Bickford of Quincy
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Knowing who to trust in this journey is hard — especially when your loved one’s health and happiness are at stake.
A letter from Andy Eby Andy Eby Caregiver/Sales & Marketing
The decision to consider senior living is never an easy one. You’re looking for caregivers to help with situations that may have you feeling exposed and powerless. We understand that this is a vulnerable time for your family.
Here at Bickford, we believe that vulnerability is not a weakness, but a strength.
We honor the courage it takes for seniors and families to navigate the aging journey and we believe we owe you our vulnerability in return.
That’s why we display real reviews from our residents, both positive and negative. We’re not interested in cherry-picking feel-good comments from casual visits.
We aim to earn your trust by showing the full spectrum of feedback from internal monthly surveys of our residents and families. This is an uncommon practice in our industry.
Many of the reviews you’ll see are positive, serving as a testament to our “whatever it takes” commitment to helping residents live their best lives.
We interpret negative reviews through two lenses: First, some contain hard truths. It hurts to hear, but sometimes we deserve it. This feedback sharpens us, allows us to see where we fall short, and demands that we get better.
Second, some reviews arise from the unbearable emotional pain families feel as they watch a loved one decline. In these situations, our caregivers may bear the brunt of unrealistic expectations. As the saying goes, “Hurt people hurt people.”
We trust your discernment to distinguish between the two. Feel free to ask us about any review that raises questions or concerns. We believe that trust isn’t built on a facade of perfection but on honesty about our successes and challenges.
Thank you for considering placing your trust in us.
Andy Eby
Reviews for Bickford of Quincy
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Reviews with Comments
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All good!
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All is good! My mother loves it there which is all that matters.
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His care at Bickford is great! Staff is great! The facility is not clean . This is an ongoing problem and seems would not be difficult to resolve. Hire a professional cleaning company to come in to vacuum the front and halls at least daily , clean the resident bathrooms and vacuum the apartments 1-2 times a week , wipe down / disinfect the doors , etc. Do not have the CNAs, and other staff do the cleaning. Let them take care of the residents. This is a nice facility with paying customers ! Why can it not be clean????? Happy New Year!
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My mom enjoys her place
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Every other month, I have to explain to you that her insurance doesn't prepay. Only for service provided. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Mom is very happy with Bickford so far. She said the staff is Wonderful! | She was having some Internet issues but I saw they just got her an Internet extender so hopefully that will fix the issue.
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I love the facility. The staff is excellent, very kind and respectful to my mom.
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All good!
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The staff is wonderful with my father- kind, caring, patient, engaging. The facility is not as clean as it could be. The toilet is usually disgusting - toilet bowl, base of the toilet and the floor in the bathroom are all more often dirty than not. His carpet often needs vacuumed as do the hallways . He likes the food and is gaining weight. He is often out of his room and doing activities, sitting at the table, or outside . (name removed) the activities director keeps him engaged and is great with him as are the other staff members. (name removed) is very responsive to his needs and so is the director (name removed). The nurses and CNAs are great with him as well Fantastic care from the staff!
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Staff at Bickford are all genuinely empathetic, helpful and caring individuals. (name removed) is absolutely amazing and I'm so thankful we get to partner with her to take care of my grandpa (name removed)!
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The staff is very helpful and courteous. (name removed) is very great at keeping me current on any health changes and is very caring.
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The employees are amazing. They are very gentle but strong when they talk with my dad. They have positive attitudes and are helpful. They will ask if we need something, and then take time to assist if we do need anything. Much appreciated!
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Staff has gone above and beyond for the care of my mother. She is now in the hospital and they have even visited her there. I'm so impressed with the care and compassion that they have shown her and our family. Thank you!
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Someone took my dad's wheelchair and was replaced with a junk one
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It is disappointing that many small things are not taken care of in Mary B's. For instance, the wooden trim around the dining tables is very sticky. Not because it is dirty but because the varnish/sealant is breaking down. It is distracting to sit and eat or visit because your skin or clothes stick to them. The electric recliner has stopped working and is tilted forward so pretty much unusable as is. The end tables and coffee table are pretty beat up. If it is not possible to replace them, they could be painted. I have no complaints about mom's care. I just want her environment to be as nice as possible.
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Appreciate all the work you do in order to care for our loved one. The many opportunities given to residents to stimulate their minds and get them up and out of their rooms are many. Seeing to their individual needs is a definite sign of caring.
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Staff is great!
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My mothers happy and that's all I wanted
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Need an automatic door to the courtyard. Would like to see improvements to keep big the courtyard more inviting. Need improvement on eve meals
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Since the passing of both mom and mother-in-law, the team has stepped up giving special attention to both dad's. Providing compassion and empathy, getting dad to be more active and getting out of his room. Continue the awesome care!
