Glendale sits in Maricopa County, about 9 miles from Arizona’s capital city of Phoenix. The 2024 median cost of assisted living in this community comes to around $5,500 per month, which...
surpasses the national norm by about $150 but lines up with Arizona’s baseline rate. Seniors seeking assisted living in Glendale have 132 facilities to choose from within the city, along with 803 more in neighboring communities.
To help you determine whether one of these facilities is right for you, we include 2438 reviews reviews from local assisted living residents and visitors. On average, reviewers rate these facilities at 3.9 out of 5 stars stars.
"My mother stayed at Blue Sky, it was a very positive experience. The owner and staff were wonderful, the home warm and friendly. Bless these wonderful people for all that they do.
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"True Love & Care of Goodyear is amazing. My mother was there for 5 years, so it only made sense for my dad to go there when he was recovering from his knee operation. The owners are hands-on each day. The caregivers are very attentive, and they live ..."
"My momma lived at Kivel Memory Care for the last 2 1/2 years of her life. She had Alzheimer's. I spent a lot of time there during that time. The facility was always very clean and the staff is wonderful. They had a lot of activities for them. Even..."
"My brother moved into Arden Villa Carehome. I don't think it's the nicest place, I don't think it's the best equipped, and I don't think they are perfect, but it's doable because I can visit him every day and I can catch anything right away if there'..."
"The rooms are spacious and we'll maintained! Staff was friendly and caring. Bingo and daily activities! Nature walks on manicured and secured property...."
"My friend moved in Aug 2019. The best thing is the wonderful staff. It is a single level older structure but well maintained, secure gated and very clean. She is touring next week to possibly move to assisted living as independent living is getting h..."
"We moved my relative to The Inn at Freedom Plaza and we've been very happy with the facility. She's having a little trouble adapting, but that's on her. Everyone has been very nice, very helpful, and working well with her and with us.
She got a ve..."
"Monica, the director of The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living was awesome. I liked the place too. Everyone seemed happy and there was lots of stuff to do. We toured their assisted living...."
"Grand Court of Mesa was outstanding. The apartments were very nice. The staff was very professional and very knowledgeable. I really liked the place and was ready to move my cousin in. The price was OK, and they had a good variety of selections for f..."
"We like Orange Garden Assisted Living because they help my mom. What we didn't like is them raising by over $1000 a month. They're very caring and very nice people. It's a very small group home. There are only about eight people, and they're all abou..."
"Staff is good id rate them a 10, the facility is good, the care staff is great and my room is always clean. They always have my clothes clean. I love it here and I would refer others to live here ...."
"My mom has been here a short time and has had one trip to the hospital. Lidia the owner and the care givers are awsome! This is our 3rd home and our lastI they take excellent care of my mom and are sincere about careing about each person. My mom can ..."
"My mother is in White Violet. It is a small house wherein she has her own room. I am impressed with the cleanliness and how everything is home-cooked. I know they have a nurse that comes in. She likes it. It is expensive, and she probably has more en..."
"The community of Truewood by Merrill is very nice. The staff here is very helpful. I get different types of nice meals. It's cooked very well here and they're known for having other people from around the area from other senior communities/places com..."
"My mother is already living in Koala Care Assisted Living and needs quite a bit of assistance. A doctor owns it, and the price is right. The people care for the patients. The location is close to the family, within two miles from the people who will ..."
"I guess the current owner bought this place only a few years ago which is good because I saw bad ratings online from 3 years ago or older that were because of a different owner.
The current owner doesn’t work there or live there but he has a lot of..."
"Country Oaks was well-staffed and clean. They had a good support system provided for their clients. The director was very informative and answered all our questions. I saw the residents watching TV and playing games. They had Bible service on certain..."
"Our 88 year old Mom was a rehab patient at Ridgecrest 3 times in the past 4 years.. She had many issues. Ridgecrest has taken excellent care of our Mom and did a great job with the physical therapy to make her strong enough to go home. We would highl..."
