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Apache Junction Health Center
2012 West Southern Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 · Pinal County · (480) 983-0700
190 certified beds, about 178 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1998
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 035112 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 21, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Arizona average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 14 health citations since June 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.60 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Arizona and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.23 of those hours.
42.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arizona average 45.1%).
CMS links it to PACS Group, an affiliated group of 275 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
606/22
106/23
109/23
109/24
502/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 14 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
2E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
February 21, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that an incident involving staff to resident abuse was documented completely in the clinical record for 1 of 4 sampled residents (#2), and that medical records were maintained for the regulated timeframe for 3 out of 4 residents (#450, #451, #16). The deficient practice could result in incomplete documentation in resident medical records. Findings Include: -Regarding Resident #2 Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hypertension, multiple sclerosis, anxiety disorder, and paraplegia. A Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, which indicated intact cognition. [...]
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of 2 sampled residents (#2) were not verbally abused by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/Staff#207). The deficient practice could result in residents being emotionally harmed.
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure controlled narcotic medications of one resident (#449) were not diverted and misappropriated by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/Staff#210). The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving pain medication as ordered, and pain not being controlled.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure abuse policies were followed regarding one of 2 sampled residents (#2) who was verbally abused by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/Staff#207). The deficient practice could result in abuse policies not being followed, which could result in residents being harmed.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, policy, and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure an order for pain medication was followed as prescribed for one of eight sampled residents (#46) by failing to administer medication following physician ordered parameters. The deficient practice could result in undesirable medication-induced harm and uncontrolled pain. Finding Includes: Resident #46 was admitted into the facility on January 17, 2025 with diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes, depression and obstructive uropathy. A physician order dated January 18, 2025 was written for tylenol oral tablet 325 milligram (acetaminophen) to give 2 tablets by mouth every 6 hours, as needed for pain 1-3. A Medicare 5-day Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], included a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, which indicated intact cognition. [...]
September 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, clinical record review and facility documentation and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that a medication was administered as ordered for 3 sampled residents (#6, #32 and #25). This deficient practice could result in residents not receiving the necessary treatment to address their medical issues/problems.
September 14, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility documentation, policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#5) was free from neglect by failing to ensure oxygen was administered when needed and the provider was notified of decreased oxygen saturation. The deficient practice resulted in cardiopulmonary arrest and hospitalization for resident #5.
June 16, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure that an account of all controlled drugs was maintained and reconciled. The deficient practice could result in misappropriation of residents' medications.
June 3, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that one sampled resident (#65) was assessed to determine clinical appropriateness to self-administer medications. The deficient practice could result in medications not being taken as ordered and unsafe storage of medications.
- D Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident, resident family, and staff interviews, clinical record review, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure one sampled resident (#44) had the right to receive visitors of their choosing and at the time of their choosing. The deficient practice could result in residents' rights regarding visitation not being honored.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure medication was administered in accordance with professional standards for one resident (#95). The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving the total dose of ordered medication.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record reviews, resident and staff interviews, and policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#76) had orders for oxygen, and one resident (#404) had orders for use of a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) unit. The sample size was 2 residents. The deficient practice could result in residents receiving respiratory care without orders.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were secured and not left unattended on top of the medication cart. The deficient practice could result in misappropriation of medications.
- B Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documents and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the Daily Staff Postings for nursing staff was accurate for actual hours worked by licensed and unlicensed direct care nursing staff. The deficient practice could result in residents and visitors not being informed of accurate and current staffing information.
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 5 on February 21, 2025, 3 on June 16, 2023, 5 on June 3, 2022.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- E Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- D List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.60 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.23 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.56 | 3.51 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.23 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.6% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 35.7% | 43.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.35 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.62 on weekdays and 3.56 on weekends, 2% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.72 in April to June 2025 to 3.60 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.60 | 0.23 | 3.62 | 3.56 | 3.6% | 0 of 90 | 178 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.73 | 0.23 | 3.75 | 3.65 | 2.0% | 0 of 92 | 176 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.72 | 0.25 | 3.74 | 3.66 | 3.9% | 0 of 92 | 169 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.72 | 0.32 | 3.74 | 3.68 | 6.7% | 0 of 91 | 162 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Arizona, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.87 | 0.63 | 4.05 | 3.43 | 3.3% | 0.5% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Arizona
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.53 | $18.43 to $22.42 | 20,320 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $37.05 | $32.10 to $39.36 | 6,530 |
| Registered nurses | $47.84 | $39.33 to $52.20 | 73,150 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 10.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.6 | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.5 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.9 | 23.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.1 | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: APACHE JUNCTION COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE LLC. CMS links this home to PACS Group, a group of 275 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobba, Dheeraj | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 08/01/2014 | |
| Gatchell, Ian | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/09/2024 | |
| Apt, Frederick | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/01/2023 | |
| Hancock, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Jergensen, Joshua | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Mitchell, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 21, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 21, 2025: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 21, 2025: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2024: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
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Arizona contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Arizona. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Arizona Department of Health Services, Long Term Care Facilities Licensing, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: AZ Care Check, where Arizona publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Apache Junction Health Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Apache Junction Health Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Apache Junction Health Center get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 21, 2025. The Arizona average is 6.4.
- Has Apache Junction Health Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Apache Junction Health Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Apache Junction Health Center?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers, and links the home to PACS Group. Legal business name: APACHE JUNCTION COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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