Bickford of Presque Isle Bay was very nice. All the amenities were lovely. The rooms themselves were small though, but they had a beautiful view of the lake. It was probably the most expensive of any of them. The staff was excellent.
Bickford of Presque Isle Bay
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
11 Reviews
1012 W. Bayfront Parkway, Erie, PA 16507
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Bickford of Presque Isle Bay
Assisted Living Reviews for Bickford of Presque Isle Bay
May 30, 2019
I visited this facility
September 27, 2018
I visited this facility
Bickford of Presque Isle Bay is an excellent place. The rooms were a little small, but they did have larger rooms too. It's in an excellent area, it's right on the bay of Lake Erie, and the scenery is gorgeous. The people were outside sitting around, talking, and playing games. It was very nicely-decorated and the dining room was nice. The staff who helped me was excellent and upbeat about everything that was going on there. The place was good and clean.
January 27, 2018
I visited this facility
We toured Sunrise, and it was excellent. The personnel was of high quality and seemed very attentive to the clients. The overall feel and food were very above average.
May 08, 2017
I visited this facility
Sunrise of Presque Isle Bay was very nice, bright, and clean. It is a newer place. The hallways are a bit shorter than most places. They had an extensive menu, and they had a little café where you can get a sandwich any time. The location was beautiful on the lake, and several rooms overlooked the lake and the sailboat arena.
March 31, 2016
I visited this facility
Sunrise of Presque Isle Bay was very bright and refreshing because everybody seemed very nice. It had a very nice environment and atmosphere. They had activities. It was very nice, but very expensive for a small room. We know all assisted living are the same, but it was just hard to believe that you had to pay that kind of money, for just a bedroom and a bathroom. However, I would give the gentleman that gave us a tour a 10.
December 29, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I chose Sunrise of Presque Isle Bay for my brother because it is one of the best assisted living facilities in the area, but it is quite expensive. So far, everything is very good. The staff has been extremely helpful, cooperative, and friendly. They are allowing my brother to do as much as he wants to do, so that he can push himself to do more things on his own. The facility is a very appealing place located right on the bay where you can see a nice view of the sunset. They have kept the facility sparkling new. My mom lived there for a short time 11 years ago, and it is still in very good condition. At the end of each hallway, there is a nook where you can watch the sunset and enjoy a private space with your family.
August 15, 2015
I visited this facility
Sunrise of Presque Isle Bay was really clean. All the staff seemed very friendly. You can tell that they were happy to work there. When I asked how long all of the staff members have been there, they all have longevity. That was important to us because if there is a constant turnover, then that means people aren't happy working there. We saw their dining room; it was very nice, and they had a lot of choices for the residents to pick from.
January 24, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Sunrise of Presque Isle Bay has just a more homey atmosphere and is not as institutional. There was a lot more warmth and homey atmosphere in it. They do have daily activities and games. They have occasional outings where they take residents out to see different things. They do have exercise and movies. They have Holidays celebration where families are invited to come and be there. Cleanliness is very good, and I've been very happy. There is nothing really out of place or anything that I would consider dirty so I feel good about that. The staff is always very personable and very kind. They are very helpful and always appreciate if you're talking to them or offering something. They are always very courteous and are very good overall. If there is anything or an emergency, they call me by phone. I've been very happy with everything at this point. There is a doctor at the facility that my mother has been utilizing. They have been taking care of arranging the appointments and making sure she gets there. If there is something outside of the facility, I know that they have a shuttle that they can utilize.
November 21, 2013
I visited this facility
Sunrise was very nice and the staff was good. The facility was fine, I saw two different rooms and everything was fine. I would recommend this facility to others.
Memory Care Reviews for Bickford of Presque Isle Bay
December 20, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My wife moved into Bickford of Presque Isle Bay, and she's been there a week. I had one meal there, and it was excellent. It was an excellent facility, in the dining room they had a rack full of utensils, in the military station, they had some old military uniforms, they had a make-up station with mirror and make-up, and some costumes hanging on the racks if they want to dress up. They have a baby changing station which supplies dolls. The staff to patient ratio appears to be excellent. It's clean, no odors anywhere, they have a professional activities director, and when we're moving on Wednesday, they had Elvis Santa Claus. They seem to be more person centered than a lot of other places. It was a little more expensive, but it's worth it.
June 05, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I was very impressed while touring facility. But after our mom moved in & had been there a short time, we began to hear the staff was not happy w/new mgmt. Also, some of the staff acted inappropriately & unprofessionally. We didn't feel there was enough supervision of residents. Too often it seemed like the residents were alone a lot & lacked structure & activities appropiate for dementia patients. They expected them to make o w n decisions. They expected our mom to ask for pain meds. She should've been on a schedule to control pain. We also felt they were very under staffed. We never heard how many were on 3rd shift duty when our mom fell in her bathroom very early one morning.
The room was nice. The staff seemed to care about mom. Also, food wasn't very good & choices very limited. It didn't help when mom had severe pain due to gall stones. Very frustrating, especially when most of us lived out of town.
Costs for Bickford of Presque Isle Bay
Services and Amenities of Bickford of Presque Isle Bay
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Assisted Living Starting At: $4346/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $5526/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Diet
- Diabetic
- Low Salt
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 138
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: None
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Personal Care Assistants
Types of care
- Walking Wheelchair Assistance
About Bickford of Presque Isle Bay
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage. As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings. The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and nothing felt like home. Since we couldn't find what we wanted, we decided to create what we needed. Our main desire was to create a place that helped her achieve an equivalent peace and happiness that she had earlier in her life.
We understand that selecting a senior living community for your loved one is one of the toughest decisions that you will ever face. We will work with you to ensure that the transition is as easy and comfortable as possible. Whether your loved one is at home, in the hospital or even in another state, we can work with your hospital, insurance company, and doctor to make your difficult decision easier on you and your family. Aging can be difficult — but we've also seen the beauty in aging. Our mother's happiness inspired us. We created Bickford for her and now we're devoted to serving yours. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Services
- Personalized Care
- Medication Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Memory Care
- Health Care Coordination
- Dining Experience
- Socialization
- Maintenance Free
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