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Apache Junction Health Center
2012 West Southern Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Apache Junction Health Center, in Apache Junction, Arizona, is certified for 190 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Pacs Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 2, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 7.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 42.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pinal Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.9 | 16.0 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.6% | 42.6% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $9,174 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 140 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arizona average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Feb 2025, 16 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×11 E ×2 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
| 3 Jun 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.6%, RNs 35.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arizona median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.4% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.6% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.5% | 7.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Apache Junction Community Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pinal County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Casa Grande | 134 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 25.4 | $9K | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Caring House | Sacaton | 100 | 2 | 2 | — | 16 | 16.0 | $29K | 18 Sep 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Pinal County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Apache Junction Health Center been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Apache Junction Health Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Apache Junction Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Apache Junction Health Center?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Apache Junction Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.