Bickford of West Des Moines

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Welcome to Bickford of West Des Moines, one of Iowa's premier assisted living and memory care communities! Nothing can replace home–the smells that waft through the open door, the tattered edges of the overstuffed chair in the living room, the faded photographs on the mantle, the memories–lifetimes are built on these things and happiness dwells in them. At Bickford of West Des Moines, we don't ask you to give up your home, your treasures, your memories. Instead, we want you to bring the pieces of the home you love into ours and make it yours.

Bickford of West Des Moines is proud to be a branch on the Bickford Senior Living family tree. At Bickford, our operating philosophy is simple: enrich the happiness in the lives of our residents and create a workplace where our employees are recognized for providing exemplary care. With communities in nine states throughout the Midwest, we pride ourselves on being trusted by families to care for their loved ones.

Featured Amenities

Your beloved pets are warmly welcomed into our cozy apartments that feature senior-friendly fixtures in the bathroom and bedroom. For added convenience, our homes boast individual climate control, kitchenettes and privatebathrooms.

But here at Bickford of West Des Moines, your apartment is just the start. We designed our facility to be homey and inviting, and encourage residents to consider the entire community as an extension of their home. Enjoy chef-prepared meals in our dining room or grab a coffee in our bistro. Entertain guests in one of our many comfortable seating areas or host a catered party in our private dining area.

Available Services

We offer maintenance-free living with housekeeping, transportation, utilities and meal service included in the monthly rent. And to keep you active and engaged, we provide live entertainment, exercise classes, support groups, chaplain services and more all on site.

Our certified caregivers are available and on site 24/7 to assist residents with life's daily activities including toileting and mobility. A Registered Nurse oversees all care and coordinates outside medical services when appropriate.

At Bickford of West Des Moines, we feel our most important work is creating communities where our residents feel valued and respected.

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Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr. West Des Moines IA 50265

1-855-840-7257 $$

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Feb 19, 2021 | Reviewed by ReviewerRD0120c

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mom is now in Bickford of West Des Moines. They have been really good with this pandemic. They have six visiting slots a day. They had one person checked in recently that was tested positive, so they quarantined him immediately. However, my mom's level of care is going up, so it's getting more expensive. They got a new activity director there who has all kinds of new ideas. They have been doing better getting my mom out and involved. She is encouraged and she gets out and does things. Overall, we're happy, but it is just getting more pricey. She is 91 and needs help. West Des Moines is very homey and well decorated. It has a living room area with a fireplace. There is a lot of seating. It is one level and it is a big square. They have a memory unit on the back, so there is security. There is a courtyard in the middle. They have lots of activities. I have eaten there a couple of times, and the food is a disappointment. It doesn't seem to have improved much. The nurses are very attentive. I can communicate with her, email her and call her at any time. I get immediate responses. However, like any other place, they have a fair amount of turnover.

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Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr. West Des Moines IA 50265

1-855-840-7257 $$

4

Mar 23, 2020 | Reviewed by Gary

I visited this facility

Bickford of West Des Moines is very nice. The staff who assisted me during the tour was fantastic, they're very good people. The dining area looks fine and looks very nice. Mostly, I have seen residents playing cards, doing puzzles, and more tabletop activities.

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