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Given the choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. Sometimes, people need help to remain at home. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

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“I highly recommend Always Best Care for every aspect from the ones seeking care for a loved one or themselves, all the way to the ones seeking an opportunity to care for a senior. I personally worked for ABC, and throughout my years with them I had the pleasure of interacting with the seniors as well as with the amazing caregivers. From the stories of a much more simpler time in the elders life to the reasons from a caregiver wanting to truly care for the seniors. (Most reasons are personal to them that have impacted their life and heart). This is truly a caring company with exceptional professional staff. It's hard to find a company that demonstrates both of those traits....”

Christina H.
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“Always Best Care absolutely saved us when my father needed immediate assistance. Maria and team were extremely compassionate, responsive, informative and truly wanted us to feel comfortable with every small detail. The caretakers were all amazing and dependable. I truly cannot say enough positive things about the level of service provided by ABC as they helped us navigate this truly impossible time.”

Sascha B.
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“I cannot say enough good things about Always Best Care in the South Bay. I was lucky to be referred to ABC when my Father suddenly needed in-home care several years ago and I hired ABC again a few months ago when my friend needed in-home care. The learning curve is steep when a family member is no longer independent. Having reliable, caring and professional caregivers is invaluable in getting through these challenges. Hiring the caregivers from ABC allowed me to be the "daughter" again. I absolutely could not have cared for my beloved Father or my dear friend without ABC by my side!”

Marta P.
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“Always Best Care agency has been wonderful to work with. The caregivers they have provided to stay with my dear friend, who has dementia, have been outstanding. My husband, an MD, and I, an RN, have rather high standards and have found all of the caregivers to be professional, caring and extremely reliable (24/7 care in this case) They go above and beyond expectations. I have felt safe with the caregivers,as they are also down-to-earth; caring people. Dr. David Hart is the main point person in this family-run agency and he is not only a very caring person, he is extremely intelligent in his communication, yet very down-to earth at the same time. He is responsive to any issues that arise immediately…not only for the client, but also to his caregivers, who he genuinely cares about. That is perhaps why he attracts and retains such stellar employees, We feel very lucky to have found ABC Senior Care services. Ilene Watson, RN and Dr. Walter Watson,MD, Manhattan Beach, CA”

Ilene P.
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“The senior in-home care was top notch. The caregivers were caring, comforting, and always available even with our requested schedule changes. Definitely would recommend to others in our family.”

D H.
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“I attended the free family caregivers seminar presented by Dr. David Hart. The seminar was both informative and practical. Dr. Hart is very knowledgeable and practical as he cared for his grandmother with Alzheimers. He is an unusually caring person who is very approachable. I am grateful to know him and to know he is available whenever he might be needed.”

Ruth O.
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“Dr David Hart has given me security to know that I can do it. He has such a caring and approachable demeanor. I feel I can call on him at any time for help with either one of us. Thank heavens he came along in our lives.”

Laurie D.
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“My experience with ABC Senior Services has been uniformly positive, starting with participation in their Memory Club several years ago. My wife has Alzheimer's and the challenges are severe. ABC, notably Dr. David Hart, has been a terrific source of support and advice. They take the time to understand your individual needs and circumstances. This is a great resource for those of us in the South Bay.”

Joel T.
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“This is a long overdue review and endorsement of Always Best Care-Torrance. My family is forever grateful for all the care given to my father for more than four years. From our initial meeting with Carrie and David to selecting the most wonderful caregiver that was with Dad to the end of his days. The love and support from everyone at ABC was so appreciated especially during some very difficult times. May God bless you always - You are truly special angels. Thank you all!”

Don V.
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“I attended one of their monthly caregiver essentials workshop and found it incredibly informative. I now have a much better understanding of the disease progression, and have walked away with so many helpful resources. Attending made me aware that I do not have to struggle alone through this, there are support groups and resources available to assist me. Dr. David Hart is a compassionate person who is genuinely willing to help others navigate the path of caring for a loved one with dementia.”

