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Featured Resident Review
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September 19, 2022
My father was here for 20 days and passed away. It was fabulous. He got COVID a week ago and that pretty much was our problem. I couldn't have asked for a better place. It was wonderful. He went in and just fit right in with everybody. He could communicate with people that were basically about the same as him and they had activities that he would go to. He played bingo, he played balloon basketball, and they would have film-type things like national parks and history. The meals were great. He had snacks three times a day. He had a private room at that time and then he did get a roommate later on, but then he got COVID and nobody ever knows where they get it from. He went downhill and of course, being 99 years old, he enjoyed the last two-and-a-half weeks of his life.
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About StoryPoint Urbandale in Urbandale, Iowa
Founded in 2007, Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center has been providing the best quality Memory Care services to the residents of Waukee, Urbandale, Johnston, West Des Moines, Clive, Windsor Heights and Ankeny. When the time comes to transition a loved one to a Memory Care community, we know how difficult the decision making process can be with regard to choosing the right one. The caring and compassionate team at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center is here to support families every step of the way. Call us with any questions. We'd love to be a resource for you as you navigate this journey. Every one of our residents is treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve. Our at-home atmosphere is very comforting to them and their families. The building itself was designed with Memory Care in mind. You can rest assured that our highly personalized care plans will provide your loved one with the best care possible. The best way to evaluate a community is to experience it firsthand. Please stop by anytime to take a look around. We look forward to seeing you. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Health Facility Database
Reviews of StoryPoint Urbandale in Urbandale, Iowa
5.0
(2 reviews)
Facility
5.0
Staff
5.0
Activities
5.0
Value
5.0
Charlotte
5
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September 19, 2022
My father was here for 20 days and passed away. It was fabulous. He got COVID a week ago and that pretty much was our problem. I couldn't have asked for a better place. It was wonderful. He went in and just fit right in with everybody. He could communicate with people that were basically about the same as him and they had activities that he would go to. He played bingo, he played balloon basketball, and they would have film-type things like national parks and history. The meals were great. He had snacks three times a day. He had a private room at that time and then he did get a roommate later on, but then he got COVID and nobody ever knows where they get it from. He went downhill and of course, being 99 years old, he enjoyed the last two-and-a-half weeks of his life.
Chris
5
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November 21, 2021
My dad moved in. First off, their staff there is fabulous. They've been very helpful. They had to do an emergency intake on my dad from the hospital to the care center. It was a Saturday, they stepped up, and they did it. I was so grateful for that. I just love the atmosphere at the place. It's warm and friendly. All of the employees so far have just been wonderful. The facility is great. It's warm and cozy. The residents are free to walk around. They have a big hallway that goes in a circle, and they can just walk around. Everybody is out in the hallway and not stuck in a bedroom. It's like a home. They have a beauty salon and barbershop. One thing I like is they follow the Spark program, which is a Montessori-based program to get their residents involved in everyday life of the community. If somebody likes to make a bed, then the resident can help make the beds. If somebody likes to clean up after lunch and clean up the table, then they are allowed to do that for the whole community. So I like that aspect of it.
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Services and Amenities of StoryPoint Urbandale in Urbandale, Iowa
Ambulatory Assistance & Accessibility
- Transfer Assistance
- Mobility & Wheelchair Assistance
- Accessible apartments
- Accessible Facilities
- Ambulatory Assistance
- Ambulatory Assistance Features
- Hoyer Lift
- Mobility Assistance Features
- Two-Person Transfer Assistance
- Wheelchair Accessible Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible Transportation
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Salon Services
- Fitness Opportunities
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
- Balance activities/programs
- Brain fitness activities
- Chair fitness
- Dance fitness
- Fitness & wellness staff
- Group exercise
- Health & wellness activities/programs
- Life enrichment activities/programs
- Meditation opportunities
Health Services
- Hospice Care
- Pharmacy on-site
- Medical Care
- Memory Care
- Medication Reminders
- Bariatric Care
- Cardiac Care
- Companion Care
- Diabetic Care
- Diagnostic/Lab Services
- Disease Management
- Immunizations
- Podiatry
Languages
- English spoken
- Spanish Spoken
Personal Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Personal Care Assistants
- Dressing Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Cooking services
- Administer Medication
- Cueing & Redirection
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming Assistance
- Health/Medical reminders
- Meal planning
- Mealtime Reminders
- Medical Appointment Scheduling Assistance
- Oral Hygiene Assistance
- Personal Care Reminders
- Phone Call Assistance
- Reading Assistance
- Shaving Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Urinary Incontinence Care
- Writing Assistance
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
- Errand Services
- Medical Transportation Services
- Premium Transportation Services
- Transportation Services for General Shopping
