Embracing Assisted Living in Glendale, AZ

Embracing Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Glendale, AZ.

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5755 West Irma Lane, Glendale, AZ 85308

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 92 reviews
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Overall Review of Embracing Assisted Living

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and visitors frequently describe staff as friendly, caring, and responsive.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly talk about staff who are kind and welcoming when they arrive and when they ask for help. Multiple reviewers mention responsiveness—getting things handled promptly, checking on residents, and communicating to keep families at ease. Several families also describe particular team members and leadership roles as especially helpful in day-to-day support and during transitions.

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New management driving improvements

Many reviews credit recent leadership for visible improvements.

Several reviewers point to new leadership and say the community is changing for the better. Mentions include improvements to how the building looks and feels, higher staff morale, and more consistent attention to what residents need. Even some mixed experiences are framed in terms of change over time, with reviewers describing the facility as better than before.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness varies, with pest complaints

Some reviewers report serious cleanliness concerns, including pests and odors.

While some reviewers say the facility is clean and well maintained, others describe strong negative cleanliness issues. Negative comments include reports of roaches, bed bugs, unpleasant smells, and rooms that residents say are not being cleaned. A few reviewers also say their loved ones were not receiving adequate care, which they connect to hygiene and neglect concerns.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care support and medication concerns

Reviews are mixed on hands-on care, especially medication handling.

Some residents and families describe medication support as organized and handled with care, and they mention staff helping with medication schedules. Other reviews raise severe concerns, including claims that medication was not received, that insulin was over-administered, and that critical checks did not happen when needed. Taken together, families talk about both attentive care coordination and serious gaps in medication safety and follow-through.

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Activities and social life

Residents and visitors mention structured activities and social engagement.

Multiple reviews mention scheduled activities and community events that help residents stay engaged. One reviewer specifically highlights an activities director and recurring activity types, while another describes celebrations and residents participating in group activities. Overall, the activity program comes through as a regular part of the day rather than an occasional offering.

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Food quality feedback is mixed

Food is an area where reviews split between praise and complaints.

Some families say they like the food and mention it improving, and others say residents love the meals. At the same time, at least one reviewer complains about cooking quality, describing food as not good. The dining experience therefore seems inconsistent across residents and time.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 10 resident community capacity 10 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (19 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Zipps Sports Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Babbo Italian Eatery (1.1 miles)
  • Heroes Pub and Grub (1.2 miles)
  • Biscuits Cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Macayo's Mexican Table (2.3 miles)
  • Bruster's Ice Cream (2.4 miles)
  • Oregano's Pizza Bistro (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Kevin Turner (0.7 miles)
  • Phoenix Neurology & Sleep Medicine (0.9 miles)
  • HonorHealth Medical Group - West Union Hills - Primary Care (1.4 miles)
  • SimonMed Imaging (1.4 miles)
  • Paseo Family Physicians (1.4 miles)
  • Arrowhead Hospital - Bryan Ficarra, DO (1.6 miles)
  • Arrowhead Endoscopy & Pain Management Center (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas More Parish (0.9 miles)
  • Phoenix Arizona Temple (1.9 miles)
  • CCV Childrens Building (2.9 miles)
  • Christ's Church of the Valley (2.9 miles)
  • The Church At Arrowhead (3 miles)
  • Pure Heart Christian Fellowship (4.4 miles)
  • Copper Hills Church (5.1 miles)

Parks

  • Foothills Park (1.3 miles)
  • Thunderbird Park (1.4 miles)
  • Fletcher Heights Park (2.8 miles)
  • Mountain Ridge Park (2.9 miles)
  • Paseo Highlands Park (3.4 miles)
  • Green Belt (3.4 miles)
  • Conocido Park (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Fry's Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • The Human Bean (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Arrowhead 14 (3.1 miles)
  • AMC Deer Valley 30 (3.5 miles)
  • Arrowhead Fountains 18 (4.3 miles)

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