Assisted Living in Glendale, AZ

Assisted Living Costs in Glendale

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Glendale is $3,850, which is a little under the national average of $4,000. It’s close to the costs in smaller Arizona cities such as Yuma ($3,625) and Prescott ($3,775) as well as the state average of $3,800. Flagstaff is higher in cost at $5,098, and Tucson is a little higher than Glendale at $4,044.

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

• Glendale/Phoenix: $3,850
• National Average: $4,000
• State average: $3,800
• Flagstaff: $5,098
• Tucson: $4,044
• Sierra Vista Area: $3,800
• Prescott: $3,775
• Yuma: $3,625
• Lake Havasu City Area: $3,500

Care Cost Comparison

The cost of senior care in Glendale varies substantially depending on the type of service received. Nursing home care costs nearly twice the amount of assisted living, and homemaker services and home health aides, which allow people to stay in their homes, are also more expensive than assisted living. These rates make assisted living in Arizona an attractive option for seniors with limited funds. Adult day health care, costing on average $2,167 per month, is the least expensive type of care.

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

• Assisted living: $3,850
• Homemaker services: $4,767
• Home health aide: $4,767
• Adult day health: $2,167
• Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $6,540

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Glendale

Medicaid in Arizona

Arizona’s Medicaid program is called the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. It’s run as a section 1115 demonstration waiver and provides health care insurance for seniors 65 and older who don’t need nursing facility care. It also coordinates with other programs to provide long-term care services in facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living centers.

To be eligible for AHCCCS, seniors must:

• Be an Arizona resident
• Have a social security number or have applied for one
• Be a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
• Not exceed the income limit, which is $16,040 a year for an individual and $21,599 for a couple

There is a division of the AHCCCS called the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), which is designed to assist seniors in arranging and paying for long-term care services when needed. It’s an entitlement, so there are no enrollment caps, and everyone who qualifies receives service. The program provides long-term care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day cares and senior’s homes.

To be eligible for the ALTCS program, participants must:

• Be at least 65 years old
• Have a qualifying disability or need daily assistance equivalent to nursing facility care
• Have no more than $3,000 in assets for couples and $2,000 for individuals (a personal vehicle and a primary home if it is valued under $572,000 are exempt from this requirement)

There are also monthly income caps, but they vary depending on the applicant’s marital status, whether they live independently or with caregivers, and if their spouse has applied for or is receiving Medicaid. Once accepted into the ALTCS, participants are assigned a caseworker to help them devise a care plan that is suitable for their unique situation.

Seniors can apply for ACCCHS online or call (866) 495-6738.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Veterans Aid and Attendance Program

Veterans Affairs offers a supplemental cash program called the Veterans Aid and Attendance Program. It’s available to veterans over 65 who need assistance with activities that include medication management, bathing, dressing, grocery shopping and meal prep. To apply, seniors must submit documentation of wartime service. They must have served at least 90 days of active duty during wartime and been honorably discharged. If they’re under 65, they must be totally disabled. For those over 65, there is no disability requirement. Single surviving spouses of such veterans are also eligible.

Financial requirements for the program are complicated, so applicants should contact their local VA benefits office for help in applying. Call (800) 827-1000 for more information about this program.

Assisted Living Bridge Loans

Elderlife Financial is an organization that offers loans to seniors who have an immediate need for assisted living funding. This can be helpful for seniors who are waiting for a home to sell or to be approved for benefits. Elderlife Financial provides up to 12 months of payments to individuals and families. The funds can be taken as a lump sum or as a line of credit, and if taken as a line of credit, borrowers will only pay interest on what is used.

Multiple borrowers may sign for a loan, placing less weight on individual credit scores. The company requires information on the source of anticipated funding, and because the family of a senior usually applies, their health and age are not a factor in approval. The approval time is fast, sometimes within 24 hours. For more information, contact Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.

Assisted Living Resources in Glendale

Community and Recreation Centers in Glendale

Glendale has several community centers with programs that offer older residents meals, social opportunities, health screenings and entertainment. These three centers have regularly scheduled events for seniors to stay active and engaged.

Glendale Community Center
5401 W Ocotillo Road, Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 930-4700

Glendale Adult Center
5970 W Brown St, Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 930-4321

Devonshire Senior Center
2802 E Devonshire Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 256-3130

Veterans Affairs

The greater Phoenix area has a robust VA health and medical system with one VA hospital and 10 outpatient clinics available. The VA can help seniors with health care, referrals, support and counseling. Call or go into the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to apply for benefits.

Arizona Department of Veterans Services
3839 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 255-3373

Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
650 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1839
(602) 277-5551

Community Assistance Agencies

There are several assistance agencies in Glendale that offer help and support to elderly residents and their caretakers. These agencies can help seniors and their families find resources and information on the myriad of programs available to them.

Area Agency on Aging, Region One
1366 E Thomas Rd., Ste. 108, Phoenix AZ, 85014
(602) 264-2255

Arizona Age-Friendly Network
302 North 1st Avenue, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ  85003
(602) 452-5074

City of Glendale Community Action Program
5850 W. Glendale Ave, Suite B-51, Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 930-2854