Bickford of Battle Creek offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing residents to remain on the same campus even as needs change. The community is equipped to handle a broad range of medical conditions, including residents who wander during the day or night, elopement risks, combative or other behavioral issues, and those who are up all night. Clinical staff manage wound care, oxygen therapy, special diets, diabetes—whether controlled with oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale insulin—and the needs of residents under 60. Support for advanced dementia is specifically available, ensuring continuity of care as cognitive conditions progress.
Clinical oversight is reinforced by an RN or LPN on-site, a nurse on call 24 hours a day, and an awake night staff. All employees undergo background checks, and the building has door alarms, a personal emergency response system, and staff present around the clock. A visiting podiatrist provides routine foot care on-site. Residents who require full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, or toileting receive hands-on help, and the team is trained for every level of mobility support—from walkers and wheelchairs to one-person, two-person, and Hoyer lift transfers, including bed-bound care. An activity director coordinates daily programming within these safety parameters.
Private apartments are available, and some include a private bathroom, kitchenette, individual temperature controls, and cable service; not every unit has all of these features, so it is best to confirm during a tour. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry services are provided, keeping living areas clean and minimizing resident responsibilities.
Meals are prepared daily with both set menus and on-order selections. Snacks are stocked throughout the day, and residents may dine in their rooms or reserve the private dining room for family gatherings. The kitchen accommodates physician-ordered diet modifications such as mechanical-chopped, puréed, or thickened-liquid meals, aligning with the community’s focus on medical management.
Amenities include resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, movie room, wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, a library, special-interest clubs, and scheduled transportation for appointments or outings. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
