Glencroft Center for Modern Aging

    8611 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.06·(218)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.6
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • Extensive activities and enrichment program
    • Multiple on-site dining options and restaurant-style service
    • On-site medical clinic and rehabilitation services
    • Indoor and outdoor pools with aquatic classes
    • Well-equipped fitness center and classes (yoga, Pilates, balance)
    • Variety of housing types (apartments, Casitas, assisted and memory care)
    • Large, landscaped campus with outdoor amenities
    • On-site retail and services (grocery, bank, salon, thrift store, post office)
    • Transportation services for local trips
    • Responsive maintenance and customization options
    • Housekeeping and laundry assistance available
    • Faith-based programming and chaplaincy services
    • Continuum of care on a single campus
    • Pet-friendly housing options
    • Affordable pricing options and veteran/HUD discounts noted
    • Flexible apartment features (full kitchens, patios, walk-in closets)
    • Active social and entertainment calendar (movies, speakers, game nights)
    • Memory-care secure area with private rooms
    • Strong volunteer opportunities and community involvement
    • Many staff praised as friendly, attentive, and personable

    Cons

    • Variable clinical responsiveness and medication oversight
    • Inconsistent response times to call buttons and urgent requests
    • Staffing turnover and fluctuating staffing levels
    • Inconsistent food quality and meal-service continuity
    • Dated buildings and confusing, sprawling campus layout
    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Pricing transparency issues and unexpected fee increases
    • Gaps in management communication and follow-up
    • Inconsistent housekeeping scope and frequency
    • Elevator and facility-maintenance reliability issues
    • Allegations of documentation inaccuracies in clinical records
    • Accessibility challenges due to distances between buildings

    Summary of reviews

    Glencroft presents as a large, full-service senior campus with a wide range of housing options (independent apartments, Casitas, assisted living, memory care and skilled rehab) and many on-site conveniences. Strengths commonly described include an extensive activities program, multiple dining venues, an on-site medical clinic and rehabilitation services, staffed fitness and aquatic programs, and a long list of retail and support services (grocery, bank, salon, thrift shop, post office). Many reviewers highlight a welcoming, faith-based community atmosphere, well-maintained landscaping, and staff members who are personable and helpful.

    Care and staffing impressions are mixed. Numerous families and residents praise individual caregivers, housekeeping, and maintenance staff for responsiveness and personalized attention. Conversely, a number of accounts raise operational concerns about clinical oversight — specifically delayed responses to call buttons, missed or delayed medication and monitoring tasks, and gaps in timely clinical follow-up. Staffing turnover and variable staffing levels were also cited as contributors to inconsistent care experiences. These issues appear episodic but, when they occur, are described as having significant impact on resident safety and family trust.

    Dining and activities are prominent offerings at Glencroft. The campus supports multiple restaurant-style options, special-event menus, accommodated dietary needs (including some gluten-free choices), and a lively calendar of classes, performances, and social groups. Reported strengths include robust programming, frequent entertainment, volunteer opportunities, and active small-group activities (quilting, woodworking, exercise classes). At the same time, reviewers note uneven meal quality and occasional service continuity problems; prospective residents should expect variability across days and venues.

    Facilities and amenities are comprehensive but reflect a large, older campus. Many reviewers appreciate Casita homes, remodeled units, patios, and apartment kitchens; others note dated common areas, low ceilings in some buildings, long walking distances between amenities, confusing layouts, and occasional elevator reliability issues. Maintenance and landscaping are often praised, though some mention sanitation and pest-control concerns in specific areas and inconsistent upkeep of certain recreational spaces (for example, pool-area maintenance). Accessibility for residents with mobility limitations may be affected by campus scale and unit layouts.

    Management and administration draw both commendation and critique. Positive notes include helpful admissions staff, clear customization options prior to move-in, veteran discounts and affordable pricing structures, and a generally organized campus-wide service model. Conversely, several reviewers describe frustrations with fee transparency (unexpected charges, rent increases), slow or inconsistent follow-up from management, and uneven communication during incidents. A few serious allegations about clinical documentation accuracy and end-of-life care were made; these are not the majority view but are significant enough that families should seek clarifying information during a tour and when reviewing contract and clinical policies.

