helps others express themselves. pARTiculars also offers a variety of art classes, and Faughnan will teach acrylic classes in September.

For more information about pARTiculars demonstration, classes and involvement in Arts Night Out, visit partciularsart.com. For more information about Arts Night Out and how to sign up for volunteer shifts, visit lafayetteco.gov.

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14 of the Best Restaurants and Bars in Lafayette

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Sign up today!Lafayette’s reputation as a sleepy suburb of Boulder and Denver is fading as quickly as a mountain sunset reflection in the town’s beloved Waneka Lake. The city, with a population of 30,000, has cemented its own identity among the neighboring “L towns” (Louisville, Longmont, and Lyons) with a smartly developed downtown along Public Road, Lafayette’s main street. Selecting a greatest hi...

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Lafayette’s reputation as a sleepy suburb of Boulder and Denver is fading as quickly as a mountain sunset reflection in the town’s beloved Waneka Lake. The city, with a population of 30,000, has cemented its own identity among the neighboring “L towns” (Louisville, Longmont, and Lyons) with a smartly developed downtown along Public Road, Lafayette’s main street. Selecting a greatest hits list of places to dine is becoming an increasingly difficult task, with formidable contenders in every corner of the community. Here, 14 spots you shouldn’t miss in this growing culinary scene.

Up a steep hill on the east edge of town is Acreage by Stem Ciders, a high point in both the topographic and culinary landscapes of Lafayette. Here, diners can enjoy panoramic mountain views from the light-filled main dining room, the outdoor deck beside a firepit, the gravel-paved cider garden, or the Back Forty, a drinks-only area that includes a playground, yard games, and Adirondack chairs. (Yes, it’s perfect for little ones who don’t tolerate long periods at the dinner table.) You’ll be hard-pressed to find a seared salmon cooked to as buttery perfection as the one on the menu, alongside other comforts such as duck confit poutine, Bavarian pretzels, and patatas bravas. Also to crave: carefully constructed entrées, including cornish game hen with polenta cakes, bison burger, and braised short rib that pair perfectly with a Stem cider (or a cider slushie) on tap. 1380 Horizon Ave., Lafayette

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You know the weekend is in full swing when a happy cacophony of cheers and clinking glasses spills from the patio of Teocalli as friends gather around salt-rimmed margaritas and palomas. In fact, the place bustles seven nights a week, having in just three years cemented itself as a resounding town favorite. Locals know that anyone who claims to serve a better carne asada taco is issuing fighting words and that only fools skip the salsa trio, which comes with your choice of five original sauces. (All are exceptional, but be sure to include the macha, a picante tomato-and-peanut paste sweetened with dates.) For dessert, the warm churros (100 percent gluten-free, as is the entire menu) are obligatory. 103 N. Public Rd., Unit C, Lafayette

Jeannot’s opening in early 2022 was so anticipated that the restaurant sold out of pastries before noon for its first several days. Such is the draw of Julien Jeannot, who grew up in the Provence region of France and studied pastry making at Michelin-starred restaurant Château de la Chèvre D’Or before making a circuitous route to the Boulder area in 2018. His pedigree is evident in the shop’s golden-crusted croissants, silky gateaux that are almost too pretty to eat, and gleaming fruit tarts. But before you dive into the sweets (a challenge, we know) try a traditional French breakfast or lunch dish, like a croque monsieur, Lyonnaise salad, or oven-roasted chicken sandwich. The traditional French fare, in a small but open and airy space, offers a tasty retreat du jour in Colorado. 2770 Arapahoe Rd., Ste. 124, Lafayette

“It’s like a choose-your-own adventure,” says chef Casey Taylor of Westbound & Down, a popular Idaho Springs brewpub that expanded to Lafayette in December 2021 and Denver this past summer. He’s talking about the fact that each of the eight pizzas on the menu come in a classic round shape or a Detroit-style rectangular variety encrusted in savory frico (a crispy cheese edge). Taylor sources grains for the pizza dough from restaurateur Kelly Whitaker’s Dry Storage, a Boulder artisan mill down the road, adds beer to the dough at the pre-fermentation stage, and proofs it for over 12 hours. Served with the brewery’s Italian Pilsner—which head brewer Jake Gardner rightly identifies as “the perfect palate cleanser” between cheesy bites—the combination is one that makes W&D an elevated option for pizza-and-beer nights. 2755 Dagny Way, Ste. 101, Lafayette

If you haven’t been to Community lately, it’s time to return. The former Moscow Mule–centric drink menu has been replaced by Lafayette’s finest craft cocktail program, from the Not So Basic Bee (a Sichuan-peppercorn-tinged take on a Bee’s Knees) to the Sage Against the Machine (bourbon studded with sage-pear syrup and cider). And while the Brussels sprouts doused in Calabrian chile sauce will always be a crowd favorite, you’ll want to explore the constantly evolving (and seasonally influenced) menu of sticky rice farro, wild boar pappardelle, or Skuna Bay salmon over a sunchoke purée. Enjoy your selection by the roaring firepit out front, under the pergola-covered back patio, or inside the cozy dining room. Each environment is a warm welcome fitting of the restaurant’s name. 206 S. Public Road, Lafayette

