Bickford of Aurora

Welcome to Bickford of Aurora, a memory care and assisted living community located in Aurora, Illinois.

Bickford of Aurora has a strong reputation for providing exceptional care, offering everything residents need in one convenient location. The community is committed to helping residents feel happy and fulfilled on a daily basis, helping them feel safe and secure with emergency call services, 24-hour staff, and more. 

Bickford of Lafayette’s assisted living program is comprehensive, helping residents live the thriving lives they’ve always wanted in one all-inclusive, comfortable setting. Residents can access to the following resort-style amenities and personal care services at Bickford of Aurora (some are included with their fees and others require an additional cost):

• Around-the-clock staffing
• Blood sugar monitoring
• Transfer services
• Life enrichment programming and scheduled events
• Access to individualized care plans
• On-campus meals
• Pet-friendly living
• Licensed nurses on-campus
• Outdoor common spaces with patios and trails
• Wheelchair accessible units and common spaces
• Services for residents with disorientation conditions
• Transportation available (for an additional charge)
• Specialized dining options
• On-site medical services, offered by visiting doctors, dentists, and podiatrists
• Respite care/short-term stays
• Medication administration and management
• Devotional services and worship sessions on-campus
• Quiet and clean common area
• Care for bladder-related issues
• Complimentary on-site parking

Bickford Senior Living uses an innovative and healthy approach to dining with their Bread Basket meal plan, putting tasty and filling menu items within reach for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

The dedicated chefs use fresh ingredients to give residents a truly delicious restaurant-style experience, serving classic selections like:

• Loosemeat Cheesesteak
• Pizza
• Mashed potatoes
• Steak Fries
• Cobb salad
• Seafood Alfredo
• Mixed Vegetables
• Meatballs with Gravy

Aurora is a small town with a lot to offer, where residents enjoy a peaceful suburban living just minutes outside of Chicago. Fortunately, residents don’t need to go into the city to find fun and entertainment, with local points of Interest like:

• Cantigny Park
• The Phillips Park Zoo
• Blackberry Farm
• The Blackwell Forest Preserve 

Bickford of Aurora provides life enrichment programming on campus to help residents make friends, including fun opportunities like:

• Live music
• Theme days
• Sing-a-longs
• Shopping trips to nearby grocery stores
• Family gatherings
• Dancing sessions
• Balloon volleyball
• Outings
• Creative daily activities
• Manicures
• Board games

The apartments at Bickford of Aurora are designed to help residents feel more safe and secure at home, offering amenities like:

• Sing-a-longs
• Manicures
• Balloon volleyball
• Theme days
• Outings
• Shopping trips to nearby grocery stores
• Board games
• Family gatherings
• Live music
• Creative daily activities
• Dancing sessions

Bickford of Aurora brings everything Mary Bickford stood for to beautiful Aurora, Illinois, letting residents enjoy 24-hour peace of mind thanks to around-the-clock staff, emergency call systems, and more. According to online reviews, families said they would recommend Bickford of Aurora to a friend because:

• The community strives to make each resident feel loved and cared for, offering individualized attention according to each person’s daily care routine
• The staff truly care for residents, treating them like family
• The on-campus pets let residents enjoy animal companionship without their own cat or dog
• The activities calendar is always full of something fun to do, featuring activities design with residents in mind 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Bickford of Aurora located?

Bickford of Aurora is located at: 

7 S Orchard Rd

Aurora, IL 60506

Q: What care services and amenities does Bickford of Aurora provide?

Bickford of Aurora offers many services and amenities for residents, including:

• Transportation services (available for a reasonable fee)
• Respite and short-term care
• Access to on-call doctors
• Free parking for residents and guests
• ADL Assistance
• Care for pets
• Beautician services on-campus
• Around-the-clock dining options and food services
• 24-hour staff availability
• Media rooms and common spaces
• On-site hospice care
• Specialized meals to meet dietary guidelines
• Pets allowed, courtesy of the Branch Buddies program
• Dry cleaning available
• Walking paths and patios
• Medication administration and reminders
• Wheelchair-accessible homes and common spaces
• Worship and devotional services on-campus
• On-site activities and events
• Chef-prepared dining
• Private dining areas for personal celebrations

To learn more, please use the link above and make an inquiry.

Q: What levels of care does Bickford of Aurora provide?

Memory care and assisted living are the two main long-term care program available atBickford of Aurora. 

Residents may arrange additional services, like medical care and skilled nursing care, through a third-party provider, but the community is not licensed to provide ongoing medical attention. 

For more information about the levels of care available through Bickford of Aurora, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: How much does Bickford of Aurora cost?

The cost of assisted living at Bickford of Aurora is different for each resident, tailored to the level of care they receive. A person’s individualized care program will impact how much they pay for care, as will their housing accommodations.

Fortunately, free quotes are available by using the “Get Pricing” link above.

Q: Is Bickford of Aurora pet-friendly?

Bickford of Aurora is pet-friendly, allowing cats and dogs in their apartments and common spaces. Residents are welcome to live with cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes.

However, residents who do not live with a pet can find animal companionship through the Branch Buddies program at Bickford of Aurora. 

For more information about animal companionship at Bickford of Aurora, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at Bickford of Aurora?

Life enrichment plays a core role in daily life at Bickford of Aurora. The community strives to help residents live each day to the fullest, giving them access to exciting events and activities on campus each day. 

Enrichment opportunities vary, but include opportunities like group outings, chaplain services, crafts, and more.

To get more detailed information about the life enrichment opportunities at Bickford of Aurora, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

There are 16 hospitals within 25 miles of Bickford of Aurora. The two closest hospitals are Presence Mercy Medical Center which is 3.0 miles away and Copley Memorial Hospital which is 6.0 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Bickford of Aurora are:

• Pet Friendly
• Social Outings
• Clubs & Communities
• Outdoor Areas
• Restaurant Style Dining