Bickford of Urbandale

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Reviews for Bickford of Urbandale

4.2

overall score based on 107 reviews

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Reviews with Comments

  • Sep 1, 2023

    Attentive staff. Clean and pleasant. Overall very good care and helpful

  • Jun 2, 2023

    Everything is ok. I assume (Name Removed) is doing ok after moving to Mary B's. I am sure he just stays in bed and doesn't participate in any enrichment. He used to be so social. Do what you can. Thank you.

  • May 1, 2023

    Thank you for your kindness and support in moving my Dad to Mary Bs. It's hard to accept he belongs there sometimes but just a very tough disease he has. Appreciate the reassurance. Love all the FB pictures and your new motto "whatever it takes". It's so nice to see the connections being made.

  • Apr 4, 2023

    Very happy with care received but disappointed that nobody has responded to my message about payment

  • Mar 1, 2023

    Same as my comments last month. Understood we'd be given a monthly report but haven't received any. Have to assume there's no issues we should know about.

  • Mar 1, 2023

    During a time of need and stress for me, Bickford remains our calm in a storm for mom.

  • Feb 3, 2023

    I just wish there was better communication and occasional updates on how my dad is doing. I have no idea other than my interaction with him 1-2 times per week. If staff notices changes in my loved one, it should be reported and I wish someone would let me know. I called with concerns on what I thought was my dads worsening condition but I wish it was the other way around.

  • Feb 3, 2023

    As my mother transitions to the next stage I am so very thankful to the staff at Bickford for their love, care and compassion for her.

  • Feb 3, 2023

    Staff is outstanding!

Reviews FAQ

Bickford residents and families have frequent opportunities to participate in providing feedback throughout the year. Bickford sends out a comprehensive annual survey evaluating all aspects of a residents experience. Following this survey, Bickford sends out a monthly survey to see if we are making progress on improving their happiness levels. The responses to both surveys are posted on the website and remain there for a year.

Bickford is committed to transparency. That means posting all feedback – both positive and negative. Every review is included in our overall score (star-rating). However, we do not post comments that are libelous, profane or risk violating the privacy of our residents.

A Bickford Verified Resident Review is a review provided by a resident or family member/significant other that has been verified by Bickford as an authorized individual. Individual names are protected for privacy reasons.

Bickford has developed a program to improve resident happiness based specifically on the scores and comments of the surveys. Each Branch sets goals to improve targeted areas identified from the surveys. The actions that need to be taken are discussed as a part of each shifts daily stand-up meeting.

Due to the unique and personalized nature of our business, responses to reviews, if requested, happen individually.

Bickford of Urbandale

Assisted Living & Memory Care

5915 Sutton Pl,
Urbandale, IA 50322

for Pricing & Availability:
515-497-2256

for Friends & Family:
515-331-3000

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