Cannabis Kiosks Coming to Phoenix Senior Communities

A cannabis company and delivery app team up to bring online ordering and on-demand weed delivery to East Valley retirement homes.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A senior-focused cannabis company called Life Is Chill is partnering with a marijuana delivery app called LoveBud to bring online ordering kiosks to senior communities across the East Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. The kiosks will feature an 'easy mode' interface with larger fonts, educational videos, and direct access to budtenders to help seniors order and understand cannabis products. LoveBud will then deliver the orders from partnered local dispensaries in an hour or less.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to improve cannabis access and education for Phoenix's senior population, who may struggle with navigating traditional online ordering and delivery systems. By bringing a curated selection of senior-friendly products and an intuitive kiosk interface directly to retirement communities, the companies hope to make it easier for older adults to discover and use marijuana for medical purposes like sleep and pain relief.

The details

The kiosks will be powered by LoveBud's technology and will feature a simplified menu focused on products like low-dose edibles and tinctures from Life Is Chill and other brands. Seniors will be able to order directly through the kiosk's iPad app, get recommendations from budtenders, and receive deliveries in under an hour. Life Is Chill has also provided specialized training to their budtenders on serving senior customers.

  • In November 2024, Arizonans gained the ability to get weed delivered to their homes.
  • Later this year, the cannabis kiosks are expected to launch in senior communities across the East Valley, including in Chandler and Gilbert.

The players

Life Is Chill

A senior-focused cannabis company that is partnering with LoveBud to bring the kiosks to retirement communities.

LoveBud

A Chandler-based marijuana delivery app company that is providing the technology and delivery services for the kiosks.

James Watkins

The CEO of LoveBud.

Star Simmons

The co-founder of Life Is Chill.

Dana Lillestol

A senior education advisor for Life Is Chill.

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What they’re saying

“Easy mode will prioritize senior-friendly features, such as larger fonts, while also making it easier for customers to access product information. Educational videos about the products will be available on the kiosk. Seniors will also be able to connect directly with a budtender via text or phone call, who can provide recommendations or answer questions.”

— James Watkins, CEO, LoveBud (phoenixnewtimes.com)

“Anybody can go to some of the bigger dispensaries and be able to order online. But it's very complicated. It's hard to search for the products.”

— Star Simmons, Co-founder, Life Is Chill (phoenixnewtimes.com)

“One of the most important things for us is to make sure that our customers have an enjoyable experience. They don't go consume 100-milligram gummy, as an example, not realizing and ending up at the hospital. Curating specific brands that are going to be more tailored to seniors is very important to us.”

— Star Simmons, Co-founder, Life Is Chill (phoenixnewtimes.com)

What’s next

Life Is Chill and LoveBud plan to launch the cannabis kiosks in 10 senior communities across the Phoenix area, including the East and West Valleys, by the end of 2026.

The takeaway

This partnership demonstrates how cannabis companies are working to make marijuana more accessible and user-friendly for older adults, a rapidly growing customer base seeking relief from medical issues like pain and insomnia. The curated kiosks and delivery service aim to remove the barriers that have prevented many seniors from trying cannabis.