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Bickford of Okemos

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

3.8

117 reviews

Phone:
517-901-7096

3830 Okemos Rd,
Meridian charter Township, MI 48864

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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 Okemos' Leadership Team

Christopher Weber

Executive Director
Misty Smith

Family Advocate
Melissa Davey

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Okemos

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.

Amelia Diaz

Jul 28, 2026

Some days are simply filled with extra joy! Today, our residents enjoyed the many benefits of music therapy and pet therapy, bringing smiles, laughter, and meaningful moments throughout the day. To make it even sweeter, we were delighted by a special visit from the adorable baby next door, whose giggles and curious smiles brightened everyone's day. Unfortunately we do not have any pictures with her. From singing along to favorite tunes, spending time with our furry friends, and sharing precious moments with our youngest neighbor, it was a day full of connection, comfort, and happiness across generations. These are the moments that make our community feel like home! #SeniorLiving #MusicTherapy #PetTherapy #IntergenerationalConnections #MakingMemories #NursingHomeLife #JoyInEveryDay

Amelia Diaz

Jul 28, 2026

Some days are simply filled with extra joy! Today, our residents enjoyed the many benefits of music therapy and pet therapy, bringing smiles, laughter, and meaningful moments throughout the day. To make it even sweeter, we were delighted by a special visit from the adorable baby next door, whose giggles and curious smiles brightened everyone's day. Unfortunately we do not have any pictures with her. From singing along to favorite tunes, spending time with our furry friends, and sharing precious moments with our youngest neighbor, it was a day full of connection, comfort, and happiness across generations. These are the moments that make our community feel like home. #SeniorLiving #MusicTherapy #PetTherapy #IntergenerationalConnections #MakingMemories #NursingHomeLife #JoyInEveryDay

Amelia Diaz

Jul 27, 2026

What a fabulous week it's been! We had an incredible time celebrating our 1950s Theme Week with vintage treats, creative crafts, music, laughter, and plenty of wonderful memories. Thank you to everyone who helped make our trip back in time so special! Now it's time to trade poodle skirts and soda fountains for blue ribbons and barnyard fun because our County Fair celebration is up next! We can't wait to enjoy fair-inspired games, delicious treats, friendly competition, and all the nostalgic fun that comes with a day at the fair. Stay tuned as we continue making memories and bringing joy to our residents—there's always something exciting happening here! #1950sThemeWeek #CountyFairFun #LifeEnrichment #SeniorLiving #MakingMemories #NursingHomeLife #EveryDayIsSpecial

Amelia Diaz

Jul 27, 2026

Amelia Diaz

Jul 23, 2026

Our 1950s Theme Week is in full swing, and today was as sweet as can be! Residents teamed up with our wonderful volunteer to paint colorful ice cream sundaes, creating unique masterpieces inspired by one of the decade's favorite treats. The room was filled with laughter, creativity, and conversations about soda fountains, summer days, and favorite ice cream flavors from years gone by. Thank you to our amazing volunteer for making today's craft so much fun and helping us celebrate the spirit of the fabulous '50s! What's your favorite ice cream flavor? #1950sThemeWeek #SeniorLiving #CreativeAging #LifeEnrichment #IceCreamSundaes #PaintingFun #MakingMemories

Amelia Diaz

Jul 23, 2026

Misty Smith

Jul 23, 2026

The greatest compliment you can give us is the referral of someone you care about. At Bickford of Okemos, we know that choosing a senior living community is one of life's most important decisions. When you share your Bickford experience with a friend or loved one, it means the world to us. As a token of our appreciation, we're offering a $500 resident referral credit when your long term stay referral moves into our community! If you know someone who could benefit from compassionate care, meaningful friendships, and a place that truly feels like home, we'd love the opportunity to meet them. For more information about our Resident Referral Program, contact Misty Smith our Family Advocate at 517-648-0276. Thank you for trusting us to care for the people who matter most. #BickfordOfOkemos #BickfordFamily #ReferAFriend #ResidentReferral #SeniorLiving #CompassionateCare #WhereFamilyFeelsAtHome #OkemosMI #Community #ThankYou

Amelia Diaz

Jul 21, 2026

We're taking a sweet trip back in time during our 1950s Theme Week! Today, our residents enjoyed a vintage candy tasting, sampling classic treats that brought back so many wonderful memories and sparked plenty of conversations about the good old days. From favorite childhood candies to reminiscing about trips to the corner store and Saturday matinees, every bite was filled with nostalgia and smiles. It's amazing how something as simple as a piece of candy can unlock cherished memories and bring people together! Here's to celebrating the fabulous '50s—one sweet treat at a time! #1950sThemeWeek #VintageCandy #SweetMemories #SeniorLiving #NursingHomeLife #Reminiscing #LifeEnrichment

