Bickford of Virginia Beach
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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 Virginia Beach
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I am so happy with Bickford . And more importantly my brother, (name removed) loves it . The staff cannot do enough for you. A Special thank you to (name removed). Anything we ask of her, she is right on. She always goes above and beyond A big thank you to her
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I am confident in the care and living conditions my mother is receiving at Bickford VB. The staff is kind and caring.
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The staff at BOVB were wonderful to my mother up to the day she died.
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Mom is cared for with patience and kindness. ❤️
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Bed sheets, etc should be changed weekly Dad should be given a shower in the stall once a week. he's only being given a "wipe down", which is fine for general day to day.
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This is a very very nice place in every way, clean, great food and the staff is truly amazing! To say they are like family is an under statement. Caring, loving, kind and yet very professional!! My mom is shown love each and every day, its so important. Thank you
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All of the staff are wonderful, kind and caring. They continue to keep my mother comfortable and loved. There is no other home that compares to Bickford in the quality of food and care for the residents there.
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The ENTIRE staff is so warm , loving, attentive, knowledgeable... I could go on and on. The staff not only cares for our loved ones but they also look out for the families.
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Always dependable and helpful. I have complete trust in the care my mother is receiving at Bickford VB. This is such a blessing as I can't be there as often as I would like to be.
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Housekeeping is not keeping my dad's bathroom clean
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The entire staff at BOVB continues to be kind, courteous, compassionate, and accommodating to all the residents and their families. Always willing to help and work out any problem or issue.
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Staff is kind and patient with Mom. Admin really care about her wellbeing and needs. I highly recommend Bickford VB.
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My 96-year-old father, and I are very satisfied
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Bickford staff is always on top of my mother's needs. They are patient and kind.
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My uncle has felt at home and has felt that everyone cares about him and his well-being.
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I am very pleased with the care my mother is getting at Bickford Virginia Beach. She has a better quality of life and is enjoying some socialization in a safe environment. The staff is top notch. Thank you, Bickford VB.
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Many times activities seem to be cancelled or not held as scheduled.
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Mom is still not getting her hair washed, on a regular basis, during showers. I would rate you as a 5 if that occurred more often.
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Mom has been there 4 years and still loves it there......we all love the staff and residence.
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Staff is kind and considerate and does their best in caretaking for Mom. We are so blessed to be a part of Bickford VB.
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Very understaffed and everyone is sick
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The staff has been so amazing and supportive through this difficult time with my mother. They all cared deeply for my mother which I am so grateful for.
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My mother has been there almost 4 years and still loves it. The staff continues to be awesome, kind and attentive.
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I am so grateful for the staff at Bickford. I would rate a 10 if it was an option. They are always kind and do their best for my loved one. I highly recommend Bickford Virginia Beach to others looking for a safe and comfortable place for their loved ones. ❤️
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The people that have employed, who work with the patients are Wonderful!! The person I spoke with before my mom moved in, (name removed), I do not feel I was given all the correct information. I was told that the fee would be $5100.00 per month. Nothing about an additional for assessment. It is now $2000.00+ more than I was told. I am not happy with this and feel I was not given all the information. As for my signing the paperwork, I was very stressed and just wanted to get through it and that was done quickly and not properly explained that there would be more charges other than television which was $50.00 per month. Very sad and not a way to begin a good relationship!!
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The food quality continues to be a challenge and there isn't a lot of confidence in staff respondency or competency but there are some staff members that are phenomenal.
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My mother loves the staff there. They take good care of her.
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1. August Health DOB for my mother is incorrect. DOB is (removed) Please fix this. 2. Her bathroom has been out of TP the last two visits. 3. I haven't seen a care plan for (name removed) since July of 2022. 4. She has a tremendous backlog of incontinence briefs-I don't think she's changing them. Is supposed to be on her care plan 5. For a dementia focused AL, the shower taps are confusing-Mom can't figure them out. 6. I emailed that her room key needed the room number tag replaced, as the current one was worn, and it makes her anxious to not have her room number on her key. Was told it would be done, not done-I gave her the tag from my entry fob.
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My mother continues to love the staff.
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I am very impressed with the entire Bickford staff and the beautiful facility. Each staff member is caring, professional, compassionate. They have made the transition for my loved one smooth and my heart is at ease knowing they are living at the Bickford.
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Staff who cannot wear a smile for every resident and actually do "whatever it takes" should seek another line of work.
Did you know
Most senior living communities don’t share internal reviews
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- Can be written by anyone
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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.
Overall, we've been pleased with our mom's recent care including encouraging her to eat meals in the dining room most days. It would be even better if she could be strongly encouraged to participate in at least 1 activity per day as she continues to be quite isolated in her room most of the time.