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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 159 independent living facilities in Glendale, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Independent Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Arrowhead and Sun City Lakes Fe.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Avondale or Peoria Estates.
Types of care available in Glendale, AZ
Independent Living
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very accommodating. My loved one is settling in and feels very safe and well cared for. I would recommend Legacy Village of Salt River to others.
Revel is warm and inviting. The Sales team is wonderful and goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and heard. I love the family style atmosphere with all the other residents and it's a very classy place. There is always something fun to do here.
We are really happy with the Mountain Park Senior Living community and I am so glad mom is back here. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
5861 West Beverly Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306
Home Sweet HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
8611 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
Glencroft is an assisted living community located in the city of Glendale, Arizona in the county of Maricopa. Glendale is a city that is absolutely filled with both natural and architectural beauty. Glendale homes magnify the natural beauty of the desert landscape that surrounds the area. Nearby...
My dad is a resident at Glencroft Center For Modern Aging and he likes it there. We would recommend the facility to others. The housekeeping staff are very attentive. As for the meals, if you don't want to...
13617 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304
LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Glendale is conveniently located in Glendale - close to doctors, hospital and shopping. Every apartment features a 24-hour response system, free utilities (except phone), spacious closets, Cox cable, full size refrigerator/freezer, and individually controlled...
The main thing that upset me was trying to leave. I told them when my parents planned to leave and they said to have them inform them 30 days prior. I had my father show up on the 30 day prior at the desk...
8847 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
Experience the best of the Arizona lifestyle with Westgate Village. Conveniently located in Glendale, Westgate Village offers year-round sunshine and resort-like amenities, all within 30 minutes of downtown Phoenix. This brand new independent senior living community is close to the Westgate...
My Mom tells me every time I visit her how much she loves her new home at Westgate. ?? She has everything she needs and quickly made friends with her lovely neighbors. The swim classes are her favorite...
7460 N Zanjero Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
Mera Westgate is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Glendale, Arizona, a northern suburb of Phoenix. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for Phoenix adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a...
I've had a good experience with Mera Westgate. This is a great senior community. The staff are helpful, kind, and caring. They keep the community clean. Everyone is friendly. There are activities for...
21432 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
MorningStar at Arrowhead offers premier assisted living and memory care for adults 62 years and older who need some measure of help with the activities of daily living. While its subtle elegance and features are reminiscent of a luxurious resort, every detail of MorningStar at Arrowhead is...
Great communication especially with the nurses and care givers. A lot more activities and interaction with the residents and the employees than other places.
20240 N 78th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
Inspira Arrowhead will be a state of the art senior living community with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care resident options. Inspira Arrowhead will be located in a campus environment including restaurants such as Kneader’s Bakery and Starbucks, The Church of Joy and a future...
We truly love this place. It's relatively new, contemporary in decor, super clean, stellar food quality, very friendly staff. It gives a 5 star hotel experience. The perfect place! Room layout was best;...
5401 W Dailey St, Glendale, AZ 85306
When you think of retirement living, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle...
Staff very nice especially [name removed]. Food could be better hopefully when the new kitchen is finished. New comers not very welcoming to the old guard. Activities director really good she plans well...
17120 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
Amberlin Arrowhead isn’t your average 55 plus apartment community. Within our beautiful architecture and landscaped courtyards, we create opportunities for shared experiences and meaningful connections among our residents. If you’re ready to take part in a vibrant senior community of other active...
JUST A FABULOUS PLACE TO RESIDE* IT IS IMMACULATE TO LIVE HERE *THE GROUNDS &THE MAINTENANCE TRAM WORK TIRELESSLY TO KEEP UP WITH THE ESSENCE OF THE FACILITY* SENIORS ARE CONSTANTLY INVOLVED IN SOME...
18441 North 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our communities, we are not accepting visitors at this time. However, we’d still love to talk with you! Reach out to schedule a virtual tour or e-meeting with a sales representative to learn more about our community. Palos Verdes is the premier...
