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The cost of independent living in Glendale is about $4,495 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 138 options. Read 1288 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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage Park is a senior housing community located in stunning Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. You'll love the convenience of living in the city centre of this sun soaked California community. No need to drive in this 'walker's paradise.' With a walk score of 95, shopping, services,...
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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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"Colorado Terrace caters to seniors, providing a living experience suited to you in Los Angeles, CA. One of the rewards of living in an apartment near downtown is not needing to drive everywhere you go....
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.
Beautiful,two-year-old building of apartments for seniors (at least 62 years old) Laundry Facilities Secure Parking Available Elevator Carpet Stove, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
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The staff are friendly and they showed me around when I moved in. They offer a variety of activities including art and exercise classes. They could use come updating and the deck around the pool could use a...
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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.
The award-winning Burbank Senior Artists Colony is dedicated to providing exceptional independent apartment living in a creative, art-inspired environment. Conveniently located in downtown Burbank, CA close to shopping, theaters, restaurants and transportation.
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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.
The Olive Plaza Senior Apartments are designed for active seniors who desire a high quality of living at affordable prices. Olive Plaza is 183 unit apartments community that provides 1 and 2 bedroom units within an environment that promotes and invites an independent active senior lifestyle....
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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.
Victor Royale Adult living is an assisted living community in the lovely town of Glendale, CA. This beautiful community is situated within Los Angeles county, within easy driving distance of both the ocean and the mountains. Glendale is a great place to live with average temperatures in the 70s...
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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.
The Olive Court Apartments is centrally located in Burbank adjacent to the Joslyn Center, a Senior Center, which offers an array of activities and senior services. Enjoy our lavish building for active senior lifestyles of today. It’s state of the art living, without giving up peace of...
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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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Photo of Golden Hills Retirement Center
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 Pasadena Villa Senior 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.
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Designed for active, independent senior lifestyles of today, Park Avenue Senior Apartments offer a collection of spacious apartments with top of the line amenities.Park Avenue Senior Apartments are located in the heart of the City of Burbank. Near shopping, transportation and entertainment, it is...
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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.
Castle View Retirement Estates Castle View Retirement Estate is an assisted living community based in beautiful Pasadena, CA. This community is surrounded by lush trees and wooded areas, leaving nature to greet our residents at every turn. Pasadena is one of the most scenic, residential areas in...
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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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...
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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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Wyngate Villa couldn't have been any better than it was, everything was wonderful. The staff anytime had a question or concern were very quick at getting back with response. The food options were...
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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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, CA

The average cost of senior living in Glendale is $4,495 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arcadia, CA with an average of $4,048 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Glendale, CA vs. nearby cities

Glendale, CA
$4,495/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Glendale, CA vs. the state and national average

Glendale, CA
$4,495/mo
U.S. national average
$4,143/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Glendale vs. other types of senior living

$5,172/mo
Independent Living
$4,495/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Glendale, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,023/mo
Studio
$5,517/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,780/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,000/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Glendale over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Glendale

Recent reviews for independent living in Glendale

Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA

5.0
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.

Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA

4.4
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially having the understanding to care for dementia seniors. Staff also understands family's ...
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Garden of Palms in Los Angeles, CA

5.0
Garden of Palms community is absolutely lovely. The meals and dining service is excellent, and they activities they have for the residents are also excellent. We would absolutely recommend this community to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized and accommodating food service. Many residents praise the staff's ability to accommodate individual food preferences and dietary restrictions at communities like Ararat Gardens and The Terraces at Park Marino. Some mention the delightful surprises, like hamburgers and grilled shrimp salad, that keep mealtimes enjoyable.
Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities. Residents of The Gardens at Park Balboa and The Terraces at Park Marino often mention the warm welcomes they receive from both the caregivers and the office staff.
Variety of delicious meals and dining experiences. Residents express their appreciation for the quality and diversity of meals offered at communities. At The Gardens at Park Balboa, for instance, some of the most popular dishes include teriyaki chicken and steak, while residents at The Terraces at Park Marino rave about the delicious hamburg ...
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Attentive and clean environments. Reviews for The Gardens at Park Balboa and The Terraces at Park Marino mention the commitment to cleanliness and upkeep, with residents noting the spotless dining rooms, well-maintained gardens, and attentive housekeeping.
Engaging and enjoyable activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at communities, such as arts and crafts classes, culinary lessons, and social events. At The Terraces at Park Marino, for example, residents enjoy weekly happy hours and an array of fun activities tailored to their interests.
Vibrant and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and their families frequently comment on the warm and inclusive atmosphere at their communities. At The Gardens at Park Balboa, for instance, residents speak highly of the welcoming residents and the friendly interactions they have with both staff and fellow residents.
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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
24.1%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
7.9%
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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
27.7%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
33%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
22.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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