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Bickford of Urbandale Dementia Care
Bickford of Urbandale is a memory care provider in Urbandale, IA. The staff at Bickford of Urbandale provide supervision and are able to remind residents to attend to activities of daily living such as grooming and toileting. Staff are on service 24 hours a day. There are activities appropriate for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia that help keep residents active and engaged. Bickford of Urbandale was designed specifically to provide memory care. It is a secured property. Residents who are prone to wandering can be accepted. There is a computerized system that alerts staff if a resident attempts to wander to an unsafe area. Bickford of Urbandale may allow residents to keep a dog or cat. Pet care is provided. At Bickford of Urbandale, you can rest assured because nurse is on staff and a doctor is on call. Devotional services are provided to residents.
Features at a glance
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Residents
MaleFemaleThe minimum age that a resident may be is years old.
Staffing
Nurses on StaffDoctor on Call24-Hour Awake StaffVisiting NurseVisiting PodiatristVisiting DentistVisiting Physical TherapistVisiting Occupational TherapistVisiting Speech Therapist
Facility Care Level
Care Level Percentage Light Care 0% Medium Care 50% Heavy Care 50% Bickford of Urbandale prefers that residents need: light care, medium care, heavy care
Additional Services
Diabetic Care
The community can help residents monitor their blood sugar but cannot give insulin injections.
Memory Care Offered
This community employs technology to prevent residents from wandering and becoming lost, for example bracelets that will ring an alarm if the resident leaves the community. The memory care area of this community is secured to protect the safety of residents who wander. This community's memory care section can accept residents with major behavior issues. The community's memory care area was purpose built to care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Incontinence Care
Incontinent residents must be able to manage incontinence themselves. This community can care for residents with bowel incontinence. This community can care for residents with bladder incontinence.
Non Ambulatory Care
This community can provide a 1 person assisted transfer for residents who need help transferring, for example, from a bed into a wheelchair.
Other Care
This community can accept residents who are an elopement risk. This community can accept residents who act out physically. This community is provides multiple levels of care allowing residents to remain at the community while receiving increasing care. -
Transportation
Resident Parking AvailableTransportation at CostSmoking
Meals
Meals ProvidedVegetarian
Additional Amenities
Activities OnsiteActivities OffsiteDevotional Services OnsiteDevotional Services OffsiteOutdoor Common AreasIndoor Common AreasBeautician OnsiteOther Services
Wheelchair Accessible ShowersFull TubsHospice AvailableRespite OfferedAging in PlaceActivities Provided
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Average Room Pricing at Bickford of Urbandale
Room Type Memory Care Studio Averages $2,500 - $3,100 1 Bedroom Averages $2,900 - $3,500 Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Estimated Fees at Bickford of Urbandale
Fee Type Memory Care Respite Fee Averages $100 - $200 Daily High Care Needs Fee Averages $4,400 - $5,400 Monthly Medium Care Needs Fee Averages $3,100 - $3,800 Monthly Low Care Needs Fee Averages $2,500 - $3,100 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.Paying for care
Commercial InsurancePrivate paySocial SecuritySeparate pricing structure for careVeteran's benefits
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Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Number of Facilities | Average Cost for 1 Bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale | 0 miles | 2 | $4,340 |
| Des Moines | 0 miles | 3 | $4,720 |
| Clive | 0 miles | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ankeny | 0 miles | 1 | $6,000 |
| West Des Moines | 0 miles | 1 | $4,920 |
| Waukee | 0 miles | 1 | N/A |
General Pricing Information for Urbandale Memory Care
| Room Type | Minimum Cost | Average Cost | Maximum Cost |
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| 1 Bedroom | $3,175 | $4,340 | $5,500 |
| Semi-Private | $3,000 | $3,660 | $4,000 |
| Studio | $2,725 | $3,975 | $5,200 |
Community Reviews
Very caring. Very dark facility. Desperate need more natural light
A great experience
reviewed on: 05/17/2017 by AnonymousMy husband was only at the community a few days. The staff at Bickford were supportive, helpful and took care of everything. They encouraged him to participate in some of the daily activities. The... Read the full review.
It's really, really, super here.
reviewed on: 12/04/2014 by AnonymousIt's really, really, super here. They have a lot of entertainment to keep them busy. Everyone has been really, really, nice. It's a nice unit, I like the little apartment. The food is really good.... Read the full review.
Outstand Care
reviewed on: 12/20/2016 by AnonymousI was very happy with the great care that was received here. The staff was wonderful and very nice. They activities have been offer. The community is clean and they have a nice menu to choose... Read the full review.
Mom is Doing Just Fine in This Community
reviewed on: 07/26/2017 by AnonymousMy mother is doing here in this community. She is receiving great care, and I'am comfortable with her move here. She is still adjusting a bit, but overall all is well. I know she is safe, and in... Read the full review.
