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Glen Oaks Alzheimers Special Care Center
8525 Urbandale Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322
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Glen Oaks Alzheimers Special Care Center Description
Welcome to Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care!
Founded in 2007, Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has been providing the best quality Memory Care services to the residents of Waukee, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Clive, Windsor Heights and Ankeny.
When the time comes to transition a loved one to a Memory Care community, we know how difficult the decision making process can be with regard to choosing the right one.
The caring and compassionate team at Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is here to support families every step of the way. Every one of our residents is treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve. Our at-home atmosphere is very comforting to them and their families.
You can rest assured that our highly personalized care plans will provide your loved one with the best care possible.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Glen Oaks in Urbandale present a mixed picture of the facility, with some families expressing satisfaction and others raising serious concerns.
- Several reviewers appreciate the friendly and professional staff, the clean environment, and the dedication to providing quality care for residents, especially those with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
- Positive comments highlight the comfort and relaxation of family members residing at Glen Oaks, the hardworking and family-like atmosphere among the staff, and the facility's commitment to honoring residents and their life stories.
- However, there are significant criticisms regarding the level of care and management. Concerns include total staff turnover, neglectful care leading to health issues, missing personal items, poor communication, and a perceived lack of compassion from management.
- Some reviews describe the management as uncaring and inefficient, with high staff and management turnover cited as a major issue affecting the quality of services.
- Issues of concern also include inappropriate behavior by staff, insubordination, and the facility's handling of resident incidents, suggesting a need for improved staff training and oversight.
- Despite these criticisms, some family members of residents and staff members defend the facility, arguing that it offers great care and that any facility can face challenges.
In summary, while Glen Oaks has supporters who commend its staff and care quality, there are also significant concerns about management practices, staff behavior, and the overall level of care provided. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to visit and assess the facility for themselves.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Urbandale which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 44,062 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $75,784, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 23
- Average Temperature: 52.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 120 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 207 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.26 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.43 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.9 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.62 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
Natural Grocers
0.5 miles awayAldi
0.5 miles awayHy-Vee
0.7 miles awayFareway
1.5 miles awayFresh Thyme
1.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
University Ave & 41st St
3.4 miles away42nd St & Kingman Blvd
3.5 miles awayUniversity Ave & 39th St
3.6 miles away42nd St & Rollins Ave
3.6 miles awayUniversity Ave & 37th St
3.7 miles awayBanks
Regions Bank
0.1 miles awayU.S. Bank
0.4 miles awayBank of the West
0.5 miles awayWells Fargo
0.6 miles awayMidwest Heritage Bank
0.7 miles awayHospitals
MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
2.2 miles awayMercy Medical Center-West Lakes
3.2 miles awayMethodist West Hospital
3.5 miles awayVA Medical Center
3.5 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center
4.6 miles awayPharmacies
Medicap Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
0.7 miles awayFive Star Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayWalgreens
1.2 miles awayCentral Iowa Compounding
1.2 miles awayDentists
Langwith Hull & Roush Orthodontists
1.0 miles awayFamily Dentistry
1.3 miles awayKroner Family Dentistry
1.4 miles awayEndodontics PC
1.9 miles awayIowa Center for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
1.9 miles awayParks
Colby Woods Park
0.2 miles awayWalker Johnston Park
0.3 miles awayCharles Gabus Memorial Tree Park and Gardens
0.4 miles awaySouth Karen Acres Park
0.4 miles awayUrbandale Butterfly Garden
0.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Valley West Mall
1.7 miles awayMerle Hay Mall
1.7 miles awayHaymarket Mall
1.9 miles awayJordan Creek Town Center
5.0 miles awaySouthridge Mall
9.5 miles awayCulture
Urbandale Public Art Park
0.4 miles awayLast Laugh Comedy Club
1.6 miles awayColby Park Performance Pavilion
2.1 miles awayRex Mathes Auditorium
3.0 miles awayDes Moines Community Playhouse
3.6 miles awayRestaurants
Ted's Coney Island West
0.2 miles awayTaki Japanese Steakhouse
0.2 miles awaySam & Louie's
0.3 miles awayTaco Hangover
0.4 miles awayPerkins
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