Mera Westgate

Mera Westgate

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #165 / 217Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 165th out of 217 independent living communities we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation
Specific ProgramsFun to be Had, Your New Home

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types1, 2, Or 3 Bedroom Apartments

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Mera Westgate

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Glendale's city center to Mera Westgate's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.52 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | Thomas Rd.)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir
IL
AL
MC
Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch)
200
Facility 200
AZ AVG 105
Rank #10 / 104
Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 39
Rank #165 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 17
Rank #106 / 115
-Tracy L Colburn3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #53 / 101
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #83 / 101
Thunderbird Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Glendale
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 105
Rank #70 / 104
Yes
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 39
Rank #63 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 17
Rank #13 / 115
A+Michael D Brown5
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 9
Rank #77 / 101
4.0
Facility 4.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #91 / 101
R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home LLC
IL
AL
MC
NH
Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 105
Rank #94 / 104
No
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 39
Rank #96 / 217
-
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 17
Rank #92 / 115
-Donna Krocka1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 101
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 101
Mera Westgate
IL
Glendale-Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 39
Rank #165 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Amberlin Arrowhead
IL
Glendale-Yes
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 39
Rank #24 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other AZ independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Arizona

Mera Westgate is located in Glendale, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mera Westgate

Is Mera Westgate in a walkable area?

Mera Westgate has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Mera Westgate?

Yes, Mera Westgate allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Mera Westgate?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Mera Westgate in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Mera Westgate provide?

Mera Westgate offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Mera Westgate?

Mera Westgate is located at 7460 N Zanjero Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305.

What is the phone number of Mera Westgate?

(623) 400-1520 will put you in contact with the team at Mera Westgate.

Does Mera Westgate provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Mera Westgate is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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