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Bickford of Aurora
7 South Orchard Road, Aurora, IL 60506
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Bedroom Type
one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment
Starting Price
$1,936/mo
Care Types
Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living
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About Bickford of Aurora in Aurora, Illinois
If you think there's not much going on in a senior living community, you've never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever it takes to make sure your loved one is living their best life possible. That includes our nationally recognized HigherPath senior health model. Think of it as your loved one's safety net -- a proactive care team that's all about helping them live happier, healthier -- longer. Oh and did we mention our resident happiness ratings are double the industry average? Get your loved one on the HigherPath Many assisted living facilities seem similar. But Bickford's nationally recognized senior health model is taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care. An interdisciplinary care team will ensure your loved one is getting whatever proactive interventions they need to stay on a higher path. On-site primary care High-performing care network Interdisciplinary care meetings Integrated health records Outcome-focused technology Created to care for our family. Devoted to serving yours. Bickford was founded in 1991 to care for our own mother. What started out as a family need has blossomed into our life's work. We're still family-owned and operated today. Support in a home-like environment Your loved one deserves to focus on what matters most -- living the best life possible. Whatever care needs they have, we're here to help. Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen - This isn't institutional food. They'll get three meals a day from our scratch kitchen -- good as home can be. Daily Activities - Choose your fun every day, with options like exercise, guitar sessions, happy hour, and much, much more. Pet Friendly - Know your loved one and their pet are thriving together. We provide assistance with all pet care needs, including feeding, litter box, and outdoor time. Resident Monitoring System - Never worry that mom could end up somewhere unsafe. Transportation Services - Rest easy knowing your loved one can get anywhere they need to go, safely and hassle-free. Medication Management - Twenty different pills per day? No problem. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living - Whatever it takes to give your loved one their dignity, choice, and independence. Maintenance-Free Living - Housekeeping, laundry, home maintenance -- no more! (And yes, we'll even help with the TV remote.) Dementia Programming - All Bickford caregivers consistently receive advanced training in dementia care. Spiritual Care - Most senior living communities rely on volunteers for spiritual care. Not us. We partner with MarketPlace Chaplains to provide reliable, consistent, professional support. Help your loved one age gracefully in 3 easy steps Visit us. Come in for a tour with one of our Family Advocates. We'll start by listening so we can understand your loved one's unique situation. We know what's at stake and we're ready to do whatever it takes. Choose a HigherPath. The status quo isn't good enough. Your loved one deserves better. With our proprietary HigherPath senior health model, we can help your loved one live happier, healthier -- longer. Cherish your time together. These years are meant to be golden. With your loved one living their best life possible, you can savor every moment. Meals, milestones, memories -- enjoy them all. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation
Services and Amenities of Bickford of Aurora in Aurora, Illinois
Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetic
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Salon Services
Health Services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Reminders
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Personal Care
- Personal Care Assistants
- Cooking services
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Guest Meals
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Horticultural Activities
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Pets
- Pets
- No Cats
- No Small Dogs
- No Large Dogs
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Inside Amenities
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
Financing & Payment Options
- Home Sale Assistance
- Financial Guidance
- Rent And Care Fees
Guests
- Guest Parking
Languages
- English spoken
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Staff trained in memory care
Additional Amenity Information
- Fee Structure: We offer a month-to-month rental
- Dining: Ability to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions and preparations (i.e. gluten-restricted, diabetic, no added salt). Restaurant-Style Dining
- Features: Library, Fitness room/Gym
- Technology: Emergency call system
- State Licenses: Pending
Costs for Bickford of Aurora in Aurora, Illinois
Assisted Living
$5,627
Starting Price
Memory Care
$11,558
Starting Price
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Reviews of Bickford of Aurora in Aurora, Illinois
4.8
(11 reviews)
Facility
5.0
Staff
5.0
Food
4.5
Frank
5
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February 6, 2024
My wife was in memory care for about a year and was very well taken care of. The room was very nice and the staff took good care of my wife they made sure she was comfortable. The staff were very nice and would call me if any issues came up. I was able to take my wife out anytime i wanted i usually took her out to lunch. I really had no issues with Bickford of Aurora it is a well run facility.
Norma
5
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August 24, 2023
Bickford of Aurora was a beautiful place. The facility was really nice. It's newer, but the cost is a lot higher. It's almost $5,000 a month and the fee will go up every year. The business director is very nice. She even sent me an email the last couple of weeks to find out what's going on, so she really cares. That's the only extent of my contact with them. We did not take my mother-in-law there for the visit because it was out of her price range. Just from my tour, it looks like they had a lot of nice activities, and the dining room was beautiful, so I'm sure everything else was fine as long as price is not a concern. We said that she would go in as an independent, and that was OK because they prefer that she's independent, and as she needs services they would add to it.
