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.
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 Phoenix, AZ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“The owner Janne and Rhonda our care coordinator are both amazing. They take the time”
“We used ABC for the better part of a year and we had great caregivers.”
“It is never easy dealing with aging parents and their increasing needs and health challenges.”
“Always Best Care took care of my brother so we could bring him home to”
“Always Best Care took care of my brother so we could bring him home to”
“ABC Senior Services came to us via a referral from an acquaintance. We had been”
“ABC was very quick to respond to a request for in home care for a”
“My mom's in-home senior care-aide is fantastic. She is a kind, patient, caring and friendly”
“The team at Always Best Care has been amazing. It isn’t easy navigating care options,”
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“I cannot say enough good things about Jann’e M. Gutierrez and her team at Always”
“When looking for care for the people you love you hope to find someone who”
“I am so grateful to Janne Gutierrez of ABC Senior Services in Tempe! Faced”
“On behalf of myself and my sister, Deborah Lampignano, I would like to express our”
“The professionals at ABC provided exactly what my mom needed when she needed it. Initial”
“We had a wonderful experience with Always Best Care and Janné. We had to work”
“My husband was well cared for during my absence for 10 days. He enjoyed the”
“Highest Marks on All Fronts We contacted ABC when my aunt in Tempe was in her”
“You really need to give Always Best Care Senior Services a call. I have”
“Responsive, Reliable, Quality Care for Mom in her home. Jan'ne and her staff provided immediate reliable”
“Thank you so much for helping me with the placement of my mom. I love”
“Always Best Care assisted with my mom's care over a couple years. Janne and her”
“ABC has been a life and marriage saver for me. My husband needed home care”
“I needed senior care after rehab and contacted a service agent for my area. ”
“The owner Janne and Rhonda our care coordinator are both amazing. They take the time to really listen to our needs and provide the best services possible. They've helped us care for my father with Parkinson's since we moved to Arizona two years ago and we couldn't be more pleased. I would highly recommend them.”
“We used ABC for the better part of a year and we had great caregivers. Our sister was always treated with love & respect.I wouldn’t hesitate to use ABC for your loved one. We got especially attached to Cindy who was sent down from heaven!”
“It is never easy dealing with aging parents and their increasing needs and health challenges. Always Best Care has been there for us over the last 4 years to step in as needed to assist my parents as challenges arose. Initially, we hired them to assist my parents in their home after my mom suffered a terrible fall resulting in weeks of being wheelchair bound and unable to care for herself, her home, and my blind father. The team took the time to get to know my parents and their special needs, and were a great help to us during that time. Recently my dad suffered a debilitating stroke that led to him requiring a high level of care and assistance. The task of finding assisted living for him was daunting to say the least. The right placement for his particular needs and circumstances was our biggest concern, and we had no idea where to start. Always Best Care was again the answer to our prayers! They set up tours of assisted living facilities that they had already vetted, with our particular situation in mind, and connected us with the home that was the perfect fit for him. We are so grateful for their assistance through this process. Our family would highly recommend Always Best Care to care for your aging loved ones.”
“Always Best Care took care of my brother so we could bring him home to be safe and secure in his home which was his wish.”
“Always Best Care took care of my brother so we could bring him home to be safe and secure in his home which was his wish.”
“ABC Senior Services came to us via a referral from an acquaintance. We had been working with another agency as well. ABC was able to find a place nearer to our home, and at a better price. The place she recommended has a kind and caring provider, and it seems like a good fit for my mom. I SO appreciate what they did for my family, especially since we had very little time to make this transition.”
“ABC was very quick to respond to a request for in home care for a close friend of mine after her hospital stay. I was amazed at how quickly they set up care for her with a wonderful, skilled caregiver who communicated well with my friend and myself as her emergency contact. The quality of care was top notch and I would highly recommend Always Best Care.”
“My mom's in-home senior care-aide is fantastic. She is a kind, patient, caring and friendly woman who makes mom's day. Janne made the transition simple and painless. Having used one other care agency in the past, ABC is WAY better and clearly lives up to its name .. Always Best Care!”
“The team at Always Best Care has been amazing. It isn’t easy navigating care options, but Janné and her team were compassionate, patient and were able to work quickly to get our family the support we needed!”
“We had a great experience with Always Best Care. Janne worked hard to find the right caregiver for my husband and checked in at various times to ensure that he was comfortable and well taken care of.”
