Bickford of Midland provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing residents to remain on the same campus even as health needs advance. The community is equipped to manage wandering behaviors day or night, elopement risk, combativeness, behavioral issues, and residents who are up all night. Clinical staff handle wound care, oxygen management, specialized diets, and all forms of diabetic management—including oral medications, injections, and sliding-scale protocols. The team is also experienced with advanced dementia conditions, giving families a single location for progressively complex care.

An RN or LPN is on site, with a nurse on call 24 hours a day. Staff members undergo background checks, and an awake night shift supports continuous monitoring. Safety features include a fenced rear area, door alarms, pull cords, and personal emergency response systems that connect directly to staff. The building maintains 24-hour security and has an Activity Director coordinating daily engagement. On-site medical services accept residents with psychiatric issues, and caregivers can provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Transfer support ranges from standby with a walker to two-person or full Hoyer lift transfers, including care for bed-bound individuals.

Private suites are offered, many with their own bathroom, independent temperature controls, cable hookups, and the option to paint or decorate. Not all accommodations include every feature, so prospective residents should verify availability during a tour.

Meals follow a set menu but residents may also order alternatives at each sitting. Snacks are available throughout the day, and the kitchen can modify or manage diets to align with physician-ordered restrictions, cultural preferences, and the specialized needs of diabetics and others requiring therapeutic menus.

Residents have access to wheelchair-friendly common areas, a barber and beauty shop, a wellness center, internet connectivity, communal gardens, on-site religious services, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments and local 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.

Residents and their families say:

Bickford of Midland has been highly praised by many reviewers for the quality care given to residents and the comforting, homelike atmosphere provided by the facility. Many reviewers have noticed on their visits the friendliness and warmth of the staff, and have also noted the clean and inviting conditions of the building. Residents and their relatives appreciate the staff’s attentiveness and knowledge, as well as their ability to establish routines that positively affect the residents' health. Particular mention was often made of how staff make the residents feel like the most important people in the community.

The facility offers a range of engaging activities for the residents that contribute to the overall commendable atmosphere. Residents also enjoy freshly prepared, homemade meals, which is a significant positive aspect of life at Bickford of Midland. Reviewers also extent their praise for the staff to include their diligence to address all questions and concerns, and their ability to not only manage but also participate in the life of the community, which demonstrates their commitment by leading through example. The location’s spacious courtyard and game rooms are prime examples of the kind of top-notch facilities available to residents.

Despite the various amenities and quality care, a few reviewers found the room sizes to be smaller than expected and the cost higher. However, the warm, home-like environment, the variety of activities, and the high level of care have given many reviewers a positive impression of Bickford of Midland, with one reviewer describing it as a “Cadillac place and totally top of the line.” The general consensus seems to be that Bickford of Midland is a highly recommendable community for those looking for a sougt after assisted living facility.

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