Welcome to Orchard Pointe at Glendale | Senior Living in Glendale, AZ
Welcome to Orchard Pointe at Glendale, formerly MorningStar at Arrowhead, a caring, compassionate senior living community in Glendale, AZ, from Heritage Communities. Since 2002, Heritage Communities has been redefining the meaning of senior living and creating senior living communities that provide respectful care while building trust and putting our residents first. Learn about how we stand out from the rest below:
- We live by our core values: compassion, respect, trust, fun, and always learning.
- We put relationships first.
- We care for the mind, body, and soul.
- We innovate to improve the resident experience.
- We have the happiest associates, which makes happy residents.
- We invest in our team and our communities.
Our senior living community in Glendale, AZ, is on N. 75th Ave. in the Eagle Heights neighborhood. We’re located just southeast of Thunderbird Conservation Park. With tall, well-established trees lining the street, our senior living community is a cozy, quiet environment for you or your loved one to relax and enjoy each day. Learn about the Heritage difference by watching our introductory video or calling our team to schedule a tour!
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Assisted Living
We’re here to help you or your loved ones live with freedom and autonomy while still having the support they need available to them 24/7. We offer assisted living services in Glendale with one- and two-bedroom apartments available.
Memory Care
The dedicated personal care and support your loved one deserves await them at Orchard Pointe at Glendale. We offer personalized memory care services in Glendale for individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Respite Care
Orchard Pointe at Glendale offers flexible respite and recovery care in Glendale, providing compassionate support and coordinated therapy to help your loved ones regain strength.
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What Our Residents Say
“I’m really thankful that my brother and I found this community and that it could accommodate our mom’s health needs. It brought us both peace knowing she was in a safe, nurturing, and well-managed environment. The staff and caregivers were so compassionate and loving, which truly helped us during this challenging time for her. While losing her independence was a tough experience, she always reassured us that she felt cared for and comfortable.”
– Michelle Sarantopolous, March 2025
Senior Living Options at Orchard Pointe in Glendale
Orchard Pointe at Glendale, formerly MorningStar at Arrowhead, offers a handful of senior living options in Glendale, including assisted living and memory care. At Heritage Communities, we recognize that no two individuals require the same care. That’s why all our residents complete an activity and food preference survey with one of our associates, so we properly understand your needs. We’ll work together with your family to develop an individualized care plan based on our assessment and your loved one’s preferences.
Assisted Living in Glendale, AZ
When you or your loved one needs a little extra support and daily assistance, our assisted living in Glendale, AZ, is here to offer an individualized approach to each resident’s health needs and goals. Our caring, compassionate team provides support 24/7, helping with activities of daily living like grooming, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Communities is also proud to offer the exclusive Snapshots™ program. This program provides extra cognitive stimulation and engagement for our assisted living residents experiencing some cognitive impairment. Our program options include small groups or one-on-ones, offering opportunities to engage with confidence.
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Memory Care in Glendale, AZ
Memory Care at Orchard Pointe at Glendale is all-encompassing, offering day-to-day, personalized support for residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Within our secure community, our team members carefully help guide your loved ones to do their favorite activities safely.
The Portraits® program, another exclusive to Heritage Communities, takes a personalized approach. This program focuses on your loved one’s personal history and life stories to foster a sense of purpose. By engaging in activities that they know and love, we aim to promote positive self-esteem through our Montessori-inspired activities.
More About Memory CareActivities and Events at Orchard Pointe at Glendale
One perk of choosing a Heritage community is our lively social calendar, which includes consistent activities, events, and excursions. To personalize your experience, each resident will complete our activity preference form when they move in. Our team is also always open to suggestions and new ideas to include for future social events. Orchard Pointe associates are always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to keep our communities active.
At Orchard Pointe of Glendale, we make sure that there is something for everyone to enjoy. From casino nights to bingo to karaoke, we host a variety of events that are sure to keep you or your loved one engaged. We also take frequent trips into Glendale or the surrounding area to eat, shop, and explore. Most importantly, we invite families and friends to join us for any of our activities. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable visiting your loved ones and feel like you have a community with Orchard Pointe as well.
Get to Know Your Neighborhood
Orchard Pointe at Glendale, formerly MorningStar at Arrowhead, is located in the heart of Glendale, surrounded by stunning views of the Thunderbird Mountains. We’re right by the intersection of North 75th Ave and Deer Valley Road. and not far from Arrowhead Towne Center, putting us minutes away from countless places for your loved one to visit. We’re also a short walk away from Thunderbird Conservation Park, a large park with walking trails, bird-watching, and beautiful desert landscapes.
Orchard Pointe at Glendale GalleryAbsolutely! We highly recommend decorating your apartment home so it’s your own. Each unfurnished apartment home can be decorated with personal furniture, artwork, family photos, decor, and other meaningful items. These touches help create comfort and familiarity, especially for residents moving into a completely new space. Every apartment home is also pet-friendly, so beloved small cats and dogs can join you, too.
Our memory care environment provides a secure environment designed to keep residents safe and comfortable. Features include secured entrances and an enclosed outdoor courtyard that allows residents to enjoy fresh air safely. Associates trained in dementia care are on-site 24/7, and we also use safety-enhancing artificial intelligence-driven memory care technology to detect movement, prevent falls, and alert staff when a resident needs assistance.
At Orchard Pointe at Glendale, we host a variety of exciting events, clubs, art activities, outings, and faith-based programs each week. This can include exercise classes, art workshops, book discussions, local outings, and faith gatherings. The Heritage Difference to Living Better is that we provide many opportunities to spend time with friends and family each day, enjoying the company of others and doing what you love.
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Living Options at Orchard Pointe at Glendale
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Amenities at Orchard Pointe at Glendale
- Recreational trips
- Exercise facilities
- Small pets welcome
- Salon/Barber shop
Services at Orchard Pointe at Glendale
- Weekly housekeeping
- Bathing/Showering
- Medical transportation
- Medication management
