Bickford of Ames is an assisted living community located in Ames, Iowa, providing both assisted living and memory care services for senior residents. The facility is designed to accommodate individuals who require support with daily activities or who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The community offers personalized care in a secure environment, with features specifically intended for residents with memory loss. Residents have access to 24-hour staff, home-style meals, and a variety of life enrichment activities.

Bickford of Ames offers a range of care and medical support services to meet the needs of its residents. Licensed nurses are present to oversee health-related needs, including medication management and diabetes care. Residents may receive occupational and physical therapy tailored to their individual care plans. The community is equipped to support memory care needs, with an environment secured and designed to help ensure safety and to accommodate the unique requirements of memory loss. Incontinence care and ambulatory assistance are available, supporting residents with mobility or personal care challenges. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are provided, along with access to a barber/beauty salon. The community accepts hospice services as residents' needs progress and offers ongoing medication management oversight.

In addition to medical and nursing care, residents have access to an array of activities and amenities that support social and physical well-being. Clubs and community groups foster opportunities for socializing, while scheduled activities include yoga, bingo, crafts, movie nights, and outings. Residents can spend time in the facility’s gardens or make use of beauty services. The community accepts small pets. Memory care at Bickford of Ames is delivered in a setting designed for safety and stimulation, with programming and spaces intended exclusively for older adults with cognitive challenges.

Transportation services are available for both medical and non-medical purposes. The facility provides transportation at cost, so residents can be driven to external appointments, errands, or community outings as needed. This service supports access to off-site healthcare as well as opportunities for community engagement.

Resident and family feedback indicates a broadly positive response to Bickford of Ames’ cleanliness, activities, and attentive staff, though experiences with staff friendliness and care consistency show some variability. Commonly praised aspects include the comfortable and secure environment, homemade meals, and a sense of community. Critiques from some reviewers note concerns about communication, room size, meal quality, and, in certain cases, the demeanor or attentiveness of specific staff members. These varying perspectives suggest that while many residents and families find Bickford of Ames to be a supportive and enriching environment, attention to care consistency and staff engagement remains important for those considering residency.

Costs at this community start at $3,194 and range up to $5,411. The average price in the community is $3,600, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,041. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.