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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today we celebrated our incredible Executive Director Tesse with a heartfelt going-away party. While her last day with us will be May 15, we couldn’t let the moment pass without showing just how much she means to all of us. Her dedication to our residents and our building has truly been amazing, and her impact will be felt for a long time to come. We are so grateful for everything she has given to our community. While we are incredibly sad to see her go, we are also excited for what this next chapter of her life has in store. We wish her nothing but the very best in all that comes next! A huge thank you to our incredible team for coming together to make today so special—we are lucky to have such a thoughtful and caring group. #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines #TeamAppreciation #Grateful #Bittersweet #SeniorLiving

Please come join us in welcoming our new Executive Director Ayla Repp on Wednesday, May 6th 2026; from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Ayla has over 20 years in healthcare experience. She takes pride in being a dependable and compassionate in whatever she is doing. Ayla plans to bring a positive energy into the workplace each day. She shares that she is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and staying organized. She shares that she will always look for ways to improve in her role. She is looking forward to meeting everyone and joining the team. Stop by and say hello!!

We added some more color and creativity to our garden today! Our residents had a wonderful time painting rocks to add to our rock garden, right alongside the beautiful garden stones we created a few weeks ago. Each piece is unique and full of personality—just like the amazing individuals who made them! It’s so special to see our garden continue to grow with these personal touches. Be sure to stop by and take a look at all their great work! #HigherPath #Bickford #WestDesMoines