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 Santa Clara Tower 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 Santa Clara, UT 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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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 Central 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 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar or visit Old Town Santa Clara CA Downtown, 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 Santa Clara, UT, 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 Santa Clara, UT 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 Santa Clara, UT 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.
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Washington County rivers running high but able to handle extra water from storms
The latest storm to hit southern Utah is bringing plenty of rain, but emergency managers said the Santa Clara and Virgin rivers are handling the extra water without a problem.
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SANTA CLARA & BLOOMINGTON, Utah — The latest storm to hit southern Utah is bringing plenty of rain, but emergency managers said the Santa Clara and Virgin rivers are handling the extra water without a problem.
“The river looks really good,” Jason Whipple, emergency services director for Washington County, said while looking at the Santa Clara River. “It’s running pretty full, but it’s not near what we have seen in the last few days, in the last week.”
Whipple said there was more concern last week when warmer temperatures brought rain to the higher elevations.
“Last week, we had a lot of rain on snow — some of that mid-level snow — that really boosted up what was coming down out of the mountains and the lower hills,” he said.
The county has sandbags prepared and ready to respond to flooding events this spring. Whipple said crews are also monitoring the rivers to make sure there’s a good path for water to flow.
“Logs and debris wash down and plug up some slots,” he said. “So we try to keep those clear.”
Whipple said the Santa Clara is in good shape because of the improvements made after flooding in 2010.
St. George officials said they are watching this storm closely and have equipment and crews ready to respond to keep rivers flowing.
“We have the track hoes pull off any log jams and any debris coming down that’s too big to pass under the bridge,” said Cameron Cutler, the public works director for St. George. “We were doing that last week, but we don’t feel like we need it this week.”
Along the Virgin River, last week’s rain brought high river flows that covered the walking path alongside the river in Bloomington. Residents said improvements made after flooding in 2005 are keeping their homes safe.
“Back in 2005, the river was full of trees that had grown up, and so it really held a lot of debris,” said Bruce Jacobson.
The flooding nearly two decades ago eroded away about 60 feet of his backyard, Jacobson said, and left behind a foot and a half of silt on his property.
“We ended up with water at this point on my lawn,” Jacobson said, standing near his home.
Even with the damage to his property, Jacobson remembers feeling fortunate compared to others who lost everything.
“Especially in Santa Clara where homes were dropping into the river,” Jacobson said. “It was not pleasant. It was a very stressful time — very stressful time.”
He said the rock wall that was put in place after the flood is doing its job by containing the river and controlling erosion.
“We’ve been praying for rain in St. George and we got it,” Jacobson said. “Now, we’re praying for a cool spring so that it comes out slowly and not heavy rains on the snow.”
Whipple said he expects some flooding once it really heats up this spring and the snowpack starts to melt.
“We’re going to see some flooding,” he said about when the warmer temperatures arrive. “I don’t think that can be avoided.”
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| USU | 43 | 41 | 84 |
| SCU | 43 | 39 | 82 |
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Leavey Center
7:00 PM, December 13, 2023Coverage: ESPN+
Santa Clara, CA
Line: USU -1.5
Over/Under: 151.5
Attendance: 1,107
Capacity: 4,200
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State | 1-0 | - | 13-1 |
| Utah State | 1-0 | - | 13-1 |
| San Diego State | 1-0 | - | 12-2 |
| Wyoming | 1-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 0.5 | 13-1 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-4 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| New Mexico | 0-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| Air Force | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Fresno State | 0-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| San José State | 0-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 1-0 | - | 10-4 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | 0.5 | 11-4 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | 0.5 | 10-5 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-6 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-6 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-7 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-9 |
| Portland | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-9 |
| Pepperdine | 0-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Santa Clara looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 43-42 lead against Utah State. This match is far closer than the pair's previous matchup, which was decided by 22 points.Santa Clara came into the game with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.Utah State Aggies @ Santa Clara BroncosCurrent Recor...
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Santa Clara looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 43-42 lead against Utah State. This match is far closer than the pair's previous matchup, which was decided by 22 points.
Santa Clara came into the game with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.
Utah State Aggies @ Santa Clara Broncos
Current Records: Utah State 9-1, Santa Clara 7-3
Utah State has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Santa Clara Broncos at 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Leavey Center. Utah State is expected to win (but not by much) so they will need to come into the match prepared for a fight.
Utah State has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 23 points or more this season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat the Nighthawks 84-53 at home. Winning is a bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 13 more assists than your opponent, as Utah State did.
