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Bickford of Marion

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

4.9

102 reviews

Phone:
319-318-6493

1100 Linden Dr,
Marion, IA 52302

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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 Marion's Leadership Team

Misty Cottrell

Executive Director
Megan Kerns

Family Advocate
Jamie Tubbs

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Marion

Assisted Living

Personalized help with the activities of daily life, such as meals, grooming, and medication management.

Montessori Memory Care

A research-backed approach empowering seniors with dementia to live a meaningful life.

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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.

Megan Kerns

Aug 27, 2026

Getting all ready for the Forum on Aging! Thank you so much to our presenters!! #BickfordOfMarion #CRAgingForum2026 #CommunityOutreach

Megan Kerns

Aug 26, 2026

There is still time to plan to attend the first session of this year’s Forum on Aging, and we at Bickford of Marion are so excited to be working together with Right At Home and St. Croix Hospice, along with the Marion Public Library and Technically Easier to provide this resource to our community! The first session will feature speakers from Heritage Area Agency on Aging, Murdoch Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Rider’s Club of America, Technically Easier, Horizons, St. Croix Hospice, and the Marion Public Library. Doors open at 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 24th, and we will have door prizes and refreshments. RSVP to Megan at (319)300-5093 or by email at Megan.kerns@bickfordseniorliving.com and visit the website for the event at www.cragingforum.com #BickfordOfMarion #CRAgingForum #ForumOnAging2026 #CommunityOutreach

Misty Cottrell

Aug 20, 2026

It's been a busy month! Here is a little peek! Making jar art was our favorite craft this month! Be sure to check them out when you visit! #BickfordofMarion

Megan Kerns

Aug 20, 2026

Happy birthday to this sweetheart! #BickfordOfMarion #MeaningfulMilestones

Megan Kerns

Aug 20, 2026

We are one week away from the first session of this year’s Forum on Aging, and we are so excited to be working together with Right At Home and St. Croix Hospice, along with the Marion Public Library and Technically Easier to provide this resource to our community! The first session will feature speakers from Heritage Area Agency on Aging, Murdoch Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Rider’s Club of America, Technically Easier, Horizons, St. Croix Hospice, and the Marion Public Library. Doors open at 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 24th, and we will have door prizes and refreshments. RSVP to Megan at (319)300-5093 or by email at Megan.kerns@bickfordseniorliving.com and visit the website for the event at www.cragingforum.com #BickfordOfMarion #CRAgingForum #ForumOnAging2026 #CommunityOutreach

Megan Kerns

Aug 20, 2026

Our Caregiver Support Group meets this evening at 6 pm at the Marion Library. We will be discussing “Starting Each Day Fresh and Accessing Patience” today. Come join us and find some support in others that are in a similar situation, we would love to see you there! #BickfordOfMarion #CaregiverSupport

Misty Cottrell

Aug 12, 2026

Happy Birthday to this sweet lady. #BickfordofMarion

Megan Kerns

Aug 10, 2026

We are so proud of our community and caregivers, we would love to share them with you! Call Megan today to schedule a tour at (319)373-7000! #BickfordOfMarion #AssistedLiving #MemoryCare #WelcomeHome

Misty Cottrell

Aug 10, 2026

When seniors live life with purpose, it shows. They are happier and healthier inside and out. Lois was excited to share this bounty of sweet corn; we got right to prepping it for our carnival day! Many hands make light work. If you’re not familiar with our Higher Path care model, be sure to stop in, take a tour, and learn more. #HigherPath #Purposefulactivities #BickfordofMarion

Megan Kerns

Aug 8, 2026

Hello Marion friends! Come see Megan at the farmer’s market this morning at Willowood Park in Marion! We have information about this year’s Forum on Aging and she would love to see you there from 8-11 am! Please contact Megan at (319)373-7000 for more information or if you would like to schedule a tour of our amazing community! #BickfordOfMarion #MarionFarmersMarket #CommunityOutreach #AgingForum2026

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4.9

overall score based on 102 reviews

Jul 1, 2026

Staff goes above and beyond in caring for my mom
May 1, 2026

All good. Not much interaction to judge this month. Mom celebrate 95 in July! Thanks to Bickford Staff!!
Feb 2, 2026

I want to thank Bickford & their dedicated, caring staff. Mom was there over 3 1/2 yrs. They gave her purpose, dignity, happiness & friendship. Her final years were meaningful. Bless you all.
Jan 5, 2026

Good staff. Good care. We will miss (name removed)
Jan 5, 2026

Incredible staff- thanking (name removed)- her kindness is amazing! She is a great happiness coordinator!
Dec 5, 2025

Everyone works very hard and as a team. This is very impressive as your job is not easy in any way. It seems the overall mood is always positive! Thank you.
Dec 3, 2025

Oops didn't mean to stop | Response is great! Wonderful service