Senior Suites of Urbandale sits over on 84th Street in Urbandale, Iowa, and you'll find that this community offers assisted living and has a licensed memory loss center called The Veranda, which means folks with memory concerns like dementia will get care in a supervised, secure place, and those same people can have either private or semi-private rooms, with each private suite coming with a kitchenette, roomy three-quarter bathroom, cable TV, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, open storage space, and furnished setups for comfort, while the support staff keeps watch around the clock and there's always a call system handy if anyone ever needs help at any hour, and there's nursing care available twelve to sixteen hours each day for extra peace of mind, and weekly housekeeping and laundry so you don't have to worry about cleaning or changing linens.
You'll see that they only accept Medicaid and that can really matter for folks needing that option, and tours are available for those wanting a look before deciding, so you can walk over the spacious stone patio looking out over the green landscape or get a peek at the other areas like the game room or the fitness and wellness rooms, plus there's a library, arts area, community dining space, activity center, and outdoor walking paths and gardens so you can get outside or meet up for coffee, cards, or exercise as you please, and they do put on plenty of activities like movie nights, music programs, resident-run events and things that bring everybody together, and you'll find daily scheduled activities for those wanting to keep busy.
Residents get three meals each day in the dining room, with options if you have allergies or need diabetes-friendly meals or special restrictions, and local chefs and planners make sure the foods are both healthy and tasty, which has earned awards for dining and friendliness, and for those who can't get around on their own, the staff helps with dressing, bathing, and daily tasks, and there's medication management, incontinence and diabetic care, and non-ambulatory support too.
You'll find private and semi-private rooms, and the staff speaks English and has a reputation for being friendly and attentive, and the whole place is wheelchair friendly and designed for comfort and safety, plus complimentary transportation and parking makes it easier to get out into the community for errands or appointments if you need to, and the fact the community is a recognized Premier Partner of IHCA shows it's dedicated to seniors with reliable care.
They focus on making residents feel at home, balancing privacy with the help you might need, offering short-term stays with furnished apartments for respite, and always aiming to customize the support so each person gets what's best for them in a space that's comfortable, safe, and full of chances to socialize, learn, and enjoy each day.
