Spring is in the air! Please save the date to join us for our Spring Open House on Thursday, May 15th!

Meet Norma! Norma works at Bickford part time on 2nd shift. She is a full time manager at Kwik Star, spends her time outside of work with her 4 kids and was recently married in February!

Dave Gray drew quite the crowd this afternoon…it’s always a great time when he comes to play the guitar and sing!

Live Independently with Support Sometimes all that’s needed is a little support to continue living a full life. If you or someone you love needs help with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, or gentle medication reminders, we’re there. And we’re there around the clock so no more worries about safety. No more worries about nutrition. No more worries about loneliness and isolation because there is always something going on – and plenty of people to share experiences with. But what really sets assisted living at Bickford is our caregivers! We invite you to drop in anytime! Call 641-354-5996 for information about our Bickford community and our higher path!

Don’t delay…tour TODAY! Our team is available to discuss how we can care for your loved one. Call Stephanie to schedule your personalized tour 641-354-5996.

Today we set sail on the open seas! Our ports of call included Florida, Green Bay, Hawaii and the Hampton! Our stops were favorite spots of our branch leadership team and included fun facts and snacks. It was a terrific morning with lots of smiles and laughter!

Our branch is now hiring for a FT 2nd shift (3-11p) Certified Medication Aide/Medication Technician. If you or someone you know is interested please visit our website and apply today!

Banana bread made with LOVE! Bread basket manager Deb along with BFM Maria are assisting our residents with this tasty treat. There are never too many cooks in the kitchen!

Congratulations Bickford of Marshalltown for earning a U.S. News “Best” for Assisted Living! In 2025, U.S. News analyzed data from nearly 450,000 resident & family survey responses at more than 3,800 senior living communities nationwide. The survey asked residents and family members about their satisfaction with community safety, caregiving, activities, management, staff, food, value and other aspects of community life. The Best Senior Living ratings recognize communities that received the highest overall scores in the care level or levels they offer. Learn more at: https://health.usnews.com/best-senior-living/bickford-of-marshalltown-16820

Reunions between friends in assisted living can happen unexpectedly, often triggered by shared memories!