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 Loomis Station (Historic Train Station) in Loomis, CA 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 Loomis, CA 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.
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“It all starts with Kristie, the scheduler! We are hard to please, but she has persevered and helped us find the right match. She is a thoughtful, kind and smart member of your team! Beth Cutler has become our most trusted helper. She is open to new routines and remembers all our little quirks. She has become a wonderful cook! She checks in if we ask for a new recipe, but she needs no tutoring the next time. She is prompt, resourceful and caring. She is a good problem solver and has initiated some great routines. She does laundry and tends to my needs. Nancy Farías has become our weekend caregiver. She sees what needs to be done and uses her time here like a whirlwind. She vacuums, mops the kitchen, does laundry and fixes our lunch and dinner - she is a confident cook and a caring helper. She too remembers how we like things to be done. She wants feedback and cheerfully adjusts things.”
“Always Best Care has been a wonderful addition to my mom’s home care. We have had many caregivers over the years but Raj has been so good with my mom. She is proactive and never misses a beat.. Raj has been an integral part of our family and we are so fortunate to have her….I also want to thank Kristie and the entire team behind the scenes making things as smooth as possible…”
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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 Loomis Basin Community Park (South) in Loomis, CA 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 Reds' Bistro or visit Griffith Quarry Park & Museum, 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 Loomis, CA, 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 Loomis, CA 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 Loomis, CA 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.
Keanin Loomis has been elected as the next mayor of Hamilton, defeating incumbent Andrea Horwath, who finished a distant third.The business leader appears to have captured 41 per cent of the vote, with more than 88 per cent of polls reporting.Horwath, a former Ontario NDP leader and ex-Hamilton councillor, captured about 14 per cent of the vote.Hamilton City Coun. Rob Cooper finished second with about 32 per cent of the vote.Loomis is the former head of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, he served as...
Keanin Loomis has been elected as the next mayor of Hamilton, defeating incumbent Andrea Horwath, who finished a distant third.
The business leader appears to have captured 41 per cent of the vote, with more than 88 per cent of polls reporting.
Horwath, a former Ontario NDP leader and ex-Hamilton councillor, captured about 14 per cent of the vote.
Hamilton City Coun. Rob Cooper finished second with about 32 per cent of the vote.
Loomis is the former head of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, he served as the president and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction.
Horwath previously beat Loomis by roughly 1,600 votes in the city’s 2022 mayoral election.
On Monday night, however, Loomis beat Horwath by nearly 40,000 votes.
In his victory speech, Loomis said his win is about more than winning an election.
“It’s about hope. It’s about change, and it’s about believing again in what this city can be,” he told supporters at his election-night party.
“Four years ago, I stood in front of Hamilton and gave a very different speech. We lost by 1,663 votes. We didn’t quit. We didn’t walk away. We stayed. We listened, and we came back. It’s a true Hamilton story.”
Loomis thanked his opponents, his campaign team, his family, as well as those who voted for him, saying that he’ll “work every single day to prove that it was the right decision.”
“More than anything, this win belongs to you, the people of Hamilton, and hope only means something if we turn that into action,” he said.
Loomis said that means building the right team at Hamilton City Hall and “getting the basics right.”
‘Roads that get fixed, services that get delivered, safer neighbourhoods, a city hall that helps you build and invest here instead of making you jump through hoops,“ he said.
“It means respecting your tax dollars, showing you what you’re getting for them, and being held accountable for the results. It means helping the silent voices and the most vulnerable in the city, who are too often unseen and unheard. It means standing with our steel workers and our steel industry.”
Loomis is pledging to bring business and labour leaders together alongside other levels of government to protect jobs amid the trade war with the U.S.
“Because Steeltown is nothing without our steel workers and their families. Now, help doesn’t come because I get to stand on the stage and say it’s back, and change won’t happen just because of an election,” he said.
“It starts with a new approach, a collaborative approach, a Team Hamilton approach. I can’t do this alone. It’s going to take council and city staff, business and labour, our universities, hospitals, and community organizations, Queens Park and Ottawa, and all of you.”
Speaking with CP24’s Andrew Brennan late Monday night, Loomis called his win a “five-year journey.”
“Hamilton loves a comeback. It’s a comeback city. It’s poised for a comeback as well, because tonight is the night that we change and we’re headed in a different direction,” he said.
