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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 Clarke

    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

Sep 1, 2026

A Special Thank You! We want to send a HUGE thank you to the West Des Moines Public Library and the Des Moines Quilt Guild for thinking of our residents and sharing your beautiful work with us! The Des Moines Quilt Guild generously created and donated beautiful quilts, pillowcases, and busy blankets, which the West Des Moines Public Library then donated to our residents. Our residents truly enjoy looking at all the beautiful details and admiring the time, creativity, and love that went into each and every piece. It’s so special to be able to see the craftsmanship up close and know that these were made specifically to bring joy to others. Thank you both for your kindness and generosity! We are so grateful for our wonderful community partners! @WestDesMoinesPublicLibrary @DesMoinesQuiltGuild #BickfordOfWestDesMoines #IowaSeniorLiving #ActivitiesMatter #CommunityPartners #ThankYou

Halle Velde

Aug 28, 2026

Friday Resident-Led Exercise! We had a GREAT turnout for our resident-led exercises today! So many of our residents joined in, got moving, and encouraged one another along the way. There’s nothing better than seeing our residents take the lead, stay active, and have fun together! We’re so proud of everyone who participated today. Way to go, everyone! Keep moving! #ResidentLed #Exercise #ActiveAging #ActivitiesMatter #IowaSeniorLiving #BickfordOfWestDesMoines

Halle Velde

Aug 27, 2026

A Taste of Italy! Today we took a little trip to Italy right here at Bickford! Our residents enjoyed some fun Italian trivia, played Italy-themed bingo, and got creative making their very own mosaics. Everyone’s mosaics turned out so good, and it was so much fun seeing everyone get creative and enjoy the process! We had lots of laughs, friendly competition, and a wonderful afternoon together. What a fun day exploring the sights, sounds, and creativity of Italy! #Bickford #WestDesMoines #Activities #ActivitiesMatter #IowaSeniorLiving

Halle Velde

Aug 26, 2026

We had an absolute blast at our state park picnic today! We enjoyed good food, beautiful scenery, and lots of laughs with our residents. We even took some time to go bird watching and see what we could spot! It was the perfect day to get outside, enjoy nature, and make some wonderful memories together. We’re already looking forward to our next adventure! #BickfordSeniorLiving #IowaSeniorLiving #ActivitiesMatter #SeniorLiving #MakingMemories

Halle Velde

Aug 21, 2026

Today we tried out a brand-new game called Cotton Ball Scramble! It was definitely a hit! We had lots of laughs as everyone scrambled to collect the cotton balls, and things got a little competitive along the way! It was so much fun watching everyone get into the game, cheer each other on, and enjoy some friendly competition. Sometimes the simplest games create the biggest smiles! We’re already looking forward to playing Cotton Ball Scramble again! #Bickford #WestDesMoines #IowaSeniorLiving #Activities #ActivitiesMatter

Halle Velde

Aug 20, 2026

We had some BIG bites in Baking Club today! We made a delicious carrot cake, and we all agreed on one thing… the frosting needed to be MELTED! So that’s exactly what we did! We warmed up that frosting and enjoyed our carrot cake while it was nice and warm. Safe to say, Baking Club was a sweet success! #BakingClub #IowaSeniorLiving #Bickford #WestDesMoines #ActivitiesMatter

Halle Velde

Aug 19, 2026

Puzzle time in Mary B’s today! Our residents spent some time putting the pieces together, working on their focus, memory, and fine motor skills while enjoying some good conversation along the way. It was a fun and relaxing afternoon! #Bickford #WestDesMoines #IowaSeniorLiving #ActivitiesMatter

Halle Velde

Aug 18, 2026

Look Good, Feel Good! We had a little nail day back in Mary B’s today! Our residents enjoyed getting pampered, picking out their colors, and showing off their fresh nails. There’s just something about getting your nails done that puts a little extra pep in your step! #IowaSeniorLiving #Bickford #WestDesMoines #ActivitiesMatter

Halle Velde

Aug 17, 2026

Painting Class Fun! We had such a great turnout for our painting class today with Kayla Edwards! She was absolutely amazing, and our residents had so much fun getting creative and showing off their artistic talents. Everyone did such a great job, and it was a wonderful afternoon filled with creativity, laughter, and a little friendly painting fun! Thank you, Kayla, for spending the morning with us! We can’t wait to do it again! #Bickford #WestDesMoines #IowaSeniorLiving #ActivitiesMatter

Halle Velde

Aug 14, 2026

A Happy Hour to Remember! Happy Hour was extra special today! We had the sweetest surprise when one of our couples decided to dance together to their wedding song. Even better, they just celebrated their anniversary on August 6th! Watching them share that special moment brought so many smiles to everyone’s faces. It was such a beautiful reminder that love, memories, and dancing never go out of style! Cheers to love, anniversaries, and making special memories together! #Bickford #WestDesMoines #IowaSeniorLiving #Activities #ActivitiesMatter

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4.2

overall score based on 100 reviews

  • Aug 1, 2026

    Would like to see some way that the residents didn't have to sit for such long periods at the dining tables, waiting for their food at mealtimes.

  • Aug 1, 2026

    Staff is generally efficient & pleasant in assisting residents. Activities consistently scheduled keep residents engaged & occupied. Develop social interaction & enjoy laughter amongst one another. Good line up of activities & music entertainment. Personal grooming could improve...comb my mother's hair before leaving the apartment...(name removed) continue to step up & provide quality care for my mother. (name removed) as well ????????

  • Jul 1, 2026

    My mother is happier, healthier since moving to Bickford. As her son, this makes me happy. She is obviously be taken better care of. The administration staff keeps us informed and we as a family get to see all the activities she has opportunity to be involved in through the FP post and Administration emails. Thanks for making mom's life better.

  • Jul 1, 2026

    Would be a 5 but some housekeeping issues on dirty bedding, sheets.

  • May 1, 2026

    Staff is generally connected & concerned for residents. (name removed) does a fantastic job keeping residents engaged in activities. (name removed) consistently assists residents & ensures quality care. (name removed) has kept family members updated w/weekly emails & photos. Care givers need improvement on Sundays, checking on residents needs & ensure some attend church service @ 11 am. On 4/26 no one came for my mom, I happened to be visiting so I took her. (name removed) w/St Francis noted the care givers as well don't bring residents to service consistently. (names removed) do a superb job w/my mother, (name removed) . Weekend meals are lackluster, per my mother. Pork especially, is very dry to taste. Thank you!

  • May 1, 2026

    I have really appreciated nurse (name removed) and the staff as Mom/(name removed) deals with more pain in her back and hips, and an adjustment to changes in prescription for it. She is less confident in her balance and her dementia is progressing. Thanks for all that you do to remind her of daily opportunities for activities. She still enjoys participating when she's up to it.

  • 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.

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