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StoryPoint Urbandale (Glen Oaks), IA

By StoryPoint Group

“Minutes from Walker Johnston Park's trails and just 5 miles from UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital, residents enjoy specialized memory care and daily engagement.”
Type of Living: Memory Care
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Compassionate Memory Care in Friendly Urbandale

StoryPoint Urbandale, formerly known as Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, is a memory care community located in charming Urbandale, Iowa, just west of Des Moines. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and we take the time to get to know each one to ensure they receive the absolute best care for their unique wants and needs. Our memory care services are personalized to each resident, and our community offers an array of daily activities and amenities for them to enjoy. Staying close to what’s familiar matters at this stage, and Urbandale allows for that. Living History Farms sits just up the road, where 500 acres of working farmland and period buildings preserve a version of Iowa that makes a natural afternoon when children and grandchildren come along. Walker Johnston Park is closer still, with shaded paths and a quiet pond for some time with your loved one on a nice day. And for families driving in from Waukee, Johnston, Clive, or West Des Moines, their trip stays short enough to visit as often as you’d like.

Our residents experience award-winning memory care in a warm, inviting environment. Here, you’ll find a close-knit community that supports and encourages one another through every moment. There’s always something to look forward to with a full and enriching activity calendar, delicious meals, and so much more! Every aspect of life at StoryPoint Urbandale is designed to provide your loved one with everything they need to shine every day.

Living with More Independence

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Memory Care

Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.


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$11,408 / mo
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Activities and Amenities

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Personalized Dining

Our Executive Chef creates unique, locally-sourced meal options based on your preferences and feedback.

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Spacious, Open-Concept Apartments

Spacious, open-concept apartments designed for comfort and independence. Schedule a tour to see them in person.

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A private suite designed for memory care. A calm, familiar setting with everything close at hand and comfort in mind.
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A shared suite designed for memory care. Thoughtfully arranged for comfort, with a familiar setting shared alongside a companion.

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Loved by Residents and Families

For over 40 years, our communities have been recognized for the experiences we create for residents, families, and community members alike. See what residents and families share about life at StoryPoint Urbandale (Glen Oaks), including meaningful feedback and recognition the community has earned.

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Families describe StoryPoint Urbandale (Glen Oaks) as a calm, peaceful, and very clean memory care community that feels like one big family. Reviews praise tenured, knowledgeable, and patient team members, around-the-clock nursing, and many activities that keep residents social and engaged.

My dad lived therefore about 3 years before passing on in his early seventies with moderate to severe Alzheimer's at the end. The staff were amazing and treated him like their own family that he didn't meet until the very end of his life. They were well-trained and went above and beyond to include him in activities and gave him dignity. And supervisors and many employees have decades of experience! They partner quite well with Hospice of the Midwest which also made a great difference in his quality of care !!!!
Suzanne Kleitsch
I’ve had the opportunity to visit this community many times over the years and am always impressed with how active the residents are and how clean the building is. The staff is tenured, knowledgeable and truly wants what’s best for their residents.
Jon Schultz
It is strictly memory care! By using this one we didn't have so many residents compared to nursing homes. Staff has been exceptionally helpful, supportive, and patient! There are so many activities, [name removed] doesn't use them but she gets social interaction. First room she had by herself. Lots of room! She rooms with another woman and plenty of room. They do their best to keep everyone moving and in groups.
Anonymous Author
Caring staff, very attentive, I know my loved one is very well liked by the staff. Nurses on duty 24/7. Yes I would recommend for someone with middle and advanced Alzheimers only,
Anonymous Author
Visited Story Point in Urbandale, met with Brandon was impressed with the time that he took answering all of my questions and providing detailed information about all aspects of the facility and care that is provided to the residents. The facility is very clean, the environment was calm and peaceful, all of the staff that I met on my tour was very friendly and kind. If you are looking for memory care for a loved one, I would strongly encourage you to add this facility to your list.
Michelle Henderson
It's one big family, everyone loves everyone. All of the staff cares! The receptionist, [name removed], is exceptional. She's so nice and helpful. We were so pleased with care my brother received, I would recommend Story Point any time.
Kathy

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StoryPoint Urbandale (Glen Oaks), IA

Address

8525 Urbandale Ave
Urbandale, IA 50322

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(515) 599-5929

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Living with Independence

This blends active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it. This blends active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it. This blends active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it.

  • Active Adult Living: Active adult living is designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree, and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If your needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support around your life.
  • Active Adult: Active adult living was designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you or your loved one the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support.
  • Active Adult: Active adult living is designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree, and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If your needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support around your life.

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Living with More Support

This blends assisted living, memory care, and respite care with hands-on, around-the-clock support in a home built for that season of life.

  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.

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