The historic city of Glendale is home to an estimated 249,630 people, and around 11.8% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors in Glendale have access to a choice of medical facilities, including Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Dignity Health and St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center. Nursing home costs in Glendale are relatively low compared to the rest of the country. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of a semiprivate room is $6,418, while the national median is $7,908.
Nursing homes provide a high level of medical care and monitor the health of residents 24/7. This type of care is best suited to seniors who are extremely frail or chronically ill and require full-time medical assistance to maintain their quality of life. As teams of licensed nurses provide this type of care, it is generally the most expensive option. Seniors who don’t require this level of care may want to look at more affordable options such as assisted living and in-home care.
This guide discusses the costs of nursing home care and alternative care options. In addition, it lists resources for seniors in the city.
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16825 North 63rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85306
3.4
(19 reviews)
"Excellent, professionally run facility. Lovely, large rooms. Caring, compassionate staff. The food was excellent and well prepared. Excellent Rehab staff. It was like staying at a 5-star hotel! ..."
READ MORE13620 North 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85306
2.6
(24 reviews)
"I'm a resident since January and I'm so happy here. I'm disabled due to severe rheumatoid arthritis and a stroke. Living alone got to be impossible. This place is very clean and stays that way. The food is great and portions are plenty. Here they ..."
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5125 N 58th Ave., Glendale, AZ, 85301
2.3
(21 reviews)
"My aunt Janece passed away peacefully yesterday of natural causes at her Bella Vita "home" with her adopted family nearby. While I'm sad that my feisty aunt is gone, I'm grateful that she was where she wanted to be. She lived at Bella Vita for severa..."
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13460 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85304
3.3
(7 reviews)
"My husband was in Encompass Health Valley of The Sun Rehabilitation Hospital before. I would highly recommend that place. It was wonderful. I would give it a five-star rating. The facility was very clean. They kept the landscaping looking really good..."
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7201 W Camino San Xavier Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85308
3.0
(4 reviews)
"My husband is in a skilled nursing facility called Center at Arrowhead, LLC. It's a good place. It's clean, and he is well taken care of. The people do their job well. He's been there almost three weeks now. They cannot do therapy if he has pain in h..."
READ MORE4704 W Diana Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85302
2.1
(9 reviews)
"My mother has been in Glendale Care Center since 2007 with dementia and I have never seen anyone treat her badly. They have gone out of their way to do everything for her to make her comfortable. I don't know what that person that wrote the other r..."
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8641 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85302
2.8
(4 reviews)
"I stayed in the Providence Place at Glencroft. The facility was well-kept, modern, and up-to-date. The rooms were nice. They were either one bedroom or double. I was in a one-bedroom. The staff members were very professional. I was provided the exer..."
READ MORE5125 NORTH 58TH AVE, Glendale, AZ, 85301
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My brother is not too happy with Desert Sky. It is not in the best part of town. His biggest complaint is that the people do not get enough food. I have never seen how much they feed them, but I do think the place should be cleaned up a little more. ..."
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13840 North Desert Harbor Drive, Peoria, AZ, 85381
4.0
(51 reviews)
"The Forum at Desert Harbor in Peoria, AZ, is located on the shore of Desert Harbor Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding waterfront...."
READ MORE13714 N Plaza Del Rio Blvd Peoria AZ 85381, Peoria, AZ, 85381
4.1
(34 reviews)
"Treatment was first rate Services provided were very helpful. Facility was beautiful. Clean, oder free environment thanks to the superior cleaning staff. Rehab. Was extremely beneficial. Dining room cheerful, food was good. Staff was kind and f..."
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17225 Boswell Boulevard, Sun City, AZ, 85373
4.6
(19 reviews)
"The Gardens of Sun City offers compassionate senior care in Sun City, AZ. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your love..."
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11315 W Peoria Ave, Youngtown, AZ, 85363
3.9
(31 reviews)
"My mother lived their two years and rent went way up during this time. I had to move her to a more affordable and caring facility. We cleaned and left her apartment cleaner then when she moved in. Property manager stated the apartment looked good and..."
READ MORE7550 North 16Th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85020
4.4
(18 reviews)
"This place rates with a 5 star Hotel everything is kept brand new. I have spent 2 week in there rehab center for a broken hip. This is like living in a hotel. The food is great, you select 3 fresh cooked meals a day. The doctors are top of the line..."
