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Food is best when shared with family and friends in the private dining room at Bickford of Urbandale

Food is best when shared with friends in the dining room at Bickford of Urbandale

Intimate enough to entertain your closest family; you can even host your next get together in the bistro at Bickford of Urbandale

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Chairs and sofas sit higher and are easier to get in and out of in the Mary B’s living room at Bickford of Urbandale

Bickford of Urbandale

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

3.8

92 reviews

Phone:
515-585-8565

5915 Sutton Pl,
Urbandale, IA 50322

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Your loved one deserves to live the best life possible

Watch your loved one thrive in an environment that feels like home

Navigating the aging journey is difficult.

We understand what’s at stake here: it’s not just someone, it’s your loved one.

Meanwhile, it’s on you to make the difficult decisions.

There's a Higher Path for our seniors

The Senior's Journey

There are two paths that seniors take as they age: the lower path and the higher path

Senior care today is reactive, expensive, and siloed. It’s a sick-care system, not a health-care system (designed to keep seniors healthy). Most of us have accepted this status quo because it feels too big and complex to change. Not us. We’re taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care.

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Our family of caregivers will do whatever it takes to care for your loved one

Meet Urbandale's Leadership Team

Jaleesa Vopava

Executive Director
Taylor Tuthill

Family Advocate
Niibari Menegbo

Health & Wellness Director

To better understand the love that drives us, watch our Caregiver’s Manifesto

Services at Urbandale

Assisted Living

Personalized help with the activities of daily life, such as meals, grooming, and medication management.

Montessori Memory Care

A research-backed approach empowering seniors with dementia to live a meaningful life.

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Happenings

If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford.

Macie Cullen

Feb 13, 2026

❤️ Valentine's Day Celebrations at Bickford of Urbandale ❤️ Our branch was filled with smiles, laughter, and lots of love as we celebrated Valentine's Day today. We enjoyed delicious heart shaped cookies and played name that tune!

Macie Cullen

Feb 10, 2026

Today during armchair travel we were lucky enough to have a resident share memories from her trip to Turkey! Thanks for letting us experience the culture!

Macie Cullen

Feb 4, 2026

We had a magical time at Bickford of Urbandale today! Our residents enjoyed a magic show from JP Magic Man filled with illusions, fun storytelling, and plenty of "how did they do that?!" moments. Thank you for bringing smiles to our branch!

Macie Cullen

Feb 2, 2026

Today our residents rolled up their sleeves and made pudding together!

Macie Cullen

Jan 30, 2026

Today, our residents jumped in to help staff set tables, turning a simple task into a meaningful moment of collaboration and community.

Macie Cullen

Jan 30, 2026

Our February calendar is ready and full of fun!

Macie Cullen

Jan 26, 2026

Music filled our branch today! We had the pleasure of welcoming David Watson Music into Bickford of Urbandale, and what a joyful afternoon it was! Our residents tapped their toes, sang along, and shared big smiles as the melodies brought back wonderful memories and created new ones. Moments like these remind us of how powerful music can be in lifting spirits and bringing people together.

Macie Cullen

Jan 23, 2026

❄️ Cold weather, warm hearts at Bickford of Urbandale! ❄️ Even when the Iowa temps dip, we keep spirits high and activities fun! Our residents have been staying cozy and connected with winter-friendly favorites.

Macie Cullen

Jan 21, 2026

Good morning from our branch! We started off our day with some music in Mary B's!

Niibari Menegbo

Jan 19, 2026

With flu cases increasing across the nation. Bickford senior living would love to remind you about the simplest way to prevent illness and infections. Handwashing is one of the most effective things you can do to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Our hands touch everything—phones, doorknobs, shopping carts—and germs spread fast without us even realizing it. Soap and water don’t just rinse germs away; they break them down and wash them off completely. Washing your hands for 20 seconds can help prevent colds, flu, stomach bugs, and other infections.

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We value transparency. We get feedback every month. Here’s what’s really going on at Bickford of Urbandale.

3.8

overall score based on 92 reviews

Feb 2, 2026

My wife at times is not very happy with the food. One med was not reordered in time, so it was missed for several days.
Feb 2, 2026

Expensive with solid service.
Feb 2, 2026

I appreciate that (name removed) is working hard to improve everything! Thank you!!!
Jan 7, 2026

Excellent communication from staff regarding my mother's progression in cognitive decline and discussions for options to assist her. (name removed) is especially spectacular! I appreciate staff kindness and compassion. So grateful to have my mom, (name removed), at Bickford! We feel we picked the best spot for her and our family! Thank you so much for all you do! You are amazing!
Jan 5, 2026

Need better communication about services and when they are available to residents.
Jan 5, 2026

We have been pleased with the care, staff, and overall communication! Mom is settling in well and has no complaints or concerns.
Dec 3, 2025

The communication has been good regarding our family member's health circumstances. Efforts to have a more meaningful Sunday church service are improving, with continued efforts in this area hopefully in place.
Nov 5, 2025

Staff changes have made VAST improvements! Thank you!