Best Independent Living in Glendale, California
5 communities found
Glendale offers 5 independent living communities, all residential in structure with no agency-run options. Across the 3 communities with ratings, families gave an average score of 3.8 based on 131 reviews read.
- 5communities
- 3.8average rating, 3 rated
- 131family reviews read
Glen Haven Health Care
Glendale, California
4.8(123)
Home health
Palmer House
Glendale, California
Independent Living
Park Paseo
Glendale, California
Independent Living
The Otto Gruber House
Glendale, California
4(3)
Independent Living
Casa de la Paloma
Glendale, California
2.6(5)
Independent Living
What families say about independent living in Glendale
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Glendale communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families note value for money and medical and nursing care in 60% of the 5 communities, along with staffing levels, food and dining, and activities each mentioned in 40%. At the same time, communication with families and cost and billing each came up as concerns in 80% of communities, with staff attitude noted in 20%.
Praised most
- Value for money 60%
- Medical and nursing care 60%
- Well staffed 40%
- Food and dining 40%
- Activities and social life 40%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 80%
- Cost and billing 80%
- Staff attitude 20%
“It’s a nice quiet clinic and the staff are always friendly.”<br><br>Fast, friendly, considerate, all staff specially sean & carlito”
How families pay for independent living in California
Most families in California cover assisted living, memory care and independent living with private funds, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years earlier, can also help offset monthly fees, though coverage terms vary widely by policy and are worth reviewing closely before making a decision. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps pay for the cost of care, and it is worth checking eligibility early since the application process can take time.
The full picture for the state: Independent Living in California.
Independent Living near Glendale
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose4.3 mi | 10 | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 mi |
| Burbank4.4 mi | 238 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.4 mi |
| La Crescenta5.4 mi | 29 | 4.5 / 5 | 5.4 mi |
| Tujunga7.1 mi | 25 | 4 / 5 | 7.1 mi |
| Pasadena7.5 mi | 100 | 4.4 / 5 | 7.5 mi |
| Studio City7.7 mi | 15 | 3.7 / 5 | 7.7 mi |
| N Hollywood7.8 mi | 44 | 4.6 / 5 | 7.8 mi |
| North Hollywood7.9 mi | 114 | 4.4 / 5 | 7.9 mi |
All of California: Independent Living in California. Closer to home? Compare independent living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 8, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Glendale, 131 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Independent Living in Glendale: Common Questions
How many independent living communities are in Glendale, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in Glendale, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which independent living communities in Glendale are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Glen Haven Health Care (4.8★, 123 ratings), Casa de la Paloma (2.6★, 5 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Glendale?
Beyond independent living, Glendale has home health (360 communities), assisted living (23 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (13 communities), at-home care (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate independent living in Glendale?
Families rate Glendale independent living communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 131 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Glendale independent living communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Glendale communities, the most common praise is value for money (mentioned for 60%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 60%), well staffed (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are communication with families (80%), cost and billing (80%), staff attitude (20%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Glendale bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
