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Bickford of Carmel

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

3.5

80 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

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 6, 2026

Might not feel like Fall weather yet, but we're getting there! Join us for a Fall Festival Family Party Friday October 23rd! Food and fun for everyone. Bring the family! RSVP today to CarmelMEC@bickfordseniorliving.com #BickfordSeniorLiving #AssistedLiving #MemoryCare #MontessoriMemoryCare #SeniorLiving

Amy Paynter

Oct 6, 2026

Cooking and cookies go hand in hand in hand with the fall. The smells are incredible as Julia and Rose cook up some goodies for the residents. Everybody loves the smell of fresh baked sugar cookies. Thank you ladies.

Amy Paynter

Oct 5, 2026

Happy Hour was a blast! We danced and sang songs from the 60's and 70's. Carolyn was one friend who was up cutting the rug and dancing to the beat! #MomentsthatMatter #ResidentEngagement

Jason Acquisto

Oct 1, 2026

We had Pana Donuts this morning as a treat for residents during craft time. Julia loves her some Pana Donuts! Get your loved one on The Higher Path at Bickford Senior Living. #assistedliving #montessorimemorycare

Amy Paynter

Sep 30, 2026

There are many ways to get exercise. Things can be structured and they be fun at the same time. Nothing says upper body workout like a game of balloon ball. Residents get into a circle and toss a balloon back and forth. Balloon ball is exercise with a twist. #MemoryCare #DementiaSupport #ResidentEngagement

Jason Acquisto

Sep 30, 2026

"Out of all the places I've visited, you have been the most thorough and the most reassuring." Experience the Bickford difference. Call today and let's chat. Maybe the time is right for Assisted Living or Memory Care. (317) 668-0973. #bickfordseniorliving #higherpath #assistedliving #montessorimemorycare

Amy Paynter

Sep 28, 2026

Steve plays the guitar and sings beautiful and timely songs. He comes into Bickford of Carmel once month. Everyone enjoys listening to his music. The music is uplifting, lots of fun and he enjoys people singing along. Steve is always happy to pose for pictures with his friends. Dan and Steve have been great friends ever since Steve started to come to Bickford!

Jason Acquisto

Sep 21, 2026

Why choose Bickford? It goes all the way back to Mary Bickford, the very first resident at Bickford in Olathe, KS. Her family built this company to care for seniors like Mary. Now, we are still owned and operated by that same family. Call us today and experience the Bickford difference. (317) 668-0973.

Jason Acquisto

Sep 15, 2026

September is here and change is in the air. Are you thinking about what comes next for your loved one? Maybe now is the right time to start having that conversation about senior living. Let us help. Bickford of Carmel has availability right now in Assisted Living and in Memory Care. Give us a call and we can chat about what might be best for your family. We are here to help, no pressure. (317) 668-0973.

Jason Acquisto

Sep 7, 2026

We don't always have availability. But we do right now. Maybe the time is right to take a tour of Bickford and make a plan. Call now for a tour (317) 668-0973. Let's get your loved one on the Higher Path at Bickford of Carmel. Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care.

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

3.5

overall score based on 80 reviews

Sep 1, 2026

The team did a great job moving the residents out during the recent flooding. I am concerned that sometimes caregivers get obviously irritated with residents, and occasionally don't appear to help them eat when they need assistance. There are a lot of carpet stains that need cleaning.
Aug 1, 2026

My wife's bathroom is sometimes not as clean as I would like. I notice some of the residents who need help eating Dont always get that help.
Mar 5, 2026

(name removed) has been improving since he is in Mary B. He seems to be a little happier and eating so much more. Not only that but he is talking! Thank you to all that are taking care of him.
Mar 5, 2026

The staff in Mary B's are amazing! Please take good care of this team! They take such good care of Dad & our family's needs!!
Mar 6, 2026

The apartment has been cleaner this month. I still don't see the staff cleaning tables with the cleaning solution. (name removed) is doing a nice job with activities.
Feb 2, 2026

Once again the management at Bickford has been very helpful. All the caregivers in memory care are doing a very good job especially (name removed), she is an angel!
Feb 2, 2026

(name removed) and ALL the staff in Mary B's take SUCH great care of Dad!! They always have a smile on their face and are so helpful to our entire family! I love Bickford because of the frontline staff. Please take great care of them and let them know they are so very appreciated!!
Jan 5, 2026

The staff is very friendly and now that my husband is in memory care I feel he is doing much better. They get him to come out to eat and set out in the common area. I'm so thankful for everyone there they are a true blessing