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Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

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8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322

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StoryPoint Urbandale
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,

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Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

Welcome to Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care!

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, 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. 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.

Senior living options offered

Memory Care

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Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322

Independence Village of Waukee community entrance
Independence Village of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263

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Woodlands Creek Senior Living

12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Memory Care

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3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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Amenities
at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

Healthcare Services

  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Low / No Sodium
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Anytime Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Gluten-free
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Vegan
  • Pureed Meals

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Bath Tubs

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library

Recreational areas

  • Jacuzzi
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Activities

  • Trivia Games
  • Karaoke
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Dances
  • Cooking Club
  • Montessori Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Art Classes
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Current Events Club
  • Tai Chi
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Community Service Programs
  • Catholic Services
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Bible Study Group
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Book Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Other Religious Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Men's Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Walking Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Happy Hour
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Protestant Services
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Christian Services
  • Stretching Classes
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Well Programs

Reviews

for Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

9.4Review score53 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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A Place for Mom has scored Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center has 53 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.2
A Place for Mom has scored Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center has 53 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 24, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
StoryPoint Urbandale
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,
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
November 26, 2025
Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're glad to hear that our team has made a positive impact on your loved one's experience. Knowing that the care provided is appreciated really means a lot to us. Your recommendation for those with Alzheimer's is valued, and we’re here to support families like yours every step of the way. Thank you!
Kathy - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 31, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
Great staff, great care
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.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
August 4, 2025
Hello Kathy, We’re so glad to hear that you feel like part of our family! It's wonderful to know that our team’s dedication, especially from our exceptional receptionist, made a positive impact during your brother's stay. Thank you for recommending us!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 18, 2025
4.0
Verified Review
Our Family's Experience
The staff and activities are what make this place a great place. The staff are very friendly and caring. The cleanliness can be hit or miss, but I understand this can be difficult with so many patients at such an advanced stage of dementia and memory care issues. My mother in law is in decline but has maintained a pleasant attitude, so this has made our visits easier.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
3
Activities
5
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
3
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
July 23, 2025
Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're glad to hear that the friendly and caring nature of our community, along with our activities, have made a positive impact during your visits. We understand the challenges that come with dementia and memory care, and we truly appreciate your comments regarding cleanliness. Please know that we take your concerns seriously and are committed to addressing them. We encourage you to reach out directly to our Executive Director so we can work together toward a resolution. Wishing you and your mother-in-law all the best during this time. Thank you again for sharing your experience!
Lori - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 16, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
Overall excellent community
Very good experience so far. Everyone really seems to know my mom and her personality. Yes, we would absolutely recommend StoryPoint Urbandale to other families based on the experience so far.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
July 18, 2025
Hello Lori, It's heartwarming to hear that our community has made such a positive impression on you and your mom! Knowing that our team truly understands her personality means a lot to us. Thank you for recommending us to others; it inspires us to continue providing excellent experiences.
Renee - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 21, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
Friendly and Caring Staff
The staff at Glen Oaks treats every resident with love and respect. Further, their staffing model calls for a much higher staff to resident ratio than most care centers, so the residents receive kind, individualized attention. They offer a range of activities for their residents; there is no such thing as keeping people in bed because there's nothing else to do. My mother was so happy there and I will be forever grateful to her caretakers.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
