Bickford of Tinley Park
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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 Tinley Park
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Reviews with Comments
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From the moment I walked through the door I knew Bickford was where I wanted to place my mom. Very homey vibe, clean and all the staff are very friendly and dedicated to the residents and their families. Unfortunately I am unable to leave mom there as they are not a supportive living facility. Overall great place.
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Dining area in Mary B's needs updates to the tables and chairs. They were using table cloths and flowers but that stopped. Also, the carpeting near the dining area is in bad shape. | Nurses do a good job. | My mom's sink has been broken for a month. That is unacceptable.
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The prom that Bickford had was great. The residents seemed to really enjoy themselves.
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The only complaint I have is that my mom ran out of eyedrops and no one let me know ahead of time so now she goes without for 3 days when I can get a refill.
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I can never get anyone on the phone when I call, it just rings and rings. I've tried a couple times in the month of April to no avail. I was told in the beginning of April that it was fixed since the same thing was happening in March. Please get an answering machine so someone can call me back instead of getting in my car and going to Bickford.
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Please increase the frequency of washing clothes. | Residents should not have to eat in their rooms due to the lack of clean clothes.
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My father still complains about the cooking daily. However he has said the new housekeeper is fantastic!
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I thought my mother was having a heart attack cause she called me with chest pains but hung up. I tried calling the front office 6 or 7 times and no one answered. Thank god when I got there the nurse said she wasn't. My daughter had to drive me because I was so upset. It was after nine at night.
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The carpeting and dining furniture in Mary B's needs replacement.
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My mom is receiving loving care beyond my expectations!! Or maybe I should say the kind of care you don't expect in these residences! Eve has gone above and beyond for her and the entire staff is friendly and caring too!! Lots of smiles from most everyone! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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The staff continues to be very supportive | Liked “We appreciate your feedback, (name removed) .”
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Overall it is the best place for a memory care facility of all of the ones I've seen. People a friendly and focused on the residents. It really is a "home" environment
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The call button takes over 45 minutes to be answered, feces on the wall, blood on the carpet that no one seems to notice or care about, vanishing medications. I have reported these previously but there doesn't seem to be any accountability.
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I was glad to see the carpet was cleaned in Mary B's.
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There has been a lot of sickness this past month. I don't remember a time when there have been back to back illnesses that have spread so easily throughout the facility. The food still is not very good. The house cleaning is bad. I can go into the room after it's been "cleaned " and clean it again.
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I visit my Aunt often and see how hard the staff works. Care giving is not for the faint of heart. Just one ask, please clean the carpets! When you continue to see the same dirty spots and each week there are new ones, something isn't getting done. Is it too much to ask for the carpet to be cleaned once a quarter? I often scrub stains myself.
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The carpeting is filthy all throughout the building. Please clean or replace it.
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The food still needs improvements although it has gotten slightly better. The housekeeping is still not good. We shouldn't have to clean after the housekeeper cleans.
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Please clean or replace the carpeting throughout. It is getting very dirty.
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I would rank it a 5 but the carpeting is getting dirty.
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These are comments shared by my family member who is the resident. He feels that the food is below par. He chooses not to order eggs because they are always cold. Coffee is never served until breakfast been served. Soup is cold. His room is really not vacuumed well. There is not a choice of breads. He is only given whole grain and it's dry. Too many sandwiches are served and the sandwiches do not have condiments or lettuce and tomatoes available. He feels there is never enough help especially at meal time. | You're welcome
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I think the care is good. I take mom out of Mary b's to give her a different view which she likes. We go to the Bistro and She has coffee, loves seeing things on TV and the other residents.
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I had a wonderful visit with my mom this week and she told me she is comfortable and content at Bickford. I know I don't have to worry about her. What more could we ask! (name removed) is v! Dawn is amazing. (name removed) is amazing! Everyone smiles and knows us by name!
Did you know
Most senior living communities don’t share internal reviews
Know the Real Residents, Real Reviews Difference
Our Reviews
Real Residents, Real Reviews
- From verified residents & families
- Unfiltered
- Solicited monthly
- Current, ongoing & up-to-date
Other Reviews
Google, A Place for Mom, etc.
- Can be written by anyone
- Often come from people who don’t actually live there (i.e. just came for a tour)
- Reflect a static, one-time experience
- Partial picture
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.
My dad is in memory care since March 2025. They have saved my dad's life twice literally. Thank you to nursing and staff. Special thanks to (name removed) and (name removed). Their excellence in observation of the residents, their care for them and their knowledge is incredible.