It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting San Tan Historical Society in Queen Creek, AZ gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Queen Creek, AZ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“Always Best Care provided companion care for my mom. Their hours are flexible at an”
“Dani has been a blessing to come and help with our needs for my ”
“They are very caring and provide wonderful care for seniors. Respect is shown to”
“My caregiver is awesome in helping me do the tasks I have difficulty doing. ”
“Having been a caregiver myself, when overwhelmed and vulnerable families reach out to me for”
“Thank you for all you do!! Your services are so needed and appreciated!”
“I have worked with for this company for 5 years and they are great people”
“Andrea went above and beyond for me when i needed help with my husband and”
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the team at Always Best Care. Our family was”
“We had an excellent experience with Always Best Care. Andrea, the intake coordinator, was incredibly”
“When I tell you their company name should be "Angel on Earth"- I really mean”
“We have been using ABC for almost a year and have been completely satisfied with”
“Absolutely unbelievable care provided. If you or a family member need assistance don’t”
“Always Best Care provided in home personal care for my sister for seven years. Their”
“Always provided great care for my mom and Chelsea was amazing. Thank you!”
“Always Best Care Senior Services went above and beyond anything that we ever could have”
“My grandmother has received nothing but the best care and attention since starting services with”
“My grandmother has received nothing but the best care and attention since starting services with”
“My grandmother has received nothing but the best care and attention since starting services with”
“My grandmother has received nothing but the best care and attention since starting services with”
“My parents had nothing but good things to say about their caregiver. She was reliable,”
“Always Best is a great place to work. They treat their employees well and truly”
“Always Best Care Senior Services was top notch from the RN caseworker to the aides.”
“Marcy took time out of her day to answer all of my questions when I”
“Always Best Care Senior Services was top notch from the RN caseworker to the aides.”
“Always Best Care provided companion care for my mom. Their hours are flexible at an affordable hourly rate. It was necessary to reschedule the care companion a few times and staff handled this without difficulty. Andrea conducted the initial interview with my mom and was kind and professional. It became necessary to move mom to a memory care unit and Andrea's help with this process was invaluable. She went far and above expectations and I am extremely grateful for all her help.”
“Dani has been a blessing to come and help with our needs for my husband and me. She is a very positive person and goes beyond what is needed for us. Thank you for your help”
“They are very caring and provide wonderful care for seniors. Respect is shown to the elderly they care for. I would definitely recommend them to take care of a live one.”
“My caregiver is awesome in helping me do the tasks I have difficulty doing. She is pleasant and very understanding and she is blessing. Many times she does extra tasks that I am unable to do at all and that is most helpful.”
“Having been a caregiver myself, when overwhelmed and vulnerable families reach out to me for help there is a huge element of trust. It gives me great peace of mind to know that Andrea Grech will help them with compassion and commitment to their special needs for caregiving or placement assistance. These are tremendously emotional transitions for both the loved one and their family and Andrea guides them on this journey with understanding, empathy, and heart.”
“Thank you for all you do!! Your services are so needed and appreciated!”
“I have worked with for this company for 5 years and they are great people to work for. Marcy goes above and beyond for her clients and genuinely cares for her clients. Highly recommend if you need care for a loved one or if you are looking for a job as a caregiver.”
“Andrea went above and beyond for me when i needed help with my husband and Amanda is a great caregiver. I was extremely happy with Always Best Care”
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the team at Always Best Care. Our family was in a high-pressure situation, needing to move my disabled brother into assisted living quickly as our mother’s health declined. We were overwhelmed and stressed, but these amazing women stepped in and truly came to our rescue. They took the time to deeply understand my brother's specific needs and, incredibly, helped us find the perfect, safe environment for him all in a single day. Beyond the placement, they provided invaluable resources for financial assistance programs my brother qualified for—information we wouldn’t have found on our own. They turned an emotional, high-stress crisis into a manageable process, treating us with such empathy and professionalism. If you are navigating the complexities of senior or disabled care, do not hesitate to call them. They are a godsend!”
“We had an excellent experience with Always Best Care. Andrea, the intake coordinator, was incredibly helpful in finding a caregiver for my mom, and the match has been perfect. My mom and her husband were very hesitant at first about having a caregiver, but they are now truly impressed. The caregiver has been absolutely wonderful—she is bilingual, communicates beautifully with my mom, and goes above and beyond in helping with my mom’s needs. They like her so much that they’ve asked to increase her days and hours. She has truly been a blessing and has given my sister and me tremendous peace of mind knowing our mom is in such good hands. Highly recommend Always Best Care and their team.”
