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Bickford of Iowa City

Assisted Living

4.5

93 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

Sara Garrett

Executive Director
Heather Norris

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.

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jul 3, 2024

Thank you Marci for kicking off our Independence Day festivities with a program on Betsy Ross, the seamstress of the first American flag!

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jul 2, 2024

Our ride today took us to the PNW! Specifically, Whatcom Falls Park in Washington State! A beautiful place for a bike ride!

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jun 30, 2024

Thank you everyone who came to our parking lot party! It was perfect weather for music, family, food, and fun!! Reply to this post with pictures of you took any!!

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jun 28, 2024

It's a Parking Lot Party! The weather looks perfect for our event! Hope to see you there! #whateverittakes #bickfordofiowacity #assistedliving

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jun 19, 2024

Summer days at the ballpark just can't be beat! Go Kernals!

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jun 18, 2024

Today our Tales and Travels took us to Puerto Rico! Such a fun and beautiful place to learn about! Thank you Heidi and Kenny from the Iowa City Public Library for sharing your knowledge with us!

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jun 17, 2024

A HUGE thank you to the Classy Chassy Cruisers for braving the heat and joining us for our Father's Day Car Show! So many moments for reminiscing, smiles, and stories!

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jun 13, 2024

Hot July afternoons are great for watching classic films with some popcorn!

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jun 12, 2024

This guy normally comes in wearing a wig and a sparkly outfit but he does a country set too! Thank you Bruce and Tammy!! We love having you!

Hailee Tyynismaa

Jun 12, 2024

The residents helped me do some bull wrangling today for Western Day!

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

4.5

overall score based on 93 reviews

Jul 1, 2024

Things have been pretty smooth lately with Dad. I'm also glad that the new barber, (name removed), has started at Bickford.
Apr 1, 2024

We miss you!
Mar 1, 2024

They are always extremely kind to my mother. The lady that cleans her room is very kind and gentle.
Feb 1, 2024

Great attention and care. Thank you!
Feb 1, 2024

Good support for my father and quick repair of kitchen damage from water pipe rupture.
Jan 2, 2024

The aides are all wonderful - great attitudes, kind, helpful, and patient.
Nov 1, 2023

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Oct 4, 2023

The staff continue to be kind, energetic, and very attentive to (name removed) needs. I tend to see only those who work the later shifts and not the early shifts, but (name removed) has expressed appreciation and gratitude for all.