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Bickford of Portage

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

3.5

87 reviews

Phone:
269-399-3564

4707 W Milham Ave,
Portage, MI 49024

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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 Portage's Leadership Team

Brandy Aucunas

Executive Director
Marles Ludwig

Family Advocate
Shelby Davis

Health & Wellness Director

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

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.

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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.

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!

Erin Kruger

Nov 28, 2025

At Bickford of Portage, our mission is simple but powerful: to enrich happiness in the lives of our residents every single day. One of the ways we fulfill that mission is through our Higher Path Health model, a personalized, holistic approach to senior care that empowers our residents to live life with purpose, dignity, and support. And with our trusted partner, Fox Therapy, that path becomes even stronger. #BickfordOfPortage #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Erin Kruger

Nov 27, 2025

From our Bickford family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with comfort, gratitude, and all the warmth of the season.

Erin Kruger

Nov 26, 2025

At Bickford of Portage, some of the simplest moments bring the biggest smiles—and Balloon Bop has quickly become one of our most loved activities. It’s amazing how something as light and joyful as a floating balloon can bring out laughter, movement, and a sense of togetherness among our residents. #BickfordOfPortage #BickfordSeniorLiving

Erin Kruger

Nov 25, 2025

Sweet moments, happy hearts! Residents at Bickford of Portage enjoyed delicious parfaits for National Parfait Day—a tasty way to share laughter and community. #BickfordOfPortage #SweetMoments #NationalParfaitDay

Erin Kruger

Nov 24, 2025

Erin Kruger

Nov 21, 2025

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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.