Bickford of Battle Creek is an assisted living and memory care community located in Battle Creek, Michigan. The facility specializes in providing care for older adults who require assistance with daily living activities as well as those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Residents have access to individualized care plans aimed at addressing their unique needs in a home-like environment. As of early 2024, there have been no major recent developments or changes to the services or management at the facility.

The care offerings at Bickford of Battle Creek include a range of medical and personal support services. Memory care is a primary focus, with specialized programs and staff training designed to support those experiencing cognitive decline. Comprehensive medication management services help ensure residents receive prescribed treatments accurately. On-site nurses oversee medical needs, while physical therapy and occupational therapy services are available to assist residents with mobility, rehabilitation, and daily function. Diabetes care is provided, as well as podiatry services to support residents’ foot health. The facility provides incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, and support with all activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Hospice care is available for those at the end of life.

Bickford of Battle Creek is designed as a memory care-only community and offers several amenities to support resident engagement and comfort. These include laundry and dry cleaning services, an on-site barber and beauty salon, indoor and outdoor walking paths for exercise and relaxation, and organized clubs and community activities. Yoga classes are offered as part of the facility’s wellness offerings.

For transportation, the community provides services at cost for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes such as outings and errands. This transportation service is intended to help residents maintain their independence and attend necessary appointments or participate in community life outside the facility.

Resident and family reviews reflect a wide variety of experiences with the facility. Many positive comments reference the staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and efforts to create a welcoming environment, as well as praise for clean surroundings, good food, and strong hospice support. Positive transitions into memory care and a variety of activities are also noted. However, common concerns include high staff turnover, occasional understaffing, lapses in personal hygiene care, communication issues, billing confusion, and inconsistent management responsiveness. Some reviewers mention feeling that staff were overextended or that complaints were met with impersonal responses. Despite these challenges, positive engagement and satisfaction are reported to be directly tied to the presence of individual, committed staff members, emphasizing the importance of adequate and consistent staffing to resident well-being.

Costs at this community start at $3,194 and range up to $5,780. The average price in the community is $3,450, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,578. 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.