“I cannot say enough good things about Jann’e M. Gutierrez and her team at Always Best Care Senior Services. Jann’e responded immediately when I called for help with my mother. We were in a terminal situation and needed help in the home. She came immediately and provided us with the much needed care. The caregivers she provided were wonderful. They were qualified, patient, and kind and we were so comfortable leaving our mother alone with them. It is never a good situation when you need this type of care and Jann’e made it so easy. I would recommend them 100%.”
“I cannot say enough good things about Jann’e M. Gutierrez and her team at Always Best Care Senior Services. Jann’e responded immediately when I called for help with my mother. We were in a terminal situation and needed help in the home. She came immediately and provided us with the much needed care. The caregivers she provided were wonderful. They were qualified, patient, and kind and we were so comfortable leaving our mother alone with them. It is never a good situation when you need this type of care and Jann’e made it so easy. I would recommend them 100%.”
“When looking for care for the people you love you hope to find someone who is competent, confident and is a value add. We received all of that and so very much more with Always Best Care From Janné who made the process as simple & pain free as possible to our caregivers. To Lakisha is an angel, caring for our patient & us. AND Bobbie COOKED the most wonderful mashed potatoes for my Dad… I could go on Make your tough time simpler- call & use Always Best Care”
“I am so grateful to Janne Gutierrez of ABC Senior Services in Tempe! Faced with an immediate need for hands-on support for my aging father (I live in Michigan) I was lucky to have connected with Janne. Communication was excellent. Within days, she did a thorough home visit assessment and gave me a complete report of what was working and where she thought support would be most effective. Options for levels of care were tailored to needs while also considering our budget. I could tell that Janne not only has years of experience in the field, but also actually enjoys what she does. We were able to discuss not just home care, but also assisted living options and health management arrangements. I'd highly recommend contacting ABC if you need a similar service.”
“On behalf of myself and my sister, Deborah Lampignano, I would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the staff and caregivers at Always Best Care senior services who helped us to make a reality of our late mother's wish to remain in her own home as her death drew near.”
“The professionals at ABC provided exactly what my mom needed when she needed it. Initial service was once a week chore assistance that urgently became a need for overnight care after a fall. Janee was able to provide a compassionate, responsible attendant for mom with just a few hours notice. The caregivers were kind and helpful with all of mom’s needs. I’m not sure what we would have done without ABC. They really stepped up and helped with a very critical need. Thank you so much.”
“We had a wonderful experience with Always Best Care and Janné. We had to work fast and within a budget and didn’t know where to start. They listened, genuinely cared about our situation, made recommendations and set us on a path to success! We couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend them for senior care services!”
“My husband was well cared for during my absence for 10 days. He enjoyed the company, assistance with his shower, and other very helpful things around the house. We would definitely use this service again.”
“Highest Marks on All Fronts We contacted ABC when my aunt in Tempe was in her last stage of battling cancer. With no local family to care for her, we knew we had to find a reliable, compassionate and responsive caregiver service. We found exactly that in ABC. The owner, Janne, is exceedingly efficient, understood our needs immediately, and flexible (which was vital in our situation, given my aunt's fluid health situation). The caregivers were kind, hard working and demonstrated initiative. We are grateful to Janne and her entire team for stepping in with support and assistance when we needed it most. I highly recommend ABC for senior care services.”
“You really need to give Always Best Care Senior Services a call. I have a service company as well and I know service for over 45 years. They're excellent with my referrals. The word Care in their name is what they're about - most of all they should have the word Love in their name as well - for that is what they produce for the needs of those with home care. Give them a call today!”
“Responsive, Reliable, Quality Care for Mom in her home. Jan'ne and her staff provided immediate reliable support! ABC caregivers are courteous, caring and extremely helpful to support mom's daily routine. A couple of things after that which exceeded my expectations... you made follow up calls to see if everything is going well, you visit regularly with mom/family to ensure they are comfortable with the care giver services. Thank you for supporting our family with our "care giver" responsibilities, ABC services gives good care that provides peace of mind to the family.”
“Thank you so much for helping me with the placement of my mom. I love how professional and caring the staff is.”
“Always Best Care assisted with my mom's care over a couple years. Janne and her team were always responsive to changing needs and flexible as she was in/out of hospitals. ABC worked within our budget range and discussed the options and social programs available that might supplement the care as well. They had great communication while providing care and I would highly recommend them for the excellent personal attention they showed for my mom. It was a relief knowing she had great care while I could not be there all of the time.”
