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Family-owned Bickford Senior Living has been serving families with compassionate care for more than three decades. Read 1,235 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5 about Bickford Senior Living’s 55 locations to see how a family of caregivers tends to residents. Providing both assisted living and memory care services, residents with varying needs and ability levels have access to an array of basic needs, personal care needs, and unforgettable moments. Along with their personalized care options, residents enjoy Bickford Senior Living’s Life Enrichment Program, registered nurse care coordination, dementia programming, freshly prepared dining options, and pet-friendly living options. Enjoy a lifestyle built on warmth and comfort when you’re part of the Bickford Senior Living family.

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Bickford of Davenport

4040 East 55th Street, Davenport, IA 52806

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
15 reviews

Facilities were beautiful and well maintained. Staff was so friendly and helpful. The activities director drew Mom into things even though she had limited capability. Nursing staff was very caring. Glad we...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....

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Bickford of Shelby Township

48251 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
26 reviews

Bickford seems to be a good community overall with a solid administrative team. [name removed] who manages the meds and day resident routines is very dedicated to giving her best for the residents each day....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...

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The Rivers at Maryland Farms

103 Arcaro Place, Brentwood, TN 37027

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
102 reviews

As with any elder care facility, family members need to take an active role in their loved one’s life. If the facility realizes you are being an active advocate, fewer things will fall through the cracks. ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Rivers at Maryland Farms provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory...

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Bickford of Lancaster

1834 Countryside Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
26 reviews

Bickford senior living. I work Monday through Friday until 5 so after that. They are not very good at communicating. New management has taken over so lots of changes are taking place.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...

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Bickford of Worthington

6525 N High St, Worthington, OH 43085

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
57 reviews

They work hard to socialize the residents with games, news, and other activities. The residents are never left alone in their rooms except to sleep at night. I do not think it is possible to improve on the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...

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Bickford of Chesterfield

11200 W Huguenot R, Midlothian, VA 23113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
6 reviews

Very expensive and you have to supply everything, even your own toliet paper. It was a great place but it was very expensive. Only used for respite care for two weeks but paid for whole month. Don't know how...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...

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Bickford of Crown Point

140 E. 107th Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
30 reviews

Outside building needs to be cleaned up much more frequently. It's the first impressions that are memorable. Unfortunately, it is in a more industrial area, so litter ends up blowing on the property. Need to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...

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Bickford of Middletown

4375 Union Rd, Middletown, OH 45005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review Score
55 reviews

The first thing that I notice was it clean and well maintained. I also felt a family atmosphere. The residents were called by name and interacted with like a family member and not a patient. There are many...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...

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Bickford of Upper Arlington

3500 Riverside Dr., Columbus, OH 43221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review Score
57 reviews

Big issue: NO access to staff after 6pm. Three times my Mom called me late at night (in Chicago) confused/scared. She woke up and did not know where she was (nightmare??). She needed a staff member to enter...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...

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Bickford of Tinley Park

17301 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
Review Score
32 reviews

I'd give a 4.6 on all of the items on the list!!! We've been very pleased and mom is doing well!!! Thank you for helping us find this facility!!!! I love that I can go there anytime and let myself in with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...

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Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
21 reviews

The staff are fabulous and always greet you with a smile. They are so good to the residents, which has helped my parents transition from the house they lived in for more than 60 years much easier. I owe a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...

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Bickford of Champaign

1002 S Staley Rd, Champaign, IL 61822

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
27 reviews

They are committed to their patients. I would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...

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Bickford of Greenwood

3021 Stella Dr., Greenwood, IN 46143

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.3
Review Score
34 reviews

[name removed] is wonderful in setting up activities and genuinely cares about the people there. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...

... Read more

Bickford of Okemos

3830 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review Score
23 reviews

Very friendly staff who cares about relative as if they are their own. I don't know about food other than Dad complained about it. I think add seasoning. I would recommend them to others looking.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...

