It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Mesa Grande Cultural Park gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Mesa, 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.
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“My grandmother has received nothing but the best care and attention since starting services with Always Best. This stuff can be a nightmare but the team here is simply the best and makes everything easy!”
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“Marcy took time out of her day to answer all of my questions when I has been turned down by others. She is a wealth of knowledge and displays a tremendous amount of passion in the work that she does. I would highly recommend her for support needed with yourself or your loved one, she definitely would take the time to ensure all of your concerns and questions are addressed.”
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“Our family needed to get my disabled brother in an assisted living environment quickly as his care giver's health (our mother) was in decline. Always Best Care came to our rescue after finding out the needs and type of care needed to get our brother into a safe environment. We spent many hours looking and found the right place for him all in one day. Always Best Care also gave us resources to get additional financial help that my brother could qualified for. These amazing women helped us in a very stressful and emotional time when we were under extreme pressure and they made it as easy as possible considering the situation. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Pioneer Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Charleston's Restaurant or visit Mesa Historical Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Mesa, 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.
As time has moved on, citrus has fallen off, but the city of Mesa is trying to preserve that part of our agricultural history.What we know:More than 200 acres are tucked away in the city of Mesa at Gene Autry Park....
As time has moved on, citrus has fallen off, but the city of Mesa is trying to preserve that part of our agricultural history.
What we know:
More than 200 acres are tucked away in the city of Mesa at Gene Autry Park.
"These are one of the last bastions here of citrus here in the East Valley," Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman said. "Ironically, this area is one of the last city of Mesa-owned orchards. We're here at Gene Autry Park. These trees are well over 90 years old."
The land these oranges are grown on can't be used for much else.
"We've created a safety zone for the aircraft flying back and forth through Falcon Field, and so this area will always be predominantly citrus," Mayor Freeman said.
So citrus it will remain – beautiful, a great smell when they bloom – but also a history lesson growing right in front of our eyes that started in the 1910s.
"These orchards were established and, remember, there was nothing out here and this citrus here, it was sent all over the world because, predominantly, the competition was between California, Arizona and Florida," Mayor Freeman explained.
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Over the years, as Mesa's population has exploded, orange groves have become more and more rare.
"The land has become more valuable for development, so the landowners that own their land in citrus today are selling to developers for building homes or other things," Mayor Freeman said.
But, these Valencia oranges will remain.
Once they're ready, they'll be sold and shipped to Yuma where they'll be squeezed for fresh orange juice.
That's the way it will be, because these trees will grow just like the city of Mesa, and they aren't going anywhere.
"The protection of our agriculture is so important and Mesa stands ready to preserve that," Mayor Freeman said.
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Two teenagers found dead off State Route 87 between Mesa and Payson were being investigated as homicides, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.Deputies responded to a call for service during the early morning hours of May 27, and upon arrival, discovered two dead individuals, the Sheriff's Office said. Few details were released.One of the victims was identified as 18-year-old Pandora Kjolsrud. The identity of the second victim, who was 17 years old, was not released.Detectives were investigati...
Two teenagers found dead off State Route 87 between Mesa and Payson were being investigated as homicides, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded to a call for service during the early morning hours of May 27, and upon arrival, discovered two dead individuals, the Sheriff's Office said. Few details were released.
One of the victims was identified as 18-year-old Pandora Kjolsrud. The identity of the second victim, who was 17 years old, was not released.
Detectives were investigating the homicides and the circumstances surrounding them, the Sheriff's Office said.
"At this time, our focus is on conducting a comprehensive and meticulous investigation to ensure justice for the victims and their loved ones," a statement released by the Sheriff's Office said.
"We are coordinating closely with our law enforcement partners and ask for patience and respect for the investigative process while we work through the facts."
The Sheriff's Office encouraged anyone with information to contact the department at 602-876-TIPS (602-876-8477).
A spokesperson for the Scottsdale Unified School District declined to say whether Kjolsrud and the 17-year-old attended Arcadia High School in Phoenix but shared a letter the school's principal sent out to parents on the morning of May 29.
"It is with great sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that two of our students have tragically passed away" the letter from Principal Janelle Danskey said. "Naturally, this death within our community impacts many of our staff, students and families. As details are limited, we kindly ask that you respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time."
The letter gave examples of the ways children might grieve upon hearing the news and offered ways of helping them cope. It added that a team of psychologists and counselors would be on campus from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to offer support to students and staff.
