Apache Junction Health Center
2012 West Southern Ave · Apache Junction, AZ · 85120 · 4809830700
190 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 24, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 16, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2022
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2022
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.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B June 3, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035112 · certified since May 13, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.