Loomis said when it coms to protecting jobs in the steel industry, a major issue that directly affects his city and one he says he knows “very intimately,” Hamilton needs to work with the provincial and federal governments.
“I will lead the way here locally, advocacy-wise, bringing together all the local businesses, the labour groups as well, and make sure that people understand and appreciate how important those jobs are to Hamilton,” he said.
With the game knotted up at 31, Mater Dei senior Ezekiel Su'a intercepted a Reagan Toki pass and returned it for the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth. Sophomore teammate Isaiah Danns put the finishing touched on the Mater Dei win by returning another interception for a touchdown with 18 seconds left.Mater Dei had trailed 21-10 before freshman quarterback Paytyn Guess ran for a score and threw a touchdown to Gavin Honore.Sophomore Asir Nembhard ran for three Mater Dei touchdowns, upping his total this season to 13 ahead...
With the game knotted up at 31, Mater Dei senior Ezekiel Su'a intercepted a Reagan Toki pass and returned it for the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth. Sophomore teammate Isaiah Danns put the finishing touched on the Mater Dei win by returning another interception for a touchdown with 18 seconds left.
Mater Dei had trailed 21-10 before freshman quarterback Paytyn Guess ran for a score and threw a touchdown to Gavin Honore.
Sophomore Asir Nembhard ran for three Mater Dei touchdowns, upping his total this season to 13 ahead of the season finale against No. 11 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.).
Orange Lutheran was led by Toki who threw and ran for touchdowns along with four-star junior Chauncey Washington II,who turned an interception into a touchdown for the Lancers.
King (Houston) upset No. 22 North Shore (Houston) 42-21 on the road in Texas. The Panthers were led by three-star senior QB Khylan Davis who had two passing strikes to go with a trio of rushing scores.
King, which allows just 15 points per contest, gets Summer Creek (Houston) next week with two games left before the postseason begins.
Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.) upset No. 15 Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.) 38-7 on Friday. It’s the first time the Huskies have lost this season.
The Lions went up 10-7 before ripping off 28 unanswered points.
Quarterback Jason Haines threw for a touchdown and ran for another. The running game scored four total touchdowns as Jayden Sanchez hit pay-dirt twice and Gavin Lombardi also scored.
No. 25 Folsom (Calif.) stayed alive against Del Oro (Loomis, Calif.) and won 42-41. Cal commit Brody Rudnicki threw three touchdowns and ran for another. Two of his touchdown throws went to Jaden Angel while the other was caught by UCLA pledge Rob Larson.
Del Oro held a late lead and was led by quarterback Luke Taber, who threw six touchdowns, five of which went to Chase Carmazzi.
No. 2 Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) scored 36 straight points in a 36-12 victory over JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.).
The Eagles have won all nine of their games this season under head coach Carson Palmer. It was a complete team effort as Santa Margarita scored on passing, rushing, kick return and fumble return touchdown. They also added a safety to boot.
In Florida, No. 6 Columbus (Miami) closed out its regular season with a 30-7 win over Northwestern (Miami). The win guarantees the Explorers a spot in the inaugural FHSAA Open Division playoff bracket.
Columbus was led by quarterback Christopher Barrow throwing a pair of touchdown passes.
No. 9 Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.) topped rival Ensworth (Nashville, Tenn.) 27-7 on Friday. Keegan Croucher threw two touchdowns, one of which went to five-star running back David Gabriel Georges. The Tennessee commit also had a rushing touchdown.
No. 21 Prattville (Ala.) shutout Vestavia Hills 13-0 with one game to go before the regular season concludes. Kolby King started the scoring by returning an interception for a touchdown. Quarterback Will McKay then hit Deshawn Hall for a highlight level touchdown grab to put the game out of reach.
No. 24 Edna Karr (New Orleans, La.) won its 35th consecutive game with a 48-14 victory against Chalmette on Thursday. The Cougars have a huge matchup next week on Halloween at St. Augustine (New Orleans) in a rematch of last year's Division 1 Select state championship. Tre Garrison finished with 41 carries for 183 yards and a score.
No. 13 North Crowley (Fort Worth, Texas) and No. 18 Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) both won big on Thursday.
The Panthers improved to 8-0 with a 75-3 win over Skyline (Dallas). It was the second straight game they scored at least 75 points and are averaging 47.7 points per game. They close out the regular season with Mansfield and Red Oak.
The Lions rolled to a 41-6 win over Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) and finish the regular season next Friday at Coconut Creek. A win next week will clinch a spot in the FHSAA Open Division state playoffs.
