Life Care Center of North Glendale, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a skilled nursing facility that offers a range of post-acute care, rehabilitation services, and long-term care options. This center is structured to support individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, focusing on specialized rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Its offerings are tailored to meet the needs of residents in a compassionate and structured environment. The facility includes amenities like a barber/beauty salon to enhance resident comfort. It aims to provide comprehensive support through various programs, making it a multifaceted facility for those requiring both short-term and extended care solutions.
The facility offers an array of care services, including restorative nursing and a pulmonary rehabilitation program designed to support respiratory health. It also features a stroke rehabilitation program aimed at aiding recovery and improving function following cerebrovascular events. Additional services are available for managing conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis, with specialized care for pain management, tracheostomy, and dysphagia therapy. Life Care Center of North Glendale also provides hospice, respite care, and palliative care for residents requiring end-of-life or temporary reprieve from caregiving.
Furthermore, the center addresses renal health through dialysis services and offers respiratory therapy and oxygen therapy for those with respiratory conditions. Wound care and management are integral parts of the facility's offerings, particularly for diabetic patients and individuals with fragile skin, with an emphasis on holistic health, including nutrition, hydration, and mobility. Medication coordination ensures appropriate pharmaceutical management, while ostomy and podiatry care address specific medical needs. The facility's short-term rehabilitation services facilitate recovery, and IV therapies are available for necessary medical interventions.
The feedback on the care quality and staff is mixed, with a noticeable contrast between positive and negative experiences. Some residents and families praise particular nurses and staff members for their dedication and effective rehabilitation support, noting a clean environment and efficient medical care. However, other reviews highlight concerns including neglect, rude behavior, delayed responses, and sanitation issues. Instances of missed therapies, improper medication management, and inconsistency in care quality across different facility floors contribute to the dissatisfaction and concern expressed by many families. As such, while the center provides a broad spectrum of care services, the experiences of residents and families vary significantly throughout the facility.
Costs at this community start at $1,741 and range up to $6,839. The average price in the community is $4,290, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,452. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.