“When I tell you their company name should be "Angel on Earth"- I really mean it! I had spent several hours on a Friday calling numerous senior care agencies, but I made zero progress. Most were too expensive or couldn't accommodate my needs. Finally, around 5:30pm, one of the owners of "Always Best Care Senior Services" returned my call. She introduced herself and let me know she received my message & was returning my call. Her name was Marcy and from the moment she started talking, I knew I was in good hands. She asked me what I was looking for in a care giver & also shared what her company offered. I thanked her for calling me even though I knew she was probably done for the day, but she let me know she's on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After I told Marcy what I needed for my mother & what we could afford, she asked if I ever considered a "group home" for my mother's care. She explained what it was and said she could even take me to visit a few she would recommend. We agreed to meet a few days later at one of the locations and I was impressed with what the home had to offer. I was more impressed that Marcy didn't know me and still went above and beyond my expectations! She took time from her day to take me to 2 different homes, she asked questions at each location to help let me decide and let me know that she has helped place people in both locations and she trusts both owners 100%. It really eased my mind & I was able to place my mother and know she was in good hands. If it weren't for Marcy, I would still be looking for someone to care for my mom. Even though I didn't use her agency, Marcy helped me find an alternative that we could afford & I'm forever grateful!”
“We have been using ABC for almost a year and have been completely satisfied with the service and quality of their staff. They have been flexible with schedule and always on time. We trust them to take my Mom to Dr appointments and grocery shopping. Marci, who is in charge is delightful and always personally comes to visit when introducing any new caretaker.”
“Absolutely unbelievable care provided. If you or a family member need assistance don’t hesitate to contact Always Best Care. They do it right with superb care and compassion!”
“Always Best Care provided in home personal care for my sister for seven years. Their caregivers were skilled, professional and most importantly demonstrated genuine concern for my sister's well-being. They provided three shift coverage, covered vacations, and recruited new caregivers when required. The owner and office staff were delightful to work with. I would highly recommend them.”
“Always provided great care for my mom and Chelsea was amazing. Thank you!”
“Always Best Care Senior Services went above and beyond anything that we ever could have expected. Our 87-year-old mom was provided with kind, gentle care and attention by everyone who cared for her. Nobody expects to be in the situation of needing a caregiver. We are extremely grateful that Always Best Care was able to provide their services. If you are in need a caregiver and income assistance for yourself or a loved one needs in home caregiving, we highly recommend Always Best Care.”
“My grandmother has received nothing but the best care and attention since starting services with Always Best. This stuff can be a nightmare but the team here is simply the best and makes everything easy!”
“My grandmother has received nothing but the best care and attention since starting services with Always Best. This stuff can be a nightmare but the team here is simply the best and makes everything easy!”
“My grandmother has received nothing but the best care and attention since starting services with Always Best. This stuff can be a nightmare but the team here is simply the best and makes everything easy!”
“My grandmother has received nothing but the best care and attention since starting services with Always Best. This stuff can be a nightmare but the team here is simply the best and makes everything easy!”
“My parents had nothing but good things to say about their caregiver. She was reliable, kind, and caring and did a lot of extras that were very much appreciated. Thank you Always Best Care for all your help.”
“Always Best is a great place to work. They treat their employees well and truly care about their customers.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services was top notch from the RN caseworker to the aides. We used them for our 90 year-old parents for some respite care.”
“Marcy took time out of her day to answer all of my questions when I has been turned down by others. She is a wealth of knowledge and displays a tremendous amount of passion in the work that she does. I would highly recommend her for support needed with yourself or your loved one, she definitely would take the time to ensure all of your concerns and questions are addressed.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services was top notch from the RN caseworker to the aides. We used them for our 90 year-old parents for some respite care.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is 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 gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Mansel Carter Oasis Park in Queen Creek, AZ with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local San Tan Flat or visit Desert Wells Stage Stop, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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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 - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
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, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Queen Creek, AZ, 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.
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.
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 a nursing home. 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.
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 and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often 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 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.
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:
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 Queen Creek, AZ 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.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care 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:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
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.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Queen Creek, AZ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
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.
