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Bickford of Carmel

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

3.6

108 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

Apr 15, 2026

What is The Higher Path all about? What does it mean for your loved one? Call Jason today at Bickford of Carmel. (317) 668-0973. Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care.

Jason Acquisto

Apr 10, 2026

There's a special vibe on Fridays at Bickford of Carmel. Everyone looks forward to Happy Hour! Residents from Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care close out the week with a relaxing time together. Everyone is welcome! Stop by and say hello!

Jason Acquisto

Apr 6, 2026

Call today, tour today. Get your loved one on The Higher Path. Bickford of Carmel Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care. (317) 668-0973

Jason Acquisto

Apr 1, 2026

We have availbility. Maybe now is the right time for your loved one to make a move. Give us a call or just stop in for a tour. Bickford of Carmel Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care. (317) 668-0973

Jason Acquisto

Mar 30, 2026

We believe your loved one can live  well with dementia. Discover a radically different dementia care approach with Bickford’s Montessori Memory Care. https://bickfordseniorliving.com/services/montessori-memory-care/

Jason Acquisto

Mar 27, 2026

We talk a lot about The Higher Path. Does it work? Here are some metrics that demonstrate real results. Our residents are living happier, healthier, longer lives. Call us today. Bickford of Carmel Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care. (317) 668-0973.

Jason Acquisto

Mar 26, 2026

We celebrated baseball's opening day with games and music and baseball snacks! Nachos, popcorn, and of course, Cracker Jack! Bickford of Carmel knows how to have fun while keeping residents on The Higher Path!

Jason Acquisto

Mar 25, 2026

Be part of the fun at Bickford of Carmel! Here's a sneak preview of all the April activities we have planned for our Assisted Living and Montessori Memorty Care residents. We understand that it's not just about keeping busy - it's about connecting on a personal level. That's The Higher Path.

Jason Acquisto

Mar 24, 2026

We are transforming senior care through The Higher Path in our Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care Communities. Call Bickford of Carmel today for a tour. Or just a chat. Ask us anything. (317) 668-0973.

Jason Acquisto

Mar 17, 2026

Let us help you take care of them. Call Bickford today at (317) 668-0973.

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

3.6

overall score based on 108 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