Bickford of Cedar Falls offers both Assisted Living and Independent Living, giving residents the flexibility to select the level of daily support that fits their circumstances. Clinical oversight is available for diabetes management, regular physician visits, physical therapy, speech therapy, and respite or short-term stays, ensuring continuity of care when recovering from illness or surgery or when a caregiver is unavailable.
Further medical support is delivered on site by nurses, a podiatrist, dentist, occupational and physical therapists, and hospice professionals. Staff manage medications, provide ambulatory and incontinence assistance, and coordinate memory support when needed. Regular monitoring and coordination with outside providers help residents maintain stability without leaving the community for most routine services.
Residences range from studios to larger apartments, and not every apartment includes each feature, but options can include parking, central air conditioning, wheelchair-accessible showers, and utilities bundled into the monthly fee. Housekeeping is provided, and the community is pet-friendly. Exterior spaces—such as landscaped grounds, walking paths, outdoor sitting areas, and a garden—offer places for fresh air, while the library and computer lounge supply quiet indoor space.
Meals are prepared on site and served restaurant-style three times a day, with snacks available between meals. The kitchen can accommodate low-sodium, kosher, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, and staff are able to adjust menus for other physician-ordered restrictions. Consistent meal times and appropriate portion control support chronic disease management, including diabetes.
Residents have access to an activity center and scheduled programming that includes bingo, arts and crafts sessions, yoga classes, and a variety of clubs and social groups. These events are designed to promote mobility, social interaction, and mental engagement, and participation is encouraged but never required.