Senior Living Apartments in Glendale, AZ

Learn More About Memory Care in Glendale, AZ

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.

Cost of Memory Care in Glendale, AZ

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.

Learn More About Glendale, AZ

Cost of Living

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

Local Hospitals

The main hospital that services Glendale is:

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 550+
• Specialties: Level I trauma center, emergency department

Weather and Climate

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

• Relative Air Quality Index: 165

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

• Average annual precipitation: 9″

Demographics and Values

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.

• Non-discrimination laws in Glendale: 10/30
• Overall inclusivity: 72/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Maricopa County

Democratic	Republican	Other
50.3%	48.1%	1.6%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

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:

• Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
• Sahuaro Ranch Park
• White Tank Mountain Regional Park
• Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
• Thunderbird Conservation Park

Transportation

Glendale offers the free and wheelchair-accessible Glendale Urban Shuttle (GUS), which operates three fixed routes throughout the city.