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Appreciate all the staff at Bickford of Quincy. Recently our Mom had a door knob come off her closet door; she was so happy when it was fixed. A new housekeeping person is now on staff and did a fantastic job of really cleaning our mother's room!!!
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Staff are kind and helpful! Food is fabulous! Activities are interesting and they help my mom with what she can participate in. It is an extremely pleasant place to live. Thank you.
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All good
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Staff is great! They have taken such good care of my parents ! My mother died April 17 and they were all so supportive of my father and our family. Many of them also came to her visitation . They have such good hearts! The only negative is that my dads bathroom is often not very clean and often smells bad. The room could be cleaner as well .
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No need to be confidential The staff is great I tell them often how much I appreciate their dedication and kindness they show me and my mother
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Staff is great as well as facility. |
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The staff went above and beyond to make our birthday celebration for Dad extra special. Thank you
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Our family is very pleased with our mother's care at Quincy's Bickford. Staff are so pleasant and help keep residents engaged in activities, conversation, special programs as much as possible; they are also understanding when someone at age 96 just does not feel like an activity on a particular day. Thank you for all you do. Know it takes everyone working as a team to provide great care for the residents. Our family truly appreciates how you sincerely listen when we may have a concern. Keep up the great work.
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We are glad we picked Bickford!! Mother is so happy with the staff and care provided. She raves about your meals and says she is "worried" about gaining weight!!
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We really appreciate all the efforts (name removed) and her team put in towards caring for our parents!!!
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Staff is excellent in communicating with me on issues pertaining to my mother very kind and considerate to my family and my mother.
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With the recent passing of our mom, staff were amazing, compassionate, and caring. Special thank you to (name removed) for being there during that time. (name removed) did an amazing job during a difficult time and we are truly grateful for her compassion she provides to all the residents. She smiles with grace and not afraid to be human and shed tears with us. All staff have been amazing looking after several of our loved ones at Bickford and appreciate this team!
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The staff at Bickford is terrific. They are thoughtful and kind and provide excellent care for our mother. I highly recommend Bickford.
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My mother was on hospice and passed away after 5 days. The care was wonderful and the Bickford staff worked so well as a team with the Hospice team. The love and gentle care by Bickford was outstanding. Everyone there has sincerely shared in our sorrow and done anything they could to offer comfort. Our family is so thankful for Bickford, for their leadership and professionalism, and for their staff. The family of (name removed)
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We really appreciate all the efforts (name removed) and her team put in towards caring for our parents!!! | 5
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All is great!
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Staff are always informative concerning my mother's condition. Activities director (name removed) is top notch all staff are very helpful.
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Our family is very pleased with Bickford. Staff are always courteous and willing to listen to family members when a care/concern is present. Having our family member in a safe environment is so important; knowing someone is there 24/7 if help is needed is so comforting. Thank you Quincy staff for all you do for our loved ones.
Did you know
Most senior living communities don’t share internal reviews
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Why other senior living communities don’t share internal reviews
- Most communities don’t solicit reviews on a monthly basis. Most surveys are annual and used for internal purposes only.
- They’re caring for a frail, vulnerable population 24/7/365. Healthcare, by its very nature, can be messy, especially when you’re on around the clock. Service failures are almost inevitable in this context.
- They know that some of the comments aren’t necessarily accurate
- They don’t have the courage to be vulnerable. They want to control how prospective families see them.
- They’re afraid it would hurt their sales and marketing efforts
- They don’t trust the consumer to be able to handle the truth
Did you know
Bickford Senior Living’s happiness score is 2x the national average
Reviews FAQ
Bickford residents and families have frequent opportunities to participate in providing feedback throughout the year. Bickford sends out a comprehensive annual survey evaluating all aspects of a residents experience. Following this survey, Bickford sends out a monthly survey to see if we are making progress on improving their happiness levels. The responses to both surveys are posted on the website and remain there for a year.
Bickford is committed to transparency. That means posting all feedback – both positive and negative. Every review is included in our overall score (star-rating). However, we do not post comments that are libelous, profane or risk violating the privacy of our residents.
A Bickford Verified Resident Review is a review provided by a resident or family member/significant other that has been verified by Bickford as an authorized individual. Individual names are protected for privacy reasons.
Bickford has developed a program to improve resident happiness based specifically on the scores and comments of the surveys. Each Branch sets goals to improve targeted areas identified from the surveys. The actions that need to be taken are discussed as a part of each shifts daily stand-up meeting.
Due to the unique and personalized nature of our business, responses to reviews, if requested, happen individually.
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