Best Nursing Homes in Glendale, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 nursing homes in Glendale, CA using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Glendale, CA. 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: 2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Glendale, CA. 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: 3.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Glendale, CA. 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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

3 facilities compared · CMS & CA Dept. of Health data

Glendale Healthcare Center
NH
Glendale (South Central Avenue)
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 103
Rank #1167 / 1657
87.9%
Facility 87.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #384 / 1537
+4%
4.02
Facility 4.02
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #184 / 354
-10%-5%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #107 / 361
4.8
Facility 4.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #232 / 361
-44-
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 57
Rank #87 / 2092
-
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #323 / 355
$3.9M
Facility $3.9M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #309 / 355
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #49 / 355
555609
Leisure Glen Care Center
NH
NC
Glendale (Adams Hill)
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 103
Rank #666 / 1657
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #390 / 1537
+3%
3.62
Facility 3.62
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #269 / 354
-21%-14%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #191 / 361
5.4
Facility 5.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #273 / 361
-117-
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #451 / 2092
Mary Arutyunyan
$20.0M
Facility $20.0M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #154 / 355
$9.8M
Facility $9.8M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #123 / 355
49.2%
Facility 49.2%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #131 / 355
55845
Golden Haven Care Center
NH
Glendale (North Glendale)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1657
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #409 / 1537
+3%
3.13
Facility 3.13
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #345 / 354
-1%-26%
$74.6k
Facility $74.6k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #333 / 362
-
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #320 / 361
6.2
Facility 6.2
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #305 / 361
880-
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2092
Henry Levine
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #329 / 355
$3.4M
Facility $3.4M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #332 / 355
52.4%
Facility 52.4%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #128 / 355
56317
Overview of Glendale Healthcare Center

Glendale Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Glendale, CA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its boutique-style setting, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Therapies, social services, and nutritious meals are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their rehabilitation and recovery.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to stay active and make friends. Top-notch rehabilitation equipment and lively common areas also ensure residents can rest and focus on their wellness. Located near shops, restaurants, and bus stops, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults live to their potential in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in California.

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Overview of Leisure Glen Care Center

Leisure Glen Care Center is a nursing home in Glendale, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Fostering comfort and healing, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. With 24-hour care, housekeeping, social services, and nutritious meals, residents receive exceptional care to live comfortably in retirement. Focusing on residents’ rehabilitation and recovery, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Social events, stretching exercises, and games provide residents with more opportunities to live actively and make friends. Residents can also focus on their wellness and rest, with a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym and spacious outdoors. Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, restaurants, and bus stops are also located nearby, providing quick access to healthcare and leisure. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its top-notch services.

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Overview of Golden Haven Care Center

Golden Haven Care Center is a highly regarded nursing home in Glendale, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can feel at home, especially with a nurturing and supportive environment. Therapies, well-balanced meals, and social services are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through individualized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Exercises, social events, and a variety of therapeutic recreation help residents maintain holistic wellness and foster engagement. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and cozy gathering areas are also available, so residents can focus on recovery and rehabilitation. Set near restaurants, shops, and bus stops in the lively neighborhood of Glendale, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home continuously provides exceptional care and top-notch amenities

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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, CA

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

Assisted living in California 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 California Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — California 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, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Glendale, CA?

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, CA, 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, CA?

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.