Thunderbird Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Glendale, AZ
Thunderbird Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Glendale, AZ
A vibrant retirement community, Thunderbird Senior Living remains unparalleled with its services. The community is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere that promotes a safe and secure environment where residents of different backgrounds can freely do whatever they want while gaining the best experience possible. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyle is created for an elevated lifestyle for seniors. The compassionate staff has proven their unmatched dedication and commitment, and many residents have been very grateful that they chose Thunderbird Senior Living as their home.
A member of the Senior Living Lifestyle, the staff highly promotes independence and individuality. Whatever lifestyle you prefer, it’s the lifestyle they give. The senior living community has ensured a comfortable and well-thought-of environment for seniors to live independently while being treated with resort-like hospitality– housekeeping, transportation, scheduled social and recreational activities, and delicious meals provided.
84-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 54 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusClosed
IssuanceMarch 17, 2017
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2024 Expired
License NumberAL10301C
QualificationHealth Care
Thunderbird Senior Living is administered by Michael D Brown.
OwnerDAILEY SENIOR CARE, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. John Wenzlau, Member
Inspection History
In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. AZ average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total inspections (at AZ avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total inspections (at AZ avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (50% below)
Latest Inspection
September 26, 2025
Complaint
No deficiencies
Deficiencies
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 1 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Arizona average (5 vs. AZ avg 5).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #319 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 319th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 25, 2023 inspection found 16 deficiencies in staff training, medication administration, resident care, evacuation drills, and incident reporting.
- October 27, 2023 enforcement imposed $3,500 in fines for failure to report abuse, expired CPR training, missing employee skill verification, and repeat medication administration issues.
- September 26, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies during the on-site review.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Thunderbird Senior Living
1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom
Places of interest near Thunderbird Senior Living
6.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Glendale's city center to Thunderbird Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Thunderbird Medical Center)
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Compare Assisted Living around Glendale
The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir | AL IL MC | Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch) | 200 | Yes | 21 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2 | - | Tracy L Colburn | 3 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#267 / 500 |
| Brookdale Arrowhead Ranch | AL MC | Glendale (Bell/Greenway Neighborhood) | 112 | Yes | 51 | Suite | 2 | - | Dora Carreon Moreno | 28 | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#488 / 500 |
| Amarsi Assisted Living | AL NH | Glendale (North 58Th Avenue) | 103 | Yes | 62 | Studio | 4 | - | Thomas Eric Muir | 30 | 23
Facility
23
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#493 / 500 |
| Thunderbird Senior Living | AL IL MC | Glendale (West Dailey Street) | 84 | Yes | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9 | A+ | Michael D Brown | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#319 / 500 |
| Terra Pointe Memory Care | AL MC RC | Glendale | 84 | No | 35 | 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 8 | A+ | Candice A Fine | 4 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 500 |
Financial Assistance for
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Thunderbird Senior Living is located in Glendale, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thunderbird Senior Living
What neighborhood is Thunderbird Senior Living in?
Thunderbird Senior Living is in the West Dailey Street neighborhood of Glendale.
Who is the owner of Thunderbird Senior Living?
Thunderbird Senior Living is legally operated by Dailey Senior Care, Llc, and administered by Michael D Brown.
Is Thunderbird Senior Living in a walkable area?
Thunderbird Senior Living has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Thunderbird Senior Living?
According to AZ state health department records, Thunderbird Senior Living's license number is AL10301C.
When does Thunderbird Senior Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Thunderbird Senior Living's license expires on February 28, 2024.
Who is the administrator of Thunderbird Senior Living?
Michael D Brown is the administrator of Thunderbird Senior Living.
How many beds does Thunderbird Senior Living have?
Thunderbird Senior Living has 84 beds.
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