Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Apache Junction, Arizona

We found 8 continuing care communities near Apache Junction, AZ. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Apache Junction CCRCs listed below.

8 Apache Junction, Arizona, Continuing Care Retirement Communities
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    Park Regency
    Chandler, AZ 85224
    "Park Regency provides a full range of choices for today’s seniors. Choosing a senior living c..." more

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    Vi at Grayhawk (formerly Classic Resi...
    Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    "There's one big black mark against this otherwise excellent facility. I've tried for months to ..." more

     6170
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    Vi at Silverstone (formerly Classic R...
    Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    "The facility is nice, though the layout is quite confusing, it took me about a month of weekly vi..." more

  2. Friendship Village Tempe
    Tempe, AZ 85282
    "You enjoy life, and it shows. Meeting new people and exploring new places excite" more

    Westminster Village AZ
    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    "Refund Plans: 60% of Entrance Fee; Declining Balance over 5 yrs. (Price 50% of E" more

    Pueblo Norte
    Scottsdale, AZ 85254
    "Refund Plans: Declining Balance over 5 yrs. with care for life; 70% Refund with " more

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    Terraces
    Phoenix, AZ 85020
    "Refund Plans: 90% of Entrance Fee. Assisted Living on discounted Fee-For-Service" more

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    Glencroft
    Glendale, AZ 85302
    "Assisted Living on Fee-For-Service basis. Rental plan also available...." more

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 3.1 CostScore: 5.1 LivabilityScore: 4.9
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CaringScore for Apache Junction, AZ

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Apache Junction was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose continuing care retirement communities in Apache Junction.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 4.2, Apache Junction rates below average for those seeking continuing care retirement communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Apache Junction. Choose a category score to learn more.

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HealthScore for Apache Junction, AZ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Apache Junction, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for continuing care retirement communities. The HealthScore for Apache Junction is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 3.1, Apache Junction rates below average for those seeking continuing care retirement communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 46.2 physicians per capita, Apache Junction trails the national average by 79.0 percent. Apache Junction trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 76.9 percent, with 0.3, and scores 87.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 2.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Apache Junction is 78 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Apache Junction -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 21.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Apache Junction's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita Apache Junction, AZ Nat'l Avg
Physicians 46.2 220.5
Geriatricians 0.3 1.3
Cardiologists 1.1 7.7
Oncologists 0.5 3.5
Orthopedists 0.5 7
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CostScore for Apache Junction, AZ

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Apache Junction, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for continuing care retirement communities. The CostScore for Apache Junction is based on data such as the average monthly cost of continuing care retirement communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.1, Apache Junction is on par with the national average for continuing care retirement communities.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at continuing care retirement communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Apache Junction. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of continuing care retirement communities in Apache Junction to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Apache Junction indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 2.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 38.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living Apache Junction, AZ
Aggregate Index 92
Healthcare Index 102
Housing Index 62
Food Index 110
Utilities Index 101
Transportation Index 107
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LivabilityScore for Apache Junction, AZ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Apache Junction. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for continuing care retirement communities. The LivabilityScore for Apache Junction is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.9, Apache Junction is on par with the national average for continuing care retirement communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for continuing care retirement communities. The sun shines an average of 294 days each year in Apache Junction, 43.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 42°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Apache Junction than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 105°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Apache Junction is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $41,148 per year, the population of Apache Junction earns a lower than average median household income. Apache Junction has an unemployment rate of 7.90 percent, roughly 13.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 23.41 percent of the population in Apache Junction is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 77.9 percent.

Amenities Per Capita Apache Junction Nat'l Avg
Parks 18 136.1
Libraries 4.4 18.8
Places of Worship 87.9 220.5
Public Transit 739.5 110.4
Grocery Stores 43.8 97.7
Pharmacies 8.2 13.8

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