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11301 North 99th Avenue, Peoria, AZ, 85345
3.7
(20 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious and we'll maintained! Staff was friendly and caring. Bingo and daily activities! Nature walks on manicured and secured property...."
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11411 NORTH 19TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ, 85029
2.5
(33 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, building was clean and my dad got the therapy and care he needed to go home!..."
READ MORE9155 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85020
3.5
(20 reviews)
"Room was well maintained and the food was better than expected. Loved the nursing staff and CNAs...."
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31 West Maryland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85013
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My Mom is a 63 yr old dementia resident here with behavioral problems. Even though my first thoughts were OMG this place is so small and care givers are not giving enough attention to everyone, I found out that the fact that they sit AMONG theyr pati..."
READ MORE11527 W PEORIA AVE, Youngtown, AZ, 85363
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Cook Health Care was a nice place. My mother was there three months. The rooms were small, but she can move her wheelchair. She was able to use the sink, wash her face, and brush her teeth with help. They had very loving staff. The food was excellent..."
READ MORE13818 North Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ, 85351
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It is with deep regret I have to Leave the care of your facility and staff. It has bee an beutiful memory for me. I would ask only that you adopt me! ..."
READ MORE1190 E Missouri Avenue, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
5.0
(1 reviews)
"SWAN Rehab was a good place. They do a lot of physical activity with you. They were just excellent. I really liked it. That's the only place I really liked to be honest. They had speech therapy with my wife. It was a rehab center. I would take her th..."
READ MOREIn Glendale, the average monthly cost of nursing home care is $6,418 for a semiprivate room and $7,908 for a private room.
Using the average cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of nursing home care in Glendale is similar to the Arizona state average of $6,540 and much cheaper than the national median of $7,908. Seniors in Lake Havasu pay the lowest average costs in the state at $5,962 each month. On the other end of the cost scale, the average senior in Flagstaff pays over $2,000 for care over those in Glendale. Nearby Prescott has a similar monthly care cost to Glendale at $6,547.
Glendale
$6,418
Arizona
$6,540
The United States
$7,908
Lake Havasu
$5,962
Flagstaff
$8,669
Prescott
$6,547
It may be of interest to seniors and family members to see a comparison between nursing home costs and other types of senior care. Assisted living offers 24/7 caregiving assistance and costs about $2,500 less per month. In-home care is best suited to those wanting to age in place, and these services cost around $500 less each month than nursing home care. At $2,167 per month, adult day health care is the cheapest option, but it offers limited care hours and requires transport to a care center.
In-Home Care
$5,958
Home Health Care
$5,958
Adult Day Health Care
$2,167
Assisted Living Facility
$3,975
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$6,418
Nursing Home (private room)
$7,908
Note: Data for Glendale was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Phoenix, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following resources may be of interest to seniors and their family members. Some of these resources may help seniors safely age in place and avoid or delay the move to nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Love The Elderly Program | (800) 728-7825 | The Glendale Branch of the Salvation Army runs a Love The Elderly Program. Volunteers from the program visit homebound seniors to assess their needs and find ways to assist them. These visits also combat the loneliness often experienced by seniors. |
| Region One Area Agency on Aging | (602) 264-4357 | The agency runs a 24/7 helpline for seniors. Family members and seniors can contact them for information or to be connected to the correct service provider. Programs offered include Meals on Wheels and respite care assistance. |
| Arizona Department of Veterans Services | (602) 535-1215 | Veteran Benefits Counselors assist seniors by phone or email. These counselors guide eligible seniors through the complicated process of applying for veterans benefits. They can assist in finding out which benefits seniors and their family members are eligible for and help them to fill out applications. |
Nursing Homes
David hoyt
3
Review of Providence Place at Glencroft Center for Modern Aging
My brother has been at four nursing homes before he arrived at Providence place. This place is only thinking of making money. All the other nursing homes he was at he had a phone but this place...
Nursing Homes
Brian
1
Review of Bella Vita Health and Rehabilitation Center
The rooms are as bad as an old out of date hotel ,the food is always cold and blan meds are always late every 6 hours to them you may get them 8 to 9 they say request your next med they don't...
Nursing Homes
AllenSimms
1
Review of Horizon Post Acute & Rehabilitation Center
Physical therapy is almost non existent. Out of a 11 day stay, my loved one only got a total of hour and ten minutes of minimal therapy.
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