Senior Suites of Urbandale
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Urbandale, IA
Senior Suites of Urbandale
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Urbandale, IA
Overview of Senior Suites of Urbandale
Senior Suites of Urbandale is a 100-bed assisted living facility at 4600 86th Street in Urbandale, Iowa. Administered by Dee Luttenegger, the community serves Polk County under a license active through November 2026. The facility reports 17% occupancy with 17 residents, a significant decline from its 2010 census of 44. The property includes a specialized memory loss center and private suites with 24-hour support.
State monitoring through the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing reveals a history of recurring medication control failures. While the facility averages 0.8 deficiencies annually, 33% better than the state average, it has faced repeated citations for improper narcotic counts. Both November 2021 and October 2023 inspections identified failures to complete required controlled-substance counts at shift changes. Most recently, the October 2025 recertification resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
Daily clinical services were previously impacted by more severe regulatory findings. A 2012 investigation involving a resident death following two falls resulted in seven deficiencies, including inadequate fall assessments and failures to conduct timely neurological checks. Other past records from 2011 identified issues with service plan updates and medication administration record documentation. Professional care is provided by a team responsible for managing both general assisted living and memory care residents.
The residential environment focuses on the “Veranda” memory loss center located in a western suburb of Des Moines. Current low occupancy may indicate operational challenges or reduced staffing capacity relative to the building’s size. Although recent state evaluations show improvement, historical gaps in nursing oversight and assessment protocols have required multiple corrective actions over the facility’s 25-year operating history.
Prospective residents should carefully weigh the facility’s recent zero-deficiency finding against its documented pattern of narcotic oversight issues. It is necessary to request specific evidence of improved medication governance and updated fall assessment protocols during an on-site visit. Individuals can contact the administrative office to discuss current staffing ratios and to verify that 2026 safety standards meet their expectations for high-acuity care.
100-bed community Rank #68 / 404Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 404 homes 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.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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
25 years in operation Rank #86 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 286 homes 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.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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #276 / 505Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 276th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 2, 2000
ExpirationNovember 2, 2026
CountyPolk
License NumberS0098
Senior Suites of Urbandale is administered by Dee Luttenegger.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Fax5152709582
Pets not allowed
Transportation
Housekeeping
Activities
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.
Since 2004 · 22 years of data
17 deficiencies
14 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Since 2004 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (37% below)
• Total deficiencies (37% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 17 | 27 | This facility has 37% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 37% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 14 | 15 | This facility has had 7% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (14 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 7% fewer |
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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.
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| Senior Suites of Urbandale | AL MC RC | Urbandale | 100
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100
IA AVG
72
Rank
#68 / 404 | No |
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IA AVG
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#276 / 505 | - | 25
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IA AVG
19
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Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in Urbandale, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Suites of Urbandale
Is Senior Suites of Urbandale in a walkable area?
Senior Suites of Urbandale has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Senior Suites of Urbandale?
According to IA state health department records, Senior Suites of Urbandale's license number is S0098.
When does Senior Suites of Urbandale's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Senior Suites of Urbandale's license expires on November 2, 2026.
How long has Senior Suites of Urbandale been in business?
Senior Suites of Urbandale has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Senior Suites of Urbandale?
No, Senior Suites of Urbandale has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Senior Suites of Urbandale?
The team at Senior Suites of Urbandale can be reached at dee@seniorsuitesofurbandale.com.
Who is the administrator of Senior Suites of Urbandale?
Dee Luttenegger is the administrator of Senior Suites of Urbandale.
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