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Bickford of Iowa City

Assisted Living

4.3

78 reviews

Phone:
563-316-6346

3500 Lower West Branch Rd,
Iowa City, IA 52245

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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 Iowa City's Leadership Team

Ashley Ballard

Executive Director
Brock Matheason

Family Advocate
Bailey Greene

Health & Wellness Director

To better understand the love that drives us, watch our Caregiver’s Manifesto

Services at Iowa City

Assisted Living

Personalized help with the activities of daily life, such as meals, grooming, and medication management.

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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.

Melissa Schmidt

Aug 27, 2025

Having some fun while we are getting some exercise in. We are playing balloon hit which is good eye/ hand coordination. Along with moving our bodies to hit the balloon.

Melissa Schmidt

Aug 26, 2025

Had some craft fun the other day. They paint the initials of their first name.

Melissa Schmidt

Aug 21, 2025

This how we relax here at Bickford of Iowa City. We love how comfortable they are here.

Melissa Schmidt

Aug 20, 2025

Happy Birthday to Jeanie!!

Melissa Schmidt

Aug 19, 2025

Today we had one on one coloring. It was a joy to have some special time together to get to know each other. It's a special time to have with our loving residents.

Melissa Schmidt

Aug 19, 2025

Today we had one on one coloring. It was a joy to have some special time together to get to know each other. It's a special time to have with our loving residents.

Brock Matheason

Aug 18, 2025

Why Join Our Waiting List Now? At Bickford of Iowa City, our cozy community has just 37 apartments—which means openings are limited and fill quickly. Joining our waiting list today gives you peace of mind and priority access when the right apartment becomes available. Benefits of joining the waitlist: Secure your place in line for future availability Lock in a smoother transition when the time is right Gain extra time to plan with your family and loved ones If you haven’t had the chance to tour our branch yet, now is the perfect time! Call us today at (319) 351-3200 to schedule your personal tour and learn more about what makes Bickford of Iowa City so special. Don’t wait until it’s urgent—get ahead and be prepared. Your future peace of mind starts here.

Melissa Schmidt

Aug 15, 2025

The Iowa City Bickford had a wonderful afternoon at the County Fair. We got to enjoy games, popcorn, and even some of our favorite candies. One of our loving residents won the big stuffed cow from the drawing. The best part of the day each our residents got a fair ribbon, so everyone was a winner at our fair.

Ashley Ballard

Aug 8, 2025

Join us at 1pm every Friday as Mary plays beautiful piano tunes for our residents. A perfect time to visit, tap your toes, & share smiles together!

Ashley Ballard

Jul 25, 2025

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

4.3

overall score based on 78 reviews

Jul 1, 2025

Thank you to (name removed) and her team for their great care of our mother!
Jun 2, 2025

We have definitely seen improvements in communication and quality of care. Another staff departure is concerning.
May 1, 2025

My sisters report that Mom 's room is clean and smells good, and that there is water by her chair. Those are tangible improvements; that's what we like to see. Keep up the good work!
Mar 1, 2025

Special shout out to (name removed) one of my mom's caregivers for her tender love and care. Thanks as always to (name removed), too!
Feb 1, 2025

Thank you as always for the great care you provide for our mother!
Jan 1, 2025

Thank you to (name removed) for keeping my mom engaged in activities- we especially appreciate her Facebook postings - helps us stay in touch with our mom when we can't be there in person!
Dec 1, 2024

Thank you for taking such good care of our mom - Special shout out to (name removed) for her great oversight and communication to us regarding our mom!