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
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Walking Paths
- Pet Friendly
- Pharmacy
- Piano or Organ
- Private Dining Room
- Resident Parking Available
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Secured Community
- Security System
- Special Dietary Menus
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Vegetarian
- 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
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Bickford of Suffolk Reviews
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lana larsen
a year ago
bickford of Suffolk has been my mothers home for over 3 years. she loves the food and activities especially the concerts. I am so happy with staff. they all are so helpful with our mothers care. it is such a relief to know that someone is always there when our mothers needs something and she is not alone and isolated.
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Jasmine Potter
a year ago
I went there to inquire about a place for my aunt. I went without an appointment and unannounced on a Saturday. Upon walking into the facility it was very clean and smelled great. The staff was very pleasant and inviting. A med tech named Khandis, let me know that there wasn't anyone present to give me a tour, but she willingly offered her services. She did an excellent job giving me that tour. I could see how the residents loved her and offered her hugs. I was beyond pleased with this facility. I would live there myself. It's nice to see facilities that are ran correctly, thank you! Not sure if my aunt will be able to afford this facility, but if so I believe that she will not be disappointed and my family will feel safe with her being there.
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Kerrie Briggs
a year ago
The Bickford of Suffolk is a beautiful, clean building. It is a great atmosphere if you have a loved one looking for an assisted living or needing memory care. The staff are wonderful. Corrina, Jenny and Kendra are always smiling and so helpful.... They are a great asset to The Bickford of Suffolk....
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Kate McAllister
a year ago
My husband and I have had the BEST experience with Jenny Do. She has gone above and beyond to help us understand about Bickford and also about many aspects of senior care. We don't even have family there and yet she has been so available to us. We hope we can have our family live there because we know it would be exactly the right place. Thank you, Jenny!
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