Santa Clara has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They took a hard 93-76 fall against the Lobos on Saturday.
The Aggies' win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 88.3 points per game. As for the Broncos, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-3 record this season.
Wednesday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Utah State just can't miss this season, having made 53.6% of their shots per game (they're ranked first in field goal percentage per game overall). However, it's not like Santa Clara struggles in that department as they've made 47.1% of their shots per game this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Utah State took their win against Santa Clara when the teams last played back in November of 2022 by a conclusive 96-74. The rematch might be a little tougher for Utah State since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Utah State is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Santa Clara, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Aggies slightly, as the game opened with the Aggies as a 3.5-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 151 points.
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Utah State won the only game these two teams have played in the last year.
SANTA CLARA — There was a different Santa Claus in Santa Clara – one with a dark sidekick.That’s because they do Christmas a little differently in Santa Clara — one with a Swiss flavor. And it was on full display at the city’s third annual Samichlaus Abend – translated from German Swiss as “Santa Night” – and tree lighting Wednesday at the park across the street from Santa Clara Town Hall.The lighted tree was not a traditional fir but a pecan tree. A dark an...
SANTA CLARA — There was a different Santa Claus in Santa Clara – one with a dark sidekick.
That’s because they do Christmas a little differently in Santa Clara — one with a Swiss flavor. And it was on full display at the city’s third annual Samichlaus Abend – translated from German Swiss as “Santa Night” – and tree lighting Wednesday at the park across the street from Santa Clara Town Hall.
The lighted tree was not a traditional fir but a pecan tree. A dark and foreboding figure looking more like Ebenezer Scrooge’s ghost of Christmas future than an elf oversaw visits to Santa.
Known as Schmutzli in the Swiss Christmas tradition, the dark hooded figure acts as a kind of bouncer for Santa, making sure kids who are on the naughty list don’t gain access to treats from the Swiss St. Nick, known as Samichlaus.
Schmutzli normally doesn’t talk, but St. George News managed to pry two words from the hooded figure.
“Be good,” he said through a foreboding white smile that glistened.
Apparently, there weren’t any naughty kids at the Santa Clara event, as each was provided with a traditional Swiss gift from Schmutzli.
That didn’t stop a crying child or two from recoiling from the scary Schmutzli. But not Clara Reed, who just celebrated her 8th birthday.
“I’m not scared,” she said.
But her 4-year-old little brother Milo then chimed in, saying, “I’m still scared. The people who had the mask on? This scared me.”
Nonetheless, and perhaps with the help of his not-so-scared older sister, Milo said he still managed to let Santa know what he wanted for Christmas.
“A new Spider-Man suit because mine was short,” he said. “Mine was short because I got bigger.”
For mother Chalyn Reed, it was just a chance to give her kids a taste of her Swiss roots.
“We’re Swiss,” Reed said of her family, no relation to the author of this story. “We’re just here doing the traditional stuff.”
Along with Samichlaus and Schmutzli, there were also free Swiss pastries and hot cocoa, though St. George News was unable to confirm whether the beverage was Swiss Miss.
This was the third version of Santa Clara’s Samichlaus Abend that was started by Santa Clara City Council member Leina Mathis and others as a way for the city to have its own tree lighting ceremony, even if the tree being lit wasn’t the traditional fir or evergreen but a pecan tree in the Town Hall park.
Angel Gradilla helped wrap the tree in thousands of lights.
“It’s honestly kind of a pain because we had to bring buckets and go all the way up there,” Gradilla said.
But as Santa Clara Mayor Rick Rosenberg counted down and the darkness turned into glistening light shining on the eyes of the children below, Gradilla, who brought his younger 13-year-old brother and other young family members to the event, he put the pain aside.
“It’s worth it,” Gradilla said. “I mean, look at the joy to all these kids.”
Big advent calendar
Along with the Samichlaus Abend, Santa Clara has another Swiss holiday tradition that lasts throughout the month: The Adventsfenster.
Translated as “advent windows,” it’s a kind of advent calendar. Except in this case, the entire city becomes on big advent calendar.
Adopting a tradition from Switzerland, 24 different addresses, consisting mostly of residences, are decorating a single window with a Christmas display. That display is kept behind a curtain until it is revealed each night at 7 p.m. from Dec. 1 until Christmas Eve.
A list of each address and the date it is revealed can be found here. Once displayed, it will remain so through the holiday.
