Apache Junction Health Center

I wish I could give this place negative stars. My grandfather got admitted to the hospital Father’s Day (June 21st) he stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks before getting put in Apache Junction Health Center. While recovering at the hospital he was doing great. He was back to his usual self almost. Making jokes, eating, talking to us. As soon as he left and was put in the “health” center, he declined. He wouldn’t talk, had a blank stare, and you could just tell he didn’t feel good. We raised concerns with the incompetent staff multiple times and they were always irritated. His last day was it. His vitals were unstable, he was rarely checked on, he has dentures that weren’t put it once during his stay. The nurse said she didn’t know why he had the issues he did such as shakiness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. We realized it’s because they haven’t had him on the oxygen he NEEDS and he has barely ate since he’s been there. They lied and have no communication skills. The staff wanted to release him even though he can’t walk, eat, or even go to the bathroom by himself. My father was there to watch as they tried to hold then pen in his hand and sign it for him then continued to have my father forge his signature. Onto the facility itself I can imagine it’s swarming with bacteria because of how hot it is in the building. The hand sanitizer machines were all empty. My grandfather is now back in the hospital getting the care he needs. Don’t send your loved ones here, don’t send anyone here. I am sending prayers for everyone currently in there care.

Just visited AJ Health as a dear friend is in recovery and therapy there. I like the security of sign in and out. There seems to be plenty of staff at the facility, it is very busy and I think that is good for everybody. Met one of the therapist and he was patient and gentle and accommodative toward a 80 something hesitant woman who doesn’t want to get up. All the staff seems great. While I did get a up front parking spot, they don’t have near enough parking space there.

Warning! This facility is not to be trusted with the life of your loved one! They will kill them! The staff lied about the care our family member received, and downplayed every early sign of a progressing problem, which lead to the death of such a beautiful soul. The staff here gave the family attitude whenever they called to hold them accountable to do their job. And certain things that needed to be done for the care of our family member, was done days beyond when it was suppose to! Their neglect, led to this tragic death and yet they get to continue their lives as if they are never gonna be held accountable for their actions. They are wrong!

IF I COULD GIVE ZERO STARS I WOULD! WARNING: Severe neglect. Do not send your loved ones here! Infection Control Failure-Medical Neglect-Delayed Emergency Care-Zero Accountability- Do not trust this facility with your loved ones. My grandmother was here for 12 days for rehabilitation, but her health severely deteriorated due to absolute neglect and a lack of communication from the staff. While here, she was placed in a room with a patient who had the flu, causing her to contract pneumonia. Despite my mother visiting 2–3 times a day and repeatedly begging staff to change my grandmother’s ostomy bag, it was left neglected for an extended period. This directly led to a catastrophic hemorrhage, an exposed small intestine, a hernia, and toxic shock. Furthermore, when she was found in critical condition at 5:30 AM, staff waited two full hours—until 7:30 AM—before finally calling 911. Tragically, my grandmother has since passed away. To make matters worse, a staff member named Ian G. has completely ignored all of our formal requests for her medical records. Please look elsewhere if you want your family member to return home safe.

My mother was admitted to your facility following major surgery that resulted in a new colostomy and a significant surgical wound requiring specialized wound care, including wound VAC therapy. During her stay, I repeatedly raised concerns regarding her care, particularly the management of her ostomy and wound care needs. Specifically, I repeatedly requested that her ostomy appliance be changed after observing that it had remained in place for an extended period despite odor, leakage concerns, and visible hygiene issues. Despite multiple requests made over several days to nursing staff and facility leadership, appropriate action was not taken in a timely manner. I also expressed concerns regarding wound care management and the discontinuation or interruption of physician-ordered treatments. Throughout this period, I struggled to obtain clear answers regarding my mother's care plan and the rationale for treatment decisions. Since these events, my mother's condition has significantly deteriorated. She required emergency transport by ambulance from your facility to the hospital and was not formally discharged prior to that transfer. She was initially transported to Medical Center, where physicians became sufficiently concerned to contact her original surgeon. As a result, she had the flu , pneumonia, ( who she contracted from her roommate who coughed non stop could barely breathe finally got some breathing treatments) , severe UTI ( which I had asked the previous week to be tested) she was hemorrhaging out her ostomy, ( which I brought up numerous times) her wound care was inadequately done.which led to her small intestine bring exposed she developed a hernia behind the wound and her ostomy site fell in causing her to hemorrhage along with toxic shock…. She was found at 530 am and 911 wasn’t called til 730 she was hemorrhaging . We were there just 12 days I was there everyday 2 to 3 times a day still had issues…. I took her out of there and since have been requesting records from IAN G!! HE DOESNT RETURN CALLS!!! Furthermore THEYVE NEVER ASKED ABOUT MY MOTHRT !!!!! Karma