RENEE B.
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“Carrie, David, and their team are terrific to work with. Carrie has been a lifesaver by helping us to quickly find a wonderful 24/7 board and care facility for our loved one who is suffering from both advanced dementia and a broken, severe arthritic neck. They have provided very capable temporary care givers to us to help with taking our loved one to doctor's appointments and during the time our loved one was being treated in the hospital. David has thoroughly educated us on all aspects of dementia and counseled the family members to help sort out their emotions during these difficult times. We strongly recommend Always Best Care South Bay to anyone needing advise, help, and services to find care facilities, care givers, and/or counseling.”

Raoul G.
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“From the moment I first spoke to Mark Wecker at Always Best Care, he was kind, caring and extremely knowledgeable. He made sure to ask all the right questions to help my siblings and me find the perfect place for our father who had very advanced Parkinson's Disease. He took us to places that fit the high quality we were looking for and in our budget range. Mark showed genuine concern for us and my father. And he helped us navigate through a challenging situation. We made a great decision based on his expert advice. Unfortunately, my father passed away before we could bring him to LA. But I will always be grateful for the detailed attention we received from Mark and Always Best Care.”

Batsheva F.
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“My son and I have received family counseling from Dr. Hart for nearly two years. We both suffer from PTSD, among other mental disabilities, and have been seen by a number of therapists over the years. We have found Dr. Hart’s care to be among the most helpful. He is kind, understanding, and patient. Rather than employing long term, traditional psychotherapy or other limited methods exclusively, he uses different approaches to break through a person’s natural resistance. He suggests interpretations of feelings and actions, asks questions that show real insight, and then gives practical and usually appropriate advice that can be accepted or discussed further. He has treated us with respect and even with a non-intrusive, kind of professional affection. We would recommend him to friends and family without hesitation.”

Andrew L.
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“I'm glad I attended Dr. Hart's caregiver support workshop which focused on Alzheimer's disease. I knew then Always Best Care would be the right agency to handle my Dad's care. From the beginning to the end the staff were professional and courteous. My dad unfortunately decided to end services because of his stubbornness. Mark was understanding and expressed his concern for my Dad's wellbeing. He didn't push for us to continue services. I would work with ABC again if my father agrees to resume services. They definitely have your loved ones best interest in mind.”

G S.
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“Experienced people, excellent service.”

Elsie M.
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“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. David Hart for your elder-care needs. Dr. Hart is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring person who helped our family beyond measure to provide the best level of care for our mother who has Alzheimer's Disease. We engaged Dr. Hart to 1) conduct his own periodic assessments of our mother; 2) create a forum for our broader family, including our mom, to communicate and ask questions; 3) provide training and resources; and 4) help our family evaluate and implement an interim and long-term care plan for our mother. DR. HART EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS ON EVERY LEVEL. Prior to meeting Dr. Hart we had received a lot of conflicting information and our broader family was experiencing a very high level of stress and frustration. Thankfully, after engaging with Dr. Hart for several months, our family became knowledgeable, we communicated well with each other, and we just implemented a long-term care plan that addresses all of our mom's needs and one that she really enjoys. DR. HART IS THE BEST AND HE TRULY CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS AND THE FAMILIES HE WORKS WITH. Thank you Dr. Hart for all of you have done for our family. Words cannot express our gratitude.”

chris B.
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“Dr Hart knows so much about dealing with issues that Alzheimer's creates for those who have the disease as well as those of us who are caretakers.”

Kaye T.
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“Best in home care company in the South Bay & LA”

Michelle P.
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“Mark Wecker provided us with invaluable help both in terms of finding appropriate board &scare homes for our loved one, and explaining how this whole senior placement business works. It turns out we were quite naïve about it being a "service" as it is very territorial! That made us all the more impressed with Mark's unselfish and caring approach to helping us meet our needs. He also took time to really listen to our criteria, asked great questions when he accompanied us to look at the homes, and only showed us places that met our standards. We recommend him highly to anyone!”

