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Bickford of Portage

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

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 Portage's Leadership Team

  • Shelby Davis

    Health & Wellness Director

Services at Portage

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.

Happenings


Erin Kruger

Dec 12, 2025

Looking for the perfect solution to comfort, care, and community?
 At Bickford of Portage, we’ve cracked the code to joyful senior living: Compassion + Cozy Living + Personalized Care + Social Connection =
 A Life Full of Meaning Whether you're searching for assisted living or memory care, the answer is simple:
Bickford is where life happens. Come see how we make every day feel like home. Book a tour today. #SeniorLivingSolved #BickfordOfPortage #AssistedLivingWithHeart #WhereLifeHappens

Erin Kruger

Dec 11, 2025

There’s nothing quite like a cup of hot cocoa, a plate of fresh cookies, and good company to brighten a winter day! Our friends from Compassus joined us at Bickford of Portage for a cozy treat, filling our community with warmth, laughter, and connection. We’re grateful to Compassus for not only providing the delicious hot cocoa and cookies, but also for spending meaningful time with our residents. These small gatherings have a way of becoming treasured memories—and this one certainly did. Moments like these remind us how special it is when partners from the community share their time and kindness with us. Thank you, Compassus, for bringing such joy to our home! #BickfordSeniorLiving #CompassHospice #CommunityPartners

Erin Kruger

Dec 10, 2025

At Bickford of Portage, we love celebrating the unique gifts and passions our residents bring to our community. This week, resident Gayle shared one of her special talents — and it turned into a truly heartwarming creative experience for everyone. Gayle, along with her daughter Carolyn, led a hands-on workshop teaching residents how to make beautiful Sculpey pens. With colorful clay, patient guidance, and plenty of encouragement, Gayle showed step-by-step how to shape, layer, and design each pen into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. We’re so grateful to Gayle and Carolyn for inspiring us with their creativity and for helping our residents discover the fun of making Sculpey pens. We can’t wait to see what artistic adventure comes next! #BickfordOfPortage #BickfordSeniorLiving

Erin Kruger

Dec 9, 2025

At Bickford of Portage, we love trying new trends — especially the tasty ones! This week, our residents joined in on a fun (and delicious) activity as they taste-tested the viral candied cranberries that have been taking the internet by storm. And the verdict was unanimous… they were a hit! Residents enjoyed the perfect balance of sweet crunch and tart cranberry zing. Laughter filled the room as everyone compared reactions, shared holiday memories, and went back for “just one more.” It was a simple treat that sparked big smiles and even bigger conversations. Moments like these are part of what makes life at Bickford so special — bringing residents together, trying new things, and creating joyful experiences that brighten the day. Stay tuned for more fun seasonal activities and taste-tests… you never know what trend we’ll try next!

Erin Kruger

Dec 8, 2025

At Bickford of Portage, we believe health is a journey — not a destination. Every day, our mission is to walk alongside residents as they navigate that journey with confidence, comfort, and compassion. That’s why we are honored to support residents like Jackie, who is actively walking the Higher Path Health Model with strength, grace, and the steady encouragement of our care team — in partnership with our trusted therapy provider, Fox Therapy. Right now, Jackie is focusing on improving her shoulder strength, an important part of maintaining mobility, comfort, and independence in daily activities. With the help of Fox Therapy and our dedicated care team, she’s working through tailored exercises and supportive routines designed specifically for her goals. Her determination inspires everyone around her, and her progress is a wonderful reflection of what can happen when clinical excellence meets personalized care. #BickfordOfPortage #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Erin Kruger

Dec 5, 2025

At Bickford of Portage, we believe life should be celebrated—often and joyfully. One of our most beloved traditions? Happy Hour. It’s more than just a social gathering. It’s a time when laughter fills the room, friendships grow deeper, and our Bickford Family comes together to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Come see for yourself. Schedule a visit and join us for Happy Hour—we’d love to raise a glass with you. #BickfordOfPortage #BickfordSeniorLiving

Erin Kruger

Dec 4, 2025

Erin Kruger

Dec 3, 2025

The holiday magic has officially arrived at Bickford of Portage! Our community is starting to sparkle with twinkling lights, cheerful décor, and the joyful spirit that makes this season so special. From the moment you walk through our doors, you can feel the excitement building as residents and team members work together to bring Christmas to life. We’re just getting started, too! Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be decking out even more spaces, hosting favorite holiday activities, and preparing for our annual Christmas festivities. Whether it’s crafts, music, baking, or simply soaking in the magic, there are so many heartwarming moments ahead. At Bickford of Portage, Christmas isn’t just a season—it’s a feeling. And our community is already shining with the warmth, joy, and togetherness that make this time of year unforgettable. Stay tuned… the holiday fun has only just begun! #BickfordOfPortage #BickfordSeniorLiving #HolidayMagic

Erin Kruger

Dec 2, 2025

Looking for a new home for your loved one? Stop by Bickford of Portage Senior Living for a tour today! We're here to help you find the perfect place to call home! #BickfordSeniorLiving #CareThatFeelsLikeFamily

Erin Kruger

Dec 1, 2025

Christmas Door Decorating Contest 
 December 1st – December 15th 2025 at 3pm It’s time to spread some holiday cheer! Families and loved ones are invited to help decorate apartment doors and make our halls merry and bright. Let your creativity shine — the more festive, the better! We will post photos of all decorated doors on our Facebook page Monday, December 15th for community voting. Residents will also have the chance to vote in person at the branch throughout the week. Winners will be announced Friday, December 19th at our Resident Christmas Party, and prizes will be awarded accordingly. Let’s deck the halls together and make this season unforgettable!

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3.5

overall score based on 87 reviews

  • Nov 5, 2025

    My mother is very happy with the aides, (name removed) and the meals. I am not happy with the lack of communication.

  • Nov 5, 2025

    We are very happy to have Bickford of Portage finally, fully staffed with very capable leaders. The Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director and Family Advocate are a great team!

  • Sep 3, 2025

    The Health and Wellness Director is awesome. She is responsive and caring. The BFMs take good care of our parent and find ways to help her engage in the Montessori program. They also have a good understanding of our parent and relate well with her. Our parent doesn't remember names but calls many of the BFMs her friends.

  • Aug 4, 2025

    We had a family wedding and (name removed) was very sweet and helped our mom get ready. (name removed) also came in on a weekend to help with our mom's hair. We sincerely appreciate how all the staff takes care of our mom. They even had her nails done to match her dress! | Communication is one issue that is not the best. We haven't seen a weekly update in several weeks. It is hard to get someone to answer the phone on weekends.

  • Jul 1, 2025

    Wonderful staff!!

  • Jul 6, 2025

    The phones continue to be an issue. It is very hard, especially on the weekends, to get someone to answer the phone. It is very frustrating. The phone eventually goes to the director's vm. That doesn't help if you are returning a call or need to notify the staff of an issue. This also happens on the weekdays, however on the weekdays I receive a call back. I was told the phones have caller ID. (name removed) is awesome with calling back during the week | The new Health and Wellness Director has been good with communicating about my parent and helping with their health issues.

  • Mar 1, 2025

    All of the staff with whom I have interacted have been professional and compassionate both with my mother and me, as well as with other residents. I'm so thankful we found Bickford.

  • Feb 1, 2025

    Also, I'm sure I left someone out - but I didn't mean to | Also (name removed) and (name removed) went out of their way to make sure I was alright. So kind.

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