Everyone loves a surprise! Shirley, one of our residents here at Bickford of Crown Point, received a surprise social visit from her old gal gang at Faith Church. They even treated her to a delicious lunch, played fun board games, and ended the visit with prayer. Dare I say, it was quite a boisterous event in the bistro, but one that is always welcome and wanted. Shirley responded to the occasion by saying “Not bad for just an ordinary Thursday afternoon!”

We are proud to share that Bickford of Crown Point has achieved 100% Top Box Scores for Resident Satisfaction. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our team and the trust of the families we serve. If you have been considering Assisted Living or Montessori Memory Care for someone you love, now is the perfect time to learn more about what makes our community stand out. Call Joshua at 219-388-6160 to schedule your personal tour and learn how to join the waitlist for Assisted Living or secure a spot in Memory Care today before things fill up.

At Bickford of Crown Point, residents make it a priority to keep active while fostering new and existing relationships in their community. What better way to achieve this than through group exercise? Our gang here, many of them regulars, understand the vital benefits of weight training. Just a few include reversing age-related muscle loss, increasing bone density to prevent fractures, improving mobility, and enhancing balance to reduce falls. These advantages gained through exercise and weight training result in a happier demeanor which naturally attract people to you, thus improving social synergy. All this, plus we have many fun chats during the session which leaves everyone in a happy mood, but tired - in a good way!

We’re excited to welcome We Heel the Sole onsite at Bickford of Crown Point on March 16 for resident foot and nail care. Foot health affects so much more than comfort: ~Supports better balance and stability ~Helps prevent avoidable wounds ~Reduces risk of infection ~Promotes overall wellness and independence We’re grateful for this convenient in‑house service and partner with We Heel the Sole to offer yet another layer of proactive care for our residents and put their best foot forward to keep them on the higher path!

Calling all social workers, marketers, home health & hospice liaisons, and community partners! Bickford of Crown Point is excited to host our Wings & Wine Wednesday Networking Open House and you’re invited! Join us for an afternoon of great conversation, delicious wings, wine, and the chance to build meaningful connections with fellow professionals in our community. Wednesday, April 8th 4:00–6:00 PM Bickford of Crown Point — 140 E. 107th Ave. Whether you’re looking to network, collaborate, or just enjoy a relaxed evening with colleagues, we want you in the building! Please RSVP to Joshua at 219-309-4714 Can't wait to see you there!

It remains our greatest purpose to serve others in their final days. Our Bickford team was honored to serve this resident and grateful for the time we had with him.

Becoming a new resident at any assisted living facility is never easy. At Bickford of Crown Point, a small collection of seasoned residents came together to form a welcoming committee to ease newcomers into their changing environment. Curtis, who is our latest addition, allowed us to review our checklist of items to determine what would be helpful in making the transition. Each member on the committee will have an opportunity to guide the newest residents one-on-one, which aligns with the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle. It was a very productive conversation and will allow us to further improve the effectiveness of the committee. We were fortunate we had so many residents willing to take on this project!

We have a new therapy dog and he’s a handsome pupper! Meet Cisco and his owner Debbie, who offered to bring him in to interact with the Bickford of Crown Point residents. Full of energy and enthusiasm, he happily greeted everyone who showed interest. He is an 80 pound old Shetland Sheepdog and Debbie admitted she spends more money on his haircuts than her own! Cisco and Debbie are new to the Crown Point area, but are obviously finding ways of forging new connections!

~Bickford Senior Living: Walking the Higher Path in Fall Prevention~ We’re thrilled to share a major safety success at Bickford Senior Living. This week, our community achieved a 77.8% reduction in falls compared to the previous week—a powerful indicator of how intentional care, teamwork, and our enhanced programs are making a meaningful difference. This accomplishment reflects our ongoing commitment to The Higher Path, ensuring every resident receives proactive, compassionate, and individualized support. + What Drove This Higher Path Success?+ -Increased rounding and meaningful staff presence -Clear communication during shift reports and throughout the day -Environmental adjustments and proactive safety checks -Purposeful engagement in supervised, meaningful activities -Clinical collaboration with Hansa, NP, ensuring timely assessments and thoughtful interventions -Our strengthened partnership with Centered Care, bringing additional clinical insight and support to our residents -The personalized service and follow‑through from our Care Concierge Program, ensuring resident needs are identified and met quickly -A shared commitment across the team to keeping “eyes on residents” at all times +A Team Effort Worth Celebrating+ -This nearly 80% improvement highlights just how powerful it is when every part of our care model works together—nursing, caregiving, leadership, Centered Care partners, our Care Concierge Program, and our clinical provider, Hansa, NP. -Your dedication to safety and well‑being is what it means to walk The Higher Path at Bickford Senior Living. -Let’s continue this momentum and carry these intentional practices forward into the weeks ahead.

The wonderful residents at Bickford of Crown Point had a recent visit from Pat of Fox Therapy, who precisely explained arthritis, its’ causes, and different ways to manage it. She explained how important it is to keep active, and that movement is essential to keeping the joints lubricated. She also showed them several exercises to alleviate pain and pressure. It was a very well attended and educational session and we are looking forward to learning about her topic next month!