Bickford of Urbandale

Bickford of Urbandale sits in Urbandale and offers a mix of assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing home care, respite, and hospice. Residents live in apartments they can decorate as they like, and every apartment has its own bathroom, kitchenette, door lock for security, and personal heat and air controls, which makes things comfortable and private. The building has ergonomic fixtures and showers for safety and longer independence, and some apartments have full tubs and accessible showers. People here get meals cooked onsite, and they can eat in a dining room or private areas, and there's always the popular 16-wheeler dish, plus seafood and breakfast served any time of day. Bickford of Urbandale provides personal help with daily activities, support with medication, and full-time staff, including skilled care for folks with higher medical needs. Memory care at Bickford uses special programs and spaces for people living with dementia, with secure areas and activities meant to keep the mind and body active. The community has courtyard gardens, patios, walking paths, a sunroom, resident lounges, rooms for activities, salons, spas, and places for both casual meals and special events, which gives a homey feel. There's weekly housekeeping, laundry help, and transportation available if needed. Wi-Fi, support groups, and devotional services are available, both on- and offsite. Residents can join lots of activities-new games, outside entertainers, social outings, and trips, all made for making connections and staying engaged. The place looks to promote happiness through things like its HigherPath model, which focuses on health and better care over time as residents' needs change, and it's made to let people age in place with care that can be adjusted as life goes on. The staff has a good reputation for being attentive, kind, and thoughtful, and the community has a comfortable, simple vibe that feels like an extension of home, with both indoor and outdoor spaces to relax. Bickford of Urbandale is built for privacy, safety, and connection, and while it doesn't fix every challenge of aging, it does provide layers of support and opportunity for seniors to maintain as much independence, social connection, and personal choice as possible.

Bickford of Urbandale is managed by Bickford Senior Living.

Bickford Senior Living was founded in 1991 by Don and Judie Eby when they were unable to find quality assisted living care for Don's mother, Mary Bickford, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The company opened its first facility in November 1992 in Kansas, becoming one of the state's first assisted living residences. Headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, Bickford remains a family-owned and operated business committed to serving families with compassionate care for over three decades. Today, Bickford Senior Living operates approximately 54-61 communities across 10 states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Virginia, and Georgia.