Good care but not an extravagant place. Staff is nice and this is a good group to work with that is not too large which is what we were looking for.
2655 N PebbleCreek Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85395
The Groves, A Merrill Gardens Community is an assisted living community located in Goodyear, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to over 74,000 people. Goodyear is in a suburb of Phoenix and home to beautiful scenic areas such as South Lake Park in Estella with its water views and palm trees....
Sometimes what the menu shows and what they have can be different or doesn't really match the description; if my wife orders her meal it frequently gets delivered late or a couple of times the order has been...
20025 N 81st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
Arrowhead Valley offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Arrowhead Valley's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or...
What we like the most about the Arrowhead Valley Retirement Community is the staff. The staff members there are excellent and the other residents are very friendly. We would recommend this community to other...
13840 N Desert Harbor Dr, Peoria, AZ 85381
The Forum at Desert Harbor is located on the shore of Desert Harbor Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding waterfront. We are just around the corner from picturesque Sun City, and minutes from the 101 Loop access to Phoenix and the airport. We pride ourselves in our continued effort to...
They are very polite and they call the residents by name, so they really take the time to get to know the residents. The apartment sizes are very nice. There are many great amenities provided for the...
17225 N. Boswell Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85373
Premier Assisted Living, Award-Winning Care — Tailored to Your Lifestyle Enjoy the freedom and uncomplicated living you deserve! At Gardens of Sun City, we offer a variety of options for assisted living apartments, care services, dining, and activities — so you can choose the lifestyle that...
Everyone has been helpful and caring. We love memory care and that they offer activities to meet the resident needs. They aren’t left out. They can participate in activities with the assisted living...
12322 N. 113th Ave., Youngtown, AZ 85363
Ventana Winds is a unique assisted living near Sun City Arizona. Our assisted living community has one and two bedroom apartments with ample space for furniture and personal items. Each spacious apartment has a walk-in closet, patio or balcony, extra storage and a kitchenette with a full size...
Ventana Winds is awesome, and I love being here. All the nurses are the best, and the caregivers are really nice. They care!
12917 W Las Cruces Dr, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Hacienda Del-Rey is a locally owned family company and professionally managed. We set our goal to offer the finest assisted living options in a residential community. Our directors have over 60 years experience in the senior care market. We have always believed that the home environment is the...
Everything was better than average. The cost for a level 3 assisted living tenant has risen to the more expensive side. Administration to care staff are all wonderful, properly trained and caring...
13810 W Sandridge Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Sun City West Assisted living provides personalized assisted living and memory care services for each individual resident. We are located in Sun City West, Arizona, nearby multiple country clubs, golf courses and restaurants!Our beautiful community features a large outdoor patio space...
I would say that Sun City West assisted living center offers their residents a lot to do if residents choose to participate. They have a nice outdoor space to get fresh air and are very accommodating when...
2635 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392
Welcome to Legacy House of Avondale. Legacy House of Avondale, Arizona’s newest senior living community is located in one of Avondale’s up and coming neighborhoods. Legacy House of Avondale is just minutes from Banner Estrella Medical Center, Arizona State University campus, physician offices,...
I would say overall, they are nice I'm not really pleased with how they clean my mother-in-law's place and I have to be on top of them about that. And there is high turnover, which I understand in that field...
2577 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
I would tell them that it's the least expensive place out there and my mom has no complaints about it. Except that the closet's too small!
13619 North 94th Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381
Vista del Rio provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a quiet campus in the heart of Peoria, a beautiful northwestern suburb of Phoenix, we offer a peaceful environment with access to all the convenience of a major metropolitan area. We're just...
I would also say that they are fair priced for all that it includes. The rooms are a little small, but that's ok. One person doesn't need much space especially when they encourage residents to socialize and...
6250 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015
The Palazzo is a full Continuing Care Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. At The Palazzo, we are able to cater to your needs whether you are looking for independence in an environment with social activities, wonderful meals, housekeeping and...
When it comes to the food, it is great in restaurant's but we could use more of a variety of bagels. The food in rehab tends to be cold. However, based on the experience we have had with The Palazzo, we...
