Pricing ranges from
    $6,006 – 7,807/month

    Bickford of Bloomington

    14 Heartland Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.37·(160)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, family-style caregiving
    • Attentive registered-nurse oversight
    • Restaurant-quality dining and accommodating chef
    • Varied social and recreational programming
    • On-site transportation and organized outings
    • In-apartment kitchens and full-unit amenities
    • Spacious apartment layouts including two-bedroom units
    • Secure building entry and emergency call systems
    • Salon, fitness, and media amenities
    • Well-maintained grounds and outdoor patios
    • Active memory-care unit with dedicated staff
    • Responsive maintenance and repair service
    • Regular family communication and resident meetings
    • Pet-friendly accommodations
    • Convenient, community-oriented location

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and frequent turnover
    • Gaps in medication administration and clinical oversight
    • Unreliable housekeeping and sanitation practices
    • Poor communication and limited responsiveness from management/corporate
    • Variable food quality and kitchen management
    • Unclear pricing and fee escalation practices
    • Insufficient staffing for higher-care levels
    • Delayed emergency response and call-button follow-up
    • Inconsistent adherence to service plans and billed care levels
    • Maintenance and repair backlog on some issues
    • Phone and reception accessibility problems
    • Limited consistency in memory-care programming
    • Additional charges for supplies and services without clear disclosure

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for this community present a mixed but instructive picture. Many families and residents praise the staff culture, describing compassionate, family-like caregiving, attentive licensed-nurse oversight, an accommodating chef, and a broad range of activities that keep residents engaged. The property and apartments are frequently described as attractive: units with full kitchens, two-bedroom options, outdoor patios, and restaurant-style dining are recurring positives. Maintenance and activities teams are often singled out as responsive and invested in resident quality of life, and the memory-care wing receives specific praise for warmth and focused staffing in many accounts.

    At the same time, a consistent pattern of operational weaknesses appears across reviews. Staffing levels and leadership stability are recurring concerns: reviewers cite frequent management turnover, periods of understaffing, and variability in staff experience. These staffing issues correlate with clinical and operational problems noted by families, including gaps in medication management and clinical oversight, delays in responding to call-buttons and emergencies, and inconsistencies in adherence to agreed service plans. Several families described billing and care-level mismatches where higher levels of billed care did not align with delivered support, which raises questions about transparency in care contracts and fee escalation.

    Dining and programming are strengths for many residents but are uneven in practice. The dining room and chef receive high marks for restaurant-like presentations and accommodations for dietary needs; however, other reviewers describe inconsistent meal quality and concerns about kitchen practices and management. Activities offerings are broad — card games, exercise, outings, and entertainment — and often a highlight, but memory-care–specific programming and therapeutic activities are described as variable in consistency.

    Facility condition and housekeeping likewise show a split: the community is frequently described as clean, inviting, and well-kept, with attractive grounds and communal spaces. Conversely, some accounts point to housekeeping and sanitation concerns in resident areas and to isolated maintenance backlogs (for example, delayed repairs). Communication and customer-service processes also emerge as a vulnerability: phone access, responsiveness from onsite leadership and corporate, and follow-through on family concerns are noted as inconsistent, and there are multiple mentions of unclear fee policies and extra charges for supplies.

    Overall pattern: this community offers many of the amenities and interpersonal strengths families seek — compassionate caregivers, engaging activities, comfortable apartments, and thoughtful maintenance staff — but those positives coexist with operational inconsistencies that can affect clinical safety, daily care reliability, and billing transparency. Prospective residents and families should observe current staffing levels and turnover, ask for details on medication and clinical oversight protocols, confirm housekeeping and repair schedules, review the service agreement and fee-escalation policy in writing, and tour both independent and memory-care areas during active service hours to assess meal service, activities, and responsiveness firsthand.

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    Location

    Bickford of Bloomington is located at 14 Heartland Dr, Bloomington, IL, 61704.

    About Bickford of Bloomington

    Bickford of Bloomington is a senior living community where folks find several types of care in one place, so if someone needs independent living, assisted living, memory care, or even skilled nursing, they've got those options. The caregivers there are personal and friendly, paying attention to each resident's needs, and you'll see staff around most of the day to help out. Meals come from their own kitchen where they make food from scratch, and they serve up options for vegetarians alongside all the normal dishes, so people tend to eat well. The HigherPath senior health model is a special program of theirs-a proactive care team that works to look after safety, happiness, and health, and resident satisfaction ratings have actually come in at about twice what's normal in the industry, which tells you something about how people feel living there.

    People who like keeping busy will find a full calendar of social events, along with educational and fun activities, giving residents several ways to stay active in mind and body. There's help with daily tasks for those needing assisted living, and special wellness programs if someone's got memory challenges like Alzheimer's or dementia, plus activities that keep folks mentally engaged and help prevent wandering or confusion. The community has aging-in-place features, so seniors don't need to keep moving as their care needs change, including full tubs, showers for wheelchairs, and hospice services when needed.

    Residents can hang out in outdoor or indoor common areas, bring pets since it's pet-friendly, and use high-speed internet around the building. For beauty needs, a beautician visits onsite, and devotional services happen both in the building and elsewhere if people want them. There's parking for residents, and they can pay for transportation when they need to get out and about. Folks who prefer living at home can get home care too, with trained aides for non-medical help and companionship. Bickford of Bloomington is set up for people who value their independence, who enjoy joining in on activities, or who need extra support as they age, and it's part of the larger Bickford Senior Living, well-known for its HigherPath health system and proactive care.

    About Bickford Senior Living

    Bickford of Bloomington is managed by Bickford Senior Living.

