Urbandale is a fast-growing city in central Iowa with nearly 46,000 residents. Its senior community accounts for a relatively small portion of the population compared to the typical U.S. city, making up just over 14% of residents compared to the national average of 16.5%. Even so, retirees seek out this city for its affordability, low crime rates and high access to health care. Two of the state’s top-rated medical facilities, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center, are within a 10-mile radius. Older adults can also obtain the support they need to remain in their homes, even as their needs change, from numerous regional home care agencies. In Urbandale, seniors pay approximately $5,148 for this type of care, which includes nonspecialized personal care services. Older adults who need skilled nursing services, such as medication administration, catheter care or physical or occupational therapy, may consider home health care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Urbandale area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.