One such display, revealed on Dec. 3, can be found at Lisa Frei’s home on Covey Lane. Inside is a lamb skiing down a mountain of cotton as well as elves, mice and unicorns galavanting around towers of candy. A nearby placard challenges visitors to find all of the hidden characters.
The Adventsfenster continues through the end of the month.
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OPENING TIPS • Utah State ranks 31st in the NET as of Dec. 10.• Utah State ranks in the top 50 in the nation in several categories, including field goal percentage (.532, 1st), assists per game (19.30, 8th), scoring margin (+18.50, 17th), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.60, 21st), rebounding margin (+9.00, 26th), defensive 3-point field goal percentage (.279, 31st), points per game (83.90, 32nd) and blocks per game (5.00, 37th).• USU leads the nation with eight games shooting 50 percent or bet...
OPENING TIPS • Utah State ranks 31st in the NET as of Dec. 10.
• Utah State ranks in the top 50 in the nation in several categories, including field goal percentage (.532, 1st), assists per game (19.30, 8th), scoring margin (+18.50, 17th), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.60, 21st), rebounding margin (+9.00, 26th), defensive 3-point field goal percentage (.279, 31st), points per game (83.90, 32nd) and blocks per game (5.00, 37th).
• USU leads the nation with eight games shooting 50 percent or better from the field this season.
• Graduate senior guard Darius Brown II leads the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio (7.27) and assists per game (8.00).
• Brown has logged at least six assists in all 10 games this season. He is the only player in the nation to have logged six or more assists in at least nine games this season. Only three other Aggies have recorded at least six assists in at least 10 games in a season since the 2010-11 campaign.
• Junior wing Great Osobor ranks 26th in the nation in field goal percentage (.640), 37th in blocks per game (2.00), 38th in defensive rebounds per game (6.60), 39th in points per game (19.50) and 41st in rebounds per game (9.10).
• Redshirt freshman guard Mason Falslev is 23rd in the nation, and third among guards, in field goal percentage (.647).
• USU's 9-1 start under head coach Danny Sprinkle is tied for the best start to a season under a first-year Aggie head coach, along with the 1961-62 squad's 9-1 start under Ladell Andersen.
• Utah State is an undefeated 8-0 this season when scoring at least 70 points.
• Sprinkle was named the head men's basketball coach at Utah State on April 7, 2023.
• Utah State is one of just three teams in the nation returning zero points to its 2023-24 roster, joining New Mexico State and Northwestern. The Aggies also have the second-fewest returning rebounds (0.004 percent) and are tied for the second-fewest returning assists (0.003 percent), both behind NMSU.
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December 15, 2023 Murray, UT—UTOPIA Fiber announced today the successful completion of its fiber-to-the-home build in the City of Santa Clara, Utah. The $6.7 million project, which commenced construction on May 19, 2022, has now concluded, providing ultra-high-speed broadband access to every residential and business address in the city and signaling the beginning of its expansion into southern ...
Murray, UT—UTOPIA Fiber announced today the successful completion of its fiber-to-the-home build in the City of Santa Clara, Utah. The $6.7 million project, which commenced construction on May 19, 2022, has now concluded, providing ultra-high-speed broadband access to every residential and business address in the city and signaling the beginning of its expansion into southern Utah communities.
This milestone marks yet another significant achievement for UTOPIA Fiber as it adds Santa Clara as its fifth city in 2023, and 19th city overall, with the fastest residential and business internet speeds available in the United States. The first homes were seamlessly connected to the lit fiber network on May 24, 2023, and the entire project, including 3,242 residential addresses, was completed on October 31, 2023.
“Today’s announcement represents a notable accomplishment for both the community of Santa Clara and UTOPIA Fiber,” stated Roger Timmerman, Executive Director & CEO of UTOPIA Fiber. “We’re thrilled to expand into Washington County, solidifying our presence in southern Utah and our commitment to delivering ultra-high-speed broadband to more local communities. Santa Clara represents our fifth successful city connection in 2023, and a key entry into the rapidly growing southern Utah fiber market.”
UTOPIA Fiber’s Open Access model, the largest of its kind in the United States, empowers multiple private-sector internet service providers (ISPs) to compete and foster a net-neutral environment that encourages free-market competition. This approach leads to enhanced broadband access for residents while promoting service excellence and affordability.
Rick Rosenberg, Mayor of Santa Clara City, said, “As our region grows, the demand for speed and capacity has skyrocketed. We needed a city-wide all-fiber network to ensure our community’s success now and in the future. We’re proud to be the first UTOPIA Fiber city in Southern Utah, and beyond excited to offer our residents and businesses the nation’s fastest internet speeds and a choice of competitive ISPs. It’s a game changer!”
