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Bickford of Ames

Assisted Living

3.8

143 reviews

Phone:
515-512-5507

2418 Kent Ave,
Ames, IA 50010

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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 Ames' Leadership Team

Annessa Pruismann

Executive Director
Darrbie Helton

Family Advocate
Melissa Meyer

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Ames

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.

Mercedes Cook

Dec 20, 2024

Big Happy happy birthday to our Patti Bug! We hope you had the most wonderful day ever. We were so happy to celebrate with you. Hoping this next year to come brings much joy and laughter for you. Ralphie went a little crazy with the gum today… you don’t wanna end up like him!

Mercedes Cook

Dec 20, 2024

Ho Ho Ho! Santa came to town a little early this year to come spread Christmas cheer to our residents here at Bickford of Ames. The night was filled with joy, laughter, sweet treats, and overall so much love throughout our building! Santa read The Night Before Christmas and passed out all our presents. As well as indulging into some sweet treats that were provided Santa also had to check in with Ralphie. Ralphie reported back everyone was on the nice list this year. He decided to go fishing last night at our party for a little bit of fun. We’re wishing everyone a merry and bright holiday season! May all that is beautiful, meaningful, and joyful be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year :)

Mercedes Cook

Dec 19, 2024

Yesterday we had the wonderful Madrid Jazz Choir come and sing for us! They did absolutely wonderful and we were so happy that they stopped by :) As you can see, we also enjoyed some cookies Ralphie made for us ;)

Mercedes Cook

Dec 19, 2024

Mercedes Cook

Dec 17, 2024

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows… Sing along with me! - Your Elf, Ralphie :) We did lots of singing today here at Bickford of Ames. Big shout out to K & L Duo for coming out and performing for us! We absolutely adored all the Christmas songs, Can’t wait to see you next time :)

Mercedes Cook

Dec 16, 2024

Wanna go parachuting with us? - your favorite spontaneous Elf, Ralphie :)

Darrbie Helton

Dec 16, 2024

Happy Monday! Gifts are POURING in for our Angel Tree and we are soooo excited! Just a reminder to anyone who has taken a tag, please have gifts returned to Bickford of Ames tomorrow; wrapped with their designated tags! Thank you to every one who has taken part in this! Santa will be here on Thursday, December 19th to deliver our gifts! Stay tuned for pictures!

Mercedes Cook

Dec 15, 2024

Sundays are meant for sweet treats :) Be sure to get one today for yourself! - Love Ralphie :)

Mercedes Cook

Dec 14, 2024

How’s the saying go… Taste the rainbow? Or did I get it wrong? - With Love, Ralphie ;)

Mercedes Cook

Dec 13, 2024

Happy Fri-YAY! Ralphie decided to make us some banana bread today, sure was appetizing! We decided to make some fun ornaments today as well as paint some! They’re going to look really good on our tree. Big Thank You to Neila and Pauline for coming by today to perform for us! Especially bearing this cold weather to make a wonderful afternoon. We adored them :)

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3.8

overall score based on 143 reviews

Sep 5, 2024

Thank you (name removed) and (name removed) for getting a tv set for (name removed)!
Sep 1, 2024

Everyone is friendly and helpful. We really appreciate the good care.
Sep 1, 2024

I am thankful for staff taking (name removed) to eye glass place. He broke his glasses. This was very helpful.
Aug 3, 2024

I would like first to give shoutouts to several of my dad (name removed) caregivers: (name removed) (sorry if I misspelled anyone's name, and I also if I missed anyone). What I appreciate most is that they take the time to chat with (name removed)--he really needs this because he tends to socially isolate himself. He also enjoys (name removed) friendliness. All the activities that (name removed) plans seem wonderful, but so far (name removed) has not wanted to take part. (name removed), don't give up on him--keep inviting him! I could see him enjoying the Friday happy hour and events where young people are involved. (name removed) continues to like the food and the dining room atmosphere. Thanks to the cooks! This is more my personal issue, but I have been trying to convince him to get out more--for a drive, a visit to DQ, a meal at my house, or even just to spend time in the Bickford courtyard. He really resists. If anyone has any ideas how how to convince him, I am open to them! I will be on trips in September and November that will take me out of town for a couple weeks each time. (name removed) may need a little extra help with housekeeping in his unit while I am away. I will communicate with staff about this before my trips. Finally, (name removed) needs to walk more. Anything staff can do to get him up and moving more is appreciated.
Aug 1, 2024

(name removed) rock that place! They are amazing, caring, energetic caregivers.
Jun 3, 2024

I appreciate the meeting last month with (name removed) and (name removed) to figure out issues relating to my dad (name removed) shower schedule and other things
May 1, 2024

Bickford went through a period of short staffing but seems to be getting better.
Apr 1, 2024

I know she doesn't want to get up. But she had already missed breakfast and if I hadn't insisted would have missed lunch. She needs to eat! They must get her up by lunchtime whether she wants to do so or not.