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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dagger, AZ

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dagger, AZ

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Photo of Brookdale Apache Junction
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33 Floor plans available
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Everything that we wanted in community living for our uncle. The food was amazing. The involvement of residences interacting with each other and assisting each other was awesome. The staff is very helpful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...
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33 reviews
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The staff was excellent. My husband didn't eat much because he was sick , what I witnessed the food was good. My husband passed away 9 months ago! Yes, I would recommend this facility to others who may be...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Avista Apache Junction is located in Apache Junction Arizona, just one mile west of Northern Arizona University. Our residents and their families enjoy easy access to Apache Junction's many special events as well as nearby recreational opportunities at the nearby Tonto National Forest.We have a...
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Avista provided end of life care for my father. They did a wonderful job managing his care in cooperation with hospice. He did not like the food but he was a picky eater and also didn't want to eat very much...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Avista Payson is an award winning assisted living community in Payson, Arizona. With access to shopping, dining, and exclusive activities both on and off site, it’s easy for residents to find their niche. Residents are encouraged to socialize and pursue their interests while enjoying a full range...
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The Bee Hive Homes of Apache Junction are exceptional. I can't believe how fantastic they are. The manager and owner were fantastic. All the help there was just so helpful. This is a very nice place. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Dagger, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Dagger is $3,839 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Mile, AZ with an average of $2,864 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dagger, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Dagger, AZ
$3,839/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dagger, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Dagger, AZ
$3,839/mo
$4,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dagger, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$3,816/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,839/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dagger, AZ, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,098/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,045/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,395/mo

Senior living costs in Dagger vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dagger, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDagger, AZArizonaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,839/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,293/mo$3,762/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,816/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,465/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Dagger, AZ:$3,839/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dagger, AZ:$3,293/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dagger, AZ:$3,816/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dagger, AZ:$3,465/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dagger, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dagger and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Dagger, AZAZ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Dagger, AZ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dagger have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dagger, AZ$5,214/mo$5,201/mo+0.2%
Arizona$4,982/mo$4,604/mo+8.2%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Dagger, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,214/mo
2023 average cost:$5,201/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,982/mo
2023 average cost:$4,604/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dagger

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dagger

Avista Payson

4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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Avista Apache Junction

4.1
They are very clean and seem to be on top of things. They know all of there patience by name and where they like to spend their days. The CNA's are always on top of their medications and know which ones they are taking. My dad seems to enjoy living there

Brookdale Apache Junction

5.0
[name removed], the sales director, showed us all the amenities- pool, beauty saloon, exercise rm., library, & we were given a print out of fun monthly activities. She explained how to take advantage of medical transport ( dr. appts.)- something that is important to us. We appreciated that they ...
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Dagger nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dagger nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dagger, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dagger nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dagger that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dagger nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dagger Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dagger, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dagger nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dagger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dagger, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Dagger nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dagger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dagger, AZNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dagger nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dagger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dagger, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Apache Junction, Avista Apache Junction and Avista Payson are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dagger, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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