Bickford Senior Living Communities

About Bickford Senior Living

Bickford Senior Living is a family-owned senior living provider with communities across the Midwest and Eastern United States, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. Known for its resident-centered approach, Bickford focuses on delivering consistent, relationship-driven care designed to support long-term health, happiness, and quality of life.

Bickford communities offer a range of senior living options, including assisted living, independent living, and specialized memory care, allowing residents to receive the right level of support as their needs change over time.

Care Philosophy & Resident Experience

Communities managed by Bickford Senior Living emphasize proactive, coordinated care rather than reactive or fragmented services. Care teams work closely with residents and families to support daily living, personal wellness, and meaningful engagement.

Memory care communities follow a research-based, Montessori-inspired approach, designed to empower individuals living with dementia through purpose-driven activities, routine, and dignity-focused support.

Across all care levels, residents benefit from environments that prioritize comfort, familiarity, and personal connection.

Services & Support

Bickford Senior Living communities typically provide:

Assisted living with support for daily activities and medication management

Independent living with maintenance-free lifestyles and built-in care access

Specialized memory care programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia

Wellness programming and social engagement opportunities

Trained caregiving teams focused on resident and caregiver well-being

As a privately owned organization, Bickford maintains a hands-on leadership model that emphasizes consistency, accountability, and long-term resident relationships.