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 the historic Rockville Park Historic District 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 Rockville, MD is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
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.
“ABC was so helpful, professional and easy to work with when I needed help caring”
“Always Best Care is a wonderful place to work. The staff are kind, thoughtful and”
“Always Best Care has provided my mother and our family with wonderful care and support”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services in assisting with your search for quality”
“My 97 year old husband on Hospice was cared for by his namesake, another Benjamin”
“This is a follow up about my Mom who is 87 years old recovering”
“We have been using this service for over a year for 24/7 care for my”
“I've had such great experience working with everyone at Always Best Care. They're all amazing”
“I can't say enough about the professionalism and the general overall caring from the top”
“Needed a caregiver for my dad during my son's wedding and we were put in”
“My grandmother needed to go to a skilled nursing facility from the hospital. She was”
“Expert and professional care provided for my loved one.”
“We were very pleased with Always Best Care (ABC). We used ABC following a major”
“We used ABCSS for my Dad. When Mom needed similar care, they were the first”
“At a time when you need help the most. When you don't know what to”
“competent csring staff. always reliable.in Over six months of daily care, there was only one”
“My mother received services from ABC for about 2 years. I reached out to Robin”
“Awesome staff and care givers!!”
“Always Best Care is what their name says -- always the best. We used them for a”
“Great company, great staff, great care.”
“Always Best Care of Mid-Montgomery County lives up to its name! For over 2 years,”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care is what their namesays --”
“I am a current client of this provider Our current caregiver is great. Whenever there has been”
“Always Best Care of Mid-Montgomery County lives up to its name! For over 2 years,”
“I moved my parents, who have dementia, from a large retirement community to a group”
“ABC was so helpful, professional and easy to work with when I needed help caring for my mom. I highly recommend”
“Always Best Care is a wonderful place to work. The staff are kind, thoughtful and the quality of service is above and beyond the norm. I am grateful to have joined such a prestigious organization of women that care about the people and employees they serve. It is extremely rare to find the level of expertise and professionalism that ABC possesses, anywhere else in this industry.”
“Always Best Care has provided my mother and our family with wonderful care and support from her stay in sub acute rehab to assisted living over several years. We have been fortunate to have the same caregiver for the last year and she has been beyond stellar! All other caregivers were always above average. Just an outstanding group of very compassionate and kind people from the office to the caregivers. Our family HIGHLY recommends Always Best Care!”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services in assisting with your search for quality care for your loved one. I worked with Dena to find a suitable facility that could care for my mother in her condition. They are very knowledgeable as it pertains to the senior care industry, which is overwhelming to those with no experience with this industry. The overall process was very thorough and I felt that worked diligently to find the best type of facility that would suit my mother's needs.”
“My 97 year old husband on Hospice was cared for by his namesake, another Benjamin who was with him daily from 8AM to 8PM. Not only did Benjamin help me survive (I am almost 97 too), but he was so kind, gentle and careful about all that he did. When my husband saw him in the morning, he actually managed a tiny smile. In addition to direct care for his patient, he washed dishes, dusted and vacuumed!! There were also two night shift aides, Emanuel and Bismarck. Each came only once but they were equally competent. Without Robin Henoch and ABC? I don't even want to think about it.”
“This is a follow up about my Mom who is 87 years old recovering from a hip fracture and numerous complications related to being under medicated and over medicated at various inpatient facilities. The 24 hour care team at Always Best Care Rockville has kept us going and cared for my Mom as if they would their own Mom over the past 9 weeks. This team includes outstanding and heroic Day shift care by Suzanne, Roseline and Dorothy and Night shift care by Afua, Ellen, Hawa. An extra 10 star commendation goes to Roseline and Dorothy who spoke up about concerns they had to their nurse managers that resulted in a discovery that my Mom was being overmedicated during day time hours and undermedicated at night. 10 star commendation also go to Ndey Care Coordinator in the office who is always calm, caring and helpful no matter what craziness is going on! Thank you all! This is the highest calling to provide personalized, deeply compassionate care to those who are sick and vulnerable!”