Ramona P.
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““ I have been very happy with the excellent professional and loving care services ABC has provided for Kathleen who suffers from Alzheimer’s Dementia and the Andreoli family who cares for her. ABC is a full service provider that has also offered free seminars, consultation and information to me and my daughter who are Kathleen’s primary care takers. These have helped us greatly in this daunting task. THANK YOU – Leo Andreoli, Torrance, CA””

Leo A.
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“My widowed 80-year-old mother who has Alzheimer's disease has been living alone for 3 years. She has been extremely resistant to having caregivers in her home and my brother and I had all but given up. We have been amazed at the progress we've made since enlisting the help of Dr. David Hart at Always Best Care. In a little over a month, Mom has accepted a caregiver and is considering a move to an assisted living facility. Equally important, the support and assistance we have received in making both large and small decisions has been invaluable and a huge relief. I also highly recommend the Caregiving Essentials class taught by Dr. Hart, which covers everything you need to know in a single 3-1/2 hour "bootcamp" session, including brain science, communication tips, and resources. (GPS shoe insert, who knew?!) The class would benefit anyone who has a friend or family member suffering from dementia.”

Linda S.
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“I want to express how helpful Mark Wecker was to me and my family as we were looking for a place for my father to live. We needed to quickly move him from Kansas City to Los Angeles. Mark spent time with us to hear our needs and then appropriately guide us through this new challenging stage in our lives. His advice and dedicated time was so valuable and personable to us, I don't how we would have managed without him. Thank you again, Mark!”

David H.
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“Thankful and grateful don’t seem quite good enough to express how I feel about Always Best Care South Bay and all the good work they do. They offer a support group run by Dr. David Hart. That group was my lifeline while I was caring for my husband. When it came time to place him in a memory care facility, they assisted me with that decision also. Dr. Hart and his team are extremely knowledgeable, always professional but most of all genuinely caring.”

Ann W.
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“The attitude and professionalism of the management of a company is especially important in the field of elder care. I can think of no better way to express my experience with Always Best Care then to say the management and their hands on approach with the care givers they hire is 5 stars”

John D.
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“Its always a pleasure working with a team that has their hearts and minds on the patient’s wellbeing. ABC is the way to go.”

David S.
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“Always best care saved my life they have a great staff ready to assist 24/7 always available and reliable I highly recommend Always best care.”

Jennifer B.
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“This company is very professional. All the staff is very experenced. They provide top notch care..The caregivers are also so professional on time and experenced.”

Christina 3.
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“Very professional staff. Also my caregiver was awesome”

Atom F.
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“Best In Home Care Company in the Southbay”

mpalacio
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“Helpful, compassionate, and always available to assist. I appreciate Always Best Care so much!”

ashaon
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“The staff are friendly and professional every step of the way.”

JG B.
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“Mark Wecker provided us with invaluable help both in terms of finding appropriate board &scare homes for our loved one, and explaining how this whole senior placement business works. It turns out we were quite naïve about it being a "service" as it is very territorial! That made us all the more impressed with Mark's unselfish and caring approach to helping us meet our needs. He also took time to really listen to our criteria, asked great questions when he accompanied us to look at the homes, and only showed us places that met our standards. We recommend him highly to anyone!”

Jack P.
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“Dr. Hart has been of monumental assistance to our family during a very difficult time. We first learned of Dr. David’s practice when mom was first diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). His support groups for families and patients offered comfort and practical advice from others going through the same experience. He provided essential information—facts about dementia and lifestyle changes to slow the process—based on the latest research findings, sparing us the time and frustration of navigating the web and sorting facts from myths. But most important to me has been the emotional support Dr. David has personally provided to my sister and I, and the trusting relationship he established with mom. His professional empathy and experience with human behavior as well as his expertise in the field of geriatrics and cognition combine to provide an array of servicesthat will truly make the difference toward a successful transition for elders and their families. I could not recommend Dr. Hart more highly!”

