Life Care Center of North Glendale

Life Care Center of North Glendale is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 13620 North 55th Avenue in Glendale, Arizona (Maricopa County, ZIP 85304). The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains a capacity of 223 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (602) 843-8433. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. Life Care Center of North Glendale holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is informed by three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting results from state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is consistent with the national average and reflects the levels of nursing and therapy staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS across areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and other measurable health outcomes. Life Care Center of North Glendale is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility is available to residents whose care may be funded through federal Medicare benefits, typically available to qualifying individuals aged 65 and older or those with certain disabilities, as well as through Medicaid, the joint federal and state program serving individuals who meet income and asset eligibility requirements. Families and individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current availability and coverage details. When compared against national benchmarks, Life Care Center of North Glendale performs above the national average in overall CMS star ratings. The overall 5-star rating places it in the highest tier nationally, while the health inspection score of 4 stars also exceeds the national average. The staffing rating of 3 stars is in line with the national norm. The quality measure rating of 5 stars represents the highest possible score in that category, indicating strong performance on the clinical indicators used in CMS assessments. These ratings are derived from data collected and published by CMS and are updated periodically. Ratings reflect conditions at the time of the most recent data collection and may not capture more recent changes at the facility.