Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Urbandale, IA
Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Urbandale, IA
Overview of Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Dedicated to serving residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a one-story memory care community in Urbandale, Iowa. The home at 8525 Urbandale Avenue sits in an average walkable neighborhood, scoring 66 for walkability, making it accessible for visiting families who can run some errands on foot while having easy access to nearby services.
Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center offers flexibility in housing with private and shared suite options, letting families pick the living arrangement that best suits their loved one’s comfort level and care needs. Such memory care communities typically provide a structured, secure environment with specialized programming designed for occupants experiencing cognitive decline. The one-story layout bolsters safety and ease of movement for residents with memory impairment, eliminating the confusion that multiple floors or complex building layouts entail.
For families examining memory care options, Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center offers an opportunity to tour it and observe how the physical design, daily routines, and staff interactions support occupants with Alzheimer’s. An on-site visit lets you assess the security features, activity programming, and overall atmosphere to determine if the home’s approach matches your loved one’s needs and your family’s priorities for specialized memory care.
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #118 / 505Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 505 homes in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 212 / 279 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private / Shared Suite
Building Type: Single-story
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1.9 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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IA AVG
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43
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43
IA AVG
47
Rank
#276 / 505 | - | 25
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25
IA AVG
19
Rank
#86 / 286 | 0 | - | 14 | 5
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IA AVG
7
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0
IA AVG
0.9
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#1 / 295 |
| Bickford of Urbandale | AL MC | Urbandale (Sutton Place) | 73
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73
IA AVG
72
Rank
#141 / 404 | Yes |
28
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28
IA AVG
47
Rank
#382 / 505 | - | 26
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26
IA AVG
19
Rank
#75 / 286 | 53.4% | - | 10 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#187 / 295 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
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| Edencrest at Timberline | AL IL MC RC | Urbandale | 40
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40
IA AVG
72
Rank
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2
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2
IA AVG
47
Rank
#499 / 505 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
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3
IA AVG
19
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#254 / 286 | 27.5% | - | 3 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
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#31 / 295 | 0
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0
IA AVG
0.9
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| Deerfield Health Care Center | AL NH IL RESC | Urbandale | 30
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30
IA AVG
72
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#388 / 404 | Yes |
5
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5
IA AVG
47
Rank
#487 / 505 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
19
Rank
#126 / 286 | 73.3% | A+ | 19 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
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#89 / 295 | 3
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3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
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| Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center | AL MC | Urbandale (Urbandale Avenue) | - | Yes |
66
Facility
66
IA AVG
47
Rank
#118 / 505 | Private / Shared Suite | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located in Urbandale, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
What neighborhood is Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in?
Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is in the Urbandale Avenue neighborhood.
Is Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in a walkable area?
Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Yes, Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located at 8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322.
What is the phone number of Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
(515) 331-0970 will put you in contact with the team at Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center.
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