No. 20 Central Catholic (Pittsburgh, Pa.) shutout Canon-McMillan (Canonsburg, Pa.) 42-0. Quarterback Owen Herrick threw four touchdowns.
The defense scored twice as Ty Kovalcin and Ma'Noah Wright each returned an interception for a touchdown.
No. 23 Trinity (Louisville, Ky.) topped Oldham County (Buckner, Ky.) 49-0 to remain undefeated. The Shamrocks were led by running back Ashton Taylor who scored four total touchdowns.
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Loomis got nearly triple the votes of outgoing mayor Andrea Horwath after narrowly losing to her last timeListen to this articleHamilton voters delivered big change to city hall in Monday's election, putting Keanin Loomis in the mayor's chair and bringing eight new city councillors to the table.Loomis, president and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction and former head of Hamilton's Chamber of Commerce, took the win with 42 per cent of the vote. Former Ward 8 councillor Rob Cooper placed second, with 32 p...
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Hamilton voters delivered big change to city hall in Monday's election, putting Keanin Loomis in the mayor's chair and bringing eight new city councillors to the table.
Loomis, president and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction and former head of Hamilton's Chamber of Commerce, took the win with 42 per cent of the vote. Former Ward 8 councillor Rob Cooper placed second, with 32 per cent, outgoing mayor Andrea Horwath landed in third, with 15 per cent, and Scarlett Gillespie placed fourth, with seven per cent.
It was Loomis' second attempt at the job after losing to Horwath by 1,600 votes in 2022.
In the lead-up to election day, Loomis promised to make Hamilton safer, get taxes "under control" and fix Hamilton's roads and infrastructure. He also voted to implement "firm and fair management of public spaces" by moving people from the streets into housing and shelters. He also pledged to build 5,000 affordable housing units in four years.
He told his supporters assembled at downtown concert venue Bridgeworks that he'll be the mayor for all the city, not just those who voted for him.
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"Voters have had enough of the negativity," Loomis said in a speech, thanking his team for running what he called a positive campaign. He also thanked his opponents and his family, including his two children, promising them "at least one meal, someday soon, where nobody talks about politics," adding, "I’m doing this for you and all the young people in the city."
After the speech, he told reporters he was thrilled to be taking the mayor's job five years after first working towards it.
"Last time around was incredible," he said. "I got a chance to connect with tens of thousands of Hamiltonians." This time around, he said, people wanted change.
Loomis also commented on the city's nearly two-hour delay releasing any election results, which city staff told CBC News was related to a difficulty transmitting results between polling stations and city hall.
"All the other communities are reporting results and we, for some reason, are laggards again," he said. "We're going to celebrate. We're not going to worry about that. We will talk about that though tomorrow."
At her election-night party, Gillespie said she would run again, although maybe next time as a councillor.
"People want real representation, and I think I offered that to them," she said. "When they got a taste of it, they will continue to want that real, authentic representation."
Throughout the campaign, residents told candidates and CBC News that the cost of living was a major priority, alongside homelessness, road infrastructure and transportation.
McMaster University political scientist Peter Graefe noted candidates in this election somehow managed to steer clear of the debates around data centres and the urban boundary, big issues before the campaign that quickly gave way.
Instead, the candidates' focus narrowed toward housing, homelessness and "municipal property taxes competence."
"There has been an increase in the taxes, but some sense that city hall isn't being run in a way to actually make good use" of the money, Graefe told CBC Hamilton on Friday.
Graefe said the campaign seemed to lack engagement, both from voters and candidates, many of whom limited their campaigning to "distributing flyers." He said an absence of polling made it hard for voters to make strategic choices.
Voter turnout Monday was less than 32 per cent, down from 35 per cent in 2022.
Horwath, a former Hamilton city councillor, led the Ontario New Democratic Party from 2009 to 2022. She served as MPP for Hamilton Centre from 2004 to 2022 before being elected as the city's mayor.
While it's more common than not for an incumbent mayor to lose in Hamilton — only Fred Eisenberger has won consecutive mayoral terms since amalgamation — Graefe said Horwath struggled to articulate her vision for the city.
Voters "were tired of the current mayor and felt that there were some imitations to the quality of her stewardship of of the municipal corporation," he added.
However, he said Loomis' lack of experience in municipal politics will mean he'll need time to find his footing.
