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The cost of independent living in Glendale is about $3,954 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 205 options. Read 2959 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Good Shepherd Peoria
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I really enjoyed my stay at El Dorado of Sun City, the meals and dining service was fantastic The quality of the food was excellent and you got a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recently...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Come live at the Fountain. You’ll have privacy when you want it and friends as close as a walk down the hall. Spend your time playing cards or pool, going shopping, or participating in other activities. Or add some special meaning in your life by reaching out and helping others. And of course,...
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Photo of Paradise Assisted Living Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Happy Hearts Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Tanner Terrace For the Elderly
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Doctor's First Choice Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Maryland West Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Maggie's House Assisted Living Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Beebes Assisted Living LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Elsie's House LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Effective Care For Elderly Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Primavera Assisted Living LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Glendale, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Glendale is $3,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Glendale, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Glendale, AZ
$3,954/mo
$3,932/mo
$3,895/mo

Independent living costs in Glendale, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Glendale, AZ
$3,954/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Glendale, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,837/mo
Independent Living
$3,954/mo

Independent living costs in Glendale, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,423/mo
Studio
$3,771/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,650/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,515/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,598/mo

Senior living costs in Glendale vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Glendale, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlendale, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,954/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,856/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,837/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Glendale, AZ:$3,954/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Glendale, AZ:$3,856/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Glendale, AZ:$4,837/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Glendale, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Glendale and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Glendale, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Glendale, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Glendale have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Glendale, AZ$2,465/mo$2,549/mo-3.3%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Glendale, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,465/mo
2023 average cost:$2,549/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Glendale

Recent reviews for independent living in Glendale

Sagewood Desert Willow AL and MC in Phoenix, AZ

4.9
Everyone that we worked with at Sagewood Desert Willow was extremely friendly and engaged. We were assigned a move in coordinator who helped facilitate everything and provided the information we needed to move in. My loved one loves her housekeeper and the place is always very clean when we go ...
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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ

4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.

The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ

4.4
People and staff are friendly and activities are great! My mom has been concerned about food quality lately and knows there have been meetings regarding overall impressions of food. I would recommend The Palazzo to others looking.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautiful and well-maintained grounds. Several reviews mention the aesthetically pleasing outdoor areas at various communities, such as courtyards, gardens, and walking trails. At The Park at Surprise, a European-inspired atmosphere and courtyard remind residents of their travels. Residents of Thunderbird Senior Living appreciate ...
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Staff that goes above and beyond. Reviews consistently praise the staff's dedication and friendliness towards residents. For instance, at The Forum at Desert Harbor, staff members went above and beyond by checking on residents daily, even delivering meals to those unable to come downstairs. Staff at Thunderbird Senior Living ...
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Variety of activities for all interests. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at communities. At Solstice at Sun City West, staff organize activities like trivia nights, hikes, fishing days, and movie nights, keeping residents engaged and active. Others, like The Palazzo, provide extensive activity progr ...
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Friendly and caring community atmosphere. Reviews often mention the welcoming and caring nature of their new communities. At Fellowship Square Phoenix, residents report making friends and feeling part of the community. At Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort, the friendly and caring staff and residents create an atmosphere where every ...
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Access to on-site medical care. Many residents appreciate the convenience of having medical care available on site. For example, Madison Meadows offers a full-time chaplain and daily group games, while Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir has a nurse on duty. This peace of mind allows residents to focus on their independence.
Delicious and varied meal options. Quality food is a major priority for many residents, with reviews emphasizing the importance of good meals in their overall satisfaction. At Vista del Rio, loved ones enjoy nutritious meals with a variety of choices, accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At The Forum ...
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Glendale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glendale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glendale, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Glendale independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Glendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Glendale independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Glendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glendale independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Glendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glendale, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.8%
46.4%
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