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Thunderbird Senior Living
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.
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About this community
Thunderbird Senior Living is administered by Michael D Brown.
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.
• Total deficiencies (67% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (66% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 20 | 12 | This facility has 67% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (20 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 67% worse Rank #406 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 406th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.0 | 2.41 | This facility has 66% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 66% worse Rank #395 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 395th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Enforcement actions
| 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 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
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #324 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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
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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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir | AL IL MC | Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch) | 200
Facility
200
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#17 / 521 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#572 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#468 / 548 | - | Tracy L Colburn | 3 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#289 / 487 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#344 / 487 |
| Orchard Pointe at Arrowhead | AL MC RC | Glendale (Coventry Estates) | 120
Facility
120
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#82 / 521 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | - | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#254 / 548 | - | Jennifer Hellbusch | 8 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 490 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#361 / 487 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#246 / 487 |
| Thunderbird Senior Living | AL IL MC | Glendale | 84
Facility
84
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#157 / 521 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#207 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#21 / 548 | A+ | Michael D Brown | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#324 / 490 | 20
Facility
20
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#406 / 487 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#395 / 487 |
| Terra Pointe Memory Care | AL MC RC | Glendale | 84
Facility
84
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#157 / 521 | No |
35
Facility
35
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#423 / 775 | 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#218 / 548 | A+ | Candice A Fine | 5 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 490 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#202 / 487 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#162 / 487 |
| Legends Senior Living | AL RESC | Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | - | Tabita P Stanciu | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Thunderbird Senior Living is located in Glendale, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thunderbird Senior Living
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.
How long has Thunderbird Senior Living been in business?
Thunderbird Senior Living has been operating for approximately 39 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Senior Living?
Yes, Thunderbird Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
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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