Eileen S.
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“Over the last five years always best care has provided Home Care to several of my patients. I appreciate their case management did they include with their service. The patients and families have been very happy with the caregivers. Several have been able to take advantage of the driving service. I have referred numerous people to their caregiving course that is offered monthly.”

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“I want to let you know how fortunate I feel that our lives intersected with your company and with those who work there. When I realized that we would be needing a company that provided caring care-providing services, I was hoping and praying that I would find a company like yours. We could not have asked for better with the service Always Best Care provided. Even when the chemistry and/or the timing wasn't quite right, adjustments were made and reasonably so. Carrie, that introductory talk you and I first had and why you started ABC -- I want to let you know that what you created and why you created it is evident. Some of Dad's caregivers go the extra mile and above and beyond and really give of themselves. They are really top notch people. I have heartfelt gratitude for your company and for your employees who cared for my dad during our time of need. Thank you not only for providing the service that your company does, but also and in particular, for the high quality of the service that some of your employees provided.”

Ky S.
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“I am so very fortunate to be a part of a professional, caring and supportive company. We are all family here trying our very best to be a family for all the clients we work with. Our caregivers and staff try our best to help those families in need live a peacefully, fulfilling and loving life. If you want to have a dependable, reliable and gratifying career come and work with Always Best Care South Bay!!”

Julie M.
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“I've worked for four agencies over the last 16 years but this is the best by far! Personable, supportive, compassionate, knowledgeable, and the greatest staff!”

Debora A.
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“Great place to work”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Hawthorne, CA work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's 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 ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

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, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Hawthorne, 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.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

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.

Independence
Independence

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 an assisted living community. 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.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

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 to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be 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 in Hawthorne, CA 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.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

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:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

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 Hawthorne,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.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced 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:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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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.

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.

Latest News in Hawthorne, CA

Elon Musk's futuristic Hyperloop prototype tube has been removed from its place near SpaceX's California headquarters

Elon Musk's ambitious Hyperloop test tunnel has reportedly been removed from its location in front of the SpaceX headquarters in California.The LA Times reported that Hawthorne Council member Angie Reyes English asked city staff to request the removal of the tube."The city has been very giving and has been very...

Elon Musk's ambitious Hyperloop test tunnel has reportedly been removed from its location in front of the SpaceX headquarters in California.

The LA Times reported that Hawthorne Council member Angie Reyes English asked city staff to request the removal of the tube.

"The city has been very giving and has been very supportive in efforts that SpaceX has had," said English. "But ultimately, we have other businesses and other things we need to consider, and to give the community their streets back."

In 2016, the above-ground prototype tube was installed in Hawthorne — a city in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area — but now the city has moved to uninstall the futuristic venture.

The project is run by Musk's civil engineering company, The Boring Company, but the prototype tube sat idle for years on Jack Northrop Avenue. According to the LA Times, it drew complaints from pedestrians and motorists before the city stepped in to have it dismantled.

Although Hyperloop and The Boring Company representatives didn't respond to Insider's request for confirmation, Fox Business reports the test tunnel will be replaced by parking spaces.

In an April tweet, Musk confirmed the company's attempt to build a working Hyperloop to combat traffic issues "in the coming years."

—Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 24, 2022

Musk's proposed Hyperloop system was designed to transport travelers through low-pressure tubes in pods at speeds as high as 760 miles per hour. The ambitious invention would reportedly cut the commute from Los Angeles to San Francisco down to 35 minutes, LA Times reported.

The tech billionaire pitched the idea in 2013.

