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Bickford Of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322

Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(515) 331-3000

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,383

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,384
  • Average State Price: $3,689
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Bickford Of Urbandale Description

    Bickford Of Urbandale is a large 98 bed community that offers assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Urbandale, Iowa and is part of the Brickford Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.7
    Bickford Of Urbandale
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 66 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 8 communities in Urbandale
  • Ranking in State: 239 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.7
    Brickford Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 682 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers have expressed extreme satisfaction with the care provided at Bickford of Urbandale, highlighting the homey atmosphere, engaging activities, and good communication with families.
    • Several reviews commend the caring and compassionate staff, noting that they go above and beyond in providing care.
    • The facility is praised for its beautiful interior and inviting environment, making residents and visitors feel welcome.
    • One reviewer specifically appreciated the facility for its high principles and ethics, contrasting it positively with other facilities.
    • The staff's genuine and caring nature is frequently mentioned, with one reviewer noting the joy they feel every time they visit.

    Negative Reviews:

    • However, there are some negative experiences shared, including one reviewer who strongly advises against placing loved ones in Bickford, citing dishonesty and overall dissatisfaction.
    • A visitor reported rudeness from one of the receptionists, who failed to answer their question.
    • One family experienced poor communication from the management, especially during a critical time, and found it difficult to resolve issues regarding final charges.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the staff's care and the facility's environment, there are notable exceptions that highlight areas for improvement, particularly in communication and management responsiveness.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Assistance with Daily Living

    Registered Nurse Care Coordination

    Dementia Programming


    Services

    caregiver


    Activities

    Life Enrichment


    Community Amenities

    Chaplain Services


    Room Amenities

    Resident Call & Security System


    Dining

    Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Friendly



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Urbandale which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 44,062 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $75,784, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 52.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 120 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 207 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.26 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.43 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.9 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.62 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.43 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 267.0, Moderate Days 37.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Price Chopper
    0.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.1 miles away
    Fareway
    1.4 miles away
    Aldi
    2.2 miles away
    Natural Grocers
    3.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    University Ave & 41st St
    3.7 miles away
    University Ave & 39th St
    3.7 miles away
    University Ave & 37th St
    3.8 miles away
    42nd St & Kingman Blvd
    3.9 miles away
    University Ave & 34th St
    3.9 miles away

    Banks

    Bank Iowa
    0.8 miles away
    Grinnell State Bank
    1.0 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Bank of the West
    1.1 miles away
    Bankers Trust
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    VA Medical Center
    2.3 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center
    3.7 miles away
    MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
    4.7 miles away
    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    5.1 miles away
    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    5.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Price Chopper Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Target Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.5 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    2.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Family Dentistry
    1.4 miles away
    Kroner Family Dentistry
    1.4 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    1.4 miles away
    Plum Drive Dental
    1.7 miles away
    Johnston Dental
    1.9 miles away

    Parks

    Northview Wetlands
    0.3 miles away
    Brookview Park
    0.3 miles away
    Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area
    0.7 miles away
    Jensen Neighborhood Park
    0.7 miles away
    Prairie Point Crossing
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Haymarket Mall
    0.9 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    1.1 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    4.3 miles away
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    7.5 miles away
    Southridge Mall
    10.0 miles away

    Culture

    Urbandale Public Art Park
    2.4 miles away
    Colby Park Performance Pavilion
    3.8 miles away
    Last Laugh Comedy Club
    4.0 miles away
    Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
    4.1 miles away
    Des Moines Community Playhouse
    4.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Bennigan's
    0.1 miles away
    Perkins
    0.4 miles away
    Pagliai's Pizza
    0.6 miles away
    Bandit Burrito
    0.6 miles away
    Bamboo Buffet & Grill
    0.7 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a large-sized community with 98 total beds.

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