LIFE CARE CENTER OF NORTH GLENDALE – GLENDALE, AZ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Life Care Center Of North Glendale

13620 NORTH 55TH AVENUE, Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 843-8433
223 beds
All Glendale facilities
4.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
84.67
Score /100
#1802
National Rank

#1802
of 14703 facilities
National
87.8% position
#41
of 140 in AZ
State Rank
#34
of 77 in Maricopa
County Rank
#3
of 6 in Glendale
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 85304
ZIP Rank






About Life Care Center Of North GlendaleLife Care Center Of North Glendale is located at 13620 North 55Th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, reachable at (602) 843-8433. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 223.0 certified beds and serves an average of 109 residents per day. It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America network (194 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1986-04-10. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Life Care Center Of North Glendale

Address

13620 North 55Th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85304

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 223 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
84.67
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#1802 of 14703 nationally – #41 of 140 in Arizona

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Life Care Center Of North Glendale offers a mid-range care option in Glendale, AZ. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightLife Care Center Of North Glendale currently provides 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 22.8%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 38 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 3 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours35 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 13 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours21 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,005. 16 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 28.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#1,802
of 14,703
National
Top 12%
#41
of 140
AZ State
Top 29% in AZ
#34
of 77
️ Maricopa County
#34 of 77
#3
of 6
️ Glendale
#3 of 6
#1
of 1
ZIP 85304
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Life Care Center Of North Glendale ranks 1802nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.7/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 41st out of 140 nursing homes. In Glendale, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,815 nationally and RN hours rank #7,036 nationally (#77 in AZ).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AZ State Rank Note
2022 3.25 #9,994 / 14,703 #108 / 140 Below average
2023 3.32 #9,354 / 14,703 #101 / 140 Below average
2024 3.68 #6,615 / 14,703 #70 / 140 Above average
2025 3.54 #8,387 / 14,703 #94 / 140 Below average
2026 3.63 #7,815 / 14,703 #89 / 140 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AZ State Rank Note
2022 0.62 #6,438 / 14,703 #66 / 140 Above average
2023 0.61 #6,061 / 14,703 #67 / 140 Above average
2024 0.57 #6,701 / 14,703 #72 / 140 Above average
2025 0.55 #7,307 / 14,703 #84 / 140 Above average
2026 0.58 #7,036 / 14,703 #77 / 140 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Life Care Center Of North Glendale is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1986-04-10. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (602) 843-8433 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Life Care Center Of North Glendale holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 84.7/100, placing it #1802 of 14703 facilities nationally and #41 of 140 in Arizona. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Life Care Center Of North Glendale receives a reported average of 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 35 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 3 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 13 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 22.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,005. 16 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 28.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Life Care Center Of North Glendale ranks 1802nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.7/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 41st out of 140 nursing homes. In Glendale, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,815 nationally and RN hours rank #7,036 nationally (#77 in AZ). Our composite quality score of 84.7/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Glendale, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/arizona/glendale/

Contact and Location

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Address

13620 NORTH 55TH AVENUE, Glendale, AZ 85304
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LLC
Legal Name

GLENDALE MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 223
Average Residents / Day 109 (49% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Maricopa County, AZ
City Glendale, AZ
ZIP Code 85304
Approved Since April 10, 1986
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 035126
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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