    Notable patterns for prospective residents and families: Glencroft offers extensive programming, on-site medical and rehab services, and a strong sense of community at a generally competitive price point. However, reported experiences vary widely — from highly satisfied long-term residents to families citing clinically consequential lapses. Before committing, visitors should tour multiple housing types and dining venues, ask for current staffing ratios and clinical oversight procedures, review recent inspection or survey results, clarify all fees and billing practices, and discuss contingency plans for clinical escalations. Those steps will help match Glencroft’s broad set of amenities to an individual’s clinical and lifestyle needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Glencroft Center for Modern Aging is located at 8611 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85302.

    About Glencroft Center for Modern Aging

    Glencroft Center for Modern Aging sits on 40 acres full of grass and citrus trees over in Arizona and folks say it's not only the biggest senior community in the state but also one of the largest in the country, and the place has both semi-private and single-room apartments, plus 2-bedroom apartments, condo and townhouse-style units, and even studios to pick from, and they let adults aged 55 and older live there, while also offering some HUD low-income housing you don't see everywhere. They let people bring some pets, have guests at mealtimes, and even allow overnight guests, which is comforting for some, and rooms come with full-size kitchens or kitchenettes, and those extra touches can make it feel more like home, plus laundry and dry-cleaning services mean you don't have to worry about chores piling up. Folks can swim in the indoor pool, relax in the jacuzzi, or try out fitness classes, and the common spaces are set up for folks to gather in community dining rooms, enjoy restaurant meals made by trained chefs, and take part in social and entertainment events-some themed around food-so there's no shortage of things to do or people to meet.

    The community offers help with walking or using wheelchairs, does medication administration for those who need it, and provides in-house "Glencroft at Home" support for daily living needs, plus you don't have to mess with home or yard maintenance since those services are included in the monthly fee, and they can transport folks to grocery stores and shopping centers every week for free. The place brings together several types of senior living, so there's independent living, assisted living with ALTCS support, Alzheimer's and memory care neighborhoods with security and staff, and skilled nursing care for people who need long-term help or rehab right there on campus. There's a focus on what they call modern aging, and their ZoeLife program aims to address spiritual, social, physical, and emotional needs, reminding everyone to stay engaged and active, and they've got everything from wellness classes and hobby groups to church services, grief counseling, and home or hospital visits.

    There's a barber shop and beauty shop on campus, on-site haircuts, community TV broadcasts and a resident portal so folks can stay in the loop about activities, and offsite trips make it easy to get out for a bit. Security, meals, transportation, and activities are rolled into the all-inclusive services, which can take a load off loved ones' minds. The staff plans social programs to help residents form friendships and feel purpose, and many activities are adapted for changing mental or physical health, so no one's left out. Overall, Glencroft Center for Modern Aging offers a broad range of support, care, and choice as people age, and there's a steady, comforting sense that no matter the level of need, there's usually something here for everyone.

    People often ask...

    Glencroft Center for Modern Aging offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 31 photos of Glencroft Center for Modern Aging on Mirador.

    Yes, Glencroft Center for Modern Aging allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 8611 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302.

    No, Glencroft Center for Modern Aging does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Arizona, the Department of Health Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through AZ Care Check, running compliance inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number001cs00000WoBsAAAV
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Center
    License classActive
    Capacity96 residents
    LicenseeMANORS AT GLENCROFT, THE
    EffectiveMay 10th, 2000
    ExpiresFebruary 28th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    13

