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Bickford of West Des Moines Dementia Care
Bickford of West Des Moines is a memory care provider in West Des Moines, IA. The staff at Bickford of West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines may allow residents to keep a dog or cat. Pet care is provided. At Bickford of West Des Moines, 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 Therapist
Facility Care Level
Care Level Percentage Light Care 0% Medium Care 100% Heavy Care 0% Bickford of West Des Moines 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
This staff at this community can remind incontinent residents to use the restroom. 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 2 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 OnsiteOutdoor 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 West Des Moines
Room Type Memory Care Studio Averages $2,600 - $3,300 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 West Des Moines
Fee Type Memory Care High Care Needs Fee Averages $5,200 - $6,500 Monthly Medium Care Needs Fee Averages $4,100 - $5,100 Monthly Low Care Needs Fee Averages $2,900 - $3,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines | 0 miles | 1 | $4,920 |
| Clive | 0 miles | 1 | $5,000 |
| Urbandale | 0 miles | 2 | $4,340 |
| Waukee | 0 miles | 1 | N/A |
| Des Moines | 0 miles | 3 | $4,720 |
| Ankeny | 0 miles | 1 | $6,000 |
General Pricing Information for West Des Moines Memory Care
| Room Type | Minimum Cost | Average Cost | Maximum Cost |
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| 1 Bedroom | $4,920 | $4,920 | $4,920 |
| Studio | $2,940 | $4,995 | $7,050 |
Community Reviews
Care and attention
reviewed on: 03/13/2017 by AnonymousI toured this community for care. I was happy with the cleanliness of the community and the staff would answer my questions on the care that is offered. The menu was appealing. They do have... Read the full review.
First one. My on line look: Space looked small and tight. But after I was their it was cozy like a home. Staff had been with them long term. Heidi was very helpful to me to understand the... Read the full review.
I Enjoyed My Tour Of This Community
reviewed on: 07/20/2016 by AnonymousMy tour of this facility went pretty well. I met with head of the administration, and he was very kind and informative. From what I saw the community appeared to be well maintained. The staff was... Read the full review.
Another great tour. Very help and makes the decision somewhat difficult to make. Just a couple of things that will make our decision one way or the other.
Seem very caring. Lacks natural light and decor is a bit dark and tired . Feels depressing
