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
- 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
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Bickford of Tinley Park Reviews
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charmaine owens
2 months ago
On Monday June 1, 2020, my Aunt Christine Burns arrived at Bickford sweetly received by Vanessa. It was at the very beginning of the COVID epidemic and I was not allowed to enter Bickford to see her comfortably situated in her room. When family and loved ones were able to visit, Bickford presented as a warm and well kept facility and I felt at ease that my Aunt was in a good place. Over the years, I developed a great appreciation for caregivers. IT IS A HARD JOB! My Aunt had a proclivity for warmed milk & juice and the Bickford staff catered to that need. She was stubborn all the way to the end, could be frustrating and perhaps brought out the worst in a staff member whose nerves were frayed due to the weight of taking care of every need for multiple seniors. All that to say, Bickford is not a perfect place. There are staff members who are passionate & compassionate. It shows in the tenderness of their care. If I'm being honest, there are also some who do just enough in order to get through a shift. The latter overwhelms those who provide diligent support. Bickford needs to fix that in order to maintain good workers & prevent the diminution of our loved ones care. So yes, while Bickford is not perfect, for my Aunt; it was. Why? Because my Aunt was LOVED while there! Seeing and feeling that, I made it a point to be professional when addressing any complaints and more importantly; I treated the staff with respect and kindness. I often told them "thank you, I appreciate you, I love you!" so that they would see there was someone who cared about them as they were giving care to our loved ones. Food for thought families and friends... My Aunt started her transition on September 8, 2025. During her transition period, the stream of staff members who gave her hugs and kisses and talked in her ear, has left me with a wonderful and cherished memory. As I grieve my Aunt's passing, I would be remiss if I did not speak loudly the names of CNAs Marcy, Randy, Janis, Toya, Tyra, Charry, Christina & Dalia for their tireless care, nurses Travita, Kia, Beverly, Josie, & Tommy for being the watchdogs they are as well as Executive Director Dawn, Wellness Director Eve and Life Enrichment Director, Rene. If your name is not mentioned, please do not take it as a slight. If you gave care to my Aunt, I give you a huge "THANKS!". On September 14, 2025, my beloved "Aunt Juanita" arrived safely on the doorstep of the Room that was custom made for her, after a 106 year plus, journey. Just as Bickford was perfect for her, her final journey was perfect. She was clean, made comfortable, free pain of pain and peaceful. What a gift! Bickford, keep striving for that "HigherPath". Your staff will get you there if you truly invest in their well-being and stability.
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Karen Legreid
a year ago
Where do I begin? I can feel finally sleep knowing my dad’s in a great community. Actually, community is the perfect word as everyone cares so much! From Dawn, the Executive Director, to Meredith, the Patient Advocate, to Rene, the Activity Coordinator, to the nurses, chefs, CNAs and even the guest ambassador dogs, Lola and Archie, everyone looks out for my loved one. If my LO isn’t around for the ice cream social, Toya, one of the CNAs seeks him out! Every staff member is hands on!!! Plus, it’s beautiful!!! It’s truly like a family !!! So blessed to have my dad here!
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Kathy Bowen
a year ago
My mother has lived at Bickford for more than a year. She has had some challenging medical problems. The staff has been very patient and helpful. She loves all the activities and told me the other day that she is content living here.
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Leo Mengarelli
a year ago
I honestly never thought I would have to write a review like this for a place that charges almost 5 figures a month for high quality care. Our entire experience since day one was the worst one. We paid extra to get our family member’s clothes done and that never happened. He managed to left the facility in 3 different occasions, getting injured during the last one. We witness and recorded how a nurse screamed at him to go back to bed when he didn’t even had dinner served, and we were lied to our faces in numerous occasions. We are honestly heart broken that our loved one was neglected and mistreated by a company that clearly relies on false advertisement to inflate their revenue. Please do your yourself and your family a favor and stay as far away from this place as possible.
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