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Apache Junction Health Center

2012 West Southern Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

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Apache Junction Health Center is a nursing home in Apache Junction, Arizona. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(480) 983-0700
Last standard health inspection
February 21, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
190
Residents per day, on average
176.5
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Apache Junction Community Healthcare LLC
Chain
Pacs Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Arizona average (13 vs 21).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  4. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  5. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  6. 5 citations

    Health inspection on February 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.

    • Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.

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  7. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0039. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.

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  10. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  14. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  15. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 16, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2023.

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  16. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 16, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.

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  17. 6 citations

    Health inspection on June 3, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0563. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

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  18. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 3, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0020. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation E0030. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation K0926. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

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Questions

When was Apache Junction Health Center last inspected?

CMS lists February 21, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Apache Junction Health Center have?

CMS lists 13 health citations since June 3, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Apache Junction Health Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Apache Junction Health Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Apache Junction Health Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.