Flooring contractor provides epoxy and polyaspartic coating systems for residential and commercial properties throughout the East Valley.QUEEN CREEK, Arizona — October 11, 2026 — Thacker Enterprises Garage Floor Coatings is highlighting its epoxy garage floor services in Queen Creek, Arizona, alongside polyaspartic floor coatings and commercial epoxy flooring. The company serves homeowners and businesses seeking professional concrete floor coating solutions for garages, outdoor living area...
Flooring contractor provides epoxy and polyaspartic coating systems for residential and commercial properties throughout the East Valley.
QUEEN CREEK, Arizona — October 11, 2026 — Thacker Enterprises Garage Floor Coatings is highlighting its epoxy garage floor services in Queen Creek, Arizona, alongside polyaspartic floor coatings and commercial epoxy flooring. The company serves homeowners and businesses seeking professional concrete floor coating solutions for garages, outdoor living areas, and commercial spaces.
Its services combine professional concrete preparation with coating systems designed to withstand Arizona conditions. Jason Thacker serves as the company’s point of contact for project and media inquiries.
Garage Floor Coatings and Epoxy Flooring
For property owners seeking an epoxy garage floor in Queen Creek, Thacker Enterprises offers garage floor coatings that incorporate decorative flake systems and durable topcoats. The company provides epoxy flooring and polyaspartic floor coatings for residential and commercial applications.
Beyond garages, its coating services extend to patios, Arizona rooms, workshops, aircraft hangars, warehouses, and other commercial spaces. This range allows homeowners and businesses to discuss floor coating projects for different areas of their properties with one flooring contractor. Pasted markdown
Concrete Preparation and Polyaspartic Topcoats
Thacker Enterprises emphasizes a coating process that includes professional concrete preparation, crack repair, bonding primers, decorative flake systems, and durable polyaspartic topcoats. The company’s approach addresses the concrete surface as part of the floor coating project. Pasted markdown
From concrete preparation through the finished coating, the company emphasizes durable systems and professional application. Customers considering garage floor epoxy or polyaspartic floor coatings can contact Thacker Enterprises to discuss services, explain how they use their space, and request an estimate for their residential or commercial floor coating project.
Residential and Commercial Service Across the East Valley
Thacker Enterprises serves Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Florence, Gold Canyon, and Apache Junction, with additional service coverage throughout Arizona. Pasted markdown
Homeowners can inquire about coatings for garages, patios, Arizona rooms, and workshops. Business customers can discuss commercial epoxy flooring and coating projects for warehouses, aircraft hangars, and other commercial properties.
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Customers can request a professional floor coating estimate by calling (480) 265-6115, emailing [email protected], or visiting thackercoatings.com. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the company is closed Saturday and Sunday. Pasted markdown
About Thacker Enterprises Garage Floor Coatings
Thacker Enterprises Garage Floor Coatings is a Queen Creek, Arizona flooring contractor providing garage floor coatings, epoxy flooring, and polyaspartic floor coatings. Serving residential and commercial customers throughout the East Valley and Arizona, the company emphasizes professional preparation and durable coating systems.
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The Town of Queen Creek is celebrating Constitution Week Sept. 12-19 with several opportunities to honor our nation’s history as part of the Town’s yearlong celebration of America 250.The week will include a student art and poetry contest, a free community concert on Sept. 12, recognition at the Sept. 16 Town Council meeting and special activities during Founders’ Day on Sept. 19.K-12 students attending schools within Queen Creek are invited to submit an original poem or piece of artwork celebrating the 250th ...
The Town of Queen Creek is celebrating Constitution Week Sept. 12-19 with several opportunities to honor our nation’s history as part of the Town’s yearlong celebration of America 250.
The week will include a student art and poetry contest, a free community concert on Sept. 12, recognition at the Sept. 16 Town Council meeting and special activities during Founders’ Day on Sept. 19.
K-12 students attending schools within Queen Creek are invited to submit an original poem or piece of artwork celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Entries will be accepted through Aug. 31 and can be dropped off with a completed entry form at the Queen Creek Municipal Services Building, 22358 S. Ellsworth Road.
Winners will be recognized at the Sept. 16 Town Council meeting, and selected entries will be displayed at Founders’ Day on Sept. 19. Prizes will be donated by local businesses including Pecan Lake Entertainment.
Kick off Constitution Week with a free Community Concert on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature musical guests from Queen Creek high schools as the community comes together to celebrate Constitution Week and America’s 250th anniversary.
The celebration will continue at the Sept. 16 Town Council meeting with an Honor Guard presentation of the colors, recognition of the student contest winners and a proclamation recognizing Constitution Week.