“We have been using this service for over a year for 24/7 care for my 87 year old mother with dementia. A few of the caregivers have been with her over a year. Raheema her weekend, daytime caregiver treats her like family. She is so kind & an advocate for her care. Mom loves Fridays when Vera comes because not only does she take good care of her above & beyond such as putting curlers in her hair & taking her around the block, but she also has lots of energy & jokes around with her which she loves. Ami takes care of Mom a few overnights each week & she is kind, gentle, compassionate & professional. In the office, Ashley spent an extraordinary amount of time with me at the beginning & was friendly & professional & caring. Esther really listens to my concerns & addresses them. I would highly recommend their service.”
“I've had such great experience working with everyone at Always Best Care. They're all amazing and hard working people.”
“I can't say enough about the professionalism and the general overall caring from the top down to my 92 year old mother's care giver Diana. Not only does my mother adore her, her friends say how great Diana is and lastly the facility called me yesterday to say how great Diana is working with my mother. 5 Stars is not enough....”
“Needed a caregiver for my dad during my son's wedding and we were put in touch with Always Best. They did a tremendous job through the whole process including scheduling and making sure our needs were met. The event day caregiver was Sam and he was so great to my dad. On time, friendly, always smiling and ensuing my dad was comfortable at all times. Would use them again for sure”
“My grandmother needed to go to a skilled nursing facility from the hospital. She was scared and we wanted to ensure that she was well taken care of, so we arranged for caregivers there. She went home with 24 hour care. ABC made that process so easy and they were so kind. My grandmother found her caregivers to be dependable, courteous, helpful, compassionate and punctual. She wanted to personally thank Anne Marie Njang, Celestina, and Akosua Atta for being there for her.”
“Expert and professional care provided for my loved one.”
“We were very pleased with Always Best Care (ABC). We used ABC following a major surgery. We needed a CNA for various types of assistance for two people with limited mobility. Our original plan for help, with a different agency, fell apart early in my recovery. ABC had an excellent replacement in our home within 24 hours. The woman who provided most of our care was very good. Based on both responsiveness and quality, we would call ABC first if we need in home care in the future.”
“We used ABCSS for my Dad. When Mom needed similar care, they were the first we called. The need happened very quickly and ABCSS was able to find us a 24/7 sitter for the first night when we called them. They provide caregivers who indeed care about those they serve. Robin and Ashley (owners) are very attentive to our needs and are always looking for ways they can make things easier for us while caring for our loved ones. Highly recommend.”
“At a time when you need help the most. When you don't know what to expect next, other the expectation to be overwhelmed, Always Best Care was a great choice for help when I needed it the most in caring for my elder Father. I was out of my element and really didn't know what to do to properly care for my Father - but Always Best Care knew exactly what to do. When we first contacted Robin she responded immediately, met with us very quickly and was ready to go with as much staffing & care that we needed on Day 1. The caregivers were all experienced and personable, and genuinely nice people. When the time came that we had to shift to Hospice care, the staff already knew what to do with regard to interacting with the Hospice staff. And when the time came that my Father passed away they made sure we were notified immediately and remained with my Father until we arrived. I couldn't have asked for a level of service beyond what we received and I thank Robin and her staff for helping my Father and our family during his final weeks of life so that we could make him as comfortable as possible.”
“competent csring staff. always reliable.in Over six months of daily care, there was only one incident when weather prevented anyone from coming”
“My mother received services from ABC for about 2 years. I reached out to Robin (head of the agency) because Mom was struggling with her memory and other symptoms of dementia. Always Best Care has wonderful caregivers and the staff was always available, kind, hard working and helpful. This refers to not only the caregivers, but their staff of nurses, doctors, receptionists, everyone. I could (and did) call day or in the middle of the night, and someone was always available to help me with my mom's issues. The caregivers were prompt, professional, hard working and really patient and kind. My mom passed away last month with Advanced Alzheimer's disease. I feel good really about the final years of my mom's life, at home with all she loved most, and that includes all that Always Best Care has to offer.”
