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Bickford Of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(515) 327-9400

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,385

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,384
  • Average State Price: $3,689
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Bickford Of West Des Moines Description

    Bickford Of West Des Moines is a community that offers assisted living and memory care and is about 3.3 miles outside West Des Moines, Iowa and is part of the Brickford Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 1 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    Bickford Of West Des Moines
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 60 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 10 communities in West Des Moines
  • Ranking in State: 329 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.7
    Brickford Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 682 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for Bickford Senior Living in West Des Moines present a mixed picture, with many highlighting the positive aspects of the facility and a few expressing dissatisfaction. Positive comments frequently mention the caring and dedicated staff, the clean and home-like atmosphere, and the quality of care provided, especially for residents with Alzheimer's and those in memory care. Employees and visitors alike praise the facility for its welcoming environment, the effort to maintain a family-like atmosphere, and the attention to residents' happiness and safety. The leadership team is commended for their dedication, and the facility is noted for its convenient location and reasonable pricing.

    On the other hand, a few reviews raise concerns about staffing levels, with one particularly negative experience mentioning long wait times for assistance, issues with communication due to language barriers, and an incident involving bedbugs. This review also criticizes the facility's response to concerns raised by family members.

    Overall, while many express satisfaction and would recommend Bickford for its compassionate care and welcoming atmosphere, there are concerns that potential residents and their families may want to consider and discuss with the facility.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Assistance with Daily Living

    Registered Nurse Care Coordination

    Dementia Programming


    Services

    caregiver


    Activities

    Life Enrichment


    Community Amenities

    Chaplain Services


    Room Amenities

    Resident Call & Security System


    Dining

    Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Friendly



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is West Des Moines which is 3.3 miles away and has a population of 64,113 (large town).
    • The average income is $104,992, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 52.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 200 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.24 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.81 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.0 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.91 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.43 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 267.0, Moderate Days 37.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    0.2 miles away
    Aldi
    1.1 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    1.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.3 miles away
    Costco
    1.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    42nd St & Harwood Dr
    5.3 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave / 41st St
    5.4 miles away
    42nd St & Rollins Ave
    5.5 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 39th St
    5.5 miles away
    42nd St & Kingman Blvd
    5.6 miles away

    Banks

    Midwest Heritage Bank
    0.2 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.2 miles away
    Bank of the West
    0.3 miles away
    Central Bank
    0.3 miles away
    State Savings Bank
    0.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Mercy Medical Center-West Lakes
    2.4 miles away
    Methodist West Hospital
    2.4 miles away
    MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
    2.7 miles away
    VA Medical Center
    7.0 miles away
    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    7.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    0.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Hy-Vee Drugstore
    1.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Westbrooke Family Dentistry
    0.5 miles away
    E P True Dental
    0.7 miles away
    Des Moines Children's Dentistry
    0.9 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    1.4 miles away
    Ashworth Family Dentistry
    1.6 miles away

    Parks

    Ashawa Greenway
    0.3 miles away
    Global Greens Farm
    0.4 miles away
    Ashawa Park
    0.4 miles away
    West Des Moines
    0.5 miles away
    Willow Springs Park
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Jordan Creek Town Center
    1.6 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    2.6 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    5.9 miles away
    Haymarket Mall
    6.1 miles away
    Southridge Mall
    9.1 miles away

    Culture

    Funny Bone Comedy Club
    0.6 miles away
    Jamie Hurd Amphitheatre
    0.7 miles away
    Jordan Creek Amphitheater
    1.7 miles away
    Rex Mathes Auditorium
    2.7 miles away
    Last Laugh Comedy Club
    3.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    IHOP
    0.2 miles away
    Urban Cellar
    0.3 miles away
    Fire Creek
    0.4 miles away
    Nick's Tenderloins
    0.5 miles away
    China Jade
    0.5 miles away

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