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Mr. Najib Sare, Named Chief Operating Officer, California Career Institute. Will Oversee Operations, Financials, Academics, and Future Growth of Anaheim and Hawthorne Campuses

"The organization is driven by a shared passion for student success, from the ground levels to the corporate levels, that is focused on student outcomes and employee well-being."- Najib SareANAHEIM, CA, June 01, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mr. Najib Sare has recently been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, California Career Institute headquartered in Anaheim, California. CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Rafat Qahoush, made the announcement to the local business community recently. "We are very pleased to have Sare on bo...

"The organization is driven by a shared passion for student success, from the ground levels to the corporate levels, that is focused on student outcomes and employee well-being."- Najib Sare

ANAHEIM, CA, June 01, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mr. Najib Sare has recently been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, California Career Institute headquartered in Anaheim, California. CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Rafat Qahoush, made the announcement to the local business community recently. "We are very pleased to have Sare on board with us at CCI. His skillset and expertise in organizational growth have come at the perfect time for our company. We are confident his leadership, particularly in healthcare-related programs, will help us achieve our vision."

As COO since January 2023, Sare has been responsible for all operations, compliance, and financial well-being at the school with programs in licensed vocational nursing, medical and dental assisting, and an Associate of Applied Sciences in Vocational Nursing degree. CCI currently serves the Orange County-Los Angeles County corridor with campuses in Anaheim and Hawthorne.

"I am honored and humbled to be given the confidence and opportunity in progressing and growing CCI to its potential. The organization is driven by a shared passion for student success, from the ground levels to the corporate levels, that is focused on student outcomes and employee well-being. Growing an organization with these strong core values will not only benefit our students but the community in its entirety."

Prior to joining CCI, Sare was a Campus President and independent consultant to CEOs and colleges. He also operated in a variety of roles in the education sector for over 20 years. Senior positions he has held include Vice-President of Operations, and Chief Operating Officer. Earlier in his career, Sare served as Director of Admissions in Dallas in 2001.

Sare focuses on three parameters to drive education and school success: 1) Compliance; 2) Student satisfaction; and 3) Staff development. Sare said, "CCI is meeting all three benchmarks". He explains further, "Without compliance, your school is inoperable. Student satisfaction is long term whereas happiness is fleeting. The only way to develop student satisfaction is to develop our staff. We are doing that and already seeing benefits". Sare's "Three Parameters" are folded into his vision for CCI as a learning destination and industry leader: freedom. "Freedom from being constrained by anything that is beyond one's control, freedom to decide where to live, where to go, what to wear, what to eat, and most importantly, who you want to be." Sare's philosophy follows that intellectual freedom goes hand-in-hand with financial freedom. The health care education CCI provides to students in the greater Los Angeles/Orange County corridor who come from challenged families is the key to a new life of freedom for many. Sare was brought on board by CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Rafat Qahoush, to create this vision for CCI.

Before the health education industry, Sare was in the wellness business as Regional Vice-President of Operations at Bally Total Fitness until 2001. While there, he oversaw fitness clubs in the United States to ensure their qualitative and quantitative growth. Najib Sare was raised in Germany where he earned his bachelor's degree in business management with a minor in finance at Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelm University, Bonn, Germany. Sare spent his professional career in the United States since 1996 where he has lived and worked in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas,

California Career Institute specializes in healthcare programs in licensed vocational nursing, medical and dental assisting, and an Associate of Applied Sciences in Vocational Nursing degree. CCI is headquartered in Anaheim, California and has campuses in both Hawthorne, California and at its Anaheim headquarters. It is co-owned by two, professional nurses, Dr. Rafat Qahoush, who holds a doctorate in Nursing and Manal Alawneh, MSN. California Career Institute 1240 S. State College Blvd., Suite 150, Anaheim, California 92806 Office (714)539-5959. www.calinstitute.edu

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Elon Musk’s Hyperloop prototype tube is gone. What does it mean for his tunneling dream?

Published Nov. 5, 2022 Updated Nov. 6, 2022 10:06 PM PTSix years ago, SpaceX installed an above-ground tube in front of its Hawthorne headquarters, drawing excitement and intrigue from around the city about Chief Executive Elon Musk’s latest experiment.At annual competitions, engineers and students from across the globe sought to develop and test Musk’s proposed Hyperloop transportati...

