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Assisted Living Communities in Apache Junction, Arizona

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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The Cost of Assisted Living in Apache Junction, AZ and Nearby Cities

The 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

Paying for Assisted Living in Apache Junction

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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Apache Junction

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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Apache Junction, AZ

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. 

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.

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Apache Junction

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.

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Apache Junction Active Adult Programs(480) 474-5260Apache 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) 293-9393The 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) 477-9921The 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) 293-9393The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Cathy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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!

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Donna

I visited this facility

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!

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Pamela

I visited this facility

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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