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Bickford of Carmel

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

3.4

84 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
Jasmine Woods

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

Aug 18, 2026

43 residents evacuated to safety and comfort within hours. Families notified. Staff organized. Helpers on site. 43 residents with various needs and levels of care, meticulously and calmly transported during an uncertain time. 43 residents from Assisted Living and Memory Care. Bickford of Carmel team working together. All hands on deck. 43 residents, safe and calm. Grateful families. Nobody missed a meal, nobody missed their meds. 43 residents, now glad to be back home at Bickford of Carmel. We do whatever it takes. This is The Bickford Way. #assistedliving #bickfordofcarmel #memorycare #higherpath

Jason Acquisto

Aug 17, 2026

All our residents are back at Bickford of Carmel, safe and sound after a weekend adventure. On Saturday morning, we evacuated residents, per the City of Carmel, as a precaution due to flood waters. Yesterday, everyone returned to Bickford. Our building was not physically affected by flood waters. We want to thank the Carmel Fire Department for their huge effort in helping us make an organized and careful evacuation. Thank you to Bickford of Greenwood and our Bickford team from Ohio. A very special thanks to Northview Church for their kindness and hospitality, as residents stayed overnight at their Carmel campus. And of course, a sincere thank you to our wonderful resident families for your support. Everyone working together made it a smooth process. We are so grateful to be part of a community that comes together and helps each other during tough times.

Jason Acquisto

Aug 14, 2026

We had a wonderful County Fair Day this week at Bickford of Carmel! Lemon Shake-ups! Popcorn! Cotton Candy! Corn on the Cob! So much fun for our residents in Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care. And fun is a huge part of The Higher Path at Bickford.

Jason Acquisto

Aug 6, 2026

It's so gratifying to get these kind of reviews from family members of our resident. Thank you!

Jason Acquisto

Aug 5, 2026

The Higher Path is a very successful program for senior living. Bickford has pioneered this approach for a happier, healthier and longer life for our residents. Call us today and find out more. (317) 668-0973. We have availability now! #assistedliving #memorycare #bickfordofcarmel

Jason Acquisto

Jul 22, 2026

Christmas in July at Bickford of Carmel! It's always fun when Sweet Tunes visits Bickford and brings joy to all our residents in Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care! This is a huge part of The Higher Path! https://youtube.com/shorts/jSDBxpjlwqA?feature=share

Jason Acquisto

Jul 6, 2026

Hope you had a wonderful Independence Day weekend! Bickford of Carmel enjoyed celebrating our country's birthday. Are you thinking of what comes next for your loved one? Give us a call at (317) 668-0973.

Jason Acquisto

Jun 29, 2026

Caregiving. So much more than just making sure residents get their pills on time. It's about making real connections and creating happiest, healthiest outcomes. Call us today and let's put together a plan for your loved one on The Higher Path. Bickford of Carmel (1 mile west of Alisonville Rd). Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Jason Acquisto

Jun 22, 2026

Let's get tyour loved one on The Higher Path at Bickford Senior Living. Assisted Living? Memory Care? We have immediate openings. GIve us a call today at (317) 668-0973 and let's make a plan together.

Jason Acquisto

Jun 17, 2026

Call today. Tour today. Move in right away. Bickford of Carmel Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care (317) 668-0973

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

3.4

overall score based on 84 reviews

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
Dec 3, 2025

Queen and the Team in Memory Care are amazing! They are so good to dad, and our entire family! Recent Care Plan update with hospice team was highly collaborative and informative. I'm grateful Dad is getting such compassionate care from Bickford's Staff.
Dec 3, 2025

Laundry management is an area that needs improvement