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

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

Services at Ames

Assisted Living

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

Happenings


Mercedes Cook

Feb 1, 2025

Can you believe it’s already February?? How sweet has this year been so far? Let us know your favorite thing so far this year down in the comments! We’re wishing everyone a great month :)

Mercedes Cook

Jan 31, 2025

Happy National Hot Chocolate Day! We spent our FriYAY sipping away, from yummy hot chocolate to indulging into happy hour drinks. We hope everyone has a great weekend :)

Mercedes Cook

Jan 29, 2025

Bingo fun on this lovely Wednesday :)

Mercedes Cook

Jan 28, 2025

Happy Tuesday! Today we were lucky to have Eva with 7C Rabbits come and share her fur-babies with us. We had an amazing time learning and holding the rabbits. It definitely was the highlight of our day. We also had a celebration for all January birthdays so we got to enjoy some delicious cake for a mid-day treat :)

Darrbie Helton

Jan 28, 2025

Schedule Your Tour Today! Ready to explore the warmth and care of Bickford Senior Living for yourself or a loved one? We’d love to show you all that our branch has to offer. To set up a personalized tour, reach out to Darrbie at 515-291-3563. Whether you’re looking for a new home for yourself or a loved one, Darrbie is here to answer your questions, guide you through our services, and ensure that you find the perfect fit.

Mercedes Cook

Jan 24, 2025

Happy FriYAY!!! I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend :) Yesterday we celebrated National Pie Day with some delicious berry pies. Today we did crafts and of course celebrated into our weekend with happy hour!

Mercedes Cook

Jan 22, 2025

Celebrated National Blonde Brownie Day with some of our own homemade blonde brownies! Went along perfectly while we played bingo today :)

Mercedes Cook

Jan 22, 2025

Happy Wednesday, we are half way through the week! Monday consisted of bingo fun while yesterday consisted of manicures and having an indoor picnic!

Mercedes Cook

Jan 16, 2025

Perfect day to throw a Luau Party! We would all rather be somewhere warm, on a beach, with a drink in hand I think :)

Mercedes Cook

Jan 16, 2025

Yesterday called for Bingo and celebrating National Bagel Day :)

Real Residents
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3.9

overall score based on 129 reviews

  • Jan 1, 2025

    (name removed) has been at Bickford for over 5 years. He does not like to leave so that means to me he likes it there!! Now , just get him to cut his hair and trim his beard!!!

  • 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.

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