“ABC has been a life and marriage saver for me. My husband needed home care services and the staff from the back office to each of the care givers has been top notch and caring. I would highly recommend them.”
“I needed senior care after rehab and contacted a service agent for my area. Alex of Always Best Care reached out to me right away, visited me at rehab the next day and I was impressed by the company. He has advocated for me since. All the caregivers have done the tasks contracted and came on time so I was never alone. I would like to recognize Sheila and Lana for above effort and compassion too.”
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.
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. 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 Phoenix, AZ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Phoenix, AZ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
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 Phoenix, AZ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Voters across the Valley were eager to support their local public school districts with the majority of funding questions on the ballot approved.Phoenix Elementary saw the largest wins within Maricopa County. Roughly three out of every four voters approved the budget increase, override and site sales.Many schools in Arizona rely on voter-approved bonds and override measures to maintain school programs, staff positions, and facility buildings.Both bonds and overrides generate funds for schools through property taxes. A pr...
Voters across the Valley were eager to support their local public school districts with the majority of funding questions on the ballot approved.
Phoenix Elementary saw the largest wins within Maricopa County. Roughly three out of every four voters approved the budget increase, override and site sales.
Many schools in Arizona rely on voter-approved bonds and override measures to maintain school programs, staff positions, and facility buildings.
Both bonds and overrides generate funds for schools through property taxes. A property owner's tax amount is based on the property's limited property value, which the county assessor calculates.
An initial batch of unofficial election results was released Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Results in Arizona are unofficial until officials have tabulated and canvassed the results.
Bonds ask for a specific dollar amount and can be used for capital expenditures such as new schools and facility buildings, technology infrastructure, safety improvements, school buses and equipment.
This year, 10 Maricopa County school districts are asking voters to approve bond measures totaling more than $1.5 billion. The estimated yearly tax rates ranged from 12 cents per $100 of assessed property value in West-MEC to $1.17 in Saddle Mountain Unified School District.
The districts where bond approvals appeared on course to pass were Chandler Unified, Isaac Elementary, Saddle Mountain Unified, Tempe Elementary and West-MEC.
Bond requests in Buckeye Union, Dysart Unified, Nadaburg Unified, Pendergast Elementary and Tolleson Union appeared on course to fail.
Number of failing schools more than doubles in Arizona State Board of Education's gradesOverrides ask to increase a district's budget by a certain percentage for seven years. Districts often request renewal of an ongoing override to maintain funding. Maintenance and operations overrides can be used for operational expenses such as classroom size, teacher salaries, music and art programs, and full-day kindergarten.
This year, 14 Maricopa County school districts were seeking voter approval for maintenance and operations budget overrides and renewals. The estimated yearly cost of these overrides to the average homeowner ranged from $11 per year in Arlington Elementary School District to $383 in Higley Unified School District.
The districts where maintenance and operations budget overrides appeared to be winning at the ballot box included Arlington Elementary, Chandler Unified, Deer Valley Unified, Dysart Unified, Isaac Elementary, Kyrene Elementary, Phoenix Elementary, Phoenix Union and Roosevelt Elementary.
Voters in Buckeye Elementary, Higley Unified, Peoria Unified, Saddle Mountain Unified and Tolleson Union appeared on course to reject budget overrides.
District additional assistance overrides can be used for capital expenses such as classroom furniture, instructional materials and playground equipment.
All districts that sought additional assistance override approval were on course to win. These districts were Fowler Elementary, Murphy Elementary, Phoenix Elementary and Phoenix Union.
Districts also must seek voter approval to sell, lease or exchange certain real estate property.
All districts that sought site sales approval were on course to win voter approval. These districts were Deer Valley Unified, Higley Unified, Phoenix Elementary and West-MEC.
Educators, school staff and community members participated in campaign efforts supporting the upcoming bond and overrides measures leading up to Election Day.
“This is the truest expression of democracy. Members of communities getting together, deciding that they're going to have a direct influence on their government, and making sure that their taxpayer dollars are spent in the ways they want them to be spent,” Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, who participated in canvassing efforts in central Phoenix, said in a statement.
The Arizona Education Association supports all bonds and overrides happening across the state, according to Geneva Fuentes, communications director for the Arizona Education Association.
