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Bickford of Iowa City

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3500 Lower West Branch Rd., Iowa City, IA 52245

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I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about the community.

About the facility
Bickford of Iowa City

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 industry standard.

But Bickford is about living, not just healthcare. Imagine a place where fresh, homemade meals are the norm, friendly caregivers are a constant, and the social activities are both engaging and abundant. Welcome home to Bickford.

Get your loved one on the HigherPath

Many assisted living facilities seem similar. But Bickford’s nationally recognized senior health model is taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care. An interdisciplinary care team will ensure your loved one is getting whatever proactive interventions they need to stay on a higher path.

On-site primary care
High-performing care network
Interdisciplinary care meetings
Integrated health records
Outcome-focused technology

Created to care for our family. Devoted to serving yours.

Bickford was founded in 1991 to care for our own mother. What started out as a family need has blossomed into our life’s work. We’re still family-owned and...

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3500 Lower West Branch Rd., Iowa City, IA 52245

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Amenities
at Bickford of Iowa City

Healthcare Services

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

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost

Pets

  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas

Services

  • Beautician

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Devotional Activities On-Site

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A Place for Mom has scored Bickford of Iowa City with 2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bickford of Iowa City has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.1
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
4.4
Staff
2.7
Meals & Dining
2.3
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
4.1
A Place for Mom has scored Bickford of Iowa City with 2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bickford of Iowa City has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
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Stephanie - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 1, 2023
2.0
As a former resident I can only say "Stay Away!"
I was at Bickford for a few weeks in 2022 as a temporary resident. While the food is pretty good and some of the staff (mainly the CNAs) are caring, the overall atmosphere is that of a prison where the prisoners are occasionally granted some leniency. You can't question anything--such as your medication, why you can't go out for a walk (center courtyard is like the yard at a prison and very depressing), why some staff members (looking at you, nurses and administration) talk down to you like you're a child, etc. Also, some dementia patients just wander around and staff seems untrained to deal with them. Finally, it is a very sterile almost church-like atmosphere, too much Pottery Barn decor--ugh-- and crosses and Jesus everywhere. They don't seem to know there are other religions on the plant.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
2
Care Services
2
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
3
Value for Cost
2
Vicki K - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 1, 2022
2.0
MEMORY CARE? in “ASSISTED LIVING” FACILITY
My family member felt there was a lot of memory care patients in Bickford. The residents were in various stages of dementia and unable to hold conversations with others. .Once our family member went elsewhere we heard it was predominantly memory care from other healthcare professionals in the area. They are careful about the visiting hours not overlapping with mealtime. WHY?There is another loved one at Bickford and they have dropped a lot of weight due to the quality of food and the lack of encouragement for them to eat. When the staff was asked why they don’t encourage them to eat they were told “We are assisted living and that is not our job”. There is also the issue of Food that isn’t there. I witnessed a sandwich which was missing the primary ingredients. Broth that looked like tomato juice with big potatoes floating in it in a little cup that didn’t hold more that 5-6 oz. When we spoke with management about our concerns we knew nothing would change.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
3
Care Services
3
Staff
2
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
4
Value for Cost
2
Response from Bickford of Iowa City
May 9, 2022
Thank you for providing our community with feedback. We're sorry your experience with us wasn't more positive. We welcome any suggestions on how we could have reached our five-star goal at 855-256-5200.
Laura - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 19, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
Highly Recommended
I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about the community.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
TN - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 4, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
a great solution for our family
The communication between the family and the staff is good, they provide the covid updates and they are very responsive. The only issue is the food my mom does not like food. I would recommend this community to others
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Meals & Dining
1
Value for Cost
4
Susan Huff - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 16, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
As close to home as possible!
We were really impressed with how fast things moved in the beginning, and you can furnish you r room with your own stuff. We felt like that was very comforting for our loved one. We would recommend this community to other.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Blane Thompson - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 3, 2020
4.0
Verified Review
A good fit for my mom
We chose Bickford of Iowa because we were pressed for time, they had availability, and this facility was a little more affordable than some others that we looked into. It ended up turning out to be a good fit for the care that she needed. They had 2 different room sizes to choose from, and we initially chose the larger room. It is smaller, but adequate for what she needs. She gets along really well with the staff members and seems to be happy and content here. The only thing that has bothered me is that we are able to visit, but there are limited opportunities which can be hard with my work schedule, so I am not able to see her as much as I would like. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this community.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
4
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 12, 2017
5.0
Very nice facility with friendly and caring staff.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 19, 2017
5.0
Small community - just 37 residents. One floor, very easy to get around. Large aviary. Lovely interior courtyard with raised garden beds.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 7, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Mom knows what she likes
We were very lucky when we brought mom here as she had been at a different Bickford in a different city that she really liked so her transition here has been great. Mom told me that she feels comfortable here and that the staff is friendly, supportive, plus they stay on top of things and they have notified me when they felt mom was not feeling well. They make sure they bring her to the dining room in her wheel chair so she can be with the other residents and she does take part in a few of the activities they offer as well. The grounds are nice and mom has the option of going outside should she want to. We are very happy with everything here.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 7, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
Keeps Very Busy
Mom is doing okay since moving here it has been a big adjustment but she is settling in. She is keeping busy with all the activities the community has which is good for her. The food is good no complaints. The staff, for the most part, has been very good. They are extremely nice and patient, however, we have had to tell them not to ask what my mother wants as far as housekeeping and bed linens to be done and just to do them. Mom has more of apartment living which is nice because she was able to bring some of her personal belonging with her.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 21, 2017
4.5
Verified Review
Pleased with My Love One Move to this Community
I'am satisfied with my husbands move to this community. He is taking some time to adjust to the community, but I know he is in good hands. The staff is great. They are always willing to help, and has been friendly when I come to visit. Everything always looks great, they do a good job with the cleanliness around the facility. They offer good activities for the residents, and provide nice meals. They are taking good care of him, and his needs. This is a community I would recommend, it is working out well for us.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 18, 2017
5.0
Good morning, the tour went very good and I was very impressed and we are moving forward with them to visit with mom.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 1, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
A family Community!!
My mother is doing very well here the staff is wonderful. She participates in some of the activities they offer. It is very clean and kept. My mother likes the food she wished there was more variety to choose. I would recommend to family and friends.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 2, 2014
2.5
Nothing special
We toured this community and nothing was very memorable. The staff were not friendly, didn't look up at us while we were walking through. There were no residents out and about which seemed odd for the time of day and considering they were full. I liked the dining room and home-like feel of the community but there was a smell that was displeasing throughout the community. The community and the apartments seemed small and dark overall. I would feel sad leaving my loved one there.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
4
Activities
2.5
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 24, 2012
3.0
Verified Review
Family owned, older facility starting...
Family owned, older facility starting renovations. Nothing different (good or bad) stood out.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
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