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Bickford of Urbandale
Bickford of Urbandale is an assisted living with memory care community, located in Urbandale, IA. It can be found east of Brookview Park, and below Beaver Creek. This senior living community prides itself with their Higher Path approach to caring for their residents. This approach aims to help seniors live healthier, happier, and longer, and they do this by providing services such as; 24/7 access to primary care, daily activity assistance from certified caregivers, medication management, wander management, security, and intelligent fall detection among other things. The rooms, whether studio or one bedroom units, are also equipped with strategically located pull cords, for assistance requests any time it’s needed.
At Bickford of Urbandale, assisted living costs wouldn’t be something to worry abouts as they also offer assistance for choosing Medicare Health Plans for their residents. This helps ensure that residents receive the proper care they need, while living a high quality of life, without breaking their banks.
Community insights.
About this community
Bickford of Urbandale is administered by Alex Millonig.
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• State violations (257% above)
• Violations per inspection (42% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (7% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 25 | 27 | This facility has 7% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (25 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 7% better |
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State violations
| 25 | 7 | This facility has 257% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (25 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 257% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 2.5 | 1.76 | This facility has 42% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.5 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 42% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 10 | 13 | This facility has had 23% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (10 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 23% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Bickford of Urbandale
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Urbandale's city center to Bickford of Urbandale's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.47 miles to nearest hospital (IHS-Iowa Health Systems)
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Compare Assisted Living around Urbandale
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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Edencrest at Timberline | AL IL MC RC | Urbandale | 120
Facility
120
IA AVG
72
Rank
#37 / 403 | Yes | - | - | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
19
Rank
#268 / 286 |
54.2%
Facility
54.2%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#233 / 362 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Senior Suites of Urbandale | AL MC RC | Urbandale | 100
Facility
100
IA AVG
72
Rank
#68 / 403 | No |
43
Facility
43
IA AVG
47
Rank
#275 / 504 | - | 25
Facility
25
IA AVG
19
Rank
#86 / 286 | - | - | 4 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#150 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Bickford of Urbandale | AL MC | Urbandale | 73
Facility
73
IA AVG
72
Rank
#141 / 403 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
IA AVG
47
Rank
#381 / 504 | - | 26
Facility
26
IA AVG
19
Rank
#76 / 286 |
53.4%
Facility
53.4%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#236 / 362 | - | 10 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#191 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Edencrest at Timberline | AL IL MC RC | Urbandale | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
72
Rank
#323 / 403 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
IA AVG
47
Rank
#498 / 504 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
19
Rank
#253 / 286 |
27.5%
Facility
27.5%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#352 / 362 | - | 3 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
Rank
#36 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | AL NH IL RESC | Urbandale | 30
Facility
30
IA AVG
72
Rank
#387 / 403 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
47
Rank
#486 / 504 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
19
Rank
#125 / 286 |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#171 / 362 | A+ | 21 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
Financial Assistance for
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Bickford of Urbandale is located in Urbandale, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Urbandale
Is Bickford of Urbandale in a walkable area?
Bickford of Urbandale has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Bickford of Urbandale?
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Urbandale's license number is S0042.
When does Bickford of Urbandale's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Urbandale's license expires on September 29, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Urbandale?
Bickford of Urbandale's occupancy is 53%.
How long has Bickford of Urbandale been in business?
Bickford of Urbandale has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bickford of Urbandale?
Yes, Bickford of Urbandale allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Bickford of Urbandale?
The team at Bickford of Urbandale can be reached at Alex.Millonig@bickfordseniorliving.com.
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