Published Nov. 5, 2022 Updated Nov. 6, 2022 10:06 PM PT

Six years ago, SpaceX installed an above-ground tube in front of its Hawthorne headquarters, drawing excitement and intrigue from around the city about Chief Executive Elon Musk’s latest experiment.

At annual competitions, engineers and students from across the globe sought to develop and test Musk’s proposed Hyperloop transportation technology, which promised to hurl passengers through tunnels in levitating, autonomous electric pods at more than 600 mph, cutting a trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco to 35 minutes.

Today, there is no Hyperloop system in service. And after sitting idle for several years, the tube on Jack Northrop Avenue — which drew complaints about road and pedestrian access, as well as questions of its purpose — has been removed, at the city’s request.

“The city has been very giving and has been very supportive in efforts that SpaceX has had,” said Hawthorne Councilmember Angie Reyes English, who asked city staff to request that SpaceX remove the tube. “But ultimately, we have other businesses and other things we need to consider, and to give the community their streets back.”

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It remains unclear whether SpaceX or Musk’s tunneling venture, Boring Co., are continuing to develop the Hyperloop technology. Bloomberg, which first reported the Hawthorne tube’s removal this week, called it “symbolic of a larger retreat” and said the Hyperloop project “has been indefinitely shelved.”

Representatives for SpaceX and Boring Co. did not respond to requests for comment.

After the last student competition in the summer of 2019, SpaceX seemingly abandoned operations at the nearly milelong test tube, which collected dust and debris from nearby railroad tracks, as well as pine needles from trees that hadn’t been trimmed in years due to lack of access, Reyes English said.

The tube took up an eastbound lane heading toward Crenshaw Boulevard, complicating existing concerns in the busy area about traffic congestion, drivers traveling at freeway speeds and pedestrian safety.

In 2017, SpaceX built a pedestrian bridge connecting its offices to a parking structure after employees were struck by vehicles while walking across Crenshaw Boulevard, according to a Daily Breeze report. The city supported the project, Reyes English said.

Alex Estrada, a manager at Tow World on Jack Northrop Avenue, said he began to worry about pedestrians who were forced to walk along the street because of the tube.

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“It pretty much got in everybody’s way,” he said.

After the SpaceX competitions ceased, he and others began to question why the tube remained.

“I assumed they forgot about it, or just left it there,” Estrada said.

After the tube’s removal, a leftover barricade and some plastic cones remained, obstructing a lane on Jack Northrop. A patch of asphalt that runs along the tracks has been turned into a parking lot, which the city has not approved, Reyes English said.

The council member plans to seek the removal of the barricades and said she will look at options for parking enforcement at the unsanctioned lot.

“We just have to clean it up to ensure its safety and to ensure pedestrian right of way,” Reyes English said.

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Reyes English said she has had a close working relationship with SpaceX and Boring Co., pointing to the jobs created and boost to the local economy.

When Boring Co. sought to construct a separate milelong tunnel beneath a Hawthorne neighborhood to test its underground autonomous vehicles, Reyes English, along with the rest of the council, approved the project. But she pushed the company to conduct more outreach to the community to inform residents of the project, which was unveiled in late 2018.

Now, with the above-ground tube gone, Reyes English and others in City Hall are turning their attention to the underground tunnel, which runs along 120th Street.

Given Musk’s history of shelving tunnel projects, Reyes English is not sure whether the Hawthorne project is still running, she said.

Boring Co. representatives told City Atty. Robert Kim as recently as this summer that the company was using the tunnel for development and research. It is required to backfill the tunnel with concrete as soon as the project concludes, Kim said.

Musk previously dropped plans to build a tunnel beneath Sepulveda Boulevard on the Westside in 2018 after a lawsuit alleged that the city of Los Angeles violated state law when it sought to exempt the tunnel from environmental review.

