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,...
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 1710 reviews reviews.
660 W McLellan Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
5.0
(1 reviews)
My brother has been living in Winston Park. He's got good support from the staff. The owner of the facility is a registered nurse and she's trained in wound care, and that was something my brother needed. He had five sores when he came into the facil...
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6814 S. 45th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85042
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother was terminally ill and her doctor recommended The Gardener's Place. They were the most caring, passionate people that we ever worked with. Everyone there was accommodating. They had a very nice room for her, a very nice setup. They have an ...
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13637 N 87th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mom has moved into Tuscan Place Assisted Living. Everything is so great. The owner is wonderful. We are a team. The care providers are just gentle and loving. My mom is not the easiest with dementia, but it's great. It's a beautiful home. It's cle...
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7366 E Paradise Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
5.0
(2 reviews)
I wish I could leave 10 or more stars for Cactus Villa in Scottsdale. My mother was in Cactus Villa for a couple years for assisted living and then hospice. The managers and staff there are extremely competent, and also very loving and caring. My Mo...
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8411 East Via del Jardin, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
5.0
(1 reviews)
We chose Liann's Homes - La Jardin for my mom. It is perfect for her, she is doing well there and she's happy. They seem to enjoy their company as well, which is nice. It's a good environment for her. Her room is very nice. They fixed it up very nice...
$3,700
2759 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213
5.0
(2 reviews)
I chose Emerald Groves - Central for my wife. It's a lovely place. It's phenomenal. There are only 26 people there in four wings. There are about six residents in each wing in all four wings. It's shaped like an X, and it looks more like a house. Whe...
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1100 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286
5.0
(1 reviews)
My wife is in Ageless Angel’s, and it is a very nice place. It is only four miles from where I live, so I can go to her easily. I like it. She has her own bedroom. Somebody cleans it every day. They invite relatives to come to eat there a few times a...
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1816 EAST BROWN ROAD, Mesa, AZ 85203
5.0
(1 reviews)
It's a huge home. It's beautiful, and it's huge. They have 10 residents. They have a few big private rooms, a few smaller private rooms, and a few semi-private rooms. All the rooms are sunny and airy. They've been in business for 15 years. They ha...
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7741 East Charter Oak Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
5.0
(1 reviews)
Colten Adult Care - Casa Buenavante is like a home. My mother-in-law lives there and it's very comfortable. All their rooms are secluded so that they can have their privacy, yet they're checked on every two hours. They have a big family room where th...
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10031 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
5.0
(2 reviews)
We placed my mother a couple of months ago at The Retreat at Desert Cove, which is just a great facility. It’s a 5,000 sq. ft. home with seven residences. My mother has a master suite. The food is incredible and very fresh. The lady who owns it cooks...
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1756 E. Kentwood St., Mesa, AZ 85203
5.0
(1 reviews)
Mesa Adult Care Home is a beautiful home. I would recommend it to anyone. When I was there in the summer of 2011 I noticed that the residents were very comfortable, the house was very tidy, smelled very clean, and the staff was very professional. Me...
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11335 East Pronghorn Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85212
5.0
(1 reviews)
Touch Of Love Assisted Living was a much brighter and newer home than its sister home that we also visited. The residents were more interactive with each other, and they were actually eating lunch when we visited; they were sitting around a big table...
$2,300
10405 E Desert Cove Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
5.0
(2 reviews)
Desert Cove was a very nice, clean, and large home. We met the owner who was very nice and showed us around. The rooms were all nice and had their own bathrooms and everything. It seemed like they had things to keep them busy. The dining area was nic...
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4235 N 87th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
5.0
(2 reviews)
My aunt has moved into Meadowbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care. It isn't a community. It is a private home that does home care. This one fit my aunt the best. It has 10 residents. It was the best fit for us. The rooms could be a little bit bigger...
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1386 East Buffalo Street, Gilbert, AZ 85295
5.0
(1 reviews)
Am Home is very clean with staff members who are very attentive to all of their patients. It's wonderful, and we couldn't think of a better place. The rooms are fine. It's a regular home and there are just bedrooms. They have all the amenities that s...
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35605 Moyes Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
5.0
(4 reviews)
We had the opportunity to work with the owners of the facility as entertainment for a community luau held at the residence. The owners were professional throughout the planning process. The residence is absolutely beautiful and it is obvious that the...
$3,500
1934 EAST SMOKE TREE ROAD, Gilbert, AZ 85296
5.0
(1 reviews)
This is a wonderful home. The owner and the care-givers are superb. Very, very kind and attentive. My 95 year old Mother is quite happy here....
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13330 N 88 Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
5.0
(1 reviews)
The one my mother-in-law was in, The Sierra's, was phenomenal. She got the best of the best of the best care. She had a regular sized bedroom, it was very nice and very clean, and the food was really phenomenal -- all home-made. The care was impeccab...
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21894 S 199th Way, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
5.0
(3 reviews)
After months of searching for a care home for my dad I finally found Arizona Assisted Living in Queen Creek which has surpassed all of my expectations. The home is absolutely stunning and the staff has been so wonderful with my dad who was hesitant w...
$4,000
3342 East Jacinto Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85204
5.0
(1 reviews)
We ended up with Summerfield at Jacinto. It’s a comfortable, homey house that has a license for six people. They have two caregivers, and his room is a very nice, cozy bedroom with a TV and a telephone. ...
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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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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