“Awesome staff and care givers!!”
“Always Best Care is what their name says -- always the best. We used them for a few family members and couldn't have been more pleased. Finding quality care for those you love can be overwhelming and unsettling. Through Robin, Blake and their excellent caregivers, we found not only the high quality care we sought but complete peace of mind. It was clear from the very beginning that they place the needs of their clients and clients' families above all else. They work hard to find the best match for your particular situation, communicate extremely well, and are always ready to help however they can. In short, they are outstanding partners in the care of your loved ones, and I personally am extremely grateful for the care Robin, Blake, and Marie provided my parents. We are fortunate to have found Always Best Care and recommend them enthusiastically and without reservation.”
“Great company, great staff, great care.”
“Always Best Care of Mid-Montgomery County lives up to its name! For over 2 years, our experience was responsive, professional, flexible and involved management and kind, caring, attentive, and utterly reliable caregivers. I highly recommend this senior care firm.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care is what their namesays -- always the best.We used them for a few family members and couldn't have been more pleased. Finding quality care for those you love can be overwhelming and unsettling. Through Robin, Blake and their excellent caregivers, we found not only the high quality care we sought but completepeace of mind. It was clear from the very beginning that they place the needs of their clients and clients' families above all else. They work hard to find the best match for your particular situation, communicate extremely well, and are always ready to help however they can. In short, they are outstanding partners in the care of your loved ones, and I personally am extremely grateful for thecare Robin, Blake, and Marie provided my parents.We are fortunate to have found Always Best Care and recommend them enthusiastically and without reservation.”
“I am a current client of this provider Our current caregiver is great. Whenever there has been an issue or concern about my parents’ care, Always Best Care has responded immediately and effectively.”
“Always Best Care of Mid-Montgomery County lives up to its name! For over 2 years, our experience was responsive, professional, flexible and involved management and kind, caring, attentive, and utterly reliable caregivers. I highly recommend this senior care firm.”
“I moved my parents, who have dementia, from a large retirement community to a group home. When I realized that the group home did not provide proper care for them, which resulted in both parents coming down with urinary tract infections simultaneously, 2 times in three weeks, I knew they needed to move. My father’s dementia had also escalated significantly and he became fearful of the caregivers, who had no prior experience caring for someone with advanced Alzheimer’s symptoms and their approach was not appropriate. ABC came to my rescue and immediately provided a wonderful male caregiver for my father from 4-8 PM, seven days a week, while she conducted a search to find the right place for my parents to move. She took into consideration our family’s financial limitations as well. Within a short period of time, we were able to move them to their current location where they are getting wonderful care, delicious food and ongoing bus excursions every other week! My father is no longer fearful of the caregivers and my mother is very content, as well. They have had no further urinary tract problems. ABC solved 2 challenges for me: 1) they immediately found the right caregiver for my father and 2) found the perfect location for my parents to be cared for properly. Daughter of E & F Silver Spring, MD”
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 Welsh Park 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 Stanford Grill Rockville or visit Map of Rockville, 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.
Request More Information
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 Rockville, MD, 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 Rockville, MD 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 Rockville, MD 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.
While crews worked to put out the fire, the area was 92 degrees.ROCKVILLE, Md. — A family is without a home after a portable generator powered by lithium ion batteries caught fire, setting their Rockville house ablaze Tuesday night.Firefighters responded to the 11800 block of Rocking Horse Road, near Red Fox Road and off of Boiling Brook Parkway, around 8 p.m. T...
While crews worked to put out the fire, the area was 92 degrees.
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A family is without a home after a portable generator powered by lithium ion batteries caught fire, setting their Rockville house ablaze Tuesday night.
Firefighters responded to the 11800 block of Rocking Horse Road, near Red Fox Road and off of Boiling Brook Parkway, around 8 p.m. Tuesday after a call reporting heavy black smoke coming from a house. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire took over the rear of the house, engulfing the back porch. About 75 firefighters came to help put out the blaze.