More recently, Musk backed out of a tunnel project that would have transported riders from the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station to Ontario International Airport. San Bernardino County transit officials plan to carry on the project without him.

Boring Co. is committed to finishing tunnel and loop projects in Las Vegas, according to its website, including one that would transport people to the city’s convention center.

In Hawthorne, Reyes English has noticed a lack of activity at the entrance and exits of the underground Boring Co. tunnel. She plans to seek a tour of the site to ensure its operation.

Fired Military Officer Says Management Dubbed Him `Crazy Army Guy'

A man is suing a Hawthorne defense technology company, alleging he was wrongfully fired due to his military service and obligations.City News Service, News Partner|Updated Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 3:17 pm PTHAWTHORNE, CA — A man is suing a Hawthorne defense technology company, alleging he was harassed and derided for his military service and obligations, called a "crazy Army guy" and ultimately wrongfully fir...

A man is suing a Hawthorne defense technology company, alleging he was wrongfully fired due to his military service and obligations.

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|Updated Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 3:17 pm PT

HAWTHORNE, CA — A man is suing a Hawthorne defense technology company, alleging he was harassed and derided for his military service and obligations, called a "crazy Army guy" and ultimately wrongfully fired because of those obligations in 2022.

Army officer Bradley Schamel's Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit against Epirus Inc. alleges wrongful termination, discrimination based on military service and status, disability discrimination, harassment, retaliation and failure to take reasonable steps to prevent discrimination and harassment.

Schamel seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. An Epirus representative did not immediately reply to a request for comment on the suit brought Tuesday.

Schamel suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, the suit states. The holder of an MBA, he was hired by Epirus in January 2019 as chief of staff and in September of that year management decided to promote him within a few months to chief strategy officer with a raise and the granting of stock, the suit states.

In late October or early November 2019, Schamel told management about an upcoming military deployment to Ukraine and he went on a leave that was extended due to the coronavirus, the suit states.

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Upon his return, Schamel was demoted by the company to the job of director of business development, a move the plaintiff alleges was done because of his military membership and deployment.

Schamel was referred to by managers as a "dumb army guy who doesn't know how to do his job" and as the "crazy Army guy," the suit states.

In August 2021, Epirus hired Rob Bocek as chief business officer and he became Schamel's immediate supervisor, the suit states.

"Bocek maintained a campaign of harassment, intimidation and bullying towards plaintiff based on plaintiff's membership in the armed services, his current military obligations and his (PTSD) disability," the suits states.

Schamel also alleges his military service prompted Epirus to deny him the position of vice president of sales. Only one other person applied for the job and Bocek groomed the other candidate, who had less experience and seniority, for months, yet was still chosen over the plaintiff, the suit states.

Epirus terminated Schamel on Nov. 10, falsely stating that he had resigned, the suit alleges.

"The true reasons for plaintiff's termination were discrimination and retaliation based on plaintiff's military service obligations and his disability," according to the suit, which further states the firing has left the plaintiff with "extreme emotional distress."

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Election 2022: Hawthorne could become a charter city if ballot measure passes

Hawthorne residents have a big decision to make about the future of their city when they turn in their ballots for the Nov. 8 election.They will decide the fate of Measure I, a ballot initiative that would change Hawthorne from a general law city to a charter city — a proposal that has councilmembers in disagreement.Proponents argue Hawthorne would benefit from the increased local control of being a charter city. Opponents say they also support the idea of a charter — but are not OK with the significant councilmembe...

Hawthorne residents have a big decision to make about the future of their city when they turn in their ballots for the Nov. 8 election.

They will decide the fate of Measure I, a ballot initiative that would change Hawthorne from a general law city to a charter city — a proposal that has councilmembers in disagreement.

Proponents argue Hawthorne would benefit from the increased local control of being a charter city. Opponents say they also support the idea of a charter — but are not OK with the significant councilmember salary hikes written into it.

