After several days of rain, we finally had a chance to soak up some sunshine and fresh spring air! Yesterday, we took our residents out for a scenic bus ride through beautiful Lake Geode. The trees were full of color, the lake was peaceful, and the smiles were contagious. A couple of our residents even had their eyes peeled for the elusive morel mushrooms from the bus windows! It was a perfect way to welcome spring and enjoy nature’s beauty together. #springshowers #happysmiles #enrichinghappiness

Easter Blooms! Our residents had a great time creating beautiful bouquets for the dining tables on Friday for Easter! The flowers were kindly donated by a friend of a former resident-we separated each bloom and let our residents work their magic. The results were stunning and brought so much cheer to our space! #arrangingbeautifulbouquets #springtime #beautyatitsfinest #InMemoryOfMarj

We had an EGGcellent time on Friday at the Bickford Easter Egg Hunt!!! Our Residents, Families, Staff and Members of our Community came together for a fun-filled morning full of laughter, smiles and lots of colorful eggs! Thank you to everyone who joined us and who helped prepare for this event and to make it extra special - we loved seeing the joy on everyone's faces! Until next year.... #BickfordSeniorLiving #HoppyEaster #AssistedLiving

What a perfect day to get out and enjoy the sunshine! We took our residents on a little adventure this morning down to the Mighty Mississippi River—and wow, Mother Nature really showed off today! Beautiful weather, great company, and lots of smiles all around. Days like this are what memories are made of! #beautifulday #sunshineandsmiles #enrichinghappiness

Our First Garden Talk of the Year! Spring is in the air, and so is the excitement for gardening! Our residents gathered yesterday for their very first garden talk of the year. They shared ideas, memories, and plenty of enthusiasm as they planned what flowers and vegetables they'd love to see grow in our garden beds this season. From colorful blooms to tasty homegrown veggies, everyone is looking forward to watching their ideas take root and blossom! And of course, no garden chat is complete without a treat—everyone enjoyed a bag of Cracker Jacks to celebrate the start of the season! Here’s to a beautiful growing season ahead! #whatsinyourgarden #greenthumbs #gardentalk #bickfordofburlington

Congratulations Bickford of Burlington for earning a U.S. News “Best” for Assisted Living! In 2025, U.S. News analyzed data from nearly 450,000 resident & family survey responses at more than 3,800 senior living communities nationwide. The survey asked residents and family members about their satisfaction with community safety, caregiving, activities, management, staff, food, value and other aspects of community life. The Best Senior Living ratings recognize communities that received the highest overall scores in the care level or levels they offer. Learn more at: https://health.usnews.com/best-senior-living/bickford-of-burlington-16801

Last Friday our team wore blue and green to show our support for Donate Life and to honor the power of organ, eye, and tissue donation. One donor can save 8 lives and heal countless others. Our goal was to spread hope, awareness, and life. #BlueGreenDay #DonateLife #BeADonor #AssitedLiving

Join Us for an Easter Egg Hunt! Hop on over to Bickford of Burlington for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt that’s perfect for all ages! Bring your little ones and your Easter spirit! Our residents are excited to welcome families for a joyful morning of egg hunting, sweet treats, and springtime fun. There will be plenty of eggs to find---and maybe even a special appearance from the Easter Bunny himself! Everyone is welcome—come make memories with us! RSVP or questions? Contact Dakota at 319-371-7572 Anyone who RSVPs by 4/25 will have a bucket provided for them!

What a wonderful afternoon filled with music. Our residents were treated to a special musical performance by the talented Tamara Belland. She brought songs straight from our residents’ era—sparking smiles, toe-tapping, and even a sing-along or two! It was such a joy to see everyone light up as familiar tunes filled the room. Thank you Tamara. #afternoonvibes #enrichinghappiness #bickfordofburlington

Today, our residents had the perfect outing! We took a scenic bus ride to Crapo Park, cruising through Wever and some peaceful back roads. The weather was just right, and everyone enjoyed the stunning views of vibrant tree colors, wildlife in their natural habitat, and all the beautiful scenery along the way. A day well spent in nature! #bickfordhowietrip #scenicviews #naturelovers