Bickford of Iowa City offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing residents to move between these service levels without changing communities as needs evolve. The Memory Care neighborhood operates in a secured environment to help residents with cognitive impairments remain safe while maintaining as much independence as possible. Assisted Living residents receive support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication reminders, while still retaining control over their schedules and routines.

The community emphasizes continuous access to healthcare services. Licensed nurses oversee care plans, handle medication management, and coordinate with outside physicians who conduct on-site visits. Residents have access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy without leaving the building, and diabetic management, incontinence care, and ambulatory assistance are available. Hospice and respite stays, including short-term recovery options after hospitalization, are supported. A dentist and podiatrist make scheduled visits, and 24-hour staff monitor the secured community to respond quickly to changes in condition.

Apartments include features such as wheelchair-accessible showers, central air conditioning, and utilities, and housekeeping is part of the standard service package. Some units overlook landscaped grounds or the outdoor garden, while others are closer to the library and computer lounge. Parking is available for residents who still drive, and the community is pet friendly, although not every apartment is designed for animal companions. Because floor plans vary, not all accommodations contain every feature, and prospective residents are encouraged to confirm specific details during a tour.

Dining follows a restaurant-style approach with three meals each day. Menus include low-sodium, vegetarian, kosher, and gluten-free options, and healthy snacks are stocked throughout the day. Staff monitor dietary preferences and restrictions, and meals can be adjusted for residents managing diabetes or other medical conditions.

Residents looking for social or recreational outlets can visit the activity center, join clubs and community groups, play bingo, or attend yoga sessions. Staff schedule events to encourage participation and help residents maintain social connections and physical activity.

Residents and their families say:

Bickford of Iowa City has received praise from reviewers for its pleasing and clean appearance, with many emphasizing its well-organized nature and efficient staff. There were compliments about the establishment's layout arrangement - designed like a circle, thus eliminating long hallways - which helped ease residents' movements. It stands out for being not too large, providing a comforting ambiance for the aged. The rooms are reportedly pleasant and residents have the freedom to furnish with their personal belongings if they wish to do so.

Many reviewers have appreciated the range of daily activities that Bickford of Iowa City hosts for its residents, including sewing days, card games, group outings, and interactive sessions with comedians or therapy-animals. Its common areas, such as the lounge, activity rooms, beauty salon, restaurant-like dining area, and an outdoor courtyard are said to contribute significantly to everyday resident engagement. The facility’s dining service has been complimented, with one reviewer noting the presence of a resident chef and a diverse menu for the residents. Others appreciated the special touches added to make the community more home-like, and the constant, responsive communication with families. The grounds of the property were also commended after recent renovations.

In addition to the facilities, reviewers were particularly satisfied with the caring quality of the staff, who were described as friendly, supportive, and attentive. Reviewers appreciated the staff's excellent patient care and quality services, stating that they felt that their dear ones were genuinely cared for. One resident detailed their experience as "very good", appreciating the helpful staff and the facility's commitment to dietary needs. Bickford of Iowa City was even praised by a reviewer whose mother had been to a different Bickford facility in another city and liked it there as well. This past familiarity helped make her transition into this community much smoother. In conclusion, Bickford of Iowa City is described by many as a community that has a strong sense of hospitality, offers a high standard of living, and provides attentive, comprehensive care, making it suitable for the elderly and their families.

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