At the house, firefighters said they found several fire hazards, including the portable generator with charging lithium ion batteries, solar panels on the roof and yard, loose wiring, hoarding conditions and other batteries. Investigators confirmed that the fire was caused by the portable generator.
Tuesday's sweltering heat lingered at the scene. Around 8:20 p.m., Piringer said the temperature at the house was 92 degrees with 65% humidity. The radiant heat of the fire melted some of the siding of a neighbor's home, he said.
The fire was put out fairly quickly, Piringer said, but was complicated the conditions found at the house. Montgomery County code enforcement will look into the solar panels, Piringer said.
Two adults and three children who live in the house were evacuated by firefighters. No one was hurt in the fire. The family is displaced. Piringer said there was significant damage to the house and estimated it will cost under $100,000 to repair.
Electrical Safety Foundation International reminds residents to never use a generator in an enclosed space and keep it at least 20 feet away from the home. More tips for generator safety can be found here.
ROCKVILLE, MD — The first location of Hey Tea in Maryland held its grand opening on June 20 at 891-F Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza. The chain, based in China, is known for creating a cheese-infused tea.The Rockville store took over the site formerly home to Sweetfrog, located between Wingstop and Paisano’s Pizza, according to ...
ROCKVILLE, MD — The first location of Hey Tea in Maryland held its grand opening on June 20 at 891-F Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza. The chain, based in China, is known for creating a cheese-infused tea.
The Rockville store took over the site formerly home to Sweetfrog, located between Wingstop and Paisano’s Pizza, according to The MoCo Show.
Grand opening specials run June 20 to 22, including a buy one get one free offer per order and a city-exclusive fridge magnet available while supplies last.
The company said it doesn't use the dairy creamers and instant tea powders that some of its competitors use.
Store hours will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
The company said it has operated 3,400 stores, in over 300 cities worldwide. Other locations in the U.S. include Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia, plus several in New York.
Here's the Hey Team history, from its website:
In June 2011, a young person, experiencing frustration with the challenge of discovering tea drinks that were both pure in ingredients and delightful, decided to open a tea shop that served the type of tea he loved.
In August 2011, he made the decision to name the brand 'Royal Tea' in English (later altered to 'HEYTEA' in 2016 due to trademark registration issues). This name choice was simple yet clear: to create the best tea drinks he loved and share them with everyone. Soon after, he realized that this endeavor had the potential to 'Think Big. Think Different', and establish a brand that resonatedwith young people.
In December 2011, he created the first cup of freshly-brewed cheese tea, beta version, in his kitchen. On May 12, 2012, the first small store, approximately 30 square meters and modestly decorated, opened on Jiangbianli Alley in Jiangmen City.
In 2012, HEYTEA revolutionized the tea industry by introducing the first-ever Cheese tea, combining authentic real tea with real dairy cheese. Unlike other brands that rely on low-quality ingredients such as artificial creamers or instant tea powders, HEYTEA is committed to providing customers with only the finest, highest-quality tea. The humble store along the Jiangbianli marked the beginning of the 'New Style' tea, because of its use of upgraded, genuine high-quality ingredients in its products.
From 2017 to 2019, HEYTEA developed a series of teas using real fruits and fusing them with Cheese, from the first [Very Strawberry Cheezo] to [Very Grape Cheezo].
Two days away from its Wednesday opening, the Wegmans supermarket in Rockville was bustling with activity as employees worked to get the store prepared for the big day. On one side of the store, the aisles were stocked with non-perishable items such as cookies, canned goods, chips, cereals, bath products and frozen food items. And at the other end, employees were busy kneading dough, prepping meals, cutting fresh-cut fruit and slicing cheese.“We [are working on] producing in-restaurant food, seafood, cheese and deli [foods] beca...
Two days away from its Wednesday opening, the Wegmans supermarket in Rockville was bustling with activity as employees worked to get the store prepared for the big day. On one side of the store, the aisles were stocked with non-perishable items such as cookies, canned goods, chips, cereals, bath products and frozen food items. And at the other end, employees were busy kneading dough, prepping meals, cutting fresh-cut fruit and slicing cheese.
