For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Life Care Center of North Glendale

13620 NORTH 55TH AVENUE, Glendale, AZ 85304

5.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
223 Certified Beds
87 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 2.58%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 13.66%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 1.43%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 28.6%

Lower is better

How Life Care Center of North Glendale Compares

Life Care Center of North Glendale is a 223-bed for-profit nursing facility in Glendale, Arizona. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Arizona average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.6%) is below the Arizona average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 223 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% occupied.

Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Glendale, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Arizona average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — worse than the Arizona average of 11.2%.
  • Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Arizona average of 2.1% (31% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Arizona average of 4.5% (43% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.6% — worse than the Arizona average of 24.1%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arizona averages across 140 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Life Care Center of North Glendale

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Life Care Center of North Glendale with other nursing homes in Glendale.

What keeps Life Care Center of North Glendale's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What is Life Care Center of North Glendale doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 11.2% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Life Care Center of North Glendale keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 2.1% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

Why is Life Care Center of North Glendale's occupancy below many full facilities?

The facility reports roughly 52% occupancy across 223 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Life Care Center of North Glendale?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains Life Care Center of North Glendale's rating advantage in Glendale?

Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

The Senior Community Around Glendale

Glendale sits in Maricopa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Arizona as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
671,096 (15.2%)
Median age
36.6 years
Median household income
$67,799
Median home value
$278,700

Demographics for Maricopa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Glendale.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 035126
County Maricopa
Total Beds 223
Occupied Beds 115
Occupancy Rate 52%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

13620 NORTH 55TH AVENUE, Glendale, AZ 85304

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.