"This home has been a great help in handling the medication and depression of my friend.
They have improved his life style since he has been there. He went to the home unclean, unshaven, and ignoring a bathroom whenever possible. Now he is clean an..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Glendale, AZ and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey assesses assisted living rates in Glendale near $5,500 per month, which aligns with Arizona’s median but runs slightly higher than the national norm. Local rates are well below monthly fees in Prescott, where residents pay approximately $6,450. However, in Tucson, monthly costs compete with rates in Glendale at around $4,575.
Glendale
$5,500
Arizona
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Prescott
$6,450
Lake Havasu City
$4,925
Tucson
$4,575
Sierra Vista
$5,600
Paying for Assisted Living in Glendale, AZ
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Glendale
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Glendale, AZ
Assisted living costs in Glendale come in at about $5,500 per month. By comparison, adult day health care trends thousands of dollars higher at around $8,667. It also compares favorably to nursing home care, which costs about $7,984 for semi-private accommodations, and home health care costs roughly $1,560 more.
In-Home Care
$6,197
Home Health Care
$7,055
Adult Day Health Care
$8,667
Assisted Living Facility
$5,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,984
Note: Since data for Glendale is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Phoenix, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Glendale
Some resources available to seniors and their families can help cover some or all of the costs of assisted living. The examples below also include where to go for help if there are concerns about the standard of care in an assisted living facility.
U.S. military veterans and their spouses who reside in senior living facilities can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit to help them cover some of their costs. It’s a monthly payment added to the VA pension with no requirement to pay it back. Each veteran is evaluated individually, determining monthly payments, which can be up to $1,881 for a single vet, $1,209 for a surviving spouse and $2,230 for a couple. VeteranAid.org provides a free online tool for vets to check their eligibility.
Seniors residing in assisted living facilities with concerns about their care can register complaints with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The ombudsman will investigate and pursue resolutions with the owners and managers of the facilities. Families and third parties can also register complaints. If the complaint implies criminality, such as elder abuse, the ombudsman will refer it to the proper authorities.
SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) is a free counseling service provided to Medicare beneficiaries by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Seniors can have confidential face-to-face meetings with counselors who can help them understand their current levels of coverage and advise them on the best Medicare plans to deal with any shortfalls. Sometimes, these plans may include private health care insurance. However, the counselors won’t try to sell insurance to seniors.
The ALTCS program is part of Arizona’s Medicaid service. It can pay all or some of the assisted living costs for low-income seniors who satisfy the eligibility requirements, one of which is that they can prove that assisted living is the best type of care for their needs. The senior must be at least 65 years old, possess a social security number and have resources not exceeding $2,000 and a monthly income of no more than $2,250.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Glendale
Glendale-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Glendale is 350, which is above the national average of 323.
There is heavy traffic congestion with an above average crash rate of 12.
At $1,132, the average cost of housing in Glendale is below the nationwide average of $1,442
Glendale offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.46.
In Glendale, 73.2% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is below the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 5 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 70.7% in Glendale – this is lower the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 71 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is less the national average of 82.
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Glendale ranked in the middle of the pack. It’s overall rank was 141st, and it scored the best in Senior Living & Housing, while it’s lowest score was for Quality Of Life.
In Glendale, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.
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Review of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arrowhead
We toured MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arrowhead. It was beautiful and had a lot to offer there as well. That facility was a little larger, but it was pretty swanky. I did see some...
Provider response
Debra, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour of MorningStar! It’s fantastic that you noticed the vibrant community and the freedom our residents have. We strive to create a welcoming...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
My mother-in-law moved to MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge. They have a lot of activities and things for the people to do. I like the fact that they can leave at any time if they want to....
Provider response
Debra, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your mother-in-law is enjoying her time at MorningStar Senior Living. It’s great to know that the activities, food, and our...
I had an in-person tour of the Glencroft Center for Modern Aging. I like that it's apartment-style, so there's privacy. I also like that assisted living was protected. It was kind of gated off, but...