(This story has been updated to add more information and a photo.)
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — An Arizona father and son accused of defrauding investors to fund the development of a Mesa sports complex have changed their pleas.According to court documents, Randy Miller and Chad Miller have both pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and aggravated identity theft.“Randy and Chad Miller’s fraudulent actions resulted in nearly total losses for investors,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “As today’s guilty pleas make clear, this Office remains...
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — An Arizona father and son accused of defrauding investors to fund the development of a Mesa sports complex have changed their pleas.
According to court documents, Randy Miller and Chad Miller have both pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and aggravated identity theft.
If convicted, the two face up to seven years in prison. As part of the guilty pleas, Randy Miller was ordered to pay back nearly $7.3 million, while Chad must pay almost $4.8 million.
Arizona’s Family reported last month that the father and son reportedly sold fake municipal bonds to fund the development of Legacy Park, formerly known as Bell Bank Park. They allegedly forged and altered “binding” letters of intent to make it seem like the venue hosted a large number of spectators who would pay hefty fees.
The Millers are also accused of signing or telling others to sign customers’ names without permission onto fabricated letters. Investigators say the two used some money to buy a home and SUVs, while paying themselves hefty salaries and withdrawing thousands of dollars.
Legacy Park began having financial woes in late 2022, when contractors claimed they weren’t paid for their work. At least 10 subcontractors filed liens against the property owner. Just a few months later, in May 2023, the park filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was sold for less than $26 million.
Officials say less than $2.5 million went to repay the $284 million owed to Legacy Park bondholders.
The facility currently operates as Arizona Athletic Grounds and is located near Ellsworth and Williams Field Road.
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The father and son who opened Legacy Park, conceived as a youth sports wonderland in the desert in east Mesa, pleaded guilty on May 28 to federal charges of creating false documents to sell the project to investors.Randy Miller and his son Chad Miller pleaded guilty before a magistrate judge in a New York court room of two counts. One was securities fraud, for making “false and misleading” statements to investors about how well the park would perform and how the Millers would use bond proceeds.The sec...
The father and son who opened Legacy Park, conceived as a youth sports wonderland in the desert in east Mesa, pleaded guilty on May 28 to federal charges of creating false documents to sell the project to investors.
Randy Miller and his son Chad Miller pleaded guilty before a magistrate judge in a New York court room of two counts. One was securities fraud, for making “false and misleading” statements to investors about how well the park would perform and how the Millers would use bond proceeds.
The second count was for aggravated identity theft. The Millers admitted forging documents that were used to promote the project to investors.
In the indictment, prosecutors said an unnamed co-conspirator said he helped the Millers create phony letters of intent from sports organizations. The indictment quoted from emails between Chad Miller talking about the letters, which prosecutors said were doctored with inflated numbers about events planned for Legacy Park.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, the Millers face a maximum sentence of five years in prison on the securities fraud count. They also face a mandatory two-year sentence for the identify theft charge. Those two years, a news release said, must be served after the sentence on the first charge.
Along with the guilty pleas, Randy Miller was ordered to pay more than $7.2 million. Chad Miller was ordered to pay more than $4.7 million.
Both were set for sentencing on Aug. 26.
The venue went into bankruptcy, causing bondholders to lose all but $2.5 million of the $284 million invested. It sold for one-tenth of its construction cost and now operates under new ownership and a new name: Arizona Athletic Grounds.
Attorneys for the Millers could not immediately be reached for comment.
The Millers were charged April 1 by prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, the U.S. Attorney’s office known for handling financial fraud crimes.
Randy Miller had conceived of the project since at least 1990. It sprung from weekends spent shepherding his kids to various sports events all across the city, sometimes splitting duties with his former wife.
Miller thought of a facility with baseball and softball fields, basketball courts and sand courts for volleyball. Parents could have one kid at a gymnastics meet and another at a soccer tournament and be at one venue, with a bar and grill in the middle to relax between games.
The project was planned in fits and starts. At times, it was set to be located in Tempe, Chandler and north Phoenix.
Randy Miller was accused in court records of bilking people out of their money. He also fell victim to suspected fraudsters himself. Randy Miller filed for bankruptcy twice, court records show.
Randy Miller found an avenue to fund the park through the Arizona Industrial Development Authority.
