Apache Junction Health Center in Apache, AZ

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Apache Junction Health Center in Apache, AZ

Apache Junction Health Center is an assisted living community in Apache, AZ.

Information last verified: January 18, 2026

2012 West Southern Avenue, Apache, AZ 85120

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 100 reviews

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Overall Review of Apache Junction Health Center

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and willing to help.

Across many reviews, people say the staff is helpful and caring, from nurses and aides to the front desk. Several reviewers mention staff interacting positively in hallways, addressing needs during visits, and providing medication or basic assistance while they were there. Others specifically highlight communication being easier when they could reach the right person, and praise the way caregivers involve families in care decisions.

common 15 reviews mention this

Clean facility and fresh-smelling areas

Many reviews praise the facility’s cleanliness and generally well-kept condition.

A noticeable number of reviewers start with cleanliness, describing clean rooms, clean hallways, and fresh or pleasant-smelling spaces. Even when people comment that the building is older, they often still say it looks clean and well maintained. A smaller set of reviews contradicts that, describing bad odors, dirty areas, or concerns about hygiene, which are tied to their negative overall experiences.

common 9 reviews mention this

Meals stand out, with diet concerns

Dining gets praise for quality, though some reviewers raise problems with food and diabetes diets.

Several residents and families say the meals are enjoyable, including one review that specifically calls the cafeteria food terrific and mentions a positive experience with burgers and coffee. Reviews also connect food with resident comfort and satisfaction, and multiple people say dietary needs are considered. At the same time, a few negative reviews describe food as poor or not aligned with diabetic needs, which they link to health concerns like high blood sugars and slow healing.

common 7 reviews mention this

Therapy and activities help recovery

Reviews commonly point to therapy and structured activity as part of the recovery experience.

Multiple reviewers highlight physical therapy and other therapy support, describing progress and improved ability to do daily tasks after rehab. Others mention activities and engagement—such as scheduled activities and community events—as a way to keep residents occupied and comfortable while recovering. One negative theme also ties to care during rehab and pain management timing, but several reviews balance that by crediting therapy teams for helping residents get back home.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Call lights and staffing can fail

Some residents and families report long waits, ignored call lights, and staffing that can feel insufficient.

A recurring concern in the negative reviews is delays in getting help after pressing call lights, including reports of waiting a long time for bathroom assistance. Some reviewers also describe difficulty reaching the facility by phone and missing or late responses for medications or updates. While many other reviews praise staff helpfulness, these accounts consistently frame response time and coverage as the main problem affecting daily care.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Aging building, but some upgrades

Several reviews note the building feels older and could use more updates.

Some reviewers say the facility is older, sometimes pairing that with comments about needing upgrades to floors, restrooms, or general appearance. In contrast, other reviews still describe it as well kept and clean, and one review mentions ongoing upgrades tied to personnel and the kitchen. Overall, the main caveat is that not every visitor shares the same level of satisfaction with the facility’s condition.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

190 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.1 miles)
Walgreens (1.7 miles)
Genoa-Qol Healthcare Co. (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Bashas' Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)

Physicians

Stripes Primary Care-a (0.9 miles)
Hatfield Medical Group (1.5 miles)
Marc Community Resources (2.2 miles)
Dr Abedi's Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (2.2 miles)
ENT Specialists of Arizona, PC (2.5 miles)
Family First Vision Care - EastMark (4.6 miles)
Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center (5.1 miles)

Cafes

McDonald’s (1.9 miles)
The Human Bean (7 miles)
Over Easy (7.3 miles)
Starbucks (9 miles)
Starbucks (9.9 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (9.9 miles)
Starbucks (9.9 miles)

Theaters

AMC Superstition East 12 (2.1 miles)
Superstition Springs 25 (6.7 miles)

Restaurants

Rubio's Coastal Grill (2.2 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (2.7 miles)
Someburros (3 miles)
Fat Willy's (3.3 miles)
Lin's Grand Buffet (3.8 miles)
What the Hell Bar & Grill (6.4 miles)
Carrabba's Italian Grill (6.6 miles)

Parks

Skyline Park (2.7 miles)
Eastmark Great Park (5.8 miles)
Desert Sky Park (9.1 miles)
Ashley Heights Park (9.3 miles)
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (9.9 miles)
Greenfield Park (10 miles)

Places of Worship

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3.5 miles)

Transportation

General Aviation Center (8.4 miles)
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) (8.5 miles)

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