Best Memory Care in Urbandale, IA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 memory care providers in Urbandale, IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IA
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We analyzed These are the providers in Urbandale, IA our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Urbandale, IA. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Urbandale, IA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Urbandale, IA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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. 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.
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
MC
AL
IL
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
Bickford of Urbandale
MC
AL
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
Senior Suites of Urbandale
MC
AL
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
Edencrest at Timberline
MC
AL
IL
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
Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
AL
Urbandale
-Yes
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 46
Rank #96 / 424
Private / Shared Suite-----

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Urbandale. See how we rank facilities

Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323
Overview of Edencrest at Timberline

Step into a nurturing environment with Edencrest at Timberline, a blissful senior living community in Urbandale, IA, designed to help residents achieve their highest potential. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, the community makes sure its residents successfully age in place. Residents thrive and feel secure in their well-designed accommodations with access to gorgeous outdoor spaces and indoor conveniences.

Dedicated to its residents’ holistic wellness, the community provides various wellness programs and fitness classes. Access to a range of therapy services is available through Fox Rehabilitation, helping residents maintain their overall functions. Fresh, healthy meals are served daily alongside housekeeping and laundry services for a chore-free retirement experience.

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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.

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Overview of Senior Suites of Urbandale

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.

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Overview of Edencrest at Timberline

Edencrest at Timberline offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Urbandale, IA. The community has 120 beds. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels in one community, Edencrest at Timberline may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Starting prices are $2,900 for independent living, $2,900 for assisted living, and $5,600 for memory care, giving families a separate entry point for each care level.

Transportation options and outings give residents ways to participate in activities beyond their apartment, while outdoor gardens and patios provide outdoor areas on the property. A fitness center, health classes, salon, and spa room support exercise, learning, grooming, and spa services without requiring residents to leave for those activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Geoff Counasse serves as the administrator.

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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.

Contact Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Urbandale, IA

What is the average cost of memory care in Urbandale, IA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Urbandale, IA is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Urbandale, IA?

Memory care in Urbandale, IA typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Urbandale, IA?

Memory care communities in Urbandale, IA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Iowa?

Assisted living in Iowa supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Iowa Medicaid cover memory care?

Iowa Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Iowa) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 memory care communities in Urbandale, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.