Bickford of Urbandale
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Urbandale, IA

Bickford of Urbandale

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Urbandale, IA

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 73 Rank #141 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #76 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 286 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
26 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #381 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 381st out of 504 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
28 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #236 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 236th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
53% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
39 / 73

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 30, 1999
ExpirationSeptember 29, 2026
CountyPolk
License NumberS0042
Year Opened09/30/1999

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of Urbandale is administered by Alex Millonig.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Montessori Memory Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Transportation
Pet Friendly
Specific ProgramsActivities Program
Religious Services

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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 Info 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.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (257% above)
• Violations per inspection (42% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (7% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 2527 This facility has 7% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (25 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 7% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 257 This facility has 257% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (25 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 257% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.51.76 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1013 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Jaleesa Vopava

Executive Director

Places of interest near Bickford of Urbandale

Address 3.4 miles from city center Info 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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
Assisted Living in Iowa

Bickford of Urbandale is located in Urbandale, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

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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