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Apache Junction sits primarily within Pinal County, with a small portion of the city extending into Maricopa County, west of south-central Arizona’s Superstition Mountains. In 2024, assisted living facilities in this region charge around $5,500 for care, which aligns with Arizona’s median cost and exceeds the national baseline by about $150. There are 6 assisted living facilities in the region, including 321 within Apache Junction.
In our local directory, we find an average quality score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars among assisted living facilities in Apache Junction, based on feedback from 1689 reviews reviews.
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2121 West Elgin Street, Chandler, AZ 85224
1.4
(21 reviews)
"My rated is limited to my phone conversations with staff since I live out of the state but my sister was there for about a month. My conversations with the wound care nurse and other nurses indicated that she continued to improve in her wound healin..."
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6456 East Orion Street, Mesa, AZ 85215
1.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff don't speak English well enough to understand the residents, so needed care is sometimes absent because of the language barrier. Also there is nothing for the residents to do. There are no activities so there is little mental stimulation...."
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6992 South Sharon Court, Chandler, AZ 85249
"Graceville Estates is nestled in a residential neighborhood close to parks and walking trails. This care home is located in Chandler, Arizon..."
READ MORE1764 W San Tan St, Chandler, AZ 85224
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READ MORE502 E Terrace Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234
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20338 East Via Del Oro, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
"From Doctors and Nurses, to salon and barber services and more, we are pleased to assist with the upmost satisfaction for our residence. We ..."
READ MORE3759 E Clovis Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206
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2664 S Four Peaks Way, Chandler, AZ 85286
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READ MORE791 N Lisbon Dr, Chandler, AZ 85226
"Summerfield At Lisbon is a handsome stucco home with a Spanish tile roof in one of Chandler, Arizona's residential neighborhoods. Chandler i..."
READ MORE6031 N 52nd Pl, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
"Windsor Luxury Assisted Living is situated in the Starlight Gardens neighborhood of Paradise Valley, Arizona. It's a few blocks from the 18-..."
READ MORE519 E McKellips Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
"K & R Assisted Living Home is located in beautiful, sunny Tempe, AZ, close to Papago and Tempe Beach parks and Arizona State University ..."
READ MORE6120 S Kimberlee Way, Chandler, AZ 85249
"AZ Lotus Valley Assisted Living is located in Chandler, a prominent suburb of the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona. Seniors can enjoy a ..."
READ MORE11030 N 84th Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
"Calini's Assisted Living of Scottsdale is a senior residential care facility. Scottsdale, well-known for its scenic desert vistas, golf cour..."
READ MORE1106 W 9th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
"Located in Tempe, Arizona, NDG Adult Care Home, LLC, is convenient to local eateries, parks and shopping. For seniors with canine companions..."
READ MORE6835 E Pershing Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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READ MORE3374 W Constitution Dr, Chandler, AZ 85226
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READ MORE2461 E Blue Spruce Ln, Gilbert, AZ 85298
"Majestic Rose is an assisted living facility located in Gilbert, Arizona. The town of Gilbert is currently home to approximately 248,000 peo..."
READ MORE6518 S Jentilly Ln, Tempe, AZ 85283
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READ MORE6146 East Via Estrella, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
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READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living facilities in the Apache Junction region charge a baseline norm of around $5,500 per month for care. This rate lines up with the state’s standard fee and falls near the median of costs in nearby communities. In Prescott, rates run higher than in Apache Junction at about $6,450. However, costs in Tucson compare favorably at roughly $4,575.
Apache Junction
$5,500
Arizona
$5,500
The United States
$5,350
Prescott
$6,450
Sierra Vista
$5,600
Tucson
$4,575
Lake Havasu City
$4,925
Apache Junction’s average cost of assisted living is $3,700 per the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is $200 lower than the statewide average and $600 less than the national average.
Seniors living in Apache Junction have access to three programs that may help them pay for assisted living, including Supplemental Security Income, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based Services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
Assisted living ranks as the most cost-effective senior care solution in Apache Junction, with facilities charging around $5,500 monthly. By comparison, nonresidential options such as adult day health care and in-home care cost more, with fees hovering near $8,667 and $6,197, respectively. Additionally, assisted living costs less than alternatives that include skilled nursing, with home health care agencies charging about $7,055 monthly and nursing home rates sitting near $7,984.Â
In-Home Care
$6,197
Home Health Care
$7,055
Adult Day Health Care
$8,667
Assisted Living Facility
$5,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,984
Note: Since data for Apache Junction is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Phoenix, instead.
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Entities in Apache Junction and throughout Pinal County offer an array of free aging-related resources that seniors can take advantage of. Programs and services are intended to help older adults remain safe, healthy and living as independently as possible.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction Active Adult Programs | (480) 474-5260 | Apache Junction Active Adult Programs are offered at the city’s Multi-Generational Center, which operates on weekdays. Activities offered include congregate meals, bingo, fitness classes, line dancing, arts and crafts and various events. Many programs are free but some do require a fee. For those needing a ride to the center, the program has a cab/rideshare reimbursement program |
| Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens | (800) 293-9393 | The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is a nonprofit agency that offers a wealth of programming for older adults throughout Pinal and Gila counties. It provides support and information, legal services, nutrition programs, transportation and support groups. It also manages senior centers throughout the county. |
| Arizona Technology Access Program | (800) 477-9921 | The Arizona Technology Access Program provides assistive technology loan libraries and lends equipment for a limited time. Seniors can try various assistive devices, including mobility equipment. All residents can take part in the program without a fee, but devices can only be borrowed for up to two weeks at a time. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 293-9393 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a free confidential service for seniors in long-term care facilities, including assisted living. Specially trained ombudsmen act as advocates for residents and attempt to resolve these complaints to improve residents’ care and quality of life. The LTCO for Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens provides services throughout Gila and Pinal counties, including in Apache Junction. |
Apache Junction-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Cathy
5.0
Review of Avista Apache Junction
Avista Apache Junction is great. It's a homey. The caregivers are very nice and sweet, and if anything happens to my brother, they call immediately. He had fallen once, and they called, and his...
Provider response
Thanks for sharing your experience, Cathy. We appreciate the opportunity to care for your brother, and love having him as a part of our Avista family!
Assisted Living
Donna
4.0
Review of Avista Apache Junction
Avista Apache Junction was okay. I wasn't as highly impressed as I was when I found the place I am in now. It was nice, but it just didn't feel right for me. I could have my own room, and I...
Provider response
Thank you for visiting us and sharing your experience. We wish you the best of luck in the future!
Assisted Living
Pamela
5.0
Review of Avista Apache Junction
I toured Avista Apache Junction. It just seemed like the people there were happy. It was clean and it also had a secure system where if they had memory problems, they wouldn't be able to get out on...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit at our community, and we wish you the best of luck in the future!
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