    Reports

    16

    Citations

    11

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    20 Apr 2026Complaint
    Identified failures to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation and to document immediate actions. Multiple incidents showed alleged abuse and lack of reporting.
    • R9-10-803.J.1-6R9-10-803.J.1-6. Administration J. If a manager has a reasonable basis, according to A.R.S. § 46- 454, to believe abuse, neglect or exploitation has occurred on the premises or while a resident is receiving services from an assisted living facility’s manager, caregiver, or assistant caregiver, the m
    06 Mar 2026Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    05 Feb 2026Inspection
    Found deficiencies in documenting medication administration in the resident's medical record, including midodrine entries not properly documented and several administrations not reflected in the records.
    • R9-10-817.B.3.cR9-10-817.B.3.c. Medication Services B. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that: 3. A medication administered to a resident: c. Is documented in the resident’s medical record.
    05 Feb 2026Modification
    Found no deficiencies.
    18 Sept 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    15 Apr 2025Complaint
    Identified failure to promptly report suspected abuse to authorities and to document actions to prevent recurrence, with late notification to APS.
    • R9-10-803.J.1-6R9-10-803.J.1-6. Administration J. If a manager has a reasonable basis, according to A.R.S. § 46-454 , to believe abuse, neglect or exploitation has occurred on the premises or while a resident is receiving services from an assisted living facility's manager, caregiver, or assistant caregiver, the m
    11 Feb 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    07 Jan 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies following the investigation into two complaints.
    18 Dec 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    12 Aug 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    06 Mar 2024Complaint
    Identified failures to enforce fingerprint clearance processing and good cause exception procedures for an employee, and documented alleged exploitation with improper charges leading to termination.
    • R9-10-803.A.9A. A governing authority shall: 9. Ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411.
    06 Sept 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    17 Jul 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies across staff fall prevention and CPR/First Aid training, recordkeeping, service planning, medication management, and incident notification.
    • A.R.S. § 36-420.01.A36-420.01. Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs; definition A. Each health care institution shall develop and administer a training program for all staff regarding fall prevention and fall recovery. The training program shall include initial training and con
    • R9-10-803.C.1.e.i-ivC. A manager shall ensure that policies and procedures are: 1. Established, documented, and implemented to protect the health and safety of a resident that: e. Except as provided in subsection (M), cover cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for applicable employees and volunteers, including: i. Th
    • R9-10-803.C.1.fC. A manager shall ensure that policies and procedures are: 1. Established, documented, and implemented to protect the health and safety of a resident that: f. Cover first aid training;
    • R9-10-803.E.1E. A manager shall ensure that, unless otherwise stated: 1. Documentation required by this Article is provided to the Department within two hours after a Department request; and
    • R9-10-806.C.1.c.iC. A manager shall ensure that a personnel record for each employee or volunteer: 1. Includes: c. Documentation of: i. The individual's qualifications, including skills and knowledge applicable to the individual's job duties;
    • R9-10-806.C.1.c.ixC. A manager shall ensure that a personnel record for each employee or volunteer: 1. Includes: c. Documentation of: ix. Documentation of compliance with the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-411(A) and (C);
    • R9-10-808.A.4.aA. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that: 4. Is reviewed and updated based on changes in the requirements in subsections (A)(3)(a) through (f): a. No later than 14 calendar days after a significant change in the resident's physic
    • R9-10-808.C.1.gC. A manager shall ensure that: 1. A caregiver or an assistant caregiver: g. Documents the services provided in the resident's medical record; and
    • R9-10-811.C.12C. A manager shall ensure that a resident's medical record contains: 12. A medication order from a medical practitioner for each medication that is administered to the resident or for which the resident receives assistance in the self-administration of the medication;
    • R9-10-816.B.3.bB. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that: 3. A medication administered to a resident: b. Is administered in compliance with a medication order, and
    • R9-10-816.F.1F. When medication is stored by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that: 1. Medication is stored in a separate locked room, closet, cabinet, or self-contained unit used only for medication storage;
    • R9-10-818.D.1D. When a resident has an accident, emergency, or injury that results in the resident needing medical services, a manager shall ensure that a caregiver or an assistant caregiver: 1. Immediately notifies the resident's emergency contact and primary care provider; and

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