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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Glendale, AZ for 2024

Glendale is a city in Maricopa County that’s less than 20 minutes from Phoenix. An estimated 11.7% of its population of 252,381 are aged 65 and older. It’s a favorite of seniors who like sports, with the State Farm Stadium and Gila River Arena being the most popular venues. Glendale also has more sedate attractions, such as the Elise McCarthy Sensory Garden, Arizona Doll & Toy Museum and the historic downtown area, with its boutique stores bordered by brick sidewalks lit by gas lamps.

Assisted living is a type of care suited to seniors who struggle with common tasks, such as cleaning, but are otherwise able to live independently. Meals are usually shared in dining halls, and cleaners ensure rooms are neat and tidy. Some facilities also provide 24/7 security. The monthly costs for assisted living in Glendale are $3,700, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is $200 below the state average and $600 below the national average.

This guide covers senior living costs in more detail and the pros and cons of residing in Glendale. It also lists resources that can help make assisted living a more affordable choice for seniors and their families.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Glendale

The overall responsibility for ensuring assisted living facilities in Glendale operate to high standards falls to the Arizona Department of Health Services. The day-to-day management work is undertaken by the Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing, which has the authority to take enforcement actions against facilities that repeatedly underperform. It can also make unannounced inspections. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Glendale

  • According to Sperling’s Best Places, the average cost of living in Glendale is slightly above the national average of 100. The site records it at 103.7, which is also a little above the state average. However, housing and transportation are the primary drivers of the city’s cost of living figure. When comparing Glendale’s health care costs to the state and national averages, the city comes out as more affordable than both.
  • Using figures from NeighborhoodScout, it can be seen that Glendale’s crime statistics make good and bad reading. On a positive note, the rate of violent crime in the city is 1 in 292, which is much safer than the state average of 1 in 220. Property crime statistics are 1 in 31, compared to the state average of 1 in  41. In Glendale, neighborhoods to the north are generally more crime-free, as is the corridor between Peoria and Maryvale; however, assisted living facilities have security features to keep residents safe. 
  • Many seniors in Glendale choose the city because of the weather. There’s no need to worry about sidewalks covered in snow, and the average rainfall is only nine inches (the national average is 38). Also, Glendale gets 294 days of sunshine per year, which isn’t quite all-year-round but not far from it. Although temperatures of 106 degrees Fahrenheit aren’t unusual in summer, the mild winter, spring and fall provide good climate conditions for seniors.
  • Glendale’s seniors have access to a high number of Medicare registered physicians, approximately 324, including family doctors, internists and oncologists. There are also 21 hospitals within close range of the city, including the Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, ranked #7 in the state by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Glendale’s seniors can get subsidized transportation from Dial-a-Ride, a door-to-door service with fares of $2, and Gus the Bus, a fixed route service that is free for seniors.

Paying for Assisted Living in Glendale

The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey for 2020 survey revealed that not only does Glendale have the most competitive assisted living fees in the state, at $3,700, but that costs between various senior care services in the city can be radically different. Glendale is also $600 lower than the national average and $200 lower than the state average.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Sierra Vista’s fees of $4,000 per month come closest to those of Glendale, while Yuma and Tucson’s seniors can expect to pay an additional $25 and $75 per month, respectively. Prescott Valley’s seniors have the most expensive costs in the state, with fees of $4,450 being normal.

Glendale

$3,700

Arizona

$3,900

The United States

$4,300

Prescott Valley

$4,450

Yuma

$4,025

Tucson

$4,075

Sierra Vista

$4,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Able-bodied seniors can get adult day health care services for $867 per month. Despite assisted living providing accommodation with care, its average fees of $3,700 are significantly lower than home and home health care. Housebound seniors typically pay $5,148 for home care, while the addition of limited medical care sees their costs rise to an average of $5,243. Due to their intensive levels of care, nursing homes have the highest costs at $9,247 for a semiprivate room and $10,646 for a private room. 

Home care

$5,148

Home health care

$5,243

Adult day health care

$867

Assisted living

$3,700

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9,247

Nursing home (private room)

$10,646

Note: Data for Glendale was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Phoenix, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Glendale

Low-income seniors residing in Glendale have access to three programs that could help pay for assisted living, including Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based ServicesSupplemental Security Income and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which is Arizona’s Medicaid program. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arizona page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Glendale

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

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.

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VA Aid and Attendance Benefits(800) 827-1000U.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.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(888) 264-2258Seniors 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. 
Medicare – SHIP(800) 432-4040SHIP (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.
Medicaid – Arizona Long Term Care (ALTCS)(800) 654-8713The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Glendale

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