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
- Memory Care: Studios
- Studios
Amenities
- Activities Offsite
- Activities Onsite
- Air Conditioning
- Beautician Onsite
- Café or Bistro
- Carpet
- Cats Allowed
- Central Fireplace
- Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
- Devotional Services Onsite
- Dogs Allowed
- Emergency Alert System
- Enclosed Courtyard
- Foreign Language: English
- 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
- Meals Provided
- Memory Care Only Community
- No Sugar
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Pet Friendly
- Pharmacy
- Piano or Organ
- Porches
- Private Bath
- Private Dining Room
- Professional Chef
- Raised Garden Beds
- 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.
Memory Care
Memory care communities offer specialized care and support for individuals dealing with memory-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. These facilities are equipped with trained staff and offer engaging activities designed to promote well-being while ensuring a safe living environment.
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
Bickford of Shelby Township Reviews
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Don Morrison
4 weeks ago
Title: Disappointing and Unprofessional Billing Practices After a Loss I am deeply concerned and frustrated with the financial department at Bickford. My family member, who was in their memory care unit, passed away on December 1st. Despite her passing on the first day of the month, Bickford charged us for the entire month of December—a very significant sum of money. It has now been three months, and I am still fighting to get a refund. I have made repeated calls to their corporate office, yet no one can provide a clear answer or a timeline for when the check will be sent. While "Beth" in accounts receivable has been my point of contact and claims to send "urgent" messages to the payables department, there has been zero follow-through or resolution. To be ignored during a time of grieving is incredibly disturbing. It feels less like a clerical delay and more like a lack of integrity. I would caution anyone considering this facility to be wary of their corporate billing practices and their lack of empathy or urgency regarding overcharges. I want to begin by saying that the on-site staff at Bickford of Shelby provided amazing care. They were professional, kind, and supportive throughout my family member’s time in memory care. It is heartbreaking that such wonderful care is being overshadowed by a complete lack of integrity at the corporate level.
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Stephanie Baron
a month ago
My father lived at this facility for eight to nine months after my mother was no longer able to care for him at home. He was diagnosed with dementia. During that time, my mother consistently advocated for him to receive appropriate care. The day-to-day staff was responsive and helpful, and this review is not a reflection of their work. My father has since passed away. This review is directed at facility management. Management was aware of my father’s declining condition, yet no one reached out to my mother to offer condolences after his passing. This lack of basic acknowledgment demonstrates a serious absence of empathy. In a field that requires compassion and human connection, this failure was deeply disappointing. I would not recommend this facility.
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MARTHA RADEMAKER
5 months ago
Bickford is always finding meaningful ways to bring residents together. A recent event was a perfect example. The residents at Bickford of Shelby made homemade dog treats for local shelter dogs. A fun and engaging activity that not only built community, it kept hands and brains active while creating something that will brighten the lives of animals in need. It’s wonderful to see such purposeful and heartfelt activities happening right here at Bickford.
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Ron Tomayko
5 months ago
This is Janet DeMerchant posting. My partner has been here for almost five months as a level 5, and I spend 4-6 hours with him daily. Like most, if not all, assisted living residences, there are pros and cons. My partner has never been interested in socializing with large groups of people, so he has only attended a few activities. When encouraged, he goes to meals, and prefers to remain in the dining room drinking coffee when finished eating. He sometimes enjoys the meals, but doesn’t usually want three meals a day. He’s often hungry in the evening, and we have something to eat. Making sure that his bedding is changed and laundered when necessary is hit or miss. I prefer to launder his clothing myself, as I know how frequently congregate laundry doesn’t get back to its proper owner. Showering and other grooming isn’t always done when scheduled, and part of that is due to his refusing it. Meds are almost always given when scheduled. The fact that he doesn’t want to be involved in activities, coupled with the move to an unfamiliar setting has led to a cognitive decline since he was moved here. Until moving here he was active and always had “projects” to work on. Overall the staff has exhibited patience and understanding in dealing with unpredictable and sometimes uncooperative behavior.
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