That authority, created by Gov. Doug Ducey, issued $282 million in bonds for the project with minimal discussion. Because the bonds were issued by a government authority, the investors who bought them didn’t have to pay taxes on the proceeds. That meant they could agree to receive a lower interest payment, giving the project a break on its cost.
The Arizona Industrial Development Authority had lent such support to several large projects, some of them out of state. Those included a prison in Hawaii, a Hilton Garden Inn in Harlingen, Texas, and a resort in Puerto Rico. Four of the projects it approved, including Legacy Park, went into default.
The authority had operated in relative obscurity until The Republic published a story on its activities in 2021. In May 2023, Gov. Katie Hobbs instituted new guidelines for projects approved by the Arizona Industrial Development Authority. That included a focus on affordable housing and renewable energy projects, not sports parks.
As part of a thick document of papers sent to investors were letters from anticipated customers of the park. The indictment said the Millers, along with the unnamed co-conspirator, would take actual letters from the entities and doctor them.
In truth, prosecutors said, a volleyball club had no intention to move its operations to Legacy Park. The organization hosting events for disabled athletes did not generate as much revenue as the fake letter suggested, the indictment said. Same with the performance coaching company.
In a June 2020 email quoted in the indictment, Chad Miller told the co-conspirator, “Here are a few more Consent to Assign forms that need your ‘special touch.’ lol.”
The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed an action against the Millers on April 1. That civil complaint named Jeffrey De Laveaga, the park's former chief operating officer. That complaint asked the court to order the men to "disgorge all ill-gotten gains" from the deal.
After the bonds were issued, the indictment said, the Millers enriched themselves. Chad Miller used bond monies to buy a Cadillac Escalade. Randy Miller used $400,000 to buy a home, the indictment said.
The park opened in January 2022 on long-vacant land that used to hold a track that General Motors used to test cars in the desert heat. Although the facility was often crowded on weekends, it kept bleeding dollars each month, filling spreadsheets with red ink.
Legacy Cares, the nonprofit created to operate the park and facilitate obtaining the funds, filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2023.
Nammo Defense Systems operates a munitions manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility began manufacturing in the 1960s as Talley Industries Inc. (aka Talley Defense Systems) and the Nammo Group purchased the business in 2007.Previous manufacturing caused groundwater contamination of perchlorate and other substances. Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and manmade substance that is harmful to human health. Perchlorate is an ingredient in rocket fuel, munitions, and explosives. Currently, contamination from this site do...
Nammo Defense Systems operates a munitions manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility began manufacturing in the 1960s as Talley Industries Inc. (aka Talley Defense Systems) and the Nammo Group purchased the business in 2007.
Previous manufacturing caused groundwater contamination of perchlorate and other substances. Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and manmade substance that is harmful to human health. Perchlorate is an ingredient in rocket fuel, munitions, and explosives. Currently, contamination from this site does not impact public drinking water.
The facility began environmental study and cleanup efforts in the 1990s. In February 2021, Nammo signed an Administrative Order on Consent (“Order”) with EPA. In the Order, Nammo agreed to cleanup contamination caused by perchlorate and other substances. EPA’s role is to administer the Order and oversee the environmental study and cleanup that Nammo performs.
Nammo currently operates interim groundwater cleanup. The facility pumps groundwater from the ground and removes contaminants. Under the Order, Nammo must continue the current groundwater treatment. Nammo must also conduct a detailed environmental study of the entire facility. EPA will decide what additional cleanup the facility needs based on the results of that study.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is the State of Arizona’s environmental agency. Nammo elected to participate in ADEQ’s Voluntary Remediation Program in 2019. The ADEQ oversees Nammo’s study and cleanup of groundwater on the southern side of the facility (former Plant 3 area). Please contact the ADEQ for more information on the Plant 3 investigation. EPA oversees environmental study and cleanup for the rest of the site.
The Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community is a federally recognized Tribe with land located next to the Nammo facility. EPA coordinates with the SRPMIC on the study and cleanup. EPA oversees the Order and coordinates the study and cleanup among all the parties.
EPA is currently reviewing Nammo’s proposed plans for investigation. The plans cover the study of soil and groundwater. Nammo will complete the environmental study after EPA review. EPA will use the results to decide what Nammo must do to finish the cleanup. EPA will provide the public opportunities for input before deciding the final cleanup actions. EPA will update this website when public input opportunities are available.
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