“The state has made this conscious decision for so long to underfund education, and that means that it's communities that have to step up and fill in the gaps,” she said.
No major campaign events from school unions, advocacy groups, or other education-related organizations in opposition to the bond and override measures in the Valley were widely publicized.
Across the Valley, local officials, mayors, governing board members and parents wrote letters in favor of school district bonds and overrides to the Maricopa County School superintendent. These letters were published in voter information packets.
Letters in support of these measures expressed similar interest in securing student safety, increasing property value, maintaining school infrastructure and investing in the community's future.
Across multiple districts — including Chandler Unified, Deer Valley Unified, Higley Unified and Peoria Unified — Valley residents also wrote letters in opposition.
Residents expressed concerns with increased spending and taxes amid economic uncertainty and declining enrollment, stating that schools should require less spending with fewer students.
“Seniors like me can’t afford this and my full-time working grandkids can’t afford this either. I see them living paycheck to paycheck struggling to get by while raising their kids,” said Delores Lorenz, a senior citizen in Youngtown. “I lived within my means my entire life. Why can’t the Peoria Schools do the same?”
Letters also cited poor academic performance and lack of spending transparency among districts for reasons to vote against bond and override measures.
“In the case of Higley Unified, voters are repeatedly told that funds will go directly to teachers and classrooms. However, year after year, much of the money ends up supporting administrative costs, salary increases for non-classroom staff, and programs that show little to no academic benefit, such as staff enrichment,” said Betty Breeden, a Gilbert resident.
According to Heather Gossler, a teacher at Williams Field High School, Higley Unified has a low administrative cost relative to other districts, and administrators play a huge role in student success.
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PHOENIX – Initial election results on Tuesday night showed Maricopa County voters are closely divided on Proposition 409, a nearly $900 million health care bond measure.The latest Election Day results showed Prop 409 leading 50.96% yes to 49.04% no.The total number of ballots cast at 8 p.m. were 570,352 with a turnout of 21.5%. Prop 409 was split by 10,891 votes with 288,032 Arizonans voting yes and 277,141 voting no.The measure would allow the Maricopa County Special Health Care District, commonly known as Valleyw...
PHOENIX – Initial election results on Tuesday night showed Maricopa County voters are closely divided on Proposition 409, a nearly $900 million health care bond measure.
The latest Election Day results showed Prop 409 leading 50.96% yes to 49.04% no.
The total number of ballots cast at 8 p.m. were 570,352 with a turnout of 21.5%. Prop 409 was split by 10,891 votes with 288,032 Arizonans voting yes and 277,141 voting no.
The measure would allow the Maricopa County Special Health Care District, commonly known as Valleywise Health, to raise up to $898 million through the sale of general obligation bonds.
The money would be for building new behavioral health facilities, improving existing ones and bolstering emergency services in the Valleywise public health care system.
Prop 409 was the only question on all Maricopa County ballots during Tuesday’s all-mail jurisdictional elections.
Additional items were on the ballot for voters in five Valley cities, 21 school/education districts and three fire/medical districts.
Here are the latest results from the Maricopa County Elections Department:
APACHE JUNCTION
Proposition 493 (extending mayoral terms from two years to four years)
AVONDALE
Proposition 404 bond issue (parks, recreation and library):
Proposition 405 bond issue (public safety and court):
CHANDLER
Question 1 bond issue (parks and recreation amenities)
Question 2 bond issue (fire department services)
Question 3 bond issue (police department services)
Question 4 bond issue (streets and traffic flow)
Proposition 410 (changing city charter on term limits)
Proposition 411 (changing city charter on appointment/removal of city manager)
GLENDALE
Question 1 bond issue (flood control and water retention)
Question 2 bond issue (infrastructure maintenance facilities)
MESA
City Council recall
ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY
Budget override continuation
BUCKEYE ELEMENTARY
Budget increase
BUCKEYE UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Bond approval
CHANDLER UNIFIED
Bond approval
Override continuation
DEER VALLEY UNIFIED
Budget increase
Sale, lease or exchange of real property
DYSART UNIFIED
Budget override continuation
Bond approval
FOWLER ELEMENTARY
Budget increase
HIGLEY UNIFIED
Budget increase
Sale, lease or exchange of real property
ISAAC ELEMENTARY
Bond approval
Budget override continuation
KYRENE ELEMENTARY
Budget override continuation
MURPHY ELEMENTARY
Budget increase
NADABURG UNIFIED
Bond approval
PENDERGAST ELEMENTARY
Bond approval
PEORIA UNIFIED
Budget increase
PHOENIX ELEMENTARY
Budget override continuation
Budget increase
Sale, lease or exchange of real property
PHOENIX UNION
Budget increase
Budget override continuation
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY
Budget override continuation
SADDLE MOUNTAIN UNIFIED
Bond approval
Budget increase
TEMPE ELEMENTARY
Bond approval
TOLLESON UNION
Bond approval
Budget override continuation
WEST-MEC
Bond approval
Sale, lease or exchange of real property
NORTH COUNTY
Proposition 407 bond issue
SOUTH COUNTY
Proposition 408 bond issue
SUPERSTITION
Proposition 494 bond issue
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The self-driving Waymo cars are offering a new service for Phoenix residents.PHOENIX — The self-driving Waymo cars are now offering an additional service for Phoenix residents.This week, the Waymo company announced a partnership with DoorDash to deliver orders in the Valley. In the coming months, DoorDash customers will be able to choose to be matched with a Waymo car for orders placed with a merchant located within Waymo's service area.When the Waymo car arrives with an order, customers can open the trunk through ...