Wrap up Constitution Week at Founders’ Day on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5-9 p.m. at Frontier Family Park, 20039 S. 220th St.
Visit the Constitution Week booth to view selected student entries, meet Town Council and staff, and participate in a service activity through JustServe. Participants can also enjoy many family-friendly activities, including Founders’ Fashion Gallop, Battle of the Badge, relays, FFA and 4-H zones, carnival games, mini golf, a Nerf Battle Zone and more.
For additional details about Constitution Week and the student contest, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/ConstitutionWeek.
To stay updated on events and activities in the community, follow the Town on Facebook.com/QueenCreek or X.com/TownofQC. For general information about the Town, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov.
Transportation continues to be one of Council’s top priorities. Based on resident feedback and the maturation of the Town’s transportation network, the Town of Queen Creek is implementing a strategic reorganization that establishes a dedicated Transportation Department while maintaining a separate Public Works Department.“As a young, growing community, we have seen our transportation network literally transform over the past 20 years,” stated Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley. “We’ve inve...
Transportation continues to be one of Council’s top priorities. Based on resident feedback and the maturation of the Town’s transportation network, the Town of Queen Creek is implementing a strategic reorganization that establishes a dedicated Transportation Department while maintaining a separate Public Works Department.
“As a young, growing community, we have seen our transportation network literally transform over the past 20 years,” stated Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley. “We’ve invested more than $200 million in transportation improvements in the last 10 years alone, primarily through building and widening roadways. This strategic organizational alignment will allow our transportation team to listen, evaluate and implement changes that will continue to improve transportation in our community, which we know is incredibly important to our residents.”
In November 2025, the Queen Creek Town Council approved the 2025 Transportation Master Plan (TMP), a 25-year roadmap for planning, building, and managing the Town’s transportation network. The strategic reorganization aligns with the Town’s Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, which includes $71.1 million for 31 transportation projects.
“Every trip in Queen Creek matters,” said Transportation Director Mohamed Youssef. “The dedicated Transportation Department puts our residents at the heart of every transportation decision we make. Every road we build, every signal we optimize, and every safety improvement we implement has one purpose: to create a safer, smarter and more reliable transportation system that keeps pace with our growth while putting the people we serve first.”
The Town is in the midst of developing its Transportation Safety Action Plan, combining data and input to focus on reducing crashes with serious injuries and fatalities. The Town is also updating its General Plan, a 10-year guiding document that will include a circulation element. Both plans provide opportunities for public input:
The Town now has more than 900 lane miles and over 90 traffic signals. The Transportation Department will be responsible for overseeing traffic engineering, pavement preservation and streets. The Public Works Department will retain fleet, facilities and environmental services. No new staff were added as a result of the strategic realignment. Kenny Stimson, Public Works Deputy Director, will serve as the interim Public Works Director.
For information on Town Capital Infrastructure Projects, visit www.QueenCreekAZ.gov/CIP
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Arizona officials are awaiting final word from the federal government on an agreement that would reduce the state’s allocation of Colorado River water by 760,000-acre feet for two years.The proposed reduction would primarily affect Central Arizona Project water users, and while seemingly daunting, many Valley cities and towns have been preparing for decades for just such an event.“In a non-shortage year, CAP will convey roughly 1.5 million acre-feet, and a 760,000-acre foot cut is around half of the water that would...
Arizona officials are awaiting final word from the federal government on an agreement that would reduce the state’s allocation of Colorado River water by 760,000-acre feet for two years.
The proposed reduction would primarily affect Central Arizona Project water users, and while seemingly daunting, many Valley cities and towns have been preparing for decades for just such an event.
“In a non-shortage year, CAP will convey roughly 1.5 million acre-feet, and a 760,000-acre foot cut is around half of the water that would be conveyed in the CAP. It’s significant, but the good news is that we haven’t built out demand for all of the water in the CAP. So that cut doesn’t necessarily translate into a cut for every city in the way that you might imagine,” said Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy. “They’ve all been working on being prepared for this for a long time.”
The Kyl Center for Water Policy is part of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University. An acre-foot is enough water to cover 1 acre in 1 foot of water, or about 326,000 gallons.
It was anticipated that the Bureau of Reclamation would issue a two-year plan of operations this week that would cement the details. But Porter said that now seems unlikely and the feds will probably only release a final environmental impact statement at this time.
“It’s going to say what the feds believe they have the authority to do over the next 10 years and it’s going to be designed to maximize their authority to respond to conditions on the river,” Porter said.
