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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Apache Junction, AZ for 2024

Assisted living provides seniors with the level of personal care they need while helping them retain their independence in a home-like, social setting. The average cost of assisted living in Apache Junction is $3,700 per month, which is lower than the state average and even lower than the national average.

The guide covers information about assisted living in Apache Junction, including average cost comparisons of assisted living in other Arizona cities and other senior care options in Marlboro. It also presents several benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Apache Junction and includes a list of free local resources for seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Apache Junction

Licensing of assisted living facilities in Apache Junction and throughout the states is performed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Department of Licensing Services. This department completes all licensing inspections and on-site surveys to ensure facilities are adhering to standards in facility operation, performance and maintenance. It also investigates any complaints made against a facility.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Apache Junction

  • Arizona is consistently ranked among the most tax-friendly states for retirees. Social Security benefits, military retirement income and up to $2,500 of federal and state government retirement plans are exempt from state income taxes. Although exemptions could be more generous, the state’s low income tax rates help seniors keep their tax burden down.
  • State sales tax in Arizona is 5.6% and localities can add up to another 5.6%, but the average combined sales tax rate statewide is 8.4%. However, in Pinal County, the rate is only 6.7%, which includes 5.6% in state taxes and 1.1% in county taxes. Pinal County’s sales tax rate is lower than 86.8% of other cities and counties in Arizona and groceries and prescriptions are sales tax-exempt countywide.
  • The overall cost of living in Apache Junction is slightly lower than the national average, by about 3%. It’s also lower than the state average by more than 5%. Every category is lower than the national average, some less than 1% and others up to about 7%, minus health care costs, which are higher by 6%.
  • Violent crime in Apache Junction is lower than the national average on a scale of one to 100 with one being the best. Apache Junction was rated 14.3 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is higher in Apache Junction compared to the national average but not as high as the state average.
  • Apache Junction has an extremely warm climate with less-than-average rainfall and no snow. It sees 294 sunny days annually, which is much higher than the national average of 205, and it only gets some form of precipitation about 41 days of the year. Summers are hot with an average high of nearly 105-degrees Fahrenheit in July, but there are only a few days when humidity becomes unpleasant. The average January low is 42 degrees and the city gets an 8.6 out of 10 on the comfort index for its mild winters.

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.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Apache Junction’s average assisted living cost may be higher than the state average but it’s lower than many of the surrounding cities. Compared to Sierra Vista, the cost is $300 lower, and it’s less than Yuma by $325 and Tucson by $375. Apache Junction’s cost is even lower compared to Prescott Valley, which is higher by $750.

Apache Junction

$3,700

Arizona

$3,900

The United States

$4,300

Sierra Vista

$4,000

Yuma

$4,025

Tucson

$4,075

Prescott Valley

$4,450

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors wanting to compare their long-term care options will find that adult day health care is much less costly at only $867 compared to assisted living at $3,700. However, services are much more limited. Seniors can receive care at home for an average of $5,148 for homemaker services or $5,243 for home health aides. Those who need extensive care may need nursing home care, which costs the most at an average of $9,247 for semiprivate rooms or $10,646 for private rooms.

Homemaker Services

$5,148

Home Health Aide

$5,243

Adult Day Health Care

$867

Assisted Living Facility

$3,700

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,247

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$10,646

Note: Data for Apache Junction was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Phoenix, was used instead.

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 IncomeArizona 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.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Arizona

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.

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.

ResourceContactService
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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Arizona

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Jane

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Apache Junction

My father-in-law happily chose Brookdale Apache Junction, and he's very excited about moving in. It's just been a positive experience. It is a multi-storied community, and my father-in-law happened...

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Review of Brookdale Apache Junction

Brookdale Apache Junction was a beautiful place. It was Christmas, so they had it beautifully decorated. My husband would have gotten everything there, but it was too expensive after they added...

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Assisted Living

Pat

I visited this facility

Review of Visions Assisted Living & Memory Care at Apache Junction

I toured Visions Assisted Living & Memory Care at Apache Junction. The rooms were a very good size. There were appliances in every room in every place. Some had big refrigerators, and some had...

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