Overview
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever it takes to make sure your loved one is living their best life possible.
That includes our nationally recognized HigherPath senior health model. Think of it as your loved one's safety net — a proactive care team that's all about helping them live happier, healthier — longer. Oh and did we mention our resident happiness ratings are double the industry average?
Get your loved one on the HigherPath
Many assisted living facilities seem similar. But Bickford’s nationally recognized senior health model is taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care. An interdisciplinary care team will ensure your loved one is getting whatever proactive interventions they need to stay on a higher path.
•On-site primary care
•High-performing care network
•Interdisciplinary care meetings
•Integrated health records
•Outcome-focused technology
Created to care for our family. Devoted to serving yours.
Bickford was founded in 1991 to care for our own mother. What started out as a family need has blossomed into our life’s work. We’re still family-owned and operated today.
Support in a home-like environment
Your loved one deserves to focus on what matters most — living the best life possible. Whatever care needs they have, we’re here to help.
Services:
Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen
Life Enrichment Program
Resident Call & Security System
Medication Management
Transportation Services
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
Registered Nurse Care Coordination
Chaplain Services
Pet Friendly
Dementia Programming
Room Types
- 1-Bedroom Apartments
- 2-Bedroom Apartments
- Memory Care: Studios
- Studios
Amenities
- Activities Offsite
- Activities Onsite
- Air Conditioning
- Beautician Onsite
- Café or Bistro
- Carpet
- Cats Allowed
- Central Fireplace
- Devotional Services Onsite
- Dogs Allowed
- Emergency Alert System
- Enclosed Courtyard
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Ground Floor Units
- Guest Meals
- Handicap Accessible
- Housekeeping
- Individual Climate Control
- Indoor Common Areas
- Interior / Exterior Maintenance Services
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Low / No Sodium
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Walking Paths
- Pet Friendly
- Pharmacy
- Piano or Organ
- Private Bath
- Private Dining Room
- Professional Chef
- Resident Parking Available
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Safety Rails In Bathroom
- Secured Community
- Security System
- Special Dietary Menus
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Vegetarian
- Wander Guard or Similar System Available
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Whirlpool
- Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet
Services
- 24/7 Availability of Healthcare Professionals
- Ancillary Services
- Assistive & Corrective Device Care
- Bathing & Showering Assistance
Care
Assisted Living
A living option for seniors or individuals who require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or medication management while maintaining a level of independence. Assisted living facilities offer personalized care plans and social activities that promote quality of life for their residents.
Independent Living
Designed to help older adults who want to maintain an active and independent lifestyle, these communities offer services and amenities that cater to residents’ needs, while encouraging a sense of community and freedom from the responsibilities of owning a home.
Respite Care
Respite care is short-term or temporary care. Respite care can be provided in adult day centers, in private homes via home health agencies and in senior living communities, most often assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qualifications
ASHA Verified Member
Neighborhood
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Bickford of Bourbonnais Reviews
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Keli Kuypers
4 months ago
If I could give zero stars, I would. I'm extremely disappointed with Bickford of Bourbonnais. We planned for my mother, who has advanced Alzheimer’s disease, to move in, but we ultimately chose to keep her at home. Although we signed some initial paperwork, she never moved in and never received any services from the facility. Now, Bickford is trying to charge us $2,635.00 for absolutely nothing. My mother is 73 and on a strict fixed income. This is outrageous, unethical, and feels like pure greed. Families dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer's should not be taken advantage of like this. I’ve reached out to corporate and am currently waiting for a response. If they do the right thing and remove these charges, I would consider updating this review. But as of now, this experience has been incredibly frustrating and disappointing.
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Stacey Bennett
7 months ago
Watch out for Arianna!! Went there to just tour the place. Did the tour, Arianna sits us down, saying there's only 1 room available. We can hold it for 5 days without charge. Blah blah blah. She straight up lied to our faces. I tried canceling on Monday by sending her a text to get ahold of me, of course she didn't respond to my text. Finally on wed i text saying im gonna pass on sending my mom there, low and behold she got right back with me. She knew what she was doing. Ended up getting charged $1500. The reason I declined my mom moving there is because the 2 days I went there, )once to tour, 2nd day to show my mom) the residence garbage can where they get coffee and fruit from all day, was completely over flowing. Sorry but paying that much a month, the place should be spotless. I never saw any cnas or any workers really while touring, how they'd be able to care for patients with dementia is beyond me. My 2nd time there, I called saying, I wanted to bring my mom to see the place, I stood outside for at least a half hour trying to get in. Another sign of whos watching the residence. All in all, just be careful with what you're signing there. Arianna is a big talker and will gladly take money from you without telling you anything.
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Alison Boutcher
a year ago
My grandmother was recently hospitalized. It was discovered that she had an infection that was left untreated. We were told a nurse was checking on her weekly. They didn’t. She’s not getting the care with nursing, housekeeping, bathing, or laundry. We go biweekly to visit and her room is a mess. It’s hard to find another facility but not impossible. Bickford can do better. They need to hire staff to take care of the residence and have them accountable if they do not provide the services contracted to provide. The executive director, Ariana, needs to be better at communicating. She blows off our concerns and is only good at giving excuses. “The nurse will be back Thursday to see her”. (Meaning my grandmother). No one ever came.
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Tamara G
a year ago
DO NOT SIGN...unless you are 100% sure. My family and I visited Bickford while searching for my father's next home. We enjoyed our facility tour so much that we signed an agreement to hold the apartment. We were told we had 7 days to cancel, which I did so on day 6. I am giving them 1 star because I continue to receive a $1,500 bill saying we owe them money. This has been going on since Sep 2023. The director has not taken my calls, so I left voicemails for 4 months. Then I tried her manager, who also did not take my call. I am beyond frustrated. It is my recommendation NOT TO SIGN any agreement with these folks unless you are absolutely 100% sure you are moving in. It's a difficult journey when searching for nursing facilities for your loved ones. Feeling the pressure to sign because this is the only available unit we have and knowing you need to find a place for your dad is just too much to handle. I feel like we were misled by the agreement, and with them not returning phone calls, I think my validation is accurate. I recommend you PROCEED WITH CAUTION when working with Bickford.
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