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Best Independent Living in Glendale, AZ

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 7 homes in Glendale, AZ

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Arizona Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Video Tour: Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Glendale, Arizona.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $3,025
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $1,864 - $4,125
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: Unknown
National average: 1:6

Compare Independent Living around Glendale

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Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch)
200Yes 21 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed1-Tracy L Colburn3113.7
Thunderbird Senior Living
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Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Glendale (West Dailey Street)
84Yes 54 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed9A+Michael D Brown4164.0
Five Roses Adult Care Home III
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Glendale
10Yes 31 -7-Rebeica Ratiu3-0.0
Westgate Village – A Provincial Senior Living Community
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Glendale (West Glendale Avenue)
-Yes 31 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Mera Westgate
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Glendale (Glendale Sports And Entertainment District)
-Yes 21 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Legends Senior Living
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch)
10No 62 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms22-Tabita P Stanciu1-0.0
LifeStream at Glendale
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Glendale
-Yes 66 Studio / 1 Bed------
Overview of Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir

Inspira Arrowhead provides unique residential accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a community that celebrates an individual, they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms. As its name suggests, the retirement community strives to inspire its residents to feel more comfortable and empowered to take on a new chapter that cultivates their desire to continue their passions and interests.

As a Cadence senior living community, expect a range of all-inclusive services at Inspira–independent living, assisted living apartments, walking clubs, chef-prepared meals, fun and cultural entertainment, and stimulating activities. Meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care that enriches the lives of seniors.

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Room Sizes: 368 / 560 / 637 / 732 / 1065 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of 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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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Five Roses Adult Care Home Iii

An upscale senior living specializing in assisted living, memory care, and hospice care, offering respite care and adult day care services– Five Roses is proud of its lifestyle built on style, wellness, and purpose. A hassle-free lifestyle is the goal of the senior living community, ensuring that residents can thrive and continue nurturing themselves in a warm and welcoming environment. Five Roses offers an unmatched level of care that enhances and empowers the lives of its community residents.

A senior living community that aims to let its residents live a worry-free lifestyle, management ensures that seniors fulfill their holistic needs. Community features designed to maintain independence include wellness programs, calendar-filled activities, ADLs, specialized programs, and 24/7 care supervised by professional caregivers and nurses.

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Westgate Village – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Ideally situated in the desirable neighborhood of West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ, Westgate Village is an astounding senior living community focusing on independent living. Keep your dignity and protect your privacy with sophisticated and senior-friendly suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A wide range of services including maintenance, weekly housekeeping, light linen service, and emergency pendants are available for seniors to experience a worry-free retirement.

Discover new interests and rekindle passions with a robust calendar of activities and stimulating programs. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Featuring pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible spaces, Westgate Village is great for seniors to make the most out of their retirement doing what they love.

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Room Sizes: 435 - 458 / 550 - 650 / 890 - 1,040 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Mera Westgate

Mera Westgate is an active 55+ adult community that offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday tasks. Offering a range of opportunities tailored to its residents, seniors can indeed feel inspired to create a better life with the continuum of care provided. Mera Westgate is an upscale senior independent living home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents.

To keep the residents active and allow them to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the staff plans engaging activities and programs– recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs in the library, media room, or social areas. Daily chores are left to the staff as residents are encouraged to live hassle-free.

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Overview of Legends Senior Living

Its unique personality and fantastic lifestyle characterize Legends Senior Living in Glendale. The residential care home is ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover in a vibrant environment. Encouraging its residents to maintain their independence and individuality, the community ensures a safe, secure, and friendly atmosphere for all. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are being well taken care of in one of the trusted communities in the city.

Legends Senior Living maintains its renowned identity because of its person-centered approach to senior care. Seniors can avail themselves of unique personalized care plans tailored to their needs. Accordingly, services and amenities are designed for stress-free living— three delicious daily meals, scheduled housekeeping and transportation, a full-service salon, specialized research-based programs,  and ADLs.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Lifestream at Glendale

A Bethesda Gardens community, Lifestream at Glendale is ranked as one of the trusted independent living options in the city that is best in its class, brought by the premier level of care entrusted to residents. The faith-based environment of the community boasts an innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual that aims to enrich a fulfilling lifestyle for its residents. LifeStream’s management and staff are well-trained professionals who ensure that residents are heard and provide a lifestyle that suits their needs.

As a Bethesda home, LifeStream’s lifestyle is focused on growth and enrichment; they provide essential amenities and services such as their Diabetes for Center for Excellence, hair service salon, and scheduled transportation. Benefits include assistance with daily activities, medication management, and  24/7 licensed nurses on-site.

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Room Sizes: 385 / 485 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these independent living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data 6 weighted categories Updated quarterly
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

Includes Review Sentiment Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes State Inspections Citations/Inspection % Inspections w/ Citations Complaint Visits Accreditations BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

Includes Video Tours Virtual Walkthroughs Photo Quantity Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

Includes Website Content Mobile Usability Staff Info Available Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Glendale, AZ

What is the average cost of independent living in Glendale, AZ?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Glendale, AZ is approximately $3,025. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Glendale, AZ?

Independent living in Glendale, AZ typically ranges from $1,864 - $4,125 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

How many licensed independent living communities are there in Glendale, AZ?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 117 licensed independent living communities in Glendale, AZ.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 7 independent living communities in Glendale, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Glendale, AZ?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Glendale, AZ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Glendale, AZ?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.