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Best Nursing Homes in Glendale, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 nursing homes in Glendale, AZ using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AZ
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 5.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Glendale, AZ. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Glendale, AZ. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Glendale, AZ. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

Advanced Health Care of Glendale
NH
SNF
Glendale (Brandywine Estates)
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 54
Rank #205 / 522
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #10 / 59
+36%
3.85
Facility 3.85
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #36 / 60
+37%-5%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 63
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #15 / 63
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #19 / 63
-50-
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 37
Rank #130 / 818
Wyatt Caldwell
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #24 / 64
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #48 / 64
52.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #53 / 64
35275
Life Care Center of North Glendale
NH
SNF
Glendale
223
Facility 223
AZ AVG 54
Rank #10 / 522
25.1%
Facility 25.1%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #56 / 59
-63%
3.47
Facility 3.47
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #43 / 60
-15%-15%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 63
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 82
Rank #36 / 54
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #42 / 63
4.7
Facility 4.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #45 / 63
-56-
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 37
Rank #229 / 818
Todd Norhton
$14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #23 / 64
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #15 / 64
64.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #31 / 64
35126
Overview of Advanced Health Care of Glendale

Advanced Health Care of Glendale operates as a 54-bed skilled nursing facility on North 63rd Avenue in Glendale, Arizona. Sixteen years in operation, it runs at 86% occupancy with a 22-day average length of stay. That short stay window tells you what this place is built for: post-acute rehabilitation. People come in after surgery or a hospitalization and move through a structured recovery program.

The staffing is nursing-heavy, with RN coverage running 1 hour 26 minutes per resident per day. Total nursing care across all roles hits 3 hours 51 minutes daily per person. Nurse aides handle 3 hours 9 minutes of direct care. LPNs and LVNs contribute another 48 minutes.

For context, that’s a significant nursing footprint for a 54-bed facility. You’re looking at professional-grade medical oversight, which matters if you’re coming in post-op or post-acute.

The neighborhood scores 62 on the Walk Score, moderately walkable but not walkable enough to eliminate driving. The facility itself offers what you’d expect for a short-stay environment: private suites, restaurant-style dining with fresh and seasonal meals, a library, salon, and a private dining room. The cozy fireplace is a detail that suggests they thought about the ambient experience. Inpatient rehabilitation services are on-site, so you don’t coordinate care across multiple locations.

State inspections have centered on medication management. Medicare and private pay are both accepted. At 22 days average, this facility is specifically designed for older adults moving through post-acute recovery with intensive nursing support and rehabilitation infrastructure in one place.

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Overview of Life Care Center of North Glendale

Life Care Center of North Glendale is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other benefits include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.

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Overview of R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home

An outstanding senior living community residing in the quiet residential area of West Julie Drive, Glendale, AZ, R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home LLC specializes in assisted living. The community can accommodate up to five residents with its cozy and intimate setting. With a kind and dedicated team attending to seniors’ needs and aspirations, families can rest assured knowing their loved ones are well-cared for.

Promoting a lively and welcoming environment, the community conducts fun activities and engaging programs for residents to remain active and well-connected. Meals are also provided to meet dietary needs and tastes. R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home LLC is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love while receiving just the right care for their unique needs.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Glendale, AZ

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Arizona?

Assisted living in Arizona is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Arizona Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Arizona Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 3 nursing homes in Glendale, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.