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

    Bickford of Bloomington

    14 Heartland Dr, Bloomington, IL, 61704
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Bright community, but inconsistent care

    I toured and moved my loved one here and found a bright, well-kept community with warm, compassionate staff, lots of activities, and generally nice apartments and outdoor spaces. Meals and housekeeping are hit-or-miss - some days great, some days not - and the place can feel expensive with extra charges for supplies. My biggest concerns were chronic staffing shortages, frequent management turnover, poor communication, and inconsistent medication setup/dispensing that created safety/fall risks for someone with memory needs. Floor staff were often caring and helpful, but care wasn't always delivered as promised, so it's not the right fit for my loved one; others might love it if staffing and oversight improve.

    Pricing

    $6,006+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $7,207+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $7,807+/moStudioAssisted Living

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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

    4.41 · 155 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      2.4

    Location

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    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 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.

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