17271 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
From the first day my sister went to the Montecito, [name removed] has been absolutely wonderful to her going above and beyond the expectation. Our experience with the entire staff, [names removed] (the...
15048 W Young St Bldg-B And Bldg-A, Surprise, AZ 85374
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Surprise, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 117,000 people. Surprise is a bustling city in the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a lot of stores, shops, sporting events and park-like areas where residents...
My mom is currently a resident at Orchard Pointe at Surprise and overall things have been great for her. During the tour, mom said that she didn't need to look anywhere else, she felt warm and safe there....
6735 W Golden Ln, Peoria, AZ 85345
We really enjoy living in a Casita with an attached garage. It is very roomy and accommodates wheelchairs and walkers very well.
14630 W Parkwood Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374
Distinctive Independent Living | Experience a Carefree LifestyleIf you are looking for a retirement community with just the right amount of amenities, an ample selection of senior-friendly floor plans or a social environment to spend more time with friends, The Park at Surprise can provide the...
I am so sad that I have to leave my home at The Park at Surprise. I live in the 2bedroom den style on the 1st floor that is 1100 square feet I believe. My patio and windows face the pretty courtyard, they...
The average cost of senior living in Glendale is 3,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of 2,997 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
In Glendale, Arizona, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Glendale, Arizona, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Glendale, Arizona, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Glendale include bus routes and public paratransit services. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Glendale has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
Glendale offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has few hospitals, including Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center.
Glendale is perfect for seniors who enjoy the outdoors — some of the city’s most popular attractions include preserves, parks, botanical gardens, and farms. Visit the infamous Westgate Entertainment District and explore shops while enjoying some live music. The city is also known for its revived historic downtown — the area is walkable and has a variety of antique shops and restaurants. Seniors can also participate in the Glendale Adult Center’s programs or attend baseball, football, and hockey games at the local arenas.
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
This expansive suburb of Phoenix is known for its variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. Popular parks and natural areas in and around Glendale include Sahuaro Ranch Park, Thunderbird Park, and White Tank Mountain Regional Park.
In Glendale, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.
The median monthly cost of memory care is about $4,800 in Glendale and $5,300 within the Phoenix metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in the state of Arizona is around $5,200.
The total household expenses associated with living in Glendale are rated three points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated close to the average.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
| Household Expenses | Health Care | Insurance | Entertainment | Groceries | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 109 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 99 |
Income and Housing
| Median Income Age 45-64 | Median Income Age 65+ | Median Household Income | Average Individual Income | Median Employee Salary | Average Property Tax | One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $61,363 per year | $37,971 per year | $47,979 per year | $22,395 per year | $42,566 per year | $1,538 per year | $757 per month |
The main hospital that services Glendale is:
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale’s climate is classified as steppe, which means a hot, arid climate between desert and humid. The average humidity level is 31%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 41%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| January Average | January Maximum | January Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 55°F | 68°F | 41°F |
| July Average | July Maximum | July Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 94°F | 108°F | 79°F |
Air Quality
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
Population Statistics
| Median Age | Percent of Population Over 65 | Population | Population Density | Average Household Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.3 | 11.7% | 247,556 | 4,089 per square mile | 2.8 |
Race & Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | Asian | Black | Hispanic or Latino | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Two or More Races | White (not Hispanic or Latino) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6% | 4.2% | 6.8% | 38.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% | 47.2% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Maricopa County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 50.3% | 48.1% | 1.6% |
Glendale is a suburb of Phoenix located near a number of great destinations for outdoor recreation. Some of the most popular spots in and around the city include:
Transportation
Glendale offers the free and wheelchair-accessible Glendale Urban Shuttle (GUS), which operates three fixed routes throughout the city.
Atria Chandler Villas, Verena at Gilbert and McDowell Village are the top rated independent living facilities near Glendale, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 159 independent living facilities near Glendale, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Glendale, Arizona are Brookdale Arrowhead Ranch, Palos Verdes Senior Living, and Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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