Amelia Diaz

Jul 21, 2026

Misty Smith

Jul 17, 2026

Put on your poodle skirts, leather jackets, and dancing shoes because we're taking a trip back to the fabulous 1950s! Bickford of Okemos has a fun-filled 50s Week featuring great music, classic games, delicious treats, themed activities, and plenty of opportunities to make new memories with friends. Would you or someone you know enjoy living in a community full of fun?! Contact Misty Smith our Family Advocate at 517.648.0276 & schedule a tour today! #BickfordOfOkemos #50sWeek #RockAroundTheClock #BackToThe50s #SockHop #ClassicHits #GoldenMemories #SeniorLiving #AssistedLiving #LifeAtBickford #CommunityMatters #MakingMemories #VintageVibes #FunAtBickford #OkemosMI #SeniorActivities #LiveJoyfully #GoodTimes #TogetherAtBickford #CelebrateEveryDay

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3.8

overall score based on 117 reviews

Jun 18, 2026

Appreciate the staff to include housekeeping who recognized missing pjs from moms laundry and returned - money is tight and comfortable clothing for mom going thru cancer is needed to her amazing thoughtfulness is appreciated - (names removed) so incredible !!! Make time to check on mom above and beyond - ensure showers and bedding is clean as she has accidents that are not noticed by other staff - Grateful for (name removed) who gets her to lunch and bingo as well as well as (name removed) who drops off activities and popcorn - It is so important for persons fighting disease and/mental physical challenges be included in daily activities ... it is hard when short staff but means the world to those it impacted and their family | Also - quick thank you to Director (name removed) - see him out and about working and monitoring - often encouraging employees or interacting w residents/families
May 20, 2026

Really appreciate the caretakers and medtechs like (name removed) and especially (name removed) who make an extra effort to get my mom out of her room and motivated while she is battling significant medical conditions like Alzheimer's progressing and cancer ... (names removed) are so critical in mom's attitude and wellbeing ... residents all need to continue involvement, interaction and socialization
Apr 10, 2026

Appreciate all the staffs and efforts with mom- from the new activity director, facility person, cleaning person, and as always care team , chefs and med techs - they know mom (everyone) and try to make sure she eats, is clean, and treat her with dignity. As a public service person myself for over 30 years - I am humbled and have learned from these kind hearted caring professionals... I know and watch as they go extra for all the residents in small caring daily inspirational ways ...
Mar 5, 2026

The new administrator is working so hard to make Bickford great again after so much upheaval and staff turnover. However, he could certainly use much more support from staff in the corporate headquarters. It's a shame it's so difficult to get what he needs to fully get the job done.
Feb 17, 2026

Not happy that (name removed) the Activity Director left .... she went above and beyond ... it was upper mgmt (outside of Bickford ) that did not support ... I am very grateful to have the day to day care for my mom of the BFM team members - I have been going thru family/health issues that require mom to be at Bickford and I TRUST this second family with my loved ones care! They ALL make sure she eats and is cared for like their OWN! So grateful! | I just shared an updated improved yelp rating "I am updating my review in appreciation and recognition of the hard work and care of the Bickford of Okemos team and Director in place. Mom has continued with significant health and declining mental issues and the staff to include med techs, caretakers, chefs, new facilty persons are all amazing looking after her to ensure eating, cleanliness, and comfort. It is still important to actively communicate and coordinate all best efforts for care. Couldn't have gotten thru the past months without this second family!"
Feb 2, 2026

We appreciate the healthcare staff's communication.
Jan 13, 2026

Would rate the care staff/med techs/chefs/cleaning on the floor high- "5 " they have cared and helped mom especially with additional needs attributed to medical diagnoses and memory decline - (name removed) for example the housekeeper makes a point to check on how mom is doing and I notice extra care in her room. (name removed) and so many of the others are making sure she eats and even visit with her keeping her spirits up. However, I dropped some points due to (name removed) the activities coordinator still being gone - many of the residents are upset by her absence and miss her. (name removed) was a hard worker and team player who really cared about the residents - she would pitch in wherever she saw a need at Bickford. It is disappointing that this has not been resolved and it is hard to replace someone like her.
Sep 1, 2025

(name removed) is the best director we could have ever had and I am heartbroken she is leaving. Bickford corporation should have done everything in the power to make her want to stay. We are thankful for (name removed) and all she has done for the residents, families and staff.