Getting to Know Bickford of Urbandale
Bickford of Urbandale is operated by Bickford Senior Living and offers assisted living and memory care in the Urbandale area (Polk County). It is the only Patriot Angels memory care partner in Urbandale so far. More memory care in Urbandale.
Memory Care and Other Care at Bickford of Urbandale
Assisted living
“Provides personalized assisted living support with help for daily activities in a welcoming community setting.”
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“Provides secure memory care focused on safety, engagement, and quality of life for seniors.”
Memory Care in Urbandale →Paying for Memory Care at Bickford of Urbandale
Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, not to Bickford of Urbandale, so it can go toward the monthly memory care bill like any other income. Families often add Social Security, a pension, savings or proceeds from the house. Bickford of Urbandale families can find the benefit amounts and filing rules in our Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| Household | Maximum Aid & Attendance per month | Left of a $6,900 bill |
|---|---|---|
| Two veterans married, both qualifying | $3,845 | $3,055 |
| Veteran married to a non-veteran | $2,874 | $4,026 |
| Single veteran | $2,424 | $4,476 |
| Surviving spouse | $1,558 | $5,342 |
Compared with the Iowa memory care figure of $6,900 a month. That is a state figure, not this community’s price; ask Bickford of Urbandale for its rate sheet.
See If Your Veteran Qualifies for Memory Care Help at Bickford of Urbandale
A wartime veteran or surviving spouse who needs supervision because of dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward care at Bickford of Urbandale. Answer a few questions to find out at no cost. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance for 100% service-connected veterans.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
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Memory Care Questions About Bickford of Urbandale
Can Aid & Attendance be used at Bickford of Urbandale?
Yes. The benefit is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward memory care at a private community like Bickford of Urbandale.
Does Bickford of Urbandale also offer assisted living?
Yes. Bickford of Urbandale lists assisted living as well, which can help a couple stay together.
Is memory care at Bickford of Urbandale staffed around the clock?
Yes. Bickford of Urbandale reports care staff present 24/7, which matters for residents with dementia who are awake or restless at night.
