We rang in the New Year in true Bickford style! We had a count down, balloon drop, and a champagne toast to 2026. Thank you for all the memories, 2025!

If you see somebody bat a balloon into the air, you instantly feel young at heart. I had to inflate 60+ balloons this morning for our "Noon Year's Eve" party tomorrow, and the residents got in on the fun! I would inflate one, and we'd put it to the test by seeing how long we could keep it in the air. Once it fell to the ground, I would inflate a new balloon. This continued for 60 balloons! The wide smiles and giggles were priceless. #HigherPath #Montessori #MemoryCare #CARD

There is an old saying that a good neighbor is a found treasure. When we think about moving, especially into an assisted-living community, we often focus on floorplans, the menu or the level of care. But at Bickford Assisted Living and Memory Care of Marshalltown, we believe the most important feature isn’t found in the brochure. The most important feature is the person living right across the hall from you. We invite you to come out and meet some great neighbors! Schedule your tour today at 641–3 54–5996 “Everyone longs to be loved. And the greatest thing we can do is let people know they are loved and capable of loving.” -Fred Rogers

And that's a wrap on December's dining club! Thanks Meskwaki Buffet for hosting us. I think the top hits were the lemon meringue pie and oreo fluff pie. Delicious! Next month's dining club is Pizza Ranch!

Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand. -Dr. Seuss We are thankful for the many Secret Santas who carefully selected and purchased gifts for our residents this year. The joy shared in our branch this afternoon as the gifts were opened was incredible.

Have you been curious about what goes on in Bickford of Marshalltown every day? We write our daily activity schedule on this board and it is prominently displayed in our living room. We make sure to have a variety of activities that engage our residents mentally, socially, physically, and emotionally. There is always something for everybody at Bickford. #HigherPath #Montessori #MemoryCare #CARD

The secret to happiness on a Monday = Donuts! Thanks to BFM Adriana’s husband and son for treating our residents to a sweet treat this morning.

Thank you to this St Francis third grade class for coming to carol for us! You guys were a delight to watch and really put us in the holiday spirit. Just in time for us to go on a tour of the town to see Christmas lights this evening!

Make new friends at Bickford Senior Living in Marshalltown! Friendship and purpose give meaning to our residents. It has certainly been our experience in senior living! In fact, many older adults move to a senior living community to meet people of the same age with similar interests. Becoming part of a community gives residents a sense of purpose while promoting physical activity and social participation in life enrichment activities. It’s a win-win. Call us today to visit our lovely community! 641-354-5996 As a matter of fact, stop by for lunch and enjoy a made from scratch meal!

We are so lucky here at Bickford of Marshalltown. We have a community that loves our residents as much as we do. Dean and Molly make it a point to come by every month and help the ladies of Bickford design a personalized seasonal necklace to keep. This month was Christmas theme and it brought SO much joy to everybody to get to come up with their own special design. Thank you always, Dean and Molly!