March 24, 2025
Thank you Renee, for taking time to write a review. We strive to provide excellent care to all our residents. We will share your kind words with our staff.
Kathy G - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 22, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Great caregivers - patient and kind!
My sibling adores the caregivers, they pay a lot of attention to him. For activities, he tells me he has nothing to do. I know that's wrong. He just doesn't seem to want to participate. For value for cost, What can I say? Bottom line: he needs what you can provide and it's easy to see he is happy at Glen Oaks. He pays a lot and he gets a lot! He doesn't complain.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
October 25, 2024
Hi Kathy, Thank you for sharing your experience with our caregivers. They strive to treat each of our residents like family. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 4, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Overall a caring community for your loved one
Awesome and compassionate staff. It's a difficult job to do day after day. Some staff are better than others. I hit the call button in my mother in law's room and no one came after 10 minutes because she is incontinent. I am concerned what the call button is for. It was evening, which is a busy time there. Hopefully an emergency would be addressed in a timely manner. The meals are nothing special, but I'd rather spend more on quality care. I still ranked Glen Oaks high despite the call button experience, because it is quite busy in the center at night with all the sun downing patients. I am hoping if there was an emergency, we would be notified.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
October 8, 2024
Hi there, Our team aims to provide the highest quality care for every resident, and we are so happy to see that they've delivered at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback.
SANDRA - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 11, 2024
5.0
Glen Oaks takes very good care of Alzheimer's patients
Glen Oaks specializes in Alzheimer's Care and there is a definite difference between the care he is getting now which is Alzheimer's specific. If your loved one has Alzheimer's don't be fooled into just choosing a place called "Memory Care" because they are not capable of dealing with an Alzheimer's patient.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
September 13, 2024
Hi Sandra, Our team aims to provide the highest quality care for every resident, and we are so happy to see that they've delivered at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 29, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Our families experience
[name removed] had good care. She was there because her husband had Parkinson's dementia. So she really wasn't with her peers as far as normal mental status. We couldn't get her into a different facility. The staff recognized that and went above and beyond to build a relationship with [name removed]to make the best of her situation. Areas of improvement would be oral care, fingernail maintenance and possibly food choices. She gained quite a bit of weight while there, but she also isn't one to turn down food!. It was a good place. We we able to get into [community name removed] just this week.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
June 3, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. Our team strives to provide a friendly and warm environment and your feedback helps us improve. If you are willing to discuss your concerns further, please reach out to us at ResidentExperience@frontiermgmt.com.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 21, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Glen Oaks Experience
It's a bright, sunny facility with lots of planned activities for residents. Staff seems to genuinely care for the people that live there.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
May 24, 2024
Thanks for the great review! We are so happy to hear our team at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center has provided such attentive care, and your review is greatly appreciated.
Peggy - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 22, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
A good rating for a hard choice
They promised the moon, but they don't deliver. They sure as heck try harder than the last place we were at. I know there have been several people from other places who have gone to Glen Oaks. I don't think they are great, but they're doing a lot better than the other choices we have in Des Moines. I had a friend bring her father-in-law here; he's a really tough case and Glen Oaks does a great job on those really difficult clients. I give them a lot of credit for taking the hard cases. We can get kind of lost when we're also a hard case, but we're non-violent and can sit still. It's really hard, but they do a better job than other places. They're not perfect and they could come further up the ladder, but I give them a lot of credit for taking those hard case and for doing they best they can. I just wish they'd do better for my loved one.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
October 24, 2022
Hello Peggy, Thank you for sharing your experience at our community. Our professional staff aim to provide high quality care to all our residents. We would like to look into this further. If you are willing, please reach out to us at ResidentExperience@frontiermgmt.com.
Lynda - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 19, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Very Satisfied
Overall, the facility is clean and the staff is friendly. Staff turnover is fairly high, but I don't blame the facility. It's just a sign of the times. I'm much happier with my husband being here than when he was at home. This place has really helped him. I'm much less stressed and things are going good. I would recommend them to family and friends!
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
September 20, 2022
Thank you Lynda, for taking time to write a review. We strive to provide excellent care to all our residents. We will share your kind words with our staff.
Dan - Toured community
Memory Care
May 24, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
My Tour Experience at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
This was a nice community with nice staff. The price was more than we wanted to spend.
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
June 3, 2022
Thanks Dan. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We all love what we do and we are happy it shows.
Debbie - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 2, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Peace of Mind
