APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER
2012 WEST SOUTHERN AVE, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER Compares
APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER is a 190-bed for-profit nursing facility in Apache Junction, Arizona. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arizona average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Arizona average of 2.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 190 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Arizona average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.1% — worse than the Arizona average of 11.2% (44% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Arizona average of 2.1% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Arizona average of 4.5% (67% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.3% — better than the Arizona average of 24.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arizona averages across 140 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Apache Junction.
How is APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.1% here versus 11.2% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.1% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 190 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Apache Junction
Apache Junction sits in Pinal County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Arizona as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 91,822 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $60,968
- Median home value
- $200,200
Demographics for Pinal County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Apache Junction.
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