"I suspect we'll see an attempt to put together a team and a broad vision for where the city should move forward. I think his real challenge is going to be actually connecting that to the places that make decisions in the city bureaucracy," he said.
Christine Huddleston was at Loomis's election-night party after spending the last several weeks volunteering for his campaign. She said in the last election she supported Horwath but came to feel she'd "made a huge mistake."
"I got involved because I felt if you don't, you can't complain," she said, adding that if more people paid attention and got involved, she thinks they'd get more of what they want out of city hall.
Dofasco steel mill worker Craig Waite also changed his vote this time after supporting Horwath in 2022. He went with Cooper, saying he was solely driven by who he thought would keep his property tax bill the lowest.
Waite said he felt the city wastes money on poorly planned infrastructure, and was appalled by how much went to recover the city's technology after it was hacked, something he blamed on poor management by the mayor.
"It was another debacle and waste of money," he said.
Horwath did not attend her campaign's election night event at Henry's on James Street North. When CBC Hamilton went by the venue at 11:30 p.m., it was empty and dark.
Saira Peesker is a reporter and producer with CBC Hamilton, with particular interests in climate, labour and local politics. She has previously worked with the Hamilton Spectator and CTV News, and is a regular contributor to the Globe and Mail, covering business and personal finance.
With files from Aura Carreño Rosas, Justin Chandler, Brittany Spencer and Jeffery Tram
Election night in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) delivered some upsets, with several incumbent mayors losing their bids for re-election.Former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath, who became Hamilton’s mayor in 2022 after her party’s provincial defeat, was in a distant third place at 14 per cent with 177 of 207 polls reporting as of 11:24 p.m.Horwath trailed city councillor Rob Cooper who had 32 per cent of the vote and Canadian Institute of Steel Production CEO Keanin Loomis, who had 41 per cent of the ...
Election night in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) delivered some upsets, with several incumbent mayors losing their bids for re-election.
Former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath, who became Hamilton’s mayor in 2022 after her party’s provincial defeat, was in a distant third place at 14 per cent with 177 of 207 polls reporting as of 11:24 p.m.
Horwath trailed city councillor Rob Cooper who had 32 per cent of the vote and Canadian Institute of Steel Production CEO Keanin Loomis, who had 41 per cent of the vote.
Loomis claimed victory in a speech shortly before 11 p.m., saying he was “at a loss for words.”
“Tonight is about more than winning an election, it’s about hope, it’s about change, and it’s about believing again in what this city can be,” Loomis said.
It’s a reversal from 2022 when Horwath beat Loomis by just under 1,700 votes. Loomis noted that loss, saying he listened to what residents had to say before coming back to win in 2026, calling it a “true Hamilton story.”
Canada’s longest-serving mayor has lost his job after 15 consecutive terms.
Milton’s Gord Krantz was first elected as mayor in 1980, after previously serving as a councillor from 1965 until 1980.
But with all polls reporting Monday night, Krantz trailed Coun. George Minakakis by a 20-point margin.
Krantz isn’t the only long-time mayor poised to lose his seat.
In Oakville, five-term incumbent mayor Rob Burton finished in third place, having received only 20 per cent of the vote. Long-time councillor Jeff Knoll, who has served since 2000, has 36 per cent of the vote and is the mayor-elect, according to unofficial results.
The night started, though, with incumbent Mississauga mayor Carolyn Parrish losing her re-election bid after about two years in office.
Rookie city councillor Alvin Tedjo soared past her and former mayor Bonnie Crombie to win the election, receiving roughly 74,000 votes with all polls reporting as of 11:24 p.m.
“This wasn’t a normal election. We haven’t had a normal two-and-a-half years. These are tough times that we’re living in,” Parrish said in her concession speech.
While some incumbents in the GTHA have lost re-election, others are returning with relatively sizeable outcomes of more than half of the vote.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow won re-election with about 54 per cent of the vote, besting councillor Brad Bradford who received roughly 41 per cent.
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown also saw victory Monday night, being re-elected to his third term in office with about 54 per cent of the vote.
But some GTHA mayors saw even larger margins of victory on election night, with former Ontario Liberal leader and Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca winning 81.5 per cent of the vote with 71 of 71 polls reporting.
Richmond Hill Mayor David West is also heading back to city hall after getting 83 per cent of the vote with all polls reporting.
Markham city council will also see Mayor Frank Scarpitti back at the helm for another term, after taking 72 per cent of the vote.
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