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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Glendale, CA

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The cost of independent living in Glendale is about $4,590 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options. Read 1309 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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Photo of The Piedmont Luxury Senior Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Since my mom has been here at the care and insight has been great. The community is very, very clean and nice. My mom's room is a good size for her with a nice bathroom and dining area. I would definitely...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Atherton is an independent living community located in the gorgeous city of Alhambra, CA, which is situated in Los Angeles County. The city provides a wide variety of things to do and attractions to see, from the golf courses and farmer's markets in the area to art exhibitions, this city has it...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Miyako Gardens Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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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My Father has only been there for over one month, I can see that the Caregivers pay attention to the patients, and give them a lot of special attention, I have seen that with my Father, my Sisters feel that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Vista Cove at San Gabriel is an intimate and caring Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect in an inviting setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their physical, medical and emotional well being. Our commitment...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Glendale, CA

The average cost of senior living in Glendale is $4,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sierra Madre, CA with an average of $4,069 per month.

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

Glendale, CA
$4,590/mo

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

Glendale, CA
$4,590/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

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

$5,280/mo
Independent Living
$4,590/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,038/mo
Studio
$5,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,830/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.
Glendale, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
8.2%
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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.
Glendale, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
16.9%
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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, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.8%
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Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon and Studio Royale by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glendale, California. See full list of communities.

There are 112 independent living facilities near Glendale, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Glendale, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Studio Royale by Cogir and The Villas By Astoria Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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