Since 2009, the Santa Clara City project—like all other UTOPIA Fiber projects—has been funded and grown solely through subscriber revenue. The completion of this project further extends UTOPIA Fiber’s reach, providing residents with access to speeds up to 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps) and 100 Gbps for businesses, currently the fastest speeds offered in the United States.
Interested Santa Clara residents and businesses can visit www.UTOPIAfiber.com for more information on how to sign up for UTOPIA Fiber services.
About UTOPIA Fiber
Created by a group of Utah cities, the Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA) is a community-owned fiber optic network that uses the Open Access model to promote competition by giving customers the freedom to choose which telecommunication services they want. With fiber availability to approximately 200,000 businesses and residences in over 50 communities, UTOPIA Fiber is the largest and most successful Open Access network in the United States and enjoys the industry’s highest customer satisfaction scores. Since 2009, the agency has successfully designed, built, and operated nearly half-a-billion dollars worth of fiber projects throughout Utah and the West, including operational partnerships with Idaho Falls, Yellowstone Fiber, and Bountiful Fiber, all of which have been funded completely through subscriber revenue, at no cost to taxpayers. For more information visit www.utopiafiber.com.
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SANTA CLARA — Residents in Santa Clara might now be the envy of other Southern Utahns who have made a pastime of complaining about their internet service on Yelp, Facebook, Google Reviews and other review sites. With announcements from UTOPIA and TDS this month that they have completed projects to bring fiber-optic internet to just about every household in the city, Santa Clara now has more internet provider choices at higher speeds than any other local city.Fiber-optic internet is consid...
SANTA CLARA — Residents in Santa Clara might now be the envy of other Southern Utahns who have made a pastime of complaining about their internet service on Yelp, Facebook, Google Reviews and other review sites.
With announcements from UTOPIA and TDS this month that they have completed projects to bring fiber-optic internet to just about every household in the city, Santa Clara now has more internet provider choices at higher speeds than any other local city.
Fiber-optic internet is considered the fastest form of internet technology, using beams of light through specialized cabling to transmit data.
Nearly two years to the day since the Santa Clara City Council voted to back-up a bond by the Utah Infrastructure Agency to bring an open access, fiber-optic network to every address in the city, that project is completed.
On Nov. 8, the Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency – also known as UTOPIA – announced it has completed its fiber-optic network to every household in the city, reaching 3,242 different addresses.
UTOPIA and the Utah Infrastructure Agency are a combination of multiple cities that say they are working together to provide high-speed internet to every resident.
About two weeks later on Nov. 21, cable and internet provider TDS announced it had completed its own fiber-to-home network to “nearly the entire community of Santa Clara.” TDS says it has fiber networks reaching around 2,800 households and businesses in town.
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, there are approximately 2,736 households in Santa Clara.
CenturyLink, through its Quantum Fiber service, said it has also expanded service in Santa Clara and is doing the same in nearby Ivins.
There are 15 providers available through UTOPIA’s lines including InfoWest, Beehive Broadband and Fibernet. Along with TDS, CenturyLink/Quantum and Kayenta Technologies. Santa Clara residents now have around 18 internet providers from which to choose.
No matter the provider, it is the first time a Southern Utah city has had every address covered with the highest-speed internet access.
South Central Communications, now known as SC Broadband, committed in 2019 to privately build fiber-optic internet to every address in Cedar City, though as of 2023 still hasn’t completed the task.
Santa Clara City Council member Jarett Waite, who spearheaded the efforts to bring Santa Clara into the UTOPIA partnership, said the move has spurned competition, decreasing the prices for internet while increasing speeds nearly 900%.
“Residents of Santa Clara now have the most options for internet. The UTOPIA initiative has been very successful in vastly improving internet availability and stability in Santa Clara,” Waite said, adding he has had many residents call him to thank him for pushing for the fiber-optic initiative. “The incumbent providers definitely stepped up their game, and prices for internet packages have become very competitive.”
Between TDS and UTOPIA, a household in Santa Clara can now pay $70 per month and receive a minimum of 1,000 Mbsps without a contract according to both companies. Previously, the same household might have been paying slightly more per month for, at best, 100 Mbps.
The UTOPIA lines are considered public infrastructure that multiple internet providers can utilize to bring internet, voice and television services to customers. Private companies TDS and Quantum/CenturyLink build and operate their own fiber lines.
