The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Glendale, WI for 2023

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Glendale

• The Glendale area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin and, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• The cost of living in Glendale is 105.4, higher than both the state average of 97.8 and the U.S. average of 100. Seniors can expect to pay more for healthcare and transportation here than they would in other areas of the state or country, which is something seniors with chronic medical conditions may want to consider.
  
• Wisconsin fully taxes retirement savings account income and private pensions which could impact how much money Glendale seniors have to put toward their expenses.
  
• Seniors with cardiovascular or respiratory illnesses may find their symptoms do not worsen in Glendale. The city has an air quality rating of 71, more than 10 points higher than the national average of 100.
  
• Seniors can feel safe when out and about in Glendale where the violent crime rating is 16.1, more than 4 points lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime rates in the area are 91, almost 60 points higher than the national average of 35.4. Seniors may want to ensure that prospective Glendale facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art security systems.
  
• Glendale residents enjoy summers where July highs hit 83 degrees and winters where January lows rarely drop below 14. The city gets 34 inches of rain and 45 inches of snowfall annually, compared to the U.S. respective averages of 38 and 28 inches. Seniors who rely on mobility aids may have difficulty getting around during the winter months. Despite all of the precipitation in the area, the city still sees 193 sunny days each year, slightly lower than the U.S. average of 205, which should still allow for plenty of time participating in outdoor activities.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.