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Bickford of Peoria

1920 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria, IL 61614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review Score
67 reviews

5 for all categories except food. Presently between getting a good cooks, so it was great, now it's iffy, hope for better soon and based on the experience I have had so far, I would absolutely recommend this...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...

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Bickford of Crystal Lake

717 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review Score
35 reviews

The caregivers were wonderful, my dad enjoyed the dining. A wide variety of activities were offered, and they always had time to answer my questions. When hospice care was required they were very helpful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...

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Bickford of Canton

5969 N Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48187

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.1
Review Score
25 reviews

Because my sister doesn’t not need a lot of help some times is over looked.need to improve food both volumn and flavor.Week end there are very few helpers and no actives for them to engage in .loved...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...

... Read more

Bickford of Sioux City

4020 Indian Hills Dr., Sioux City, IA 51108

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
12 reviews

We had been trying to get my parents into the same facility but because they needed different types of care, it wasn't working out the way we hoped. I called A Place For Mom to see what else was available in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....

... Read more

Bickford of Rockford

960 North Mulford, Rockford, IL 61107

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
22 reviews

We are impressed with the caring attitude of the supervisors. The staff tries hard to meet moms needs. The facilities are nice and have a homey feeling. Would like a few more activities involving talks or...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....

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Bickford of Grand Island

3285 Woodridge Blvd, Grand Island, NE 68801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
7 reviews

He was only there 4 days before he died, but in that short time they took excellent care of him & also watched out for mom. They are still checking on us in September & he died in June. Staff very attentive...

Provides: Assisted Living

Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....

... Read more

Bickford of Ames

2418 Kent Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
12 reviews

It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...

Provides: Assisted Living

If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...

... Read more

Bickford of Crawfordsville

100 Bickford Land, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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6 reviews

My mom was only there for two weeks. They did a good job taking care of my mom. It served our needs. I would recommend them to a friend. They offered different floor plans all of which were adequate. They...

Provides: Memory Care

There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...

... Read more

Bickford of Wabash

3037 W. Division Road, Wabash, IN 46992

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
4 reviews

All employees are great at helping me and [name removed] out. If I can't get her on the phone, they dial me back from her room. Everything I send her gets to her room, then I receive a note saying so from...

Provides: Assisted Living

From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...

... Read more

Bickford of Carmel

5829 116th Street East, Carmel, IN 46033

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
Review Score
22 reviews

I would definitely recommend it. The entire staff is great. It is centrally located between my siblings and 8 minutes from my home. When interacting with the contact point, there was the most genuine...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...

... Read more

Bickford of Portage

4707 W. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49024

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.8
Review Score
19 reviews

The staff is very kind and attentive. Carla's room is a bit dirty but nothing out of control. Other than that we have not had enough interaction to have an opinion on dining or activities. This is our busy...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...

... Read more
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7.6
Review Score
1,227 reviews

Review Score

1,227 reviews
7.6

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3 star

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A Place for Mom has scored Bickford Senior Living with 7.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 261 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bickford Senior Living has 1,227 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 24, 2012
Verified Review
Newer, family owned. CNA's. 1 bdrm ...

Newer, family owned. CNA's. 1 bdrm #3400 plus care level.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 24, 2012
Verified Review
We had a tour of both memory and assi...

We had a tour of both memory and assisted living care.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 24, 2012
Verified Review
Liked the facility - smaller more per...

Liked the facility - smaller more personal size. The assistant did a good job giving us a tour, but we were surprised the people I have interacted with before did not do it. If they are in charge, that is who we would expect to give us the information.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 24, 2012
Verified Review
Family owned, older facility starting...

Family owned, older facility starting renovations. Nothing different (good or bad) stood out.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 23, 2012
Verified Review
Max. of 50 people in assisted living....

Max. of 50 people in assisted living. Cable and phone not included. Promote common area utilization. available most days until 7-8pm for tours

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 22, 2012
Verified Review
Twice as expensive as needed. Very b...

