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Senior Suites of Urbandale
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Urbandale, IA
Exterior view of the facility with landscaped grounds. Floor plan of Suite C

Senior Suites of Urbandale

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Urbandale, IA
4700 84Th St, Urbandale, IA 50322-7352 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Senior Suites of Urbandale

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Senior Suites of Urbandale provides assisted living, Memory Care, and Respite Care in Urbandale, IA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents retain a private or shared living space. The community provides 24-hour support, so assistance is available throughout the day and night.

The Veranda is a licensed memory loss center for residents who need care in a setting focused on memory loss support. Respite Care provides a short-term stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel, recover, or manage another obligation. A doctor is on staff, and rehabilitation services are available through the community.

Residents can choose between private suites and semi-private rooms. Private suites provide an individual living space, while semi-private rooms accommodate shared living.

The community has 100 beds and features an expansive stone patio overlooking the landscape, giving residents an outdoor area for sitting or spending time outside. A Walk Score of 43 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Senior Suites of Urbandale may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily assistance, memory loss support, or a short-term stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Dee Luttenegger serves as the administrator.

Facility Direct Line (515) 270-9700
Facility Direct Line (515) 270-9700 info@seniorsuitesofurbandale.com
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 100 Rank #60 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 334 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #68 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 258 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.
25 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #228 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th out of 424 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.
43 / 100
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 2, 2000
ExpirationNovember 2, 2026
CountyPolk
License NumberS0098

Ownership & Operating Entity

Senior Suites of Urbandale is administered by Dee Luttenegger.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email dee@seniorsuitesofurbandale.com
Fax5152709582

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Housekeeping
Activities

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (93% below)
• State violations (71% below)
• Violations per inspection (72% 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. 227 This facility has 93% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 93% 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. 27 This facility has 71% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.51.76 This facility has 72% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 72% better

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. 413 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (4 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% 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.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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 71
Rank #34 / 334
Yes--
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #247 / 258
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #167 / 295
-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 71
Rank #60 / 334
No
43
Facility 43
IA AVG 46
Rank #228 / 424
-
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #68 / 258
--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 71
Rank #117 / 334
Yes
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 46
Rank #323 / 424
-
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 18
Rank #60 / 258
53.4%
Facility 53.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #170 / 295
-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 71
Rank #261 / 334
Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 46
Rank #418 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 18
Rank #230 / 258
27.5%
Facility 27.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #285 / 295
-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
IL
NH
RESC
Urbandale
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 71
Rank #318 / 334
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 46
Rank #408 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #123 / 295
A+21
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Senior Suites 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 Senior Suites of Urbandale

Is Senior Suites of Urbandale in a walkable area?

Senior Suites of Urbandale has a walk score of 43. Car-dependent. 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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