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About Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
If you're looking for quality service and care, but also want your independence, look no further than Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Situated nicely in the city of Urbandale, Iowa. Our residents enjoy dining out, local parks, and other activities. There is never a shortage of options for seniors looking for something to do.
Our staff has developed a relaxing, fun-filled lifestyle that lets you decide what kind of retirement you want to live. We combined active, fun filled senior living atmosphere with available health care so you can enjoy social, yet secure lifestyle that fulfills you physically, spiritually, and financially.
Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center Memory Care
Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center concentrates on offering memory care for our residents in cozy, comfortable atmosphere.
All of the 1 and 2 bedroom residences available feature some of the largest floor plans available in Urbandale. Our rooms are designed for seniors to be comfortable and have private bathrooms. Our 24 hours staff is some of the best in Urbandale, they're always available when needed. We are determined to help every senior resident thrive. Our chef and cooking staff at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center are driven to constantly deliver quality meals that are great tasting and nutritious. We strive to create memorable meals from fresh produce that help our residents reach their best health and wellness.
Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center Amenities & Services
We offer seniors the latest amenities in comfort that they would enjoy in the comfort of their own homes. Activities Onsite, Outdoor Common Areas, Activities Offsite, Vegetarian, Meals Provided, Beautician Onsite, Kosher, Indoor Common Areas, Devotional Services Onsite are available for all residents. The staff here are fully trained, friendly and accessible. They will help your residents enjoy their stay with us.
Our trained staff helps our residents enjoy benefits that our facility offers, like Activities Onsite, Indoor Common Areas, Meals Provided, Aging in Place, Podiatrist Available, Activities Offsite, Outdoor Common Areas, Beauty & Barber Services, Pets Allowed, No Smoking Allowed in Private Areas Indoors, No Smoking Allowed in Public Areas Indoors, Wheelchair Accessible Showers, Hospice Available, Respite Available and other perks. As seniors age, they still want to feel independent and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and we help them do that.
Residents enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. Our structured program helps all residents maintain a high quality of life. Many of our activities encourage members to socialize and develop friendships with other residents. We make sure the activities are fun and entertaining.
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(800) 755-1458Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Location
Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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- Memory Care
Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center – Reviews
July 2022
My brother lived at Glen Oaks for nearly a year and received very caring and comforting care!
July 2022
Glen Oaks has wonderful staff that are compassionate and put the residents and families first! The residents are always engaged in their SPARK programing. It is always a pleasure to visit this community.
May 2022
My father-in-law was a resident at the Glen Oaks care center, unfortunately for only a few weeks before he passed. If you are looking for an Alzheimer's care facility, I would definitely recommend Glen Oaks. Though it's not perfect, it is very good overall. The facility is attractive and well-maintained (feels more like a home than a medical facility), it is managed well, and the staff are attentive and caring.
March 2022
Everyone I have met at Glen Oaks have been super friendly and professional.
January 2022
We are very happy with the care and facility at Glen Oaks in Urbandale. My family member is comfortable and relaxed. That is a good feeling for me.
December 2020
Glen Oaks is a community dedicated to providing quality care for our residents while honoring them and their life story. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimers disease and other related dementias. As the Community Resource Director, I have the honor of working with families as the identify the ideal community for their loved ones. I would encourage you to stop in for a visit and learn more about our community, whether you are looking for a great place to work or a community for your loved one.
November 2020
Glen Oaks Alzheimers and Specialty Care Facility is a clean place.
November 2020
Glen Oaks is a great place to work. It is less of a job and more of a family. We work hard every day to make it the best place possible for our residents and their familys. Feel free to stop in anytime and see what we are up to we would love to see you .
October 2020
June 2020
May 2020
I am the current administrator at Glen Oaks Alzheimers Special Care Center. I am disheartened to read reviews about Glen Oaks that reflect the care is substandard. We have the most amazing group of caregivers and ancillary staff that ensure the needs of the residents are a top priority. Every member of our team is directly involved with our residents and families on a daily basis. Healthcare is a business of people taking care of people. Do we face challenges like any other place of business? Yes we do; however, we have lives that we need to provide for. If what is being posted was really occurring we would have state surveyors in the building finding deficient practices and we would have families removing their loved one and finding them alternate placement. We are blessed to have 4 new residents, just this month alone, join our community. I would encourage anyone reading these posts to come and see for themselves the great care that is provided at Glen Oaks. Please also be mindful that reviews can happen by a number of means: former disgruntled employees, a fake profile that has been established to discredit a certain individual and or legitimate people that care about and respect what we do on a daily basis. Feel free to stop in for a tour and call myself at Glen Oaks to discuss further all the positive things happening and Glen Oaks.
February 2020
The staff treats my father n law so great , a very big thank you to Preston and his nursing staff
May 2019
My mother in law has been here for 2 years! We moved her there after a intense review of many placed!
