Bickford of Bloomington
14 Heartland Dr., Bloomington, IL 61704
(800) 558-0653
Verified Partner
3.5
(26 reviews)
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Reviews of Bickford of Bloomington in Bloomington, IL
3.5
(26 reviews)
Facility
3.9
Staff
4.5
Food
3.0
Activities
3.0
Value
3.3
Lola Deats
5
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March 2, 2024
It is a beautiful facility. I can just feel the warmth and good vibes. The staff greeted me and were very hospitable. The activities were on point. My dad will be very happy here.
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Itchy67
1
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May 4, 2023
My loved one lives at Bickford currently. They are severely understaffed. Days where the have no Caregivers at all and the floor nurse must help. Director us incompetent and couldn't care less about the residents. The food is awful most days. For months they had no activities, no transportation. There is hardly anyone living there currently. Most of reliable, long lasting staff have left due to the chaos this place is. Currently looking for other options for my loved one. I have reached out to corporate several times with issues and of course no response. They even ask for volunteers for entertainment given how much they pay that is sad. Money hungry, unprofessional, uncaring place. Can not wait to move my love one out.
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Kevin
5
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June 8, 2022
My mom is moving into Bickford of Bloomington. The house set-up that they have over there is excellent and better than anybody in town. They're well taken care of. Their prices are a little bit high, but they are assisted living and they have four nurses on staff. Most of the other assisted living don't have as many nurses on staff. And they have an in-house doctor that comes twice a week that will take care of your patients, which is tremendous. They beat everybody in town. I would highly, highly recommend Bickford of Bloomington. The dining area is as good as Hilton Hotels. They're very good. The service is very good. The chef is very caring. The people that work there are very caring. That's what I like about the place. I can't ask for a better place. They will drive you anywhere around town, they'll take you out shopping at Wal-Mart, and they'll bring entertainment in. They have an indoor living room where people can go sit on a couch and talk, and you can go out and play cards. They've got groups of people that get together to play cards, bingo, or crossword puzzles as a group. They have an area that's got a full kitchen and seating tables. If one of the ladies wants to fix a meal for other lady friends, they let her go into their kitchen and fix that meal. That's something else that nobody else has. Their apartments have full kitchens, so if they want to cook or they want something extra, they can have the extra. It's a full kitchen, and there's a refrigerator and a microwave. None of the other places have that. The staff is great. It's a top-notch place. They've got a hair salon right there, and they've got an in-home doctor that comes into the building. He's a regular registered doctor and not some nurse care that can take care of some of the patients. They've got a big living room where they can play, they've got an exercise room, and they've got another media room. They've got two outdoor decks that the people can go out and sit outside. This isn't just a little deck with a cheap patio chair from Walmart. There are nice chairs. It's very, very upscale, and it's very nice. And then they've got the pulled cords in the apartments. Plus instead of a chain around your neck, they've got nice watches, and in case of emergency, you could hit something on your watch. The doors are all kind of locked down, so nobody gets in or out unless they are buzzed in or out, which is extra good.
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S
2
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April 5, 2022
Bickford of Bloomington was not well kept. Although the person I met was a very nice, caring person, she was very unprofessional. The place was kind of a disaster. There was outdoor furniture that had not been taken care of all winter, stained. It was not pleasant. The director was very nice. It's just the facility was very rundown. It was very sad to me because that was the top place to go to for assisted living when it was first built, but it hasn't been kept up.
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Karen
3
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October 7, 2021
We went to Bickford of Bloomington and I got more of a nursing home flavor than assisted living. The lady that showed us around was very nice, very knowledgeable. She just wasn't as personable as the place that we ended up. The rooms were not as big as the one we selected. They also allowed pets. My mom is very uncomfortable around pets, and for some that would be a plus, but for us it was not.
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Donna
5
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August 29, 2021
We toured Bickford of Bloomington. I liked the outdoor garden, and they do a Catholic service, too, which I liked. My mom and dad are Catholic, and so I like that. The physical appearance was very nice. I did notice that the carpet was a little stained, but the place was very nice. The girl was very helpful. It was a very nice place. The upkeep was good. It was clean. The staff was excellent. They had everything, so that was really good, too. They have a beauty salon and a library.
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Independent Living
Independent Living is for those who desire the feel of a private residence with the amenities and activities available in a planned community, such as fitness classes, game nights, and group excursions. Services such as cleaning and groundskeeping are often available.
$3,346
Starting Price
Assisted Living
This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.
$3,346
Starting Price
Services and Amenities of Bickford of Bloomington in Bloomington, IL
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We offer a month-to-month rental
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We offer companion suites
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
About Bickford of Bloomington in Bloomington, IL
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.
- Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen - This isn't institutional food. They'll get three meals a day from our scratch kitchen -- good as home can be.
- Daily Activities - Choose your fun every day, with options like exercise, guitar sessions, happy hour, and much, much more.
- Pet Friendly - Know your loved one and their pet are thriving together. We provide assistance with all pet care needs, including feeding, litter box, and outdoor time.
- Resident Monitoring System - Never worry that mom could end up somewhere unsafe.
- Transportation Services - Rest easy knowing your loved one can get anywhere they need to go, safely and hassle-free.
- Medication Management - Twenty different pills per day? No problem.
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living - Whatever it takes to give your loved one their dignity, choice, and independence.
- Maintenance-Free Living - Housekeeping, laundry, home maintenance -- no more! (And yes, we'll even help with the TV remote.)
- Dementia Programming - All Bickford caregivers consistently receive advanced training in dementia care.
- Spiritual Care - Most senior living communities rely on volunteers for spiritual care. Not us. We partner with MarketPlace Chaplains to provide reliable, consistent, professional support.
Help your loved one age gracefully in 3 easy steps
- Visit us. Come in for a tour with one of our Family Advocates. We'll start by listening so we can understand your loved one's unique situation. We know what's at stake and we're ready to do whatever it takes.
- Choose a HigherPath. The status quo isn't good enough. Your loved one deserves better. With our proprietary HigherPath senior health model, we can help your loved one live happier, healthier -- longer.
- Cherish your time together. These years are meant to be golden. With your loved one living their best life possible, you can savor every moment. Meals, milestones, memories -- enjoy them all.
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