I would recommend Glen Oaks and their philosophy on caring for the residents. The residents are out of their rooms socializing with other residents or participating in activities. The staff are good to work with if the family has any questions or concerns about our loved one. Medication management, dressing assistance, and transfers are some of the care types the community is able to assist with. They are good at assisting the residents. The room, utilities, changing of linens, laundry, housekeeping, and more is included in the monthly rate.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
May 3, 2022
Thank you Debbie. We appreciate you taking time to share the positive experience you, and your loved one, have had at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's. It's great to be acknowledged for the work being done to care for our residents and provide them a safe, joy-filled life.
Diane - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 30, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Our families experience
We find the facility very clean. The permanent staff is wonderful and we consider them family, sometimes the outside staff that they bring in can be a hit or miss. We did have a turkey dinner meal there and that was really good, but other than that we do not have any other experience with the meals. The activities are not limited, they bring in special entertainment which is great. We like the fact the change things around every half hour - two or three times our loved one is getting physical therapy.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
May 3, 2022
From our Team at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's, "Thank you" for the positive review. We are thrilled to know that you, and your loved one's, experience at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's has been positive. We strive each day to keep the residents involved, engaged, and active, both physically and mentally. We appreciate your kind words.
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 21, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Tour of Glen Oaks
I really liked Glen Oaks, we could have easily gone with this facility as well. I enjoyed talking with the director and we got along well. I was impressed with how the staff were all interacting with the residents. Unfortunately they did not have any single rooms available at the time and due to my wife's condition, that was something she was going to need.
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
February 25, 2022
Thanks for taking the time to leave these positive comments for us. We truly appreciate it. It would have been a joy to have your wife with us. Best wishes to you and your family.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 31, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Good value for the price
The first impression of the facility is great, but things are not always perfect. Overall it has been a really good experience. We are especially pleased with activities, he is actually participating. For what he is getting the price is most impressive to us. I would recommend to others looking.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
3.5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
February 3, 2022
Thank you for the positive review and positive feedback. Our team is always striving to provide the best service and care available in the area. We also love that you have acknowledged our activity team. A big part of the success and health of our residents comes from our Montessori-based lifestyle program. It's great to have them praised. Thank you.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 21, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
They meet our needs.
They've met our needs when we needed it. As my loved one's dementia journey is coming to an end, they seem to be able to meet all of the things we need them to do. They do a good job at handling the advanced stages of dementia. The rooms seem to be set up effectively. They have a monitoring system to keep track of the patients, and there's always plenty of staff around to help. The food is wonderful as well.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
December 22, 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide positive feedback and such high ratings. We are thrilled to know that you, and your loved one, are having a great experience here at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's. We will continue to make your loved one's journey as fulfilling as possible. Let us know if there's anything additional you need from us. Best wishes to you and your family.
Christy S - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 6, 2021
5.0
My Review
My husband has only lived here for the past two months and I am very pleased with the attention he receives-both socially and on the care given on a daily basis.
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
December 10, 2021
Thank you so much for the kind words Christy. We are thrilled to be involved in your loved one's care and love having you around the community. He's truly a great guy.
Connie - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 11, 2021
5.0
Great facility
My Mother was admitted to Glen Oaks a month ago as Hospice wanted her to have a higher level of care. We are VERY happy with Glen Oaks. Workers speak when you walk in, RN is very caring and actually feeds residents HERSELF as do other workers. They have planned activities and do not let residents sit all day. Mom is eating, so presume food is very satisfying. Workers have mom clean and her hair done every day.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
December 10, 2021
We really appreciate the compliments Connie. It's great when our staff is recognized for their hard work. We enjoy your loved one's smile and are happy to be part of her life.
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Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center offers Studio and Semi-Private. Learn more.
A Place for Mom has scored Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.   We assign review scores to give a more reliable view into senior living communities and home care agencies. Our review scores prioritize reviews that are recent — the past 24 months — because we know families need current information when choosing senior care.   Those with many recent, positive reviews receive a high review score, while providers with few recent reviews — regardless of how positive — receive a lower review score. Communities with no recent reviews will not have a review score, even if older reviews are positive. The maximum A Place for Mom review score a community can receive is 10 points.
Call (515) 331-0970 to reach a resident at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center.
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