Ivins, St. George and Washington City have also considered partnering with UTOPIA to bring high-speed internet to every household and, in their words, increase internet competition in their cities. But Santa Clara is the first city locally to actually put that idea into practice.
What remains to be seen in Santa Clara’s internet experiment is whether user fees will pay off the bond by the Utah Infrastructure Agency used for the network’s construction, as was the plan when the network was announced two years ago. The city has committed to backing-up the bond, but city officials say the agreement doesn’t allow for the city to be on the hook for paying the bond off.
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Utah State vs Santa Clara Odds, PickWednesday, Dec. 1310 p.m. ETESPN+Utah State OddsSpreadTotalMoneyline-1.5-110151.5-115o / -105u-125Santa Clara OddsSpreadTotalMoneyline+1.5-110151.5-115o / -105u+105Odds via ...
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| Utah State Odds | ||
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| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| -1.5-110 | 151.5-115o / -105u | -125 |
| Santa Clara Odds | ||
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| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| +1.5-110 | 151.5-115o / -105u | +105 |
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There's many comparisons to draw from the Mountain West and West Coast Conferences. Both fall outside of the main "power conference" structure, and most of the schools reside on the West Coast.
So, teams from the rivaling conferences will regularly meet during the non-conference slate to condense travel and play high-level opponents.
The Aggies regularly hit the head coaching lottery, and Danny Sprinkle is the latest entrant on the list. He made the NCAA tournament multiple times at Montana State and hopes to bring similar success to Logan, Utah.
Sprinkle is putting the Aggies on the tournament radar, as they're sitting at 9-1 and are 56th in KenPom. Only one of Utah State's nine wins came on the road (against Saint Louis), and it took its only loss at Bradley in overtime.
Utah State wants to get the ball inside and score in the paint. It poses an elite inside scoring attack, converting on 62% of 2-point field goals.
Great Osobor accounts for plenty of the inside scoring, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds per contest. Osobor will face two 7-footers in this one, so getting excellent post positioning is paramount for the Aggies' star player.
Furthermore, Santa Clara struggled to slow down New Mexico's Donovan Dent, who has a similar skill set to USU's Darius Brown II. In his first year at Utah State, Brown leads the nation with 8.0 assists per game. Look for Brown to try to get inside, while also dropping the ball to Osobor and other post-oriented players.
Utah State's biggest problem is perimeter shooting — it's connecting on just 29% of its 3-pointers. Brown is the only Aggie shooting above 40% from 3, and he's the only player that's attempted more than 30 3-pointers. It's a low-volume shooting attack, but the shooting struggles must subside against a formidable Santa Clara team.
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Santa Clara enters the game with a 7-3 record, with wins over Pac-12 opponents Oregon and Stanford. But recently, it suffered double-digit losses to Ohio State and California.
The metrics look at Santa Clara unfavorably, placing the Broncos 142nd in KenPom, which is fifth among WCC teams.
So, what should you make of Santa Clara? Its defense lacks consistency, allowing 84+ points in three of the last four games.
I'm concerned about Santa Clara's strange lineup combinations in recent games. Francisco Caffaro and Christoph Tilly both started against New Mexico for the first time, and it didn't work out. I can't imagine Herb Sendek rolls that lineup out again, instead focusing more on rotating the bigs and starting three guards with Johnny O'Neill at the four.
The Broncos need the guards to score against the stout Aggies defense.
The duo of Adama Bal and Carlos Marshall combine for 27.9 points per contest. A transfer from Arizona, Bal has displayed the ability to take games over, scoring 25 against Stanford and 22 against Oregon.
Santa Clara aims to push the pace more than its opponent, ranking 80th in Adjusted Tempo compared to Utah State's 220th ranking in tempo. The Broncos look best when attacking in transition instead of playing to their opponent's slower tempo.
Santa Clara's biggest offensive obstacle is turning the ball over, as it's handing it over on 19% of possessions (240th nationally), including a staggering 26 times against New Mexico.
Betting Pick & Prediction
Santa Clara is better than it played against New Mexico and California, and it'll show in this home tout against the Aggies.
Utah State is 0-2 ATS in road environments, and Santa Clara is motivated following a tough three-game stretch. The Broncos flash plenty of talent and experience to combat Utah State's dominant post-attack.
Take the Broncos, who could pull out the upset victory.
Winning road games in college basketball is a challenging task. That's why the NET rankings value road wins significantly more than home or neutral victories. So, Santa Clara catching more than a possession at home is a terrific bet in this matchup.
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