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Care with Compassion
Care with Compassion Care with Compassion, assisted living in Apache Junction, AZ — Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and appliances

Care with Compassion

688 S Lago Dr, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 View map
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Overview of Care with Compassion

Ideally located in the harmonious residential area of S Lago Drive, Apache Junction, AZ, Care with Compassion is a trusted community that offers assisted living. With care and assistance tailored to residents’ personal needs 24/7, the community ensures the highest quality of life with an experienced and highly trained team. Here, residents do not have to worry about anything with the community handling the busy work and household responsibilities.

As a Mary Grace Care Home, the community adheres to top-tier services for residents to live their golden years blissfully. Nutritious and delightful meals are also served for hassle-free dining that satisfy dietary needs and tastes. Live comfortably and without worries with the community’s friendly environment and specially designed amenities.

Facility Direct Line (480) 524-4097
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #203 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 203rd out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #446 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 446th out of 529 homes we track in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
2 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #126 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 740 homes we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 1, 2024
ExpirationJanuary 7, 2027
License NumberAL12799H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Care with Compassion is administered by Raymund V Varela.

OwnerHouse Of Butterfly Assisted Living, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactRAYMUND VARELA (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. AZ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (10% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Complaints per year (83% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 711 This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 36% better Rank #249 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 249th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.32.55 This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.3 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↓ 10% better Rank #295 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 295th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 35 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 16 This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #182 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 489 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 489 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2024. 0.53 This facility has 83% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.5 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 83% better
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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Apache Junction's city center to Care with Compassion's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brookdale Apache Junction
AL
IL
Apache Junction
126
Facility 126
AZ AVG 49
Rank #62 / 487
Yes
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 38
Rank #446 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 12
Rank #32 / 529
Ralph Bourne3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 6
Rank #324 / 489
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Avista Senior Living Apache Junction
AL
MC
RC
Apache Junction
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 49
Rank #181 / 487
Yes
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 38
Rank #216 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #415 / 529
Candice Fine4
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 6
Rank #273 / 489
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #116 / 486
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #111 / 486
Care with Compassion
AL
Apache Junction
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 38
Rank #126 / 740
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #446 / 529
Raymund V Varela3
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 489
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #249 / 486
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #295 / 486
Rainbow House of Butterfly 208
AL
Apache Junction
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 38
Rank #568 / 740
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #446 / 529
Jimmy Tanaka2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 6
Rank #1 / 489
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Care with Compassion is located in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Care with Compassion

Who is the owner of Care with Compassion?

Care with Compassion is legally operated by House Of Butterfly Assisted Living, LLC, and administered by Raymund V Varela.

Is Care with Compassion in a walkable area?

Care with Compassion has a walk score of 62. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Care with Compassion?

According to AZ state health department records, Care with Compassion's license number is AL12799H.

When does Care with Compassion's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Care with Compassion's license expires on January 7, 2027.

How long has Care with Compassion been in business?

Care with Compassion has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Care with Compassion?

No, Care with Compassion has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Care with Compassion?

Raymund V Varela is the administrator of Care with Compassion.

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