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Bickford of Marion

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

4.9

96 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.

Megan Kerns

Nov 6, 2026

Meet this week’s BFM Spotlight, Loice! #BickfordOfMarion #BFMSpotlight #WhateverItTakes

Megan Kerns

Nov 6, 2026

Staying physically active as we age is about so much more than fitness. It supports strength, balance, mobility, mood, sleep, and overall well-being. Especially for people living with dementia, regular physical activity can also provide meaningful opportunities for connection, routine, enjoyment, and maintaining independence for as long as possible. Physical activity is just one of the aspects highlighted in our HigherPath Senior Health Model to keep our residents living happier and healthier lives. Whether it's a gentle walk, dancing to a favorite song, gardening, or simple chair-based exercises, every movement counts! Let's encourage movement, celebrate abilities, and remember that it's never too late to get moving. #HigherPath #BickfordOfMarion #SeniorLiving

Misty Cottrell

Nov 6, 2026

Fall crafting with the (me), Misty, today! A special shout out to my own mom for painting all of the trees for this project. A little canvas with a tree, a dabble of glue, a few buttons, and a lot of creativity! #BickfordOfMarion #crafts #FallFun

Misty Cottrell

Nov 5, 2026

These ladies told us that being a grandma is the very BEST! Having a furry friend is also GREAT! #BickfordOfMarion

Misty Cottrell

Nov 4, 2026

Take a look…..it’s our furry friend, Betty White! #BickfordOfMarion

Misty Cottrell

Nov 4, 2026

Mary B’s had a ball today. Bingo, puzzles, and beach ball toss! Moving and grooving on this chilly fall day. #BickfordOfMarion

Megan Kerns

Nov 3, 2026

We are nearing the end of 2026, and we only have two more Caregiver Support Group meetings left this year! We are going to be meeting this Thursday, November 5th, at 6 pm at the Marion Library. We welcome anyone who wants to attend this meeting, and our topic is going to be “Adjusting Expectations” which is a great thing to be thinking about as we enter the holiday season. We hope to see you there! Please contact Megan at (319)373-7000 with any questions or to schedule a tour with us at #BickfordOfMarion!

Misty Cottrell

Nov 3, 2026

Bucketball! I was told the object of the game was to see how many balls gather on the floor….not how many GO IN the BUCKET. I think I was tricked. #BickfordOfMarion #bucketball

Misty Cottrell

Nov 3, 2026

BFM, Tracy, treated everyone to a coffee and donut bar this morning. What a sweet way to show her love for the branch. Iced coffee, donuts, and fellowship! #BickfordOfMarion #CoffeeandFriends

Megan Kerns

Oct 30, 2026

We are so blessed to have the team we have! You are all amazing and take such wonderful care of our residents! #BickfordOfMarion #BFMSpotlight #CaregiverRecognition #WhateverItTakes

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

4.9

overall score based on 96 reviews

Sep 1, 2026

Bickford has been great. Mom has resided there for 4 plus years. (name removed) is the common thread thru lots of staff changes and always there to serve.
Jul 1, 2026

Staff goes above and beyond in caring for my mom
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