In a spot that’s been a revolving door for a few years, Casian Seafood has anchored down at the end of Public Road with a James Beard semifinalist nomination under its belt and a menu that melds traditional Hmong flavors with Cajun seafood dishes. Order a shareable seafood boil (choose from shrimp, mussels, crayfish, clams, veggies, or a medley), and opt for it to be cooked in the spicy Casian or ginger lemongrass garlic butter sauce. Aromas waft from the blue-and-white tureen as soon as you lift the lid, and nothing tops dipping a hunk of soft white bread into the shimmering broth at the bottom of the bowl. 211 N. Public Road, St. 110, Lafayette

What makes a memorable brunch? Fresh breezes, mimosas, and favorite pancake and egg dishes you don’t want to stop eating. Morning Glory Cafe checks all the boxes, starting with a heavenly back patio that’s shaded by a beautiful redwood pergola and overlooks a quiet, rolling park dotted with pines and aspen trees. Stacks of moist-yet-fluffy pancakes, omelets (try the Lafayette, studded with cotija cheese and green chiles), and original breakfast dishes like the latkes and eggs topped with mango-peach salsa fly out of the kitchen lickety-split. And if none of that tempts you, something off the extensive menu, from salads to delicate fish entrées, surely will. 1377 Forest Park Circle, Ste. 101, Lafayette

The original location of the now-famous Front Range chicken-and-beer joint is one of the most popular spots in Lafayette—though with a large dining room and back courtyard, any line to get in moves quickly. Devotees of the brewpub’s crispy, gluten-free fried chicken say it rivals fried chicken joints in the deep South, especially when dipped in the hot honey chile dipping sauce. Guy Fieri visited the Longmont location in February for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and admired chef Brett Smith’s unique pressure-cooking method, which gives the chicken extra crunch. Balance out the fried offerings with a nutritious and satisfying Yoga Pants salad: a bowl of quinoa, kale, sweet potatoes, and sunflower and sesame seeds. Or just go all in with sides of thick-cut fries, green chile mac and cheese, or mashed potatoes and gravy. 105 W. Emma St., Lafayette

It’s as much the giant smile from Raj Gautam, the son of Tandoori Kitchen’s proprietors, as it is the masterfully spiced Indian curries, kabobs, daals, and naans that keeps fans of the eatery coming back for more. Here, in an unsuspecting strip-mall spot next to the massive Flatirons Community Church, you’ll find traditional favorites like saag, korma, and vindaloo done just right, plus less common fare worth trying: baigan bharta, tandoori-roasted eggplant in a ginger and garlic sauce; thukpa, a Himalayan brothy noodle bowl; and the vegan chettinad, a South Indian specialty cooked with coconut milk and curry leaves. 199 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette

Frequently, the long wooden tables at William Oliver’s fill to capacity, and guests are hard-pressed to find empty stools at the wooden bar that spans the back wall. Dining at this small pub feels a bit like visiting an Irish film set—until you learn that the taps and bar shelves are stocked with Colorado beers and spirits alongside whiskeys from around the world. The pork-centric gastropub menu includes comforts like the Pint of Bacon (a literal pint glass of thick-cut bacon strips), the Pig and Pickle platter (a board piled with bacon, pork belly, cheeses, pickled eggs, and veggies), and the Bossy Pig (mac and cheese smothered with pulled pork, green chile, and bacon crumbles). A couple tips: Plant-based diners should look for some hearty, well-prepared jackfruit options, and the rooftop upstairs, with its ample seating and an up-above-it-all sense of peace and quiet, is one of the best in town. 201 N. Public Road, St. 1C, Lafayette

Button Rock Bakery’s glass cases are piled high with cookies, cupcakes, and pastries (including a large gluten-free selection), but locals pop in for the routinely the fresh sushi and savory sandwiches.

Next door is Nok’s Donuts, where the fluffy rings are made fresh daily and dipped in mango, coffee, and traditional glazes.

In a building no bigger than a large shed, but with a few seats inside and picnic tables outside, Tip Top Savory Pies churns out hot New Zealand–style pies, traditionally hand-size and filled with meats and gravies. Their varieties are stuffed with mouthwatering combos—think: green chili, egg, and cheese; cauliflower tikka masala; or steak and cheese—that are perfectly portable.

Nearby is Chocolaterie Stam, a crown jewel of Public Road, with its tin, Victorian-style ceiling tiles, grand piano in the front window, and trays of handmade chocolate truffles, confections, and gelato served in footed metal sherbet dishes.

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