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Bickford of Cedar Falls

5101 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Bickford of Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls, IA

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
  • 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 Walking Paths
  • Interior / Exterior Maintenance Services
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • 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
  • Assistive & Corrective Device Care
  • Bathing & Showering Assistance
  • Diabetic Care

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.

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 Cedar Falls Reviews

  • Misty Cottrell

    2 months ago

    When visiting Bickford of Cedar Falls I had the pleasure of listening to one of the residents play piano. He had such a big smile and I could tell this brought great joy to his heart! I love that Bickford encourages their residents to stay active!! Miranda, the Happiness Coordinator, always has a welcoming smile!!

  • Miranda Wagner

    a year ago

    Bickford of Cedar Falls is a beautiful place with a comfortable atmosphere. It’s smaller than other assisted livings in the area which allows for more personalized care. I love seeing the connections between the staff and residents!

  • Kim Schaffer

    a year ago

    Bickford has been in Cedar Falls for many years now and they have a history of excellent care. They genuinely want to make a warm and loving home for everyone living there.

  • Blynken

    a year ago

    This is an amazing home. Everything is squeaky clean and fresh looking. But it's the staff that makes the difference. Every single member consistently gives kind and compassionate care...even under trying circumstances. My father had dementia and they were wonderful with him. They go the extra mile to remember the special dates in their patients' lives and carefully monitor their clients' moods and needs. Everyone is just excellent. 4 years later.....My mother continued to live at Bickford after my father died. They were very attentive to her grieving....even put a beautiful plaque outside her window, honoring the special love that they had for each other. She always had wonderful personal attention from the staff and when she became ill, the staff cared for her like she was one of their own family members. I can't say enough good things about the Bickford staff. They are always kind, never hurried, ready to meet any challenge and if they don't know he answer....they are quick to seek the advice of other professionals. And after all of that, they give special attention to family members! Any request is done immediately And everyone is 'there' to comfort you in your time of grief. My son and I were never asked to clear her room... after she died. We were given plenly of time to be in her room amongst her belongings to come to terms with her absence. Many many thanks to the entire wonderful, amazing Bickford staff . They made my parents last years together comfortable and happy . And after my father died, they didn't forget him in my mother's daily life...as if they were still grieving with her.

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