Companionship & Escort Assistance
- Companionship Services
- Travel Companionship Services
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Guest Meals
- Beverages provided
- Casual dining
- Flexible dining times
- Flexible food options
- Flexible meal plans
- Meals provided
- Room Service
- Snacks provided
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Horticultural Activities
- Activities staff
- Culinary Activities/Programs
- Cultural activities/programs
- Entertainment activities/programs
- Intergenerational events/programs
- Organized activities/programs
- Performing arts activities/programs
- Recreational activities/programs
- Resident volunteer opportunities
- Seasonal, holiday, and themed events
- Social Activities/Events
- Spiritual activities/programs
- Sports & lawn games
- Technology activities/programs
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
- Bed Making Services
- Groundskeeping Services
- Maintenance & Repair Services
- Maintenance Staff On-Site
- Pest Control Services
- Private Housekeeping Services
- Trash Removal Services
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
- Catholic Services
- Church services
- Copying services
- Elderlife Financial Planning Services
- Estate Planning Services
- Fax services
- Long-term insurance assistance
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
- Closet Space In Unit
- Individual Climate Controls
- No Kitchen in unit
- Shower in unit
- Telephone Hookup
- Telephone In Unit
- Furnished Units
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Staff Trained in Ethics
- Reference Checks
- Staff Driving Record Check
- Flexible staffing
- Interview Every Team Member in Person
- Male Caregivers
- Staff are licensed or certified
- Staff screening conducted
- Staff to resident ratio meets state requirements
- Staff trained in aging & mobility
- Staff trained in ambulatory assistance
- Staff trained in behavior management
- Staff trained in cardiac care
- Staff trained in chronic diseases/illnesses
- Staff trained in client rights
- Staff trained in diabetes care
- Staff trained in diet & nutrition
- Staff trained in disability care
- Staff trained in disease/illness management and prevention
- Staff trained in diversity/inclusion/sensitivity
- Staff trained in eye/vision care
- Staff Trained in First Aid
- Staff trained in fitness & wellness
- Staff trained in home care
- Staff trained in injury/trauma care
- Staff trained in Medication Management
- Staff trained in memory care
- Staff trained in mental health care
- Staff trained in neurological disorders
- Staff trained in ostomy care
- Staff trained in pain Management
- Staff trained in Palliative Care
- Staff trained in paralysis care
- Staff trained in personal care
- Staff Trained in Rehabilitation
- Staff trained in rheumatology
- Staff trained in safety
- Staff trained in skin care
- Staff trained in taking Vital Signs
- Staff trained in therapy
- Staff trained in use of medical equipment
- Staff trained in Wound Care
- Staff Trained in Wound Care
- Staff Trained to give injections/immunizations
- Staff trained to monitor for abuse/neglect/exploitation
- Staff Training Opportunities
- Trained staff on-site
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Diet & Nutrition
- Chef on staff
- Diabetic
- Dietary services
- Dietitian-Approved Meals
- Dysphagia diet accomodations
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Nutrition specialist on staff
- Special Diets/Dietary Accommodations
- Vegetarian Diet Available
Financing & Payment Options
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- Home Sale Assistance
- Financial Guidance
- Rent And Care Fees
- Accepts Check Payments
- Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted
- Medicaid Not Accepted
- Medicare Not Accepted
- Private Pay Accepted
- Veterans Aid (VA) Benefits Accepted
- Requires Credit Check
Guests
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Inside Amenities
- Entertainment Venues
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
- Laundry facilities
- Shared Common Areas
Outside Amenities
- Garden
- Walking and Hiking Areas
- Enclosed/Secured outdoor common areas
Safety & Security
- Gated Facility
- Controlled Building Access
- Emergency Preparedness Procedures & Facilities
- Emergency Response System
- Safety & Wellness Checks
- Security Systems
- Supervisory Staff
Therapies
- Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Dysphagia Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Holistic/Alternative Therapy
- Intravenous (IV) Therapy
- Pet/Animal Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Psychotherapy
- Speech Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Support Groups
- Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Therapy Rooms
Campus/Building Details
- Convenient location
- Flexible Visitation Hours
- House setting
- Single-floor building
- Smoking Not Allowed
Additional Amenity Information
- Fee Structure: 2000
- Features: Library
- Technology: Emergency call system
- Special Comment: Our success (and the reason residents and family members alike love our communities) is due to our award-winning SPARK care program. This research-based approach is inspired by Montessori Methods and is key to providing life-changing services to residents. SPARK focuses on engagement, a social lifestyle, and inclusion within the community at large. The SPARK method is based on the teachings and research of Maria Montessori and Dr. Cameron J. Camp and is proven to significantly increase engagement, improve skills and give a sense of meaning and purpose to all despite deficits. Our communities utilize special assessment tools which go beyond traditional healthcare assessments to focus on what the person can do, rather than what they cannot. SPARK places ultimate focus on supporting our residents’ ideas, choices, and independence. We empower residents to create a community that speaks to them. Our staff foster the natural spark within each individual by encouraging new ideas and helping to make these ideas a reality.
- State Licenses: 775543
State Licenses
State License: 775543
Costs for StoryPoint Urbandale in Urbandale, Iowa
Memory Care
$4,500
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