Hawthorne’s councilmembers currently have an annual salary of $7,200 for the part-time job, which would jump to $75,700 if Measure I passes – a 951% increase. The council already voted in January to increase its members’ annual salaries to $14,400 starting in 2023, which City Attorney Robert Kim said is the maximum allowable increase as a general law city.

General law cities are governed by the California Constitution, while charter cities have the power to adopt their own laws regarding municipal affairs. This includes aspects of zoning and land use, processes for local elections and commission appointments, issuing public works contracts, imposing local taxes, and staff salaries.

Of the state’s 482 cities, around 121 have a charter, according to data from the League of California Cities. In LA County, it has not been a common practice for cities to adopt a charter over the last 20 years, a spokesperson for the county registrar’s office said.

Hawthorne’s neighbor to southeast neighbor, Carson, did, however, recently adopt one through a 2018 ballot measure. That charter also included significant annual salary hikes for councilmembers – from $20,000 to around $77,000.

The argument in favor of the Hawthorne’s Measure I was authored by Councilman David Patterson and Councilwoman Angie Reyes English and says that the charter would give the city more control over housing standards, development standards and special economic zones. The argument does not mention the salary increases.

A charter would also protect Hawthorne’s ability to prosecute its own misdemeanors, which it currently has permission to do at the discretion of the LA County District Attorney’s Office. Adopting a charter would allow Hawthorne to join a lawsuit against state Senate Bill 9, a controversial law that allows for more housing in single-family zoned neighborhoods.

Councilman Alex Monteiro said he opposes the charter because of the salary increases, but would vote for it if they were removed. He supports the council having more control over land use and zoning laws, Monteiro said. He, alongside Councilwoman Olivia Valentine, authored the argument against the measure.

“As a city right now we only have about $70 million in reserves,” Monteiro said in a recent interview. “Let’s say if the economy went bad, if a recession started, if we are hit with some major disaster, we only have money to operate for one year and then the city will go bankrupt. That is why I am asking people to vote no on the charter.”

The higher salaries, the opposition argument says, would also hurt Hawthorne’s financial stability in the long-term by spiking its pension liabilities. High pension payments have been a key factor in the financial woes experienced by the nearby cities of Inglewood and Torrance.

Monteiro, for his part, said the new pay rate would be out of step with a part-time job and that some councilmembers do little city work other than showing up to meetings twice a month.

Patterson, though, does not think the city is in a bad financial position or that the pay is excessive.

“Both of those statements are categorically wrong,” he said.

There is money available in the general fund, Patterson said, because Hawthorne cut down on city contracts and received federal COVID-19 relief funds, which, he added, more than covers the pay bumps. In the long term, Patterson said, he believes that revenue from the 5% tax on cannabis sales, which voters passed in November 2020, will provide a sustainable source of funding for the increases.

The argument against the measure paints a less sunny picture of Hawthorne’s financial future.

“The City only recently emerged from a dire fiscal emergency that nearly bankrupted the City. The residents voted to approve a sales tax increase a few years ago to stabilize the City’s budget woes,” the argument says. “The City’s budget is still fragile, so this unjustified and undeserved raise makes no sense, especially when the economy is heading into a recession, revenue is decreasing, and the fiscal future appears even more uncertain.”

But another benefit of the pay raise, Patterson said, is that it opens the option of running for council to more of Hawthorne’s residents and not just those with time and money at their disposal.

“A person shouldn’t have to be in a specific category of wealth or employment to be able to afford to add value to the community,” he said. “I think it (the pay increase) is going to bring a lot more great options to the table for people to choose from to represent them.”

A good council member, Patterson said, should currently dedicate at least 20 hours a week to the position. This is still half of what is considered a full-time job in the California Labor Code.

Ultimately, residents will decide, when they submit their ballots, whether the pay bump is justified — and if they want the other lawmaking benefits of a charter city.

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