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Residents can enjoy furniture covered in cozy fabrics in the Mary B’s living room at Bickford of Carmel

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Residents with dementia can enjoy a traveling path, relaxed seating and raised garden beds in the courtyard at Bickford of Carmel

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Bickford of Carmel

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

4.1

123 reviews

Phone:
317-668-0973

5829 E 116th St,
Carmel, IN 46033

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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 Carmel's Leadership Team

Jennifer Hodge

Executive Director
Jason Acquisto

Family Advocate
Melissa Hamilton

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Carmel

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.

Jason Acquisto

Oct 14, 2025

Autumn is beautiful at Bickford of Carmel! #assistedliving #memorycare #higherpath

Jason Acquisto

Oct 10, 2025

It's the spooky season! Join us for a free Trick or Treat Party at Bickford of Carmel! Family fun and plenty of treats! Everyone is welcome!

Jason Acquisto

Oct 8, 2025

No capes, but lots of heart. Thank you to all our heroes. #BickfordofCarmel #AssistedLiving #MemoryCare #HigherPath

Jason Acquisto

Oct 8, 2025

Montessori is an innovative approach to dementia care that can be adopted for individuals or groups as a philosophy of care. The goal is to support older adults and people living with dementia by creating a prepared environment, filled with cues and memory supports, that enables individuals to care for themselves, others, and their community. We are thrilled to be implementing this wonderful approach in our branches across the country. #bickfordofcarmel #higherpath #assistedliving #memorycare

Jason Acquisto

Oct 4, 2025

Birthdays are great at Bickford of Carmel! Our residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care always get a special celebration on their big day. Happy 75th to Paul! And many more!!! #higherpath #seniorliving

Sheila Beckendorf

Oct 2, 2025

Staying on the higher path at Bickford of Carmel. Our residents enjoyed the morning outside getting some fresh air. Fancy nails this afternoon in Mary B's and a little silliness from our residents and staff later in the day. Great fun was had by all.

Jason Acquisto

Sep 27, 2025

Happy Hour is a wonderful tradition at Bickford of Carmel. Every Friday afternoon we get together - sometimes it's a party, sometimes we relax. Thanks to Legacy Hospice and John LeRose's guitar, we had a mellow end to our week. Because chilling out is an important part of The Higher Path.

Jason Acquisto

Sep 25, 2025

Our first resident was Mary Bickford. Her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Don started our company back in 1992. Bickford continues to be a family owned and operated business. Today, their sons Mike, Joe, and Andy Eby continue the legacy of doing whatever it takes to help your loved ones live happier, healthier and longer. This is The Higher Path. This is Bickford of Carmel.

Jason Acquisto

Sep 17, 2025

Our residents went for a beautiful and exciting hot air balloon ride at Conner Prairie! We are on The HIgher Path at Bickford of Carmel! https://youtube.com/shorts/RAa8uz2BK7c?feature=share

Jason Acquisto

Sep 16, 2025

Bickford of Carmel is getting a fresh coat of paint! Part of the Higher Path is a warm and welcoming, clean and comfortable home. We are doing a full building refresh for our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. Stay tuned for updates!

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

4.1

overall score based on 123 reviews

Sep 1, 2025

Management of laundry could be improved.
Jul 1, 2025

The frontline staff is the reason Bickford gets all 5's - I recently met your new Director and her daughter the Sunday before she started and she is wonderful! And as ALWAYS Queen and (name removed) CONTINUE to be the best! So many great people - like your cook, etc always make Dad and our family feel loved !
Jun 2, 2025

The caregivers and frontline staff are the reason Bickford is the best! Especially in memory care, take great care of your employees please (like (name removed)etc!) they are so loving and patient with Dad!
May 1, 2025

My husband has lived at Bickford of Carmel for almost two years while I have maintained our home two suburbs away. One strong positive (among many) here is the Bickford Family Council for residents and their family members. During monthly meetings we get updates from our administrator and managers. We can both share appreciations for all they do for us and offer suggestions. Working together, we all try to ensure our Bickford is the best place it can possibly be.
Apr 1, 2025

We are grateful for Bickford. My husband has been a resident here for almost two years. We have appreciated the kind and caring staff and administration, the delicious food, and the camaraderie that has developed among the residents.
Apr 2, 2025

(name removed) in Mary B's are the reason I consistently give Bickford the highest rating. They are so good with my dad (name removed)! (name removed)is an amazing care advocate for dad and our family, helping hospice and everyone understand his needs. Bickford gives my Dad the best care and great days!
Mar 1, 2025

Lack of hot water in bathroom
Mar 2, 2025

My brother in law has been a resident in assisted living for a year now. It was an adjustment CD for him, but he is doing well now. All of the staff are very supportive to him even though he chooses not to participate in any of the activities they always stop by to invite him.