The proposed agreement first outlined in May would also reduce the river water allocation to California by 440,000-acre feet and Nevada by 84,000-acre feet. In addition, it would call on all three states to voluntarily conserve a total of 300,000-acre feet of river water.
“The expectation is most of that voluntary conservation will come from Arizona water users,” Porter said.
The reduction would affect Valley municipalities that send their Colorado River water allotments to surface-water treatment plants for treatment and distribution to varying degrees.
Phoenix, Mesa, Scottdale, Goodyear, Glendale, Gilbert and Avondale are the largest cities in the Valley that convey the river water to treatment plants. Smaller municipalities such as Cave Creek, Carefree and Apache Junction, as well as water provider EPCOR in Fountain Hills and the West Valley, also treat Colorado River water.
Porter said such cities and towns will likely weather the proposed Colorado River water reduction, but they need to keep searching for new water sources if drought conditions worsen.
“Those are the cities that are at risk of a disruption if there are very deep shortages of Colorado River water,” Porter said. “But the disruption for them is that the infrastructure they’ve been relying on for years and years to take Colorado River water and treat it and send it out to taps, that infrastructure won’t have that stock of Colorado River water. So, they are at different stages of being ready to turn to alternative supplies in the case of very deep shortages.”
The specter of a depleting Colorado River is not new, and many of the cities and towns that send river water to treatment plants have put plans in place to address future cuts.
“We have a little bit of concern about Scottsdale, because Scottsdale has a much higher reliance on Colorado River water as a percentage of the tap water that it distributes. It’s about 70%. Of the about two-thirds of the water that Scottsdale uses for tap water comes from the Colorado River,” Porter said.
The northern parts of Scottsdale will require “more infrastructure to pump groundwater out and treat it and move it uphill,” Porter said.
“It requires locating wells that are tied in with water treatment infrastructure and delivery infrastructure,” she said. “I think Scottdale is on it and working on it. They still have work to do.”
Increasing water rates, such as the one enacted in Gilbert earlier this year, will become a feature, not a bug, of life in Central Arizona as available water supplies become more expensive.
“Part of the reason for Gilbert’s big rate increase was to make sure that the city was resilient in the face of Colorado River shortage,” Porter said. “Nobody likes a rate increase, but those rate increases are really critical because that’s how a city continues to make the investments it needs to make in order to stay water-secure.”
Younger towns in the Valley, such as Queen Creek, receive little to no allotment of Colorado River water and have been mostly dependent on local groundwater.
For its part, Queen Creek has been working to diversify its water portfolio for years.
“Queen Creek has a minimal reliance on the Colorado River, accounting for approximately 10% of our water supply,” Utilities Director Marc Skocypec stated in an email.
Last year, the town moved to purchase 1.2 million acre-feet of stored water in the Harquahala Valley basin over the next 100 years in increments of 12,000 acre-feet per year for more than $244 million.
In 2025, the town also purchased 500,000 acre-feet, or 5,000 acre-feet over 110 years, of Harquahala water for $40 million.
“The town has been proactively working for years on a strategy for water self-sufficiency. Additional cuts to the Colorado River were expected, and the anticipated announcement reinforces why the town’s historic investment in water from Harquahala was so important for today and the future,” Skocypec stated.
The town, like many others in the Valley, has been ramping up its water conservation efforts. Porter said reducing outdoor water use can make a significant impact.
“If you just think about a resident of Queen Creek, if they reduce their outdoor water use, then Queen Creek can do more with whatever the water it has on hand,” Porter said. “Reducing outdoor water use can make a big difference for a city, for a water provider. It won’t save the Colorado, but it will make a difference for the water provider.”
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Janet PerezNews Editor | Queen Creek & San Tan Valley
Meet JanetJanet Perez joined Independent Newsmedia as editor of the Queen Creek Independent and Florence Independent in 2020. She started her career in 1989 with the Gannett-owned El Paso Times. In 1992, she moved to Tempe and has worked in newspapers, magazines, radio and television. She left Arizona for three years to work at New Mexico State University and Baylor University before returning to work at Arizona State University. Missing the business, she went back to journalism in 2017.
Community: A long-time pet owner, she supports animal welfare causes.
Education: University of Texas at El Paso with a BA in journalism and a minor in political science.
Random Fact: She had a head full of random facts.
Hobbies: Reading, watching documentaries, cooking and playing with her dogs.
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