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Bickford of Marion

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

4.9

100 reviews

Phone:
319-318-6493

1100 Linden Dr,
Marion, IA 52302

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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 Marion's Leadership Team

Misty Cottrell

Executive Director
Megan Kerns

Family Advocate
Jamie Tubbs

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Marion

Assisted Living

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

Montessori Memory Care

A research-backed approach empowering seniors with dementia to live a meaningful life.

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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.

Megan Kerns

Sep 16, 2026

A Cozy Place to Call Home — Now Available! We’re excited to share that we have an open studio apartment in our warm, welcoming Assisted Living community specializing in memory care. Here, residents enjoy a cozy, home-like environment designed around comfort, connection, and familiar routines. -Pet-friendly — because beloved companions are family, too! -Made-from-scratch meals prepared with care -Comfortable living in a welcoming community -Specialized memory care with compassionate support If you or a loved one is looking for a place that feels less like a facility and more like home, we’d love to introduce you to our community. Contact Megan today at (319)373-7000 to learn more or schedule a tour! #BickfordOfMarion #ImmediateOpening #WhateverItTakes

Megan Kerns

Sep 16, 2026

A sincere thank you to all who attended the Forum On Aging last night. It was a wonderful and informative event and we are so glad you could join us! More thanks go to our presenters for the second session, the Unity Point PACE Clinic, Peritia Advisors, Realty87, Scott Shoemaker (& Associates), TrueWealth Stewardship, and Right At Home. We appreciate your time and investment in educating and providing resources to our community! We also want to give recognition to our partners and sponsors for this event, St. Croix Hospice, Right At Home, the Marion Public Library, and Technically Easier. You have all contributed a great deal to making this event a success. We are honored to serve the Marion and surrounding communities, and are happy to continue to connect people with information, resources, and care. Please contact Megan at (319)373-7000 if you have questions or would like to schedule a tour. #BickfordOfMarion #CRAgingForum #ForumOnAging2026 #CommunitySupport

Megan Kerns

Sep 16, 2026

Join our team at #BickfordOfMarion!

Misty Cottrell

Sep 15, 2026

It’s PB&J day! Making our own sandwiches this morning. Are you a grape or strawberry jelly fan? Our ladies LOVE grape jelly! #BickfordofMarion #MontesorriMoments

Misty Cottrell

Sep 14, 2026

We love when entertainers bless us with their talents! Betty on the piano and Janet on the guitar made us smile! #BickfordofMarion

Misty Cottrell

Sep 14, 2026

BINGO! #BickfordofMarion

Megan Kerns

Sep 11, 2026

The first session of the Forum on Aging was a huge success on August 27th, thank you so much to our presenters, and to everyone in attendance for the event! The second session is going to be held at the Marion Public Library on Tuesday, September 15th at 5 pm. We hope to see you all there for a new panel of experts ready to share their expertise with you! #BickfordOfMarion #CRAgingForum #CommunityOutreach

Megan Kerns

Sep 10, 2026

Exciting news!!! We are going to be hosting a pet parade for Halloween this year on Thursday, October 29th at 6:30 pm! If you would like to bring your furry (or not furry) friend in costume, we would love to have them participate! Please RSVP by October 23rd to Megan at (319)300-5093 if you would like to come and bring your pet. #BickfordOfMarion #Halloween2026 #PetParade #MemorableMoments

Misty Cottrell

Sep 8, 2026

Someone is ready for FOOTBALL season! Our branch is ready to support all of our Iowa teams, enjoy great food, and share some laughter! Go Hawks, Cyclones, and Panthers! #BickfordofMarion

Misty Cottrell

Sep 8, 2026

August was a busy month! Pet visits, crafting, social hours, and many laughs! #BickfordofMarion

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

4.9

overall score based on 100 reviews

Jul 1, 2026

Staff goes above and beyond in caring for my mom
May 1, 2026

All good. Not much interaction to judge this month. Mom celebrate 95 in July! Thanks to Bickford Staff!!
Feb 2, 2026

I want to thank Bickford & their dedicated, caring staff. Mom was there over 3 1/2 yrs. They gave her purpose, dignity, happiness & friendship. Her final years were meaningful. Bless you all.
Jan 5, 2026

Good staff. Good care. We will miss (name removed)
Jan 5, 2026

Incredible staff- thanking (name removed)- her kindness is amazing! She is a great happiness coordinator!
Dec 5, 2025

Everyone works very hard and as a team. This is very impressive as your job is not easy in any way. It seems the overall mood is always positive! Thank you.
Dec 3, 2025

Oops didn't mean to stop | Response is great! Wonderful service