The self-driving Waymo cars are offering a new service for Phoenix residents.
PHOENIX — The self-driving Waymo cars are now offering an additional service for Phoenix residents.
This week, the Waymo company announced a partnership with DoorDash to deliver orders in the Valley. In the coming months, DoorDash customers will be able to choose to be matched with a Waymo car for orders placed with a merchant located within Waymo's service area.
When the Waymo car arrives with an order, customers can open the trunk through the DoorDash app and retrieve their items.
The autonomous cars will start fulfilling orders for grocery and retail stores before expanding to other types of merchants in the Phoenix area.
"Through our partnership with DoorDash, we leverage our proven delivery experience to provide customers with a seamless, contact-free way to get items they need, whether it’s groceries or a quick bite,” Nicole Gavel, Waymo's head of business development and strategic partnerships, said in a statement.
The recognizable white, Waymo cars have had a presence in Arizona for several years by offering a ride-share service to multiple regions throughout the Valley.
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Phoenix, AZ - October 2025 - AZ Florist, a trusted local flower shop owned by Brennen Rigler, is proud to announce the expansion of its same-day flower delivery service across the greater Phoenix area. The enhancement allows customers to send beautiful, handcrafted floral arrangements on the very day they order-making last-minute gifting simple, convenient, and heartfelt."Our customers count on us for life's most meaningful moments," said Brennen Rigler, owner of AZ Florist. "Expanding our same-day delivery means we can...
Phoenix, AZ - October 2025 - AZ Florist, a trusted local flower shop owned by Brennen Rigler, is proud to announce the expansion of its same-day flower delivery service across the greater Phoenix area. The enhancement allows customers to send beautiful, handcrafted floral arrangements on the very day they order-making last-minute gifting simple, convenient, and heartfelt.
"Our customers count on us for life's most meaningful moments," said Brennen Rigler, owner of AZ Florist. "Expanding our same-day delivery means we can help more people express love, gratitude, and sympathy-without delay."
For over a decade, AZ Florist has been known for its high-quality blooms, personalized service, and dedication to freshness. The new same-day delivery option extends to residential neighborhoods, hospitals, and businesses throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale.
Customers can browse seasonal collections such as birthday bouquets, sympathy arrangements, and wedding florals, all crafted by expert designers who bring artistry and care to every order. The shop also offers custom arrangements, ensuring each delivery feels as unique as the occasion it celebrates.
AZ Florist's team has optimized logistics to guarantee prompt same-day arrivals for orders placed before the local cut-off time. Each arrangement is hand-delivered, not shipped, ensuring flowers arrive vibrant and ready to enjoy.
"We've invested in technology and staff training to make our same-day service seamless," added Rigler. "It's about maintaining the human touch while embracing efficiency."
AZ Florist 2050 S 16th ST #105 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Brennen Rigler 602-507-4200 [email protected]
Founded in Phoenix, AZ Florist is a locally owned flower shop offering fresh floral arrangements, plants, and gifts with delivery across the Phoenix metro area. Known for outstanding quality and customer care, AZ Florist helps clients celebrate every milestone with beauty and ease.
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