    Bickford Senior Living was founded in 1991 by Don and Judie Eby when they were unable to find quality assisted living care for Don's mother, Mary Bickford, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The company opened its first facility in November 1992 in Kansas, becoming one of the state's first assisted living residences. Headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, Bickford remains a family-owned and operated business committed to serving families with compassionate care for over three decades. Today, Bickford Senior Living operates approximately 54-61 communities across 10 states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Virginia, and Georgia.

    People often ask...

    Bickford of Bloomington offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,006 per month.

    Bickford of Bloomington offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 49 photos of Bickford of Bloomington on Mirador.

    Yes, Bickford of Bloomington allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 14 Heartland Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704.

    No, Bickford of Bloomington does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Illinois, the Department of Public Health licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities, running annual licensure surveys and investigating complaints and reported incidents.

    License numbera1w3d000000Int0AAC
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
    Capacity71 residents
    LicenseeBLOOMINGTON BICKFORD HOUSE, LLC
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    Inspection Reports

    15

    Reports

    11

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    11

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    29 Sept 2026Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    18 Sept 2026Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified during the survey.
    30 Jun 2026Self-Reported
    Found no deficiencies. The establishment was in compliance with Part 295 and 210 ILCS 9/1.
    09 Jun 2026Self-Reported
    Found failures to implement fall interventions, complete post-fall evaluations, and update service plans for several residents.
    • Type A295.4010Service Plan
    22 Apr 2026Complaint
    Found environmental conditions not in good repair, with two residents lacking functioning heating/air conditioning and having a broken kitchen faucet and non-working kitchen light.
    • 295.9040aEnvironmental requirements
    14 Apr 2026Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The survey indicated compliance with applicable regulations.
    30 Mar 2026Licensure
    Identified multiple deficiencies in resident care, safety planning, staffing qualifications, and documentation.
    • Section 295.2000 Residency RequirementsResidency Requirements
    • Section 295.2040 Disaster PreparednessDisaster Preparedness
    • Section 295.2050 Incident and Accident ReportingIncident and Accident Reporting
    • Section 295.3000 Personnel Requirements, Qualifications and TrainingPersonnel Requirements, Qualifications and Training
    • Section 295.3020 Employee Orientation and Ongoing TrainingEmployee Orientation and Ongoing Training
    • Section 295.3040 Health Care Worker Background CheckHealth Care Worker Background Check
    • Section 295.4050 Tuberculin Skin Test ProceduresTuberculin Skin Test Procedures
    • Section 295.4060 Alzheimer's and Dementia ProgramsAlzheimer's and Dementia Programs
    • Section 295.7000 Resident RecordsResident Records
    • Section 295.9040 Environmental RequirementsEnvironmental Requirements
    05 Mar 2026Complaint
    Investigated and found that gait belt use during resident transfers was not consistently performed for one resident who required it.
    • 295.6000Resident Rights
    17 Sept 2025Licensure
    Identified multiple deficiencies affecting resident transfers, disaster preparedness, staff training, health evaluations, physician documentation, service planning, TB testing, falls management, and resident rights.
    • Type A295.2000Residency Requirements
    • Type A295.2040Disaster Preparedness
    • c295.3020Employee Orientation and Ongoing Training
    • c295.3030Initial Health Evaluation for Direct Care and Food Service Employees
    • e295.3030Initial Health Evaluation for Direct Care and Food Service Employees
    • Type A295.4000Physician's Assessment
    • g295.4010Service Plan
    • Type A295.4050Tuberculin Skin Test Procedures
    • Type A295.4060Alzheimer's and Dementia Programs
    • Type A295.6000Resident Rights
    06 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated complaints found serious deficiencies in staffing, medication handling, service planning, resident rights, records, and facility environment.
    • 295.3000Personnel Requirements, Qualifications and Training
    • 295.4010Service Plan
    • 295.6000Resident Rights
    • 295.6010Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation Prevention and Reporting
    • 295.7000Resident Records
    • 295.9040Environmental Requirements
    02 May 2025Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies in care planning, staffing, training, medication management, and safety practices, including failure to address residents’ needs, inadequate supervision, and lapses in incident reporting.
    • 295.1060Remedies and Sanctions
    • 295.2000Residency Requirements
    • 295.3000Personnel Requirements, Qualifications, and Training
    • 295.3020Employee Orientation and Ongoing Training
    • 295.4010Service Plan
    • 295.4020Mandatory Services
    • 295.4060Alzheimer's and Dementia Programs
    • 295.2050Incident and Accident Reporting
    • 295.5000Medication Reminders, Supervision of Self-Medication
    • 295.6000Resident Rights
    18 Apr 2025Complaint
    Found lack of policies and a system to track discontinued narcotics and no records for disposal, with discontinued medications stored awaiting destruction.
    • 295.5000Medication Reminders, Supervision of Self-Medication, Medication Administration and Storage
    18 Mar 2025Complaint
    Found deficiencies in CPR staffing coverage, memory care staffing, resident rights protections, and abuse reporting.
    • Type BSection 295.3000Personnel Requirements, Qualifications and Training
    • Type ASection 295.4060Alzheimer's and Dementia Programs
    • Type ASection 295.6000Resident Rights
    • Type ASection 295.6010Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation Prevention and Reporting
    07 Jan 2025Complaint
    Found deficiencies related to physician assessments, staffing in the Alzheimer's unit, and medication control.
    • 295.4000Physician's Assessment
    • 295.4060Alzheimer's and Dementia Programs
    • 295.5000Medication Reminders, Supervision of Self-Medication, Medication Administration and Storage
    26 Aug 2024Complaint
    Found a resident rights violation involving unsafe mechanical lift transfers that led to a fatal injury.
    • Type ASection 295.6000(a)(13)Resident Rights

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