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Bickford of Fort Dodge

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1536 20th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Cindy F
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Child of resident/client
5.0
Dementia
Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed she stayed in her room a lot. I visited her quite frequently which she always had

About the facility
Bickford of Fort Dodge

Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day.

This commitment is solidified by our groundbreaking HigherPath senior health model. This proactive approach champions better care for better outcomes, not just waiting for something bad to happen. And if you're looking for stats, our happiness quotient among residents is an impressive double of what the industry typically sees.

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...

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Senior living options offered

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Bickford of Fort Dodge

1536 20th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Pet friendly

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Amenities
at Bickford of Fort Dodge

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Transportation at Cost

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas

Services

  • Beautician

Activities

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Activities On-site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Art Classes
  • Happy Hour
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Birthday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Holiday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Gardening Club

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4 reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored Bickford of Fort Dodge with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bickford of Fort Dodge has 4 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.6
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.4
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.4
A Place for Mom has scored Bickford of Fort Dodge with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bickford of Fort Dodge has 4 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Cindy F - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 10, 2022
5.0
Dementia
Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed she stayed in her room a lot. I visited her quite frequently which she always had a story to tell. Dementia is a disease that affects your entire family. You look at your loved one and tell yourself that is not my loved one. I think it's one of the most difficult diseases to accept. The staff at Bickford did a great job.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Bickford of Fort Dodge
October 12, 2022
Hi Cindy, I'm so happy to hear you felt this way during your time at Bickford of Fort Dodge. The feeling of home and being surrounded by family is always what we strive for! Thank you for sharing!
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
November 8, 2017
3.5
Verified Review
Administrator was nice but lacked experience
I toured here when looking for a place for my wife. I decided on moving her to a different community. When I toured, it was just okay. The fees are abundant and the price itself was a lot higher than I needed. Getting there was also a bit harder, it’s stuck right in the middle of town and there’s a lot more traffic to contend with just to get there. I only met the administrator when I was there and I think she was helpful enough. I don’t think she had the experience that a few other places did.
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
3.5
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
3.5
Activities
3.5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 13, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
So far it's very good.
So far it's very good. We haven't had any major complaints. She loves the food, she loves having a choice. The other residents have been friendly and welcoming, she made friends pretty quickly. It seems to be working out pretty well.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Dr. Dana Webb - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 18, 2014
5.0
"It feels a lot like home."
The Bickford staff was able to accomodate us when Mom suddenly needed care and supervision. We knew on our first visit that this was the best atmosphere.....a difficult decision to make, no matter what the situation. The staff always responded to my calls or e-mails, sometimes even calling me just with an update. Other facilities may have sufficed, but we were immediately comfortable and confident with our decision to choose Bickford. Even she said "It feels a lot like home."
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
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Call (515) 573-3300 to reach a resident at Bickford of Fort Dodge.

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