Glendale, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 243,259 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Glendale residents enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year, with hot summers and generally moderate winters.
Cultural Attractions
Glendale Glitters kicks off a holiday celebration and light display beginning in November that culminates in a large block party in January. In February, the city hosts its annual Glendale Chocolate Affair festival.
Recreation
Thunderbird Mountain Park on the northern edge of the community is a destination for hikers and bikers.
Economy
The city is home to the world’s largest fighter pilot training facility, Luke Air Force Base.
Fun Fact
Glendale bills itself as “Arizona’s antique capital.”
| Air quality [details] | 103 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 27.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 9,698 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 5 / 54 / 71 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 3 / 3 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale , AZ | No |
| Sun Health Boswell Hospital | Sun City , AZ | No |
| Phoenix Baptist Hospital | Phoenix , AZ | No |
| St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix , AZ | Yes |
| John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital | Phoenix , AZ | No |
| Sun Health Del E. Webb Hospital | Sun City West , AZ | No |
| St. Luke's Medical Center | Phoenix , AZ | No |
| Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center | Phoenix , AZ | Yes |
| John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital | Phoenix , AZ | No |
| Maricopa Medical Center | Phoenix , AZ | No |
| Arizona State Hospital | Phoenix , AZ | No |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix , AZ | Yes |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital | Scottsdale , AZ | No |
| Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center | Scottsdale , AZ | No |
| Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center | Scottsdale , AZ | No |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa , AZ | No |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler , AZ | No |
| Banner Baywood Heart Hospital | Mesa , AZ | No |
| Valley Lutheran Hospital | Mesa , AZ | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of North Glendale | Glendale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Glencroft Care Center | Glendale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Glendale Care Center | Glendale, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society-Peoria Good Shepherd | Peoria, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Immanuel Campus Of Care | Peoria, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Forum At Desert Harbor, The | Peoria, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Freedom Plaza Care Center | Peoria, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Plaza Del Rio Care Center | Peoria, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Desert Sky Healthcare & Rehab | Glendale, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Christian Care Nursing Center | Phoenix, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Coronado Healthcare Center | Phoenix, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Banner Boswell Rehabilitation Center | Sun City, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Trillium Specialty Hospital-West Valley | Sun City, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cook Health Care | Youngtown, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sun View Care Center | Youngtown, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Beatitudes Campus | Phoenix, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sierra Winds | Peoria, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Sun Grove Village Care Center | Peoria, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Gardens Of Sun City | Sun City, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Sun City Health And Rehabilitation Center | Sun City, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Chris Ridge Premier Care And Rehab | Phoenix, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Grace Healthcare Of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Maryland Gardens Care Center | Phoenix, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Capri At The Pointe Rehab | Phoenix, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| North Mountain Medical And Rehabilitation Center | Phoenix, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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