Provider Response
Raymond
5
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July 23, 2023
Bickford of Aurora was very good. What I liked least was that they didn't concentrate on memory care, but the facility itself was magnificent. They've got nice people. They have memory care, but their concentration is more on assisted living. If I put my uncle in Bickford, he would probably have to be in assisted living. Their memory care is way more expensive. It's over $9000. They're excellent. Everybody I talked to was so supportive. My uncle is Italian. He likes to have a glass of wine. They said, "You bring wine and we'll serve it to him at lunch or dinner." They were willing to accommodate him. It's a brand new place. It's gorgeous. They have a little bistro. They have a big living area. The dining room is more like a restaurant. It was nice. I wouldn't mind living there.
Provider Response
Sheri
5
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September 4, 2021
Bickford of Aurora was beautiful, but it was just too expensive for us. We toured the memory care, and the staff was very friendly and very willing to help with anything we needed. The dining area is very elegant and very nice. When we went there, they were playing bingo with the residents. Some people were playing Uno. Those were the only two things that were going on at the time that we were there. They have a hair salon and a spa. They also take the residents on outings.
Kathy
5
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June 23, 2021
We have signed up with Bickford of Aurora. We've already put our deposit and everything down, so we're all set. We drove by a few other providers, but we actually went and physically went in there because it's kind of centrally located for all the family members, it's brand new and they have space available. It was very nice that's why we decided to go with it. They have very nice people. We're going in through memory care, so the room is just a studio. The security was very nice. You go into the main doorway, and they have someone come out and meet you. They checked our temperature, took some information, and then they gave us a tour. We saw a little exercise area. They showed me where you can get their haircuts, the meet-and-greet area, and the craft area. They showed us a lot of things. We walked through the whole facility. They have a memory songbook that you put together and then they have people come in and talk one-on-one with my mom, they get her out with the group, and they play trivia and other games and things like that if she would like to do that. They had a lot of things that she could pick up on if she wanted.
Ray
4
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June 22, 2021
I toured Bickford of Aurora for my wife, and it cost too much money. They have a good facility, but I cannot afford that place. They were helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. It looked very clean and nice. The room was clean, nice, and adequate.
She012720
5
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February 11, 2020
The staff at Bickford of Aurora was very friendly. When I was there I saw residents involved in the activities, and their activities looked like something that I would enjoy. The staff was great and they even gave me recommendations of other places I could go and see. They only had a one-bedroom, but I needed a two-bedroom. The place was clean, the staff was friendly, and the food was really good. They had buses to take people out shopping to the Pumpkin Patch. It was before Christmas and they went and saw the lights. It was really nice. I wanted my parents to go there except they only had one-bedroom apartments. The building was brand new and it seemed to have a very large social area where people could watch TV and socialize. There were always people mingling around. It made the place seem kind of like a home.
Kelli
5
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November 23, 2018
I can't say enough good things about Bickford of Aurora. They're not open yet, but it's wonderful in every way, shape or form. It's small enough that my mother won't get lost in the crowd. There is an abundance of personnel who are all extremely helpful. They have their own chef, who makes everything. We had lunch together, and it was unbelievable, restaurant-quality food. I would give them 5 stars right off the bat. They do puzzles and many different types of crafts, play board games, have someone who comes in to help women and men make jewelry, and do a lot of activities, like charades and other tabletop games where you're face to face with other people and get to know your neighbors.
Joan
5
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March 26, 2018
Bickford of Aurora was very new, nice, and very clean. The woman who took us around was very nice. The facility was great, and my brother-in-law was impressed. The dining area was fine. There were some people sitting watching television. They had a memory care unit, too.
Cheryl
5
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July 17, 2017
I really liked Bickford of Aurora and they're brand new. The whole Bickford philosophy is very compelling. The family built the business around a daughter who had Alzheimer's and there's a good feel to that. Some of the grandsons are even still involved in running the business. I like that it's all on one level and it's in a U-shape so if a person wanders, they can't really get lost. It's really quite nice and goes around an atrium, which is lovely. The facility is beautiful, meticulous, comfortable, and warm.
Richard780162
4
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November 7, 2016
Bickford was a little too pricey. They’ve got a chef, and the rooms were sufficient and nice. The staff was fantastic.
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