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Bickford of Iowa City

Assisted Living

4.2

68 reviews

Phone:
563-316-6346

3500 Lower West Branch Rd,
Iowa City, IA 52245

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Your loved one deserves to live the best life possible

Watch your loved one thrive in an environment that feels like home

Navigating the aging journey is difficult.

We understand what’s at stake here: it’s not just someone, it’s your loved one.

Meanwhile, it’s on you to make the difficult decisions.

There's a Higher Path for our seniors

The Senior's Journey

There are two paths that seniors take as they age: the lower path and the higher path

Senior care today is reactive, expensive, and siloed. It’s a sick-care system, not a health-care system (designed to keep seniors healthy). Most of us have accepted this status quo because it feels too big and complex to change. Not us. We’re taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care.

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Our family of caregivers will do whatever it takes to care for your loved one

Meet Iowa City's Leadership Team

Ashley Ballard

Executive Director
Brock Matheason

Family Advocate
Heather Norris

Health & Wellness Director

To better understand the love that drives us, watch our Caregiver’s Manifesto

Services at Iowa City

Assisted Living

Personalized help with the activities of daily life, such as meals, grooming, and medication management.

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Happenings

If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford.

Brock Matheason

Mar 21, 2025

Discover why families love Bickford Senior Living! Drop by for a walk-in tour today, no appointment needed. See what makes us feel like home. #SeniorLiving #WalkInTour #BickfordSeniorLiving

Brock Matheason

Mar 14, 2025

Looking for a new home for your loved one? Stop by Bickford Senior Living for a walk-in tour today! No appointment needed, just a warm welcome and a chance to see what makes our community special. We’re here to help you find the perfect place to call home! #SeniorLiving #WalkInTour #BickfordSeniorLiving #CareThatFeelsLikeFamily

Riojean Tjaden

Feb 26, 2025

Guess who made it to our Spotlight for this week? Meet Rio, our Happiness Coordinator! She rings SO much joy to our residents. Shes always going the extra mile to do 'whatever it takes' to make our community feel like home. Her kindness, creativity, and dedication makes every day brighter. We're so grateful to have her on our team!

Riojean Tjaden

Feb 19, 2025

its Wednesday and its spotlight time, look who made it to our spotlight for this week? Ms. India who loves to spend time with residents and making sure they get care that they need. thank you for all you do. we appreciate you!

Riojean Tjaden

Feb 3, 2025

Did you Mickey Mouse full name is MICHEAL THEODORE MOUSE?.yhap Walking club and Trivia just getting better.

Riojean Tjaden

Feb 3, 2025

Have to pamper my ladies and gentlemen -Manicure and Music yes please! Thank you moments hospice for helping out.

Riojean Tjaden

Feb 3, 2025

Riojean Tjaden

Jan 31, 2025

After fun and fitness (volleyball/balloon toss) Let's try Trivia

Riojean Tjaden

Jan 31, 2025

So much laughter and so much fun..

Riojean Tjaden

Jan 30, 2025

From walking club and Trivia to Hot cocoa and just simple social gathering is the easy way to make them feel at home..

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We value transparency. We get feedback every month. Here’s what’s really going on at Bickford of Iowa City.

4.2

overall score based on 68 reviews

Mar 1, 2025

Special shout out to (name removed) one of my mom's caregivers for her tender love and care. Thanks as always to (name removed), too!
Feb 1, 2025

Thank you as always for the great care you provide for our mother!
Jan 1, 2025

Thank you to (name removed) for keeping my mom engaged in activities- we especially appreciate her Facebook postings - helps us stay in touch with our mom when we can't be there in person!
Dec 1, 2024

Thank you for taking such good care of our mom - Special shout out to (name removed) for her great oversight and communication to us regarding our mom!
Jul 1, 2024

Things have been pretty smooth lately with Dad. I'm also glad that the new barber, (name removed), has started at Bickford.