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Bickford of Portage

Assisted Living & Memory Care

3.5

150 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

Brandie McWethy

Executive Director
Kayla Beebe

Family Advocate

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.

Memory Care

An intimate, engaging environment designed specifically for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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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

Mar 17, 2025

This St. Patrick’s Day, the residents of Bickford Assisted Living and Memory Care experienced a day filled with festive fun, delicious treats, and a sense of adventure, all while staying cozy in their chairs. It was a perfect blend of tradition, creativity, and community spirit that brought a touch of Irish magic to the day.

Erin Kruger

Mar 12, 2025

Why Choose Bickford? Bickford Assisted Living & Memory Care is more than just a place to live — it’s a community designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. Our mission is to provide compassionate, specialized care that meets the physical, emotional, and social needs of each resident. Whether you’re looking for assisted living or memory care services, our team is committed to offering a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment. Contact Kayla today at 269-399-3564 to schedule a tour and see firsthand how we make senior living exceptional.

Erin Kruger

Mar 11, 2025

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Mar 10, 2025

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Mar 6, 2025

At Bickford Assisted Living & Memory Care, with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to get creative and add a little green to your home decor.

Erin Kruger

Mar 4, 2025

Mardi Gras Magic Comes to Life: A Themed Lunch, Paczki, and Armchair Travel to Louisiana At Bickford Assisted Living & Memory Care, we believe in celebrating the joy of tradition, culture, and, of course, great food. This year, for Mardi Gras, we decided to bring the vibrant energy of New Orleans right to our tables with a Mardi Gras-themed lunch, delicious paczki, and an unforgettable armchair travel experience to Louisiana.

Erin Kruger

Mar 3, 2025

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Feb 27, 2025

Engaging the Senses: The Chocolate Tasting Experience The event started with a brief introduction to the art of chocolate tasting. Many of our residents had memories of enjoying chocolate in various forms, but few had ever considered the intricate flavors that chocolate can offer. As we walked them through the process of tasting—first observing the chocolate’s appearance, then smelling its aroma, and finally savoring its flavors—they became engaged in a way we hadn’t anticipated.

Erin Kruger

Feb 25, 2025

At Bickford Assisted Living & Memory Care, the care of our residents goes beyond just medical attention. We recognize the importance of companionship and emotional support, which is why we are proud to allow pets to live with our residents. Allowing pets to stay with their owners helps foster a sense of home and stability, which is especially important for seniors experiencing transitions like moving into assisted living or memory care.

Erin Kruger

Feb 19, 2025

Bickford Assisted Living and Memory care hosted an insightful and engaging Fox Therapy Education Series, dedicated to raising awareness about heart health. The session focused on providing essential knowledge, tips, and strategies to improve cardiovascular health. Attendees learned how to manage and protect their heart health through a combination of education, interactive discussion, and fun "True or False" statements aimed at debunking common myths.

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We value transparency. We get feedback every month. Here’s what’s really going on at Bickford of Portage.

3.5

overall score based on 150 reviews

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.
Jan 7, 2025

I would say 4.5. There are so few residents in Mary B right now that the ratio is manageable for the excellent, hard working staff. It's so important for the people working in the memory care area to truly know the residents and all their dementia quirks, and the staff we have now is fabulous!! Please clean the yellow couches though.
Dec 1, 2024

Glad to see that management is staffed again. I have high hopes for our new wellness coordinator.
Nov 5, 2024

The staff at Bickford of Portage is great and show care and concern for my parent. I notice there are only 2 staff (a med tech and care worker) in the memory care area many times when I am with my parent. I wish there were 3. Majority of care homes have 3 dedicated staff at all times in a memory care area. It would be nice if the Bickford of Portage staff were better supported by management. The phone system is terrible! If no one answers the line will disconnect. If someone does answer and I need to be transferred, the phone disconnects. I have called other branches of Bickford and they have an automated system so atleast you can leave a message. I have to call multiple times in order to be able to speak to someone about my parent. If I get a call from Bickford of Portage and miss it, it is very frustrating to call them back. Other care homes have dedicated lines and options to get in touch with caregivers.
Sep 24, 2024

Score of 3 for Bickford Management | We are disappointed with how overwhelmed the portage staff has seemed with the additional duties and work hours caused by the loss of the portage branch director and nurse. | I would hope you are providing extra compensation or a bonus for the Portage med techs who have to work without leadership during all the transitions. The Portage Mary B staff as well as the Portage Assisted Living staff are excellent and we appreciate them everyday. I hope the Bickford Management does too.
Sep 1, 2024

Very excited about the hiring of our new executive director. We know she is committed to the residents and Bickford. I also believe we will have someone that will stay and is committed. Now if we could just find a good nurse that will stay.
Jul 1, 2024

(name removed), the activities Director in Mary B's is phenomenal. She is so kind and loving to each of the residents. I can tell she truly cares about them.