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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

  • TESSE LESTER

    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.

Memory Care

An intimate, engaging environment designed specifically for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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Brittany Weikel

Jun 18, 2025

Thank you Suncrest hospice for making this place POP yesterday! Suncrest had an amazing popcorn bar for our wonderful CNAs and some other goodies. Thank you for showing our CNAs so much love, look at those smiles! :)

Sindey Rothamel

Jun 17, 2025

Our Father's Day splash went over exceptionally well, with some live music from Brian Bopp! Our men especially enjoyed listening and singing along to his beautiful guitar/ vocal music! Brian is with Suncrest Hospice. He visits regularly and provides for residents needing specialized care, some wonderful therapeutic/ ministry music and uplifting conversation. Thank you, Brian! It is a special treat for our entire community to listen to him as well, as he has shared his music with us before. We themed our Father's Day social with some 'fishing' touches and enjoyed acknowledging all the wonderful father's that reside here! It was a special afternoon!

Brittany Weikel

Jun 17, 2025

Another fabulous day of celebrating our Certified Nursing Assistants yesterday! Thank you to our friends at Fox rehabilitation for the cupcakes!

Brittany Weikel

Jun 16, 2025

Come join us on July 19th for Dogs and Donuts! - Why Pet-Friendly Assisted Living is a Game-Changer - Companionship & Emotional Support: Pets reduce loneliness and anxiety, offering constant love and comfort. Mental Health Boost: Pets help fight depression, stress, and promote better moods. Social Connection: Pets encourage interaction among residents and foster a sense of community. Physical & Cognitive Benefits: Walking dogs and caring for pets keep residents active and mentally engaged. Improved Quality of Life: Having a pet brings routine, joy, and a sense of purpose. A pet can make all the difference in an assisted living setting! #PetFriendly #AssistedLiving #SeniorCare #Companionship

Sindey Rothamel

Jun 15, 2025

We had a wonderful event, "Saddle Up Your Horses" for our western day this week, here at Bickford of West Des Moines! This wonderfully calm horse named Cally, brought so much joy to our residents and staff! We wrapped up our event by coming inside to cooler temperatures, to enjoy some refreshments and socializing! Thank you very much Ron & Reagan for bringing your horse for us to enjoy!!

Sindey Rothamel

Jun 12, 2025

I'd like to introduce our new resident, Miss Rita! She did not hesitate yesterday to engage and break right in with her first event here, Western Day! She is as lovely as this picture and she has already made new friends! WARMEST WELCOME, RITA!!

Sindey Rothamel

Jun 12, 2025

Our dear friend, Betsy Richter (West Des Moines Library) paid us a visit this week! As always, she brought her amazing energy, a little patriotic visual and her knowlege of the Renaissance period! Our residents were very enthused, focused and were quick to respond joyfully to here presentation! Thanks so much, Betsy!!

Sindey Rothamel

Jun 12, 2025

This place wouldn't be the same without all of you we call family at our community. Some of you being more of a distance away, who regularly communicate with us and others we are able to enjoy seeing on a regular basis. We just want you to remember how grateful we are for your support of your loved one, support of our team here, the monetary gifting and of course, your time. The added joy of a community like ours comes from you; helping our place feel more like home and adding to the quiltwork of the loving hearts who dwell here. We appreciate each and everyone of you!

Sindey Rothamel

Jun 12, 2025

Our monthly mens' social is taken on a new direction. Although, the men in this joint are pretty out numbered... they never turn down good food/ beverage, easy socialization and most recently, some card playing. Like the woman, we will continue to make sure that they have their time together and comradery with one another.

Sindey Rothamel

Jun 12, 2025

Our monthly ladies' tea has taken off with a whole lot of humor, telling stories... and a little bit of fun, loving gossip;) I think the best part though by far, is watching the woman get to know one another better. They also have no problem giving one another a hard time and exchanging plenty of giggles... leading to plenty of laughter!

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4.4

overall score based on 78 reviews

  • Apr 1, 2025

    Really appreciate all everyone does for (name removed), with care and respect. Also, listening to my thoughts and concerns. Feel there is a good group, can't remember all names but to name few, (name removed). The cleaning gal does a great job, those in the kitchen. Of course, (name removed). Hated to see (name removed) go. Anyway, thank you to all.

  • Apr 1, 2025

    Please notify us regarding your leadership change when you can

  • Apr 1, 2025

    Very nice, caring staff. Providing quality, personalized treatment and care based on individual needs.

  • Apr 1, 2025

    My aunt is doing well. They have encouraged her to participate in fun activities. They make sure she goes to all meals & gets her hair done. She is smiling more & engages in good conversations when I'm there. I'm very pleased with the care she is receiving.

  • Mar 1, 2025

    Most days are good, depends on who is here. Husband said 3 girls woke him this morning, then left. He needs help dressing, can't make his bed & was suppose to get a shower this morning. His room smelled bad from several used depends in trash. I took care of all except the shower. Made about 3 trips up to nurses station, each time they were setting there on their phones. I didn't say anything, but he now has notes on wall beside his bed as a reminder.

  • Feb 1, 2025

    Many thanks to (name removed) and (name removed) at Bickford of West Des Moines, for going above & beyond to help us.

  • Jan 1, 2025

    The staff are caring. The only concern is a consistent delay in laundry. My mother sometimes can't bathe or leave her room because she doesn't have towels or clean clothes.

  • Nov 1, 2024

    Would like to know status of resident laundry service? My mother was told that she needed to put her dirty laundry in the hallway. Is this accurate?

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