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Mary B’s country kitchen helps establish routines, creates activities and triggers a sense of meal time at Bickford of Marion

Bickford of Marion

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

5.0

109 reviews

Phone:
319-318-6493

1100 Linden Dr,
Marion, IA 52302

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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 Marion's Leadership Team

Misty Cottrell

Executive Director
Megan Kerns

Family Advocate
Jamie Tubbs

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Marion

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.

Misty Cottrell

Jul 28, 2026

Food is personal and made from scratch meals at Bickford provide choice. #BickfordofMarion

Misty Cottrell

Jul 21, 2026

If you know this lovely lady, you know she LOVES treats! Montessori inspired activities encourage individuals in Mary B’s to connect with others by promoting independence, accomplishment, and social connection. Karen chose the flavor of muffins, prepared the batter, and with a little help from our caregiver, Sarah, they were placed in the oven. During the baking process our Mary B’s gals reminisced about their many years of baking with kids and grandkids. This special baking project allowed Karen to share her love of baking with her friends at an afternoon social. By engaging in purposeful activities, Karen will stay on the Higher Path; living life with purpose. #BickfordofMarion #HigherPath

Misty Cottrell

Jul 21, 2026

Music, drinks, sunshine, and friendship! Our Mary B’s neighbors were all smiles today! Shout out to St.Croix for the beautiful music! #BickfordofMarion

Misty Cottrell

Jul 21, 2026

Rosemary and daughter, Kate, sipped on coffee and had a great time reminiscing. Rosemary even talked Kate into helping her finish this puzzle! #BickfordofMarion

Misty Cottrell

Jul 19, 2026

When the air quality outside isn’t great, we pull out the puzzles! These ladies worked hard to put together SEVERAL puzzles! New friendships were made today! #BickfordofMarion

Misty Cottrell

Jul 16, 2026

What makes Bickford of Marion feel like home? Of course, Bickford has great food, fantastic activities, and AMAZING caregivers, but when I asked these gentlemen, they said the real feeling of home comes from the friendships built between the residents that live here! #BickfordofMarion #Friendships #FeelsLikeHome

Megan Kerns

Jul 16, 2026

Join us today for our Caregiver Support Group! We will be meeting at 6 pm at the Marion Public Library, and our topic for today is going to be Purposeful Activity and Routine Building. Purposeful activities and consistent routines play an important role in promoting a sense of purpose, enhancing mood, and maintaining cognitive and physical functioning. Purposeful activities and routines can improve overall wellbeing, encourage independence, and enhance quality of life for both individuals and their caregivers. Come to the meeting for ideas and support, or give Megan a call at (319)373-7000 to schedule a tour! #BickfordOfMarion #CaregiverSupport #PurposefulActivities

Misty Cottrell

Jul 15, 2026

Big Wheel Pizza was a hit! Thank you for the gift, Deb and Paula! #BickfordofMarion

Misty Cottrell

Jul 7, 2026

We loaded up Howie, and headed to the ice cream shop on 1st Ave. Dottie’s was an absolute delight! #BickfordofMarion #Icecream

Misty Cottrell

Jul 3, 2026

Karen loves working on puzzles. Her favorites include animals and smiling babies! Great job, Karen! #BickfordofMarion

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

5.0

overall score based on 109 reviews

May 1, 2026

All good. Not much interaction to judge this month. Mom celebrate 95 in July! Thanks to Bickford Staff!!
Feb 2, 2026

I want to thank Bickford & their dedicated, caring staff. Mom was there over 3 1/2 yrs. They gave her purpose, dignity, happiness & friendship. Her final years were meaningful. Bless you all.
Jan 5, 2026

Good staff. Good care. We will miss (name removed)
Jan 5, 2026

Incredible staff- thanking (name removed)- her kindness is amazing! She is a great happiness coordinator!
Dec 5, 2025

Everyone works very hard and as a team. This is very impressive as your job is not easy in any way. It seems the overall mood is always positive! Thank you.
Dec 3, 2025

Oops didn't mean to stop | Response is great! Wonderful service
Sep 1, 2025

We have been with Bickford now for 3.5 years. (name removed) and staff do a great job despite labor shortages. A special shout out to (name removed) on staff who have been with mom since the beginning. We will be seeking a collaborative partner solution in November as our long-term care insurance ends then.
Aug 1, 2025

Bless the staff at Marion for choosing to take care of our loved ones. You are my heros.