April 2019
Beautiful facility with an amazing, professional, loving and caring staff!!
September 2018
I want to make this 4 1-2 stars but the system wont let me. My mother-in-law, who I have Power of Attorney, has resided at Glen Oaks just over three years. In the first year we saw some turnover at the top and other positions. It has leveled out and the staff is fairly consistent. They are very friendly to visitors-family and any of ours who have visited are very impressed with the staff and the building. I know that it is not an easy job dealing with adults have lost their memory. The patience and humor that I have witnessed has made me happy that she is there. I know that I am welcome to come in and visit any time. The food has improved under Amber, the head of food services, and I am glad that she was promoted to that position.
August 2018
Administrative changes and frequent turnover has once again compromised the efficacy of Glen Oaks CARE center. I am a family member of a current resident. I have taken time to carefully read the reviews posted on this site and My impression was similar .... The location is great. Building and grounds are meticulously maintained. Meals are ample and nutritional balanced. Activities are well planned and Administrative staff appear caring and capable. It is for these reasons our family chose Glen Oaks memory Center with confidence that our loved ones will be cared for and safe, and treated with Dignity. It is unfortunate that staffing issues have (again) become evident. Apparently frequent turnover is commonplace here and has no doubt compromised All things including resident care. The current Health Services Director is, in my opinion, Warm, caring and friendly. It appears she works hard and does her best. For the Most part nurses remain focused and professional in spite of the stress of being short staffed and perhaps over extended. However there are exceptions and I have personally witnessed insubordination and inappropriate behavior in a most unprofessional manner by one of the floor nurses at Glen Oaks .(not the first time)The circumstance was so egregious that it has been escalated to a higher authority. Time will tell if this and other matters of concern are addressed and resolved. In the meantime I realize that it has become necessary for me to focus attention on the CARE and wellbeing of my loved ones as they are my concern . With regards to senior care facilities in general my experience is that no place is perfect ....And some facilities are better than others. Glen Oaks has good potential and my hope is that the powers that be do whats necessary to staff efficiently, provide coaching when necessary and support key staffers who add value to your organization. (and earn back a 5 star rating) As concerned family members we have an obligation to Trust, but we must also verify.
July 2018
It a clean please and smells very good.
June 2018
The staff at Glen Oaks is very caring and issues are addressed promptly. The administrator excels at her job, going above and beyond her duties to make sure all of the residents and their families are supported during this difficult time of life.
November 2017
September 2017
My mother has been living at Glen Oaks since Oct., 2014. The care, nurturing , activities and attention to mom and family needs are outstanding and amazing! Glen Oaks is a beautiful facility and every aspect of its programing is professional and enriched by the love and support of the entire staff! Glen Oaks the next best place to home.
December 2016
Glen Oaks was my home away from home. My mom, who was diagnosed with early onset dementia, lived there for 3 years. The staff are exceptional and care very deeply about every resident. They communicated amazingly, gave me their time without making appointments, and would always get me involved in coming up with interventions to make it a safe environment for her. I want to thank the staff for supporting my family and loving my mom like she was one of their own.
March 2016
As a nurse and a being my Aunts representative I have been so impressed with the facility and the staff. The always take time to talk with family. As I was taking my first tour they introduced me to the residents that we encountered. There whole philosophy of meeting persons with dementia in their world creates security for the residents. It is a home! There is a nurse on 24 hrs a day and a member of management present every day. This exceeds regulations and what you will find in most other facilities.
March 2016
My father-in-law was at this community for a little over a year. It was clean every time we went to visit him. I did notice sometimes on Sunday mornings it would smell when we walked by certain rooms when we were picking him up for church. We just figured it is a normal part of life. When we would return him after going out for church and lunch the smells were gone. We all liked the nurses and staff at Glen Oaks. They made it a point to say hi and talk to us and my father-in-law. When we would ask him how things were going, he would tell us how nice they all were and how they brought snacks to his room in between meals. Needless to say, he didnt lose any weight while he was there and actually ended up gaining weight. We had to get him bigger pants twice! Overall the care he received was top notch, and we couldnt have asked for a better place or caregivers for him. I have referred Glen Oaks to friends whose parents or relatives are in need of Alzheimers care and I will continue to refer people to them.
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Community Details
Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center Amenities and Services
Amenities
- Activities Onsite
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Activities Offsite
- Vegetarian
- Meals Provided
- Beautician Onsite
- Kosher
- Indoor Common Areas
- Devotional Services Onsite
Services
- Activities Onsite
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meals Provided
- Aging in Place
- Podiatrist Available
- Activities Offsite
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Beauty & Barber Services
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Allowed in Private Areas Indoors
- No Smoking Allowed in Public Areas Indoors
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Hospice Available
- Respite Available
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Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center Housing and Staff
Living Types Available
Staff
- Trained Staff
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