“We [are working on] producing in-restaurant food, seafood, cheese and deli [foods] because we pride ourselves on fresh product,” store manager Jamie Dominick told Bethesda Today on Monday. “These [next] two days are vital to really bringing the store to life.”
Bethesda Today toured Wegmans’ new location Monday morning to see how the store had progressed since an April visit when construction was starting to wind down.
The store at 1590 Rockville Pike is expected to open to the public at 9 a.m. Wednesday and be open from 6 a.m. to midnight daily. A grand opening celebration will not be held, Dominick said.
Wegmans will be the second grocery store to open in Rockville in June, following the opening of Trader Joe’s in Rockville Town Square on June 12. The opening was delayed several hours due to a power outage at the store.
Dominick said Wegmans is anticipating a “significant crowd” to turn up for Wednesday morning’s opening.
“We’re looking forward to it. I’m hoping there will be many people out there waiting to come in,” Dominick said.
The Rockville Pike store will be the grocer’s second in Montgomery County and ninth in Maryland. Wegmans also operates a store in Germantown at 20600 Seneca Meadows Parkway.
Before moving to the Rockville store, Dominick managed the Germantown location and he told Bethesda Today that he began working at Wegmans more than two decades ago when he was a high school student in Rochester, New York.
In February, the grocery chain, a key tenant of the Twinbrook Quarter development along Rockville Pike, announced it would open in June. Before that, the Rockville store began hiring and training in January for entry-level management and full-time positions, including culinary roles and positions in the seafood, produce, meat and bakery departments, according to Dominick.
The store will employ up to 400 people. Three hundred of those recent hires are expected to be local residents, Dominick said.
The 80,000-square-foot store features Wegmans’ traditional departments, including prepared foods such as sushi, pizza, salads and sandwiches; and a variety of produce, seafood, meat, bakery, deli and cheese options. The Rockville store will also offer a “hot bowls” option in its prepared foods department.
A café area with booth and table seating for customers is located near the prepared foods, bakery and deli section of the store. There is also a small outdoor dining patio with tables and umbrellas next to the café.
The Rockville Wegmans has two levels of parking below the store and shoppers will get 90 minutes of free parking.
Wegmans was founded in 1916 by brothers John and Walter Wegman in Rochester, New York, according to the company’s website. The grocer operates more than 100 stores across eight states and Washington, D.C.
In April, Fortune Magazine ranked Wegmans as the sixth best company in the U.S. to work for. The ranking is the 28th time the grocer has been named to the list.
Maryland’s first Hey Tea is celebrating its grand opening at 891-F Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza. The new Rockville location occupies the former space of Sweetfrog, situated between Wingstop and Paisano’s Pizza. Much like the Tysons Corner store, where lines stretched around the corner in its first month or two, today’s launch saw a line that extended down the shopping center and around the corner (video below).The Grand Opening will offer specials from June 20 to 22, including a Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer (one fre...
Maryland’s first Hey Tea is celebrating its grand opening at 891-F Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza. The new Rockville location occupies the former space of Sweetfrog, situated between Wingstop and Paisano’s Pizza. Much like the Tysons Corner store, where lines stretched around the corner in its first month or two, today’s launch saw a line that extended down the shopping center and around the corner (video below).
The Grand Opening will offer specials from June 20 to 22, including a Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer (one free drink per order) and a City-exclusive fridge magnet available while supplies last. The store will be open Monday through Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Hundreds were lined up in the morning (thousands throughout the day), something that has continued into the afternoon, with a similar scene expected the rest of the weekend and possibly longer.
We asked a few people waiting in line today what makes Hey Tea stand out and here’s what they had to say:
• “It was the most popular brand in China a few years ago when I last visited, so I had to have it here.”
• It is like fruit tea which is so much better and more healthy than the sugary teas you see.”
• …they created cheese foam and peel the grapes for their drinks.”
• They don’t rely on syrups and sugar and powders so it’s a good company.”
• “I went to Tysons when it opened and I am hooked. Now I’m glad it’s close to me and I don’t have to go to Virginia anymore.”
