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Bickford of West Des Moines

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

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 West Des Moines' Leadership Team

  • Ayla Rachel Repp

    Executive Director

  • Brittany Weikel

    Family Advocate

  • Elizabeth Lyon

    Health & Wellness Director

Services at West Des Moines

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.

Happenings


Halle Velde

May 18, 2026

Today we switched things up a little and had a movie afternoon watching the classic Grease! Our residents loved singing along, reminiscing, and enjoying some popcorn and good company. It’s always fun trying something a little different and bringing back great memories through music and movies! #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines

Halle Velde

May 15, 2026

Today was a good one! We broke out the noodle ball and the residents had an absolute blast! There were lots of laughs, friendly competition, and plenty of silly moments that kept everyone smiling all afternoon. It’s always so much fun seeing everyone get involved, cheer each other on, and enjoy time together. Days like today remind us that staying active and having fun go hand in hand! #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines

Halle Velde

May 14, 2026

Today at Ladies Club we got creative and made beautiful sun catchers! The ladies had such a wonderful time making them, and now they are proudly displayed in their room windows shining bright for everyone to see. We love seeing their creativity and the joy these crafts bring! #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines

Halle Velde

May 12, 2026

What a fun-filled morning we had today! We got moving with a big group for Walking Club, making some noise, causing a little ruckus, and listening to some good tunes along the way! Then we were so excited to welcome one of our favorite friends from the WDM Library, Betsy! She stopped by to talk all about birds and even had us singing along to “Rockin’ Robin!” Everyone had such a wonderful time learning, laughing, and enjoying great company together. #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines #WalkingClub #SeniorLivingFun #WDMlibrary #MakingMemories

Halle Velde

May 11, 2026

What a beautiful day we had today! The sunshine made it the perfect day to celebrate all of the amazing mothers in our community at our Mother’s Day party. A huge thank you to Bentley Ridge Tree Farm for generously donating beautiful flowers for our mothers to enjoy for Mother’s Day! We also spent time outside planting more in our garden, soaking up the fresh air, and simply enjoying each other’s company. Days like today remind us how special these moments truly are. Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there! #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines #MothersDay #SeniorLiving #GardenFun #BeautifulDay #MakingMemories

Halle Velde

May 8, 2026

Today was full of fun, laughter, and beautiful weather! We enjoyed Happy Hour, spent time watering our garden, and even took a shopping trip to Hy-Vee. It was such a wonderful way to spend the day together! Now we’re looking forward to a very special weekend celebrating all of the amazing mothers in our community. We would love for family and friends to join us for our Mother’s Day Party on Monday at 10:30 AM! We’ll also have live entertainment beginning at 10:00 AM before the party starts. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and happy Mother’s Day weekend! #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines #HappyHourFun #SeniorLivingActivities #MothersDayCelebration #GardenFun

Halle Velde

May 7, 2026

Today at Ladies Club we got creative and made beautiful pipe cleaner flowers! Everyone had so much fun designing their own colorful blooms and sharing lots of laughs along the way. It was wonderful seeing all the creativity and smiles in the room — they truly had a blast! #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines

Brittany Weikel

May 7, 2026

Happy nurses week to our one and only, Elizabeth Lyon! Almost 18 years of dedication, care, and most importantly LOVE. Bickford of West Des Moines is truly blessed to have you as our nurse. A week of celebrating you is not enough. Keep letting your love and light shine! Thank you to all the nurses out there, your hard work and dedication to your patients does not go unnoticed! #NursesWeek

Halle Velde

May 5, 2026

Today back in Mary B’s, we spent some time getting creative and connecting with nature. We made bird feeders that will soon be placed out in our garden area, giving us something special to watch and enjoy in the days ahead. Our residents also helped make sure nothing went to waste—we took the leftover birdseed and spread it around the trees so our feathered friends can easily find a snack. It was such a simple, meaningful activity that brought smiles, teamwork, and a little extra life to our outdoor space #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines

Halle Velde

Apr 30, 2026

Today’s bingo was one for the books! We had a full house filled with familiar, new, and even a few rare faces, which made it extra special. As always, the laughter and excitement kept the room buzzing, and everyone had an absolute blast. To mix things up, our residents even created their own twist on the classic “X Game”—your bingo only counts if it forms an X! It definitely added a fun challenge, but they were all up for it and loved every minute. We’re so lucky to have such a creative and enthusiastic group that keeps our activities fresh and exciting every day! #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines

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4.1

overall score based on 85 reviews

  • Apr 1, 2026

    Sometimes on Sundays, it seems as if you are understaffed. There have been a couple of times I was there and my mom pressed her watch button for help.... either nobody came at all, or they took a very long time to get to her. Also, this past Sunday, I tried to call the office and got no answer until I called the third time. Most of the time everyone is wonderful to her, even though she can be pretty grumpy and I cooperative at times. Thank you for all you do!

  • Apr 1, 2026

    I've started the process of working with insurance to get Mom's hearing aid replaced. I'll keep Bickford in the loop.

  • Apr 1, 2026

    The support from folks has been wonderful helping me navigate getting my mother there.

  • Mar 6, 2026

    Does a great job with care

  • Mar 5, 2026

    Mom's Alzheimer's has removed a lot of her short term memory. Please remind her and seek her out to include her in morning and afternoon activities. She wants to participate, but will forget that they are about to start. Thank you

  • Feb 2, 2026

    The staff is amazing. You can tell that everyone cares about the residents and they strive to give the best care possible.

  • Feb 2, 2026

    I understand that they are having trouble getting a housekeeper, but (name removed) room and bath still need to be cleaned. If I need to do it then I should get an adjustment to his bill.

  • Jan 5, 2026

    (name removed) is doing a wonderful job as activity director. We would still like to see laundry done more than every other week. The new maintenance guy is responsive about requests in Moms apartment. (name removed) and (name removed) have responded quickly to emailed concerns. Service in the dining room can be a challenge for staff I'm sure. But Mom’s table seems to be served earlier and they remember she like chocolate milk with meals Our family was served a wonderful Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve luncheon in the small dining room which was beautifully decorated. The Christmas party buffet luncheon was enjoyable but a little overwhelming for Mom. Thank you.

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