Bickford of West Des Moines is a senior living community that offers many types of care, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home services, and even home care with trained aides for companionship and non-medical needs. The place provides a safe and secure setting, with special memory care in a secure building and wandering alert systems, so residents with dementia or who might wander stay protected at all times. Staff are around 24 hours a day and include nurses, a doctor on call, visiting health professionals like podiatrists, dentists, and therapists, and they're known for being helpful and kind, which helps everyone feel welcome.
The building has lots of places for relaxation, such as a living room, lounge areas, a music room, a spa, a sunroom or screened porch, and outdoor spaces like a courtyard, porch, and walking paths, so residents can enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. There's a dining room, private dining rooms, a bistro, and restaurant-style dining, serving meals made from scratch and menus that take special diets into account, like low sodium. There are common rooms and areas set up for social and recreational activities, including yoga, trivia, karaoke, Wii bowling, wine tasting, organized outings, trips, fellowship, and worship services, and there's Wi-Fi for those who like to stay connected. Pet lovers will find Bickford of West Des Moines allows residents to keep dogs and cats and even offers pet therapy, so those who enjoy animals can keep their friends close.
Residents have access to a beautician or barber in the onsite salon, and there's help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, or taking medicines. Each apartment has a kitchenette, a private bathroom with a lock, personal climate control, and the rooms can be decorated to match personal style, so there's privacy along with the comfort of home. The facility is designed to make getting around easy-fixtures, hardware, and showers are ergonomic, and there are wheelchair accessible showers and tubs. There's also laundry, housekeeping, transportation, and parking for ease and convenience. Support groups are available for residents or families who need extra help. There are programs and services to manage behavioral symptoms as well as care for diabetes, incontinence, and those who need standby assistance, with the care level matching what the resident needs, from light to total care. Bickford of West Des Moines also provides hospice and respite services, devotional activities, and a secure, controlled-access property, helping keep everyone safe. The community tries to offer help that matches each person's needs, and features a friendly setting where people can enjoy their days and live in a way that feels comfortable while still getting the help they need.