Hey Tea is a global tea chain founded in 2012 in Guangdong, China, by 19-year-old entrepreneur Neo Nie. It has been rapidly expanding its U.S. presence and is known as the original of cheese foam. The first U.S. location opened last summer on Broadway in New York City, followed by stores in California and the inaugural DC area location in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
According to a previous Hey Tea press release, the shop will feature three product categories: Refreshing Real Fruit Teas, Real Dairy Milk Teas, and Refreshing Finest Teas. The menu will include offerings such as Very Grape Cheese (Original), Very Grape HEYTEA (Original), Mango Grapefruit Sago, Roasted Brown Bobo Milk (Original), and Regal Aqua Green Jasmine Cheese (Original).
The event honored students for academic excellence, leadership and community service. Families, principals and MCPS leaders attended, including Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, Board of Education President Julie Yang, Vice President Grace Rivera-Oven, and Board members Rita Montoya, Brenda Wolff and Laura Stewart.Founded in 1996, HAE has awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships. The organization is led by principals Ricardo Hernandez of Seneca Valley High School and Alicia Deeny of Richard Montgomery High School and Adriana Burgos-...
The event honored students for academic excellence, leadership and community service. Families, principals and MCPS leaders attended, including Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, Board of Education President Julie Yang, Vice President Grace Rivera-Oven, and Board members Rita Montoya, Brenda Wolff and Laura Stewart.
Founded in 1996, HAE has awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships. The organization is led by principals Ricardo Hernandez of Seneca Valley High School and Alicia Deeny of Richard Montgomery High School and Adriana Burgos-Ojeda, assistant principal of Montgomery Blair High School.
“This event highlights students’ hard work and effort,” Hernandez said. “It’s an opportunity to recognize those who might not otherwise be seen — and to share that moment with their families.”
Deeny added, “Celebrating our Latino students reminds them they belong and their futures matter. The pride in the room is unforgettable.”
Burgos-Ojeda noted that HAE’s impact is rooted in its longevity. “Latinx MCPS has been here, and I am thrilled to be part of keeping this tradition alive,” she said. “We’re looking ahead to our 30th anniversary next year — and I have this wild idea that we can raise $30,000 to mark the occasion. Expanding our reach, including middle school students and reengaging past scholars, is an exciting part of HAE’s future.”
2025 Distinguished Hispanic Scholar Award Recipients:
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS | Kylie Santana Chote |
| Montgomery Blair HS | Joselyn Benítez |
| James Hubert Blake HS | Cynthia Luna |
| Winston Churchill HS | Julieta Matus Gómez |
| Clarksburg HS | Sofía Lowe |
| Damascus HS | Laura Medina Cújar |
| Thomas Edison HS of Technology | Karla Vásquez |
| Albert Einstein HS | Diego Fuentes |
| Gaithersburg HS | Yoselind Saucedo Celis |
| John L. Gildner (RICA) | Nate Gómez |
| Walter Johnson HS | Jacobo Gutiérrez Crespo |
| John F. Kennedy HS | Nicole Romero |
| Col. Zadok Magruder HS | Ana Malásquez |
| Richard Montgomery HS | Fredy González López |
| Northwest HS | Kimberly Orellana |
| Northwood HS | Fátima Mora Cosío |
| Paint Branch HS | Isabel Santiesteban |
| Poolesville HS | Nathaly Lemus Díaz |
| Quince Orchard HS | William Hernández-Han |
| Rockville HS | Alejandro Quispe |
| Seneca Valley HS | Carla Cáceres Castillo |
| Sherwood HS | Paloma Illanes |
| Springbrook HS | Maybelline Vásquez Azucena |
| Watkins Mill HS | Emily Rivera |
| Wheaton HS | Camila Rivera González |
| Walt Whitman HS | Sofía Antonioli |
| Thomas S. Wootton HS | Andrés Parra |
In addition, all students received a $50 gift card and a graduation cord to honor their achievements. Five students received additional scholarships of the following amounts:
301.263.6982
