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Bickford of Suffolk

Assisted Living & Memory Care

4.3

146 reviews

Phone:
757-239-3953

6860 Harbour View Blvd,
Suffolk, VA 23435

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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 Suffolk's Leadership Team

STEVE DE JESUS

Executive Director
Ouahid Soubai

Family Advocate
Kendra Thomas

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Suffolk

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.

Amber Frederick

Feb 4, 2025

Mae came back and asked if there was anything else she could help with, so she bagged up the remaining strawberries for bingo. A BFM passing by stopped to see what she was up to, and Mae quickly recruited her to help separate bread ties! We love seeing these little moments of joy, teamwork, and purpose in action. #ChocolateCoveredStrawberries #CookingForOthers #MeaningfulRoles #PurposefulActivities #MontessoriDementia #BickfordSeniorLiving #Higherpath

Amber Frederick

Feb 4, 2025

Today, we had a sweet time making chocolate-covered strawberries! Our residents had just as much fun making them as they did eating them. Mae even took some to her table to share and came back with a glowing review—everyone loved them! She then asked if we had more to share with our friends at Fox Therapy. Safe to say, these treats were a hit all around! Should we start our own Bickford chocolate covered strawberry business?? Let us know! #SweetMoments #ChocolateCoveredJoy #SharingIsCaring #FoxTherapy #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Amber Frederick

Feb 2, 2025

Full house for Bingo yesterday! A big thank you to the Peacock family for helping out and making the game even more fun. We love seeing our community come together! #BINGO #Family #FullHouse #CommunitySpirit #VolunteerAppreciation #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Amber Frederick

Jan 23, 2025

Our extraordinary maintenance director Jackie, hosted a PVC house building class with our residents in Mary B’s! The guys enjoy working with their hands and seeing their project come to life! We might need to take a trip to Lowe’s in the near future! Please comment with suggestions on what our guys should build next! #Montessori #MontessoriDementia #Handywork #Building #MaintenanceDirectorsRock #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Amber Frederick

Jan 22, 2025

Our Mary B’s residents were treated to a delightful morning with a special guest! Wayne from Hospice of Virginia stopped by to serenade us with some amazing tunes. Music always brings so much joy to our community, and we’re always on the lookout for volunteer musicians to share their talents! If you’re interested, please reach out to our Happiness Coordinator, Amber. We’d love to hear from you! #PowerinMusic #MaryBsLove #Montessori #MontessoriDementia #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Amber Frederick

Jan 16, 2025

Who needs winter blues when you can have beach vibes? We had a blast at the ‘beach’ today with piña coladas and warm thoughts—making winter so much better! #BeachDayFun #BickfordVibes #WinterEscape #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Amber Frederick

Jan 16, 2025

The Bickford Tiki Bar is OPEN! We’re serving up piña coladas and plenty of smiles—paradise has never been closer! #TropicalVibes #BickfordFun #CheersToHappiness #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Amber Frederick

Jan 13, 2025

Aloha from Bickford! Tropical Bingo brought the island vibes to our Luau Week, complete with fun prizes and plenty of laughs. Who knew bingo could feel like a vacation? #LuauWeek #TropicalFun #BickfordSeniorLiving #BingoLife #Higherpath

Amber Frederick

Dec 31, 2024

Ringing in the New Year in style! Our talented residents had a blast making their own festive party hats to celebrate 2025. Here’s to creativity, laughter, and a year filled with joy! #NewYears2025 #CraftingMemories #BickfordFamily #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Amber Frederick

Dec 31, 2024

We are thrilled to share an exciting new chapter in our Branches journey of providing the highest quality care and support for our residents. In our ongoing commitment to enhancing the lives of those we serve, we are proud to introduce the Montessori-inspired approach to care at The Bickford of Suffolk. Montessori is a philosophy rooted in respect, dignity, and empowerment. Originally developed as a method of education, this approach has been beautifully adapted to support older adults, particularly those living with memory challenges. By focusing on each individual’s abilities, strengths, and preferences, the Montessori method enables us to create an environment that fosters purpose, engagement, and independence. Most recently during our Family Christmas Party we presented "The Hands of the Generation" we currently care for. Hands are a universal language, transcending age, race, and background. In the hands of our senior residents, we see: Strength: Decades of hard work and perseverance. Connection: The warmth of a handshake, the comfort of a touch. Legacy: The marks of lives well-lived and lessons passed down. As caregivers, we hold not just hands but histories. Each resident we serve has a unique journey, and their hands remind us to honor that journey daily. Whether it's helping with a simple task or holding hands during a quiet moment, we recognize the privilege of being part of their story. Share these photo with someone who appreciates the story of a life told through touch, and let’s continue to celebrate the hands that have shaped our world. #dementia #dementiaawareness #memorycare #assistedliving #montessori #montessorifordementia #seniorcare #montessoriinspiredlifestyle #centerforappliedresearchindementia

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

4.3

overall score based on 146 reviews

Jan 1, 2025

It just upsets me that she never seems happy with any of the food served. With the cost of the residence, I would hope that the meals would be of a higher quality. Other then that, she seems to enjoy all the staff and stays busy. Thanks
Jan 1, 2025

There should be more activities for memory care besides watching tv and sitting at the dining tables with books.
Jan 1, 2025

All of my complaints have to do with the dining room. Some days it's a surprise what the residents will eat. The menu hasn't been posted, or there is a change. There still isn't enough help passing out beverages and food. The meat is often tough. The cakes consistently are dry. The tables are not always set with enough silverware or glasses. The floor needs to be mopped more often. The addition of the handicapped people do help, and the tables are set when they come.
Nov 1, 2024

I would like to commend (name removed) for their help in assisting me in getting my mother, who is confined to a wheelchair and is a Mary B resident, to a medical appointment, and in providing her records for the appointment. What used to be so simple is now a Herculean group effort to accomplish, and their attention, timeliness, and sympathetic professionalism towards the task was a tremendous help!
Sep 2, 2024

Done ⌛️
Aug 1, 2024

It would be great if meals could be a bit more consistent with food selection and time it takes to get served. Thank you!
Jul 1, 2024

Everyone at Bickford has been very attentive and caring.