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Bickford Of West Des Moines
5050 Hawthorne Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Bickford Of West Des Moines Description
Bickford Of West Des Moines is a community that offers assisted living and memory care and is about 3.3 miles outside West Des Moines, 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 8.2 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 1 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.
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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for Bickford Senior Living in West Des Moines present a mixed picture, with many highlighting the positive aspects of the facility and a few expressing dissatisfaction. Positive comments frequently mention the caring and dedicated staff, the clean and home-like atmosphere, and the quality of care provided, especially for residents with Alzheimer's and those in memory care. Employees and visitors alike praise the facility for its welcoming environment, the effort to maintain a family-like atmosphere, and the attention to residents' happiness and safety. The leadership team is commended for their dedication, and the facility is noted for its convenient location and reasonable pricing.
On the other hand, a few reviews raise concerns about staffing levels, with one particularly negative experience mentioning long wait times for assistance, issues with communication due to language barriers, and an incident involving bedbugs. This review also criticizes the facility's response to concerns raised by family members.
Overall, while many express satisfaction and would recommend Bickford for its compassionate care and welcoming atmosphere, there are concerns that potential residents and their families may want to consider and discuss with the facility.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is West Des Moines which is 3.3 miles away and has a population of 64,113 (large town).
- The average income is $104,992, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 23
- Average Temperature: 52.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 200 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.24 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.81 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.0 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.91 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
Hy-Vee
0.2 miles awayAldi
1.1 miles awayTrader Joe's
1.1 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.3 miles awayCostco
1.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
42nd St & Harwood Dr
5.3 miles awayIngersoll Ave / 41st St
5.4 miles away42nd St & Rollins Ave
5.5 miles awayIngersoll Ave & 39th St
5.5 miles away42nd St & Kingman Blvd
5.6 miles awayBanks
Midwest Heritage Bank
0.2 miles awayWells Fargo
0.2 miles awayBank of the West
0.3 miles awayCentral Bank
0.3 miles awayState Savings Bank
0.4 miles awayHospitals
Mercy Medical Center-West Lakes
2.4 miles awayMethodist West Hospital
2.4 miles awayMercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
2.7 miles awayVA Medical Center
7.0 miles awayIowa Methodist Medical Center
7.2 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
0.2 miles awayWalgreens
0.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
1.3 miles awayHy-Vee Drugstore
1.8 miles awayDentists
Westbrooke Family Dentistry
0.5 miles awayE P True Dental
0.7 miles awayDes Moines Children's Dentistry
0.9 miles awayAspen Dental
1.4 miles awayAshworth Family Dentistry
1.6 miles awayParks
Ashawa Greenway
0.3 miles awayGlobal Greens Farm
0.4 miles awayAshawa Park
0.4 miles awayWest Des Moines
0.5 miles awayWillow Springs Park
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Jordan Creek Town Center
1.6 miles awayValley West Mall
2.6 miles awayMerle Hay Mall
5.9 miles awayHaymarket Mall
6.1 miles awaySouthridge Mall
9.1 miles awayCulture
Funny Bone Comedy Club
0.6 miles awayJamie Hurd Amphitheatre
0.7 miles awayJordan Creek Amphitheater
1.7 miles awayRex Mathes Auditorium
2.7 miles awayLast Laugh Comedy Club
3.0 miles awayRestaurants
IHOP
0.2 miles awayUrban Cellar
0.3 miles awayFire Creek
0.4 miles awayNick's Tenderloins
0.5 miles awayChina Jade
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