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Bickford of Carmel

Assisted Living & Memory Care

4.2

119 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.

Memory Care

An intimate, engaging environment designed specifically for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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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.

Sheila Beckendorf

Jul 4, 2025

Happy Independence Day! Bickford of Carmel celebrated our July 4th with corn hole, Steve Elston performance of patriotic songs and our weekly Happy Hour. Our Memory Care along with Assisted Living residents enjoy the mingling and celebrating with each other. Our residents are staying on the "higher path".

Jason Acquisto

Jul 1, 2025

Marie is 102 years young and doing great. Several months ago, she came to live at Bickford of Carmel. She kept to herself and had little interest in socializing. Our entire Bickford team, including caregivers like Joy (pictured), invested time in getting to know Marie and bringing out her personality. She's now very comfortable with our group of residents, often joking and cutting up with staff. This is what we mean by "The Higher Path". Bickford's exclusive approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care means that your loved one will enjoy their happiest, healthiest and longest life! #seniorliving #assistedliving #memorycare #higherpath

Sheila Beckendorf

Jun 26, 2025

Bickford of Carmel had a great day playing Tri-ominos, and June Trivia. We stayed indoors to beat the heat and had a root beer float. Keeping our Assisted Living and Memory care residents on the "higher path".

Jason Acquisto

Jun 25, 2025

It's always a joy to visit our men's group at Still Waters Adult Day Center! Today we made a little poster to celebrate all the things we love about Summer. - Pool - Beach - BBQ - Basketball - Grandkids! - Cookouts - Vacation Bible School - Baseball - Fishing And my two favorites - Stay inside - Watch other people mow the grass : )

Sheila Beckendorf

Jun 19, 2025

We are filled with gratitude here at Bickford of Carmel. We celebrated each on of our Certified Nursing Assistants this week with gifts, lunches, dinners, coffee, Kona Ice and appreciation. Each day you serve the residents with caring hearts and loving care. Our appreciation to each one of you doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you all so much.

Jason Acquisto

Jun 12, 2025

Sheila Beckendorf

Jun 11, 2025

Bickford of Carmel celebrated Western Day! Residents and staff enjoyed time mingling and a little western trivia. Keeping our residents on the "higher path".

Jason Acquisto

Jun 10, 2025

What's the difference in assisted living and skilled care? When is the right time to move? How do I know if memory care is the right choice? Let us be a helpful resource. Call today for a no-pressure, no-obligation tour of Bickford in Carmel. (317) 668-0973. Or just stop by Bickford of Carmel at 5829 East 116th St. in Carmel, between River Rd. and Hazel Dell Pkwy. See what we mean about putting our residents on the Higher Path. #seniorliving #assistedliving #memorycare

Jason Acquisto

Jun 9, 2025

CNA Week 2025 kicks off on Thursday, June 12 and runs through Wednesday, June 18. This year's theme, “We Are the Champions,” celebrates CNAs as the unsung heroes of frontline care—professionals who ensure our residents feel seen, heard, and truly cared for every single day.

Sheila Beckendorf

Jun 7, 2025

Having a fabulous Saturday at Bickford of Carmel. Our assisted living and memory care residents enjoyed strawberry shortcake. We have our vendor Brandon here selling some pretty cool items for residents and visitors to buy. We were able to donate $80.00 to the Alzheimer Association. Keeping our residents always on the "higher path".

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4.2

overall score based on 119 reviews

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.
Mar 1, 2025

My husband has been a resident at Bickford for about 1 1/2 years, while I maintain our home in McCordsville. We both like Bickford very much. The administration and staff are competent and compassionate. The small size (comparatively) makes it possible for the residents to create friendships among themselves and to provide mutual help and companionship as needed. The activities director keeps the residents entertained and involved, and the food is great.
Mar 1, 2025

I am so very thankful for (name removed) and (name removed) as well as (name removed) . The activities director role is truly crucial to the atmosphere in Bickford of Carmel. The atmosphere there is so different from previous activities directors!! God bless whomever hired such a wonderful team!!