Welcome to our annual Bickford of Crown Point Ice Cream Social! Hosted by Herm and Julia, this was a well attended event, and perfect for the scorching weather we’ve been experiencing lately. This caring couple make it a habit to spoil our residents and are always respectful, remembering they are guests in the home of Bickford residents. This represents our Montessori Inspired Lifestyle by which we proudly stand. We are so fortunate to have them as part of our Bickford family and hope to create wonderful experiences with them in the future.

Crusin' for a Cause is TOMORROW. 12 to 2pm. Come ride on through, grab some lunch with us, and bring a little something to donate while you're at it. Good food, good cars, good cause, great people. What more can you really ask for? Every every dollar you donate for the raffle tickets goes straight to Bickford's HigherPath Heroes team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. This one is personal to us, and we'd love to see your face out here. Food's on us! And while we've got you; our Promise Garden is still open through the rest of the month. If you've got someone you're walking for, or someone you just want to honor, you can dedicate a flower on our team page for $10. Takes two minutes, and means a lot. Support the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=1041397&pg=team&fr_id=19618 See you all tomorrow. Bring your appetite and your heart. We'll see you all at 12.

We are incredibly honored and grateful to receive this award, a reflection of the dedication, compassion, and commitment of our entire team. At Bickford of Crown Point, every experience is an opportunity to learn, grow, and enhance the quality of care and services we provide. We continuously assess and improve our approach to ensure that our residents enjoy meaningful days, enriching experiences, and the highest level of support. This achievement would not be possible without our remarkable team members, the trust of our families, and the residents who inspire us every day. Thank you for partnering with us in our ongoing pursuit of excellence. We remain committed to providing safe, compassionate, and reliable senior living services throughout Northwest Indiana, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community with excellence and heart. Thank you for being part of our journey! #bickfordofcrownpoint #ExcellenceInAction #AssistedLiving #northwestindiana #MontessoriMemoryCare

Persistence pays off! These determined ladies worked together on this precious pup puzzle and didn’t stop until it was complete! Jo Jo can often be found working solo on a puzzle, so it was a pleasant surprise to find she’d invited Rita to join her. Practicing this Montessori principle of inviting a friend to participate in an activity is a common event at Bickford of Crown Point and one we readily encourage!

We are incredibly proud to share that Bickford of Crown Point has achieved the Silver Level Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Credential from the Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD) and has also been recognized with the 2026 Silver Baldrige Excellence Award! These honors reflect something far more meaningful than certificates and accolades, they represent the heart, dedication, and passion of our team members who show up every day committed to helping our residents live with dignity, purpose, and joy. During our presentation, CARD recognized our community for creating a resident-driven culture where residents are empowered to make decisions, pursue meaningful roles, participate in committees, and remain engaged in daily life. The report highlighted our outstanding family involvement, community partnerships, purposeful resident roles, and team collaboration. At Bickford, Montessori Inspired Lifestyle isn't just a program, but it's how we honor each person's abilities, strengths, and unique story. Because of this commitment, we see the results every day: more smiles, greater independence, stronger connections, meaningful engagement, and better quality of life for the residents we are privileged to serve. This achievement belongs to our entire village; our dedicated caregivers, nurses, family advocate, culinary team, support staff, volunteers, families, and most importantly, our amazing residents who inspire us daily. As CARD noted, our team is doing an "outstanding job of creating a sustainable resident-driven culture" and is "on a strong path to Gold." Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Together, we are proving that aging can be filled with purpose, connection, growth, and meaningful moments. Please join us in congratulating our incredible team and residents on this remarkable accomplishment! #BickfordOfCrownPoint #MontessoriInspiredLifestyle #MemoryCareExcellence #PersonCenteredCare #BaldrigeExcellence

This is a perfect image of how our staff cherishes the residents at Bickford of Crown Point. Liz, a new member in dining, decided to get in on the diverting conversation taking place in the courtyard during one of her breaks. The fact that she chose to embrace Carole for this picture demonstrates the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle in treating everyone in the manner they prefer to be treated. Carole is a “hugger” and enjoys close contact with others. Liz is a wonderful example of someone who quickly learns what our community is all about and we are so grateful she, and the rest of our staff and residents are part of our Bickford family.

At Bickford of Crown Point, sharing and caring is a regular occurrence practiced by our remarkable residents. From sharing a gift of chocolates, to filling the feeders of friends, to giving a comrade a lift back to their humble abode, the Montessori Inspired acts of kindness take place regularly throughout the community. It truly does create a harmonious atmosphere, and one where residents thrive daily!

That's the Higher Path—proactive care that helps keep seniors where they belong: at home living happier, healthier, and longer.

PUPPY PARTY!!! So some sweet ladies from Petland enriched us with three adorable puppies yesterday, and it truly was an amazing visit. Just the simple action of holding a soft and warm living creature brought an abundance of joy and emotion to our residents at Bickford of Crown Point. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and two Miniature Poodles, named Scout, Katniss, and Primrose, melted the hearts of everyone who had the opportunity to handle them. Allowing the residents to hold something conforms to the Montessori principles while fulfilling the human thirst for companionship. Will they be back? We hope so, as their visit left a lasting positive impact!

Bickford of Crown Point residents were fortunate to enjoy a visit from the Joy Ensemble recently, and it was a whopping success. Jim and his companions entertained the residents with amusing jokes and stories, led them in songs, and even met with each of them one on one. This group was different from any other entertainment we’ve experienced before, and our community loved it! Not only were they personable and compassionate, they were equally respectful and treated each resident with dignity. Although they didn’t know it, they were applying the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle in their own way, which emphasizes these principles. This is a group of people dedicated to spreading good will and kindness to whoever is willing to listen. They certainly knew how to hold the attention of their audience, and even asked to return during the holidays, to which the residents all responded with a resounding “YES!”