Twice as expensive as needed. Very beautiful and well-staffed.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 21, 2012
Verified Review
Very nice surroundings

Very nice surroundings

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 21, 2012
Verified Review
rooms small - staff very helpful

rooms small - staff very helpful

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 18, 2012
Verified Review
friendly, clean, small. did not care ...

friendly, clean, small. did not care for layout felt like alot of small offices, did not care for community fee & only half refund.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 15, 2012
Verified Review
nice place, but the current residents...

nice place, but the current residents require a greater level of care than we would need

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 15, 2012
Verified Review
My mom and I visited a couple weeks a...

My mom and I visited a couple weeks ago. Very nice, but short on storage space in the room. They also don't transition to Medicaid.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 15, 2012
Verified Review
It is okay. people are nice. Facility...

It is okay. people are nice. Facility is nice.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


3.0
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 14, 2012
Verified Review
It was a nice place but I wouldn't ca...

It was a nice place but I wouldn't call it fantastic.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


2.5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
February 24, 2025
Verified Review
Did not understand overall charges

Make sure of the charges and don't sign unless you fully understand them. The room sizes are ok, and also the amenities.


2.5
anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
September 1, 2021
Verified Review
Not What it Appears

They're not really good on communication. The staffing and service varies depending on the time of the week. I see their staffing level is quite a bit down on weekends and at night. They're nice people, but there's not enough of them to provide the care I would expect. They are understaffed across the board, and it's hard to get ahold of an administrator for questions or concerns. Overall, it's clean and doesn't smell like your typical nursing home. It's not a sterile, hospital environment. I have yet to see any activities going on, despite the fact that they have an activities director. I see activities posted, but then when we show up, there's nothing going on. And they don't seem to make much of an attempt to help my loved one get involved.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

2

Activities

1

Staff

1.5

Value for Cost

2


2.5
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
December 9, 2020
Verified Review
my review

we were very unhappy with the care my dad received. they were short-staffed all the time and was not very attentive. The activity director was very nice and my dad the food was good. They are struggling with covid at this facility I would not recommend this facility to others.

Cleanliness

2.5

Friendliness

3

Care Services

1

Activities

3

Value for Cost

2


2.5
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
December 13, 2019
good but bored

Nice facility, qualified staff, good food but my loved one is bored in the memory care section. I don't think there are activities in memory care, none that I know of yet, other than TV all day or sleeping. Maybe it's because the facility isn't full yet and its still a new facility but I haven’t seen event calendar for memory care but they ought to be doing something to break up their day besides meals

Cleanliness

2.5

Friendliness

2.5

Care Services

2.5

Activities

2.5

Value for Cost

2.5


2.5
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
November 12, 2018
Going Through A Transition

They went through an ownership transition during our 1st 6 months and things have not gone as smoothly as we would have liked. Mom needed in room food service which was an extra (very nice) but very inconsistent

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

3.5

Care Services

2

Activities

3.5

Value for Cost

2.5


2.5
PK Guyton - Family/Friend
Memory Care
November 10, 2018

Since Buckford has taken over we feel the care has not been as good. They said they were making no changes but they have including having the family providingcertain necessities. This is difficult for some spouses. Cleanliness of patients and facility have also gone downhill. We have mentioned several things several time but have seen no changes in our case. Not impressed so far

Cleanliness

2.5

Friendliness

2.5

Care Services

2.5

Activities

2.5

Value for Cost

2.5


2.5
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 18, 2018
Verified Review
Fell In Love

I cannot say enough good things about Bickford of Aurora. I took a tour of this community and fell in love with it. It was new, and I really liked the layout of the community. I liked that the residents have the freedom to come and go as they pleased, and that there were a lot of regularly scheduled activities. The residents all seemed very well-kept and happy, and if it hadn't been for the cost, I would have chosen Bickford for my loved one.

Cleanliness

2.5

Friendliness

2.5

Care Services

2.5

Activities

2.5

Value for Cost

2.5


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