Bickford of West Des Moines
5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265
(800) 558-0653
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4.5
(22 reviews)
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Reviews of Bickford of West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa
Mary
4
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July 25, 2023
Bickford of West Des Moines was nice, and they had a lot to offer in terms of the level of care. The lady who gave me the tour was really nice. They had lots of social activities. But because this was an assisted living facility, their residents were much older and there was a certain smell. The rooms were really small, too.
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Susan
5
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May 30, 2023
We like Bickford of West Des Moines. The only thing that we would be careful about is, on one side of the memory unit is that the windows face a wall outside and we wouldn't do that, and then the other side faces a courtyard, so we would be very careful about what room we got if we went there. Otherwise, it was fine. They had a little center area for memory care if you want to sit out there and there's a community refrigerator. The rooms were of a decent size. I think that the staff members are competent, and they were paying attention to what was going on. Their dining room and menus were fine, too. The place was very well kept up and clean.
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HCCTIM
4
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April 18, 2023
I met with the Sales Director (Taylor) and the facility nurse. Both were very pleasant and extremely accommodating. The facility is a little smaller than some of the newest ones, but also appears to be more intimate. What I really appreciated were the online reviews posted to their website. Most of the reviews were positive but a few were critical, and Bickford did not remove them. When I asked about that strategy, I was told that they felt it was necessary to be honest and transparent with potential tenants, and I was then told how they addressed each complaint
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Reviewer RC#0325b
4
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April 1, 2023
Bickford of West Des Moines was very well kept up. Their staff was very professional and very accommodating. It was Taylor that gave me the tour. She was very helpful and followed up with me. She was very good. They had activities from bingo games to bowling. The list they had was very active and it would keep the residents very busy or at least attentive. The whole facility was very well kept up and very clean. It was a very nice presentation overall.
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Beverly
4
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October 15, 2022
Bickford of West Des Moines had a very secure memory care. The place seemed to be very clean. We were very impressed with the person who runs the place. She's a nurse. The very few people that we saw seemed to be OK with the place. They provide them with three good meals a day, and exercises for those who want to. They also have a nice locked down outside area that they can be in. The tables in the dining area were placed well so that you could get the wheelchairs around, and there were enough windows to light the room up.
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Jim
4
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October 14, 2022
My tour at Bickford of West Des Moines was nice. It had more of a nursing home feel to it, that's what we didn't like about it so much. The one-bedroom we saw was nice and spacious. There's also another one-bedroom that wasn't as big, and then they had the suite which seemed bigger than the small one-bedroom. The staff members were all nice and they answered our questions. They would help with her pills and stuff, and they served the meals restaurant-style. They had entertainment and they had some exercise stuff, but they didn't have church services.
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Memory Care
Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.
$4,410
Starting Price
Assisted Living
This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.
$4,410
Starting Price
Services and Amenities of Bickford of West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We offer a month-to-month rental
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We do not offer companion suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
About Bickford of West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa
If you think there's not much going on in a senior living community, you've never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever it takes to make sure your loved one is living their best life possible.
That includes our nationally recognized HigherPath senior health model. Think of it as your loved one's safety net -- a proactive care team that's all about helping them live happier, healthier -- longer. Oh and did we mention our resident happiness ratings are double the industry average?
Get your loved one on the HigherPath
Many assisted living facilities seem similar. But Bickford's nationally recognized senior health model is taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care. An interdisciplinary care team will ensure your loved one is getting whatever proactive interventions they need to stay on a higher path.
- On-site primary care
- High-performing care network
- Interdisciplinary care meetings
- Integrated health records
- Outcome-focused technology
Created to care for our family. Devoted to serving yours.
Bickford was founded in 1991 to care for our own mother. What started out as a family need has blossomed into our life's work. We're still family-owned and operated today.
Support in a home-like environment
Your loved one deserves to focus on what matters most -- living the best life possible. Whatever care needs they have, we're here to help.
- Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen - This isn't institutional food. They'll get three meals a day from our scratch kitchen -- good as home can be.
- Daily Activities - Choose your fun every day, with options like exercise, guitar sessions, happy hour, and much, much more.
- Pet Friendly - Know your loved one and their pet are thriving together. We provide assistance with all pet care needs, including feeding, litter box, and outdoor time.
- Resident Monitoring System - Never worry that mom could end up somewhere unsafe.
- Transportation Services - Rest easy knowing your loved one can get anywhere they need to go, safely and hassle-free.
- Medication Management - Twenty different pills per day? No problem.
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living - Whatever it takes to give your loved one their dignity, choice, and independence.
- Maintenance-Free Living - Housekeeping, laundry, home maintenance -- no more! (And yes, we'll even help with the TV remote.)
- Dementia Programming - All Bickford caregivers consistently receive advanced training in dementia care.
- Spiritual Care - Most senior living communities rely on volunteers for spiritual care. Not us. We partner with MarketPlace Chaplains to provide reliable, consistent, professional support.
Help your loved one age gracefully in 3 easy steps
- Visit us. Come in for a tour with one of our Family Advocates. We'll start by listening so we can understand your loved one's unique situation. We know what's at stake and we're ready to do whatever it takes.
- Choose a HigherPath. The status quo isn't good enough. Your loved one deserves better. With our proprietary HigherPath senior health model, we can help your loved one live happier, healthier -- longer.
- Cherish your time together. These years are meant to be golden. With your loved one living their best life possible, you can savor every moment. Meals, milestones, memories -- enjoy them all.
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