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
Neighborhood
Pulling from a variety of reliable data sources, Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address, helping you understand how easy it is to live a car-free lifestyle. Transit Score®, when available, measures how well a location is served by public transit. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more amenities within walking distance and diverse transit options nearby.
Bickford of Shelby Township Reviews
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Michelle C
3 months ago
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Bickford of Shelby. Having both of my grandmas there has given our family so much peace of mind. It is never easy trusting others with the people you love most, but from day one, we knew they were in the right place. The caregivers don’t just provide excellent care—they genuinely love the residents. Every time we visit, our grandmas are greeted with smiles, hugs, and kindness. They know their routines, celebrate the little things, and treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve. You can truly feel the love the caregivers have for the people who live there, and that means everything to our family. A special thank you to Gretchin, Carla, and Vickie. Their compassion, leadership, and genuine concern for every resident are evident in everything they do. They have always been there to answer questions, offer support, and make sure our grandmas are happy, comfortable, and well cared for. They have created an environment that feels like home, not just a senior living community. We are incredibly grateful for the love, patience, and exceptional care our grandmas receive every day. If you’re looking for a place where your loved one will be treated like family, Bickford of Shelby is truly second to none.
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Linda Kelly
3 months ago
Bickford of Shelby Township is an absolutely wonderful senior living community. The Executive Director Gretchin is amazing, leading the team with genuine compassion, dedication, and heart. And Olivia, the Activity Director, is outstanding at bringing so much joy and creative energy to the residents every day. It is such a relief knowing the leadership here cares so deeply about creating a warm, vibrant home. I highly recommend Bickford of Shelby Township to anyone looking for amazing care!
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Matt Craig
2 months ago
This is not just an assisted living, it is THE Assisted Living. Gretchin and her team are beyond amazing. We had to move Dad after a terrible stay at another assisted living and Bickford is phenomenal. They go above an beyond with all that they do, the staff are all amazing, food is great and their prices are on point for what you receive. We tried to go the cheaper way first and the results were, poor care, no RN on site, food was awful, falls and hospital visits, but now at Bickford, Dad is thriving. I 100% recommend everyone to check them out. They are worth every penny.
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Vicky Kotsakis
a week ago
I was extremely disappointed by my experience visiting a family friend at this facility. They use heavily scented toxic air fresheners throughout that were so overpowering they gave me a horrible headache while I was there. I had to leave after 15 minutes. Bickford should be prioritizing a clean, comfortable, and healthy environment for its residents and visitors. Masking odors with strong artificial fragrances is not the solution, especially when those scents can trigger physical reactions and make it difficult for people to spend time with their loved ones. It’s concerning! Management should reconsider the use of these products and explore fragrance-free alternatives or essential oil diffusers that create a more welcoming and safe environment for everyone. I hope management takes this concern seriously and makes the necessary changes…
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