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Bickford of Fort Dodge
1536 20th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
Bickford of Fort Dodge
1536 20th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
Welcome to Bickford of Fort Dodge, an assisted living community offering comprehensive services in beautiful Fort Dodge, Iowa.
At Bickford of Fort Dodge, residents get access to all the services and amenities they need in one convenient location. The community offers:
- On-site salon services
- Dining options and around-the-clock food service
- Outdoor spaces for walking, gardening, and more
- Pet-friendly housing, thanks to the Branch Buddies program
- Wheelchair-accessible rooms and apartments
- Dry cleaning services
- Reasonably-priced transportation services
- Devotional services
- Hospice care on-site
- Specialized dining options
- Indoor common spaces and media room
- Free resident and guest parking
- Pet care
- Doctors on-call
- Staff available 24-hours a day
- Respite care
- Medication administration
- ADL Assistance
- Grocery shopping services
- Housekeeping
- On-site life enrichment activities
- Private dining rooms
- On-site dining
Dining is a major reason families consider assisted living at Bickford of Fort Dodge, thanks to their innovative Bread Basket program. The community offers new, chef-prepared recipes daily, including menu items like:
- Ice Cream
- Cobb salad
- Eggs
- Steak Fries
- Sausage links
- Meat Loaf
- Spaghetti with Meatballs
Around Fort Dodge, families will find healthcare services at the Unity Point Hospital and shopping at the Crossroads Mall. There are also many points of interest and unique attractions are on Fort Dodge, including destinations like:
Residents are invited to a wide variety of life enrichment programming opportunities daily, helping them make friends and get to know their neighbors. In the past, fun activities have included:
- Valentine’s Day King and Queen Coronation
- Quilting
- Creative daily activities
- Outings
- Shopping trips to nearby grocery stores
- Sing-a-longs
- Board games
- Balloon volleyball
- Family gatherings
- Manicures
- Dancing sessions
- Theme days
- Live music
At Bickford of Fort Dodge residents enjoy much more than beautiful, spacious apartment homes. Each unit is complete with helpful security features to set residents’ minds at ease about their care, giving them 24-hour access to staff at the press of a button.
Safety features located in each apartment include:
- Pull cords
- Emergency call Pendants
- Personal Monitoring Devices
- Secured entrances
Bickford of Fort Dodge goes above and beyond to help residents feel comfortable at home, offering everything they need in one convenient location. According to testimonials from online reviewers, the community is highly recommended because:
- The community’s great location, putting everything residents need right at their fingertips without going far from home
- The shuttle service takes the stress out of getting around Fort Dodge for residents who prefer not to drive or do not have a vehicle
- The community hires informative and knowledgeable staff, who go above and beyond to help residents feel comfortable and secure during their stay
- The well-maintained apartments and communal areas are kept clean of clutter, fall hazards, or messes
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Bickford of Fort Dodge located?
Bickford of Fort Dodge is located at:
1536 20th Avenue North
Fort Dodge IA 50501
Q: What care services and amenities does Bickford of Fort Dodge provide?
During their stay at Bickford of Fort Dodge, residents have access to a premium list of assisted living services and on-campus amenities, including:
- Worship and devotional services on-campus
- Dry cleaning available
- Transportation services (available for a reasonable fee)
- Access to on-call doctors
- ADL Assistance
- Specialized meals to meet dietary guidelines
- 24-hour staff availability
- Free parking for residents and guests
- Medication administration and reminders
- On-site hospice care
- Private dining areas for personal celebrations
- Care for pets
- Pets allowed, courtesy of the Branch Buddies program
- Beautician services on-campus
- Around-the-clock dining options and food services
- Respite and short-term care
- Walking paths and patios
- Chef-prepared dining
- Wheelchair-accessible homes and common spaces
- On-site activities and events
- Media rooms and common spaces
To learn more about the amenities residents have access to at Bickford of Fort Dodge, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: What levels of care does Bickford of Fort Dodge provide?
Bickford of Fort Dodge provides assisted living on campus. If a person needs memory care or skilled nursing care, they must arrange it with a third-party care provider who is licensed to do so. However, the community arranges and house visits from physicians and other medical professionals, helping residents access the services they need right from home.
Q: How much does Bickford of Fort Dodge cost?
To offer fair and affordable monthly pricing, Bickford of Fort Dodge adjusts their monthly rates to reflect each individuals’s level of care. To get a personalized quote for the community, please use the “Get Pricing” tour above.
Q: Is Bickford of Fort Dodge pet-friendly?
Bickford of Fort Dodge welcomes pets, including cats and dogs of all sizes. If residents want to enjoy time with a pet, but don’t want one of their own, they can share animal companionship with the community cat and dog, courtesy of the Branch Buddies program.
To learn more about the pet policy at Bickford of Fort Dodge, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at Bickford of Fort Dodge?
Families will love the life enrichment programming offered at Bickford of Fort Dodge, giving residents some fun to look forward to daily. The schedule is always changing, creating new opportunities for residents to get involved with their peers and make friends.
To learn more about life enrichment opportunities at Bickford of Fort Dodge, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
There are 3 hospitals within 25 miles of Bickford of Fort Dodge. The two closest hospitals are Trinity Regional Medical Center which is 2.5 miles away and Humboldt County Memorial Hospital which is 14.4 miles away.
Some of the key amenities available at Bickford of Fort Dodge are:
- Pet Friendly
- Housekeeping
- Social Outings
- Clubs & Communities
- Restaurant Style Dining
Services and Amenities
Services
- Respite
- Beauty & Barber
- Assisted Living
- Hospice
- Transportation at Cost
Activities & Fitness
- Activity Center
- Yoga
- Bingo
- Happy Hour
- Live Musical Performances
- Birthday Parties
Dining & Nutrition
- Meals Included
- Healthy Snacks
- Meals Provided
- Vegetarian
Accommodations
- Outdoor Areas
- Library & Computer Lounge
- Landscaped Grounds
- Outdoor Garden
- Maintenance
- Utilities Included
Care
- Parking
- Nurses
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Laundry / Dry Cleaning
- Diabetic care
My grandma lives here and loves it!
The staff at Bickford in Fort Dodge is so welcoming just like the overall feel of the building. It’s always well kept and fresh & we appreciate how well maintained they keep the grounds. The amazing food is just the added bonus when we go for our visits we always make sure we join in for meal time...
The staff at Bickford in Fort Dodge is so welcoming just like the overall feel of the building. It’s always well kept and fresh & we appreciate how well maintained they keep the grounds. The amazing food is just the added bonus when we go for our visits we always make sure we join in for meal time with their incredible home cooked meals it’s a no-brainer!
Read moreThe staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The residents are fun to interact with, they do such cool things , like their trunk or treating they do every year for the community kids. Bickford Fort Dodge is Clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
We can stop at anytime of day and I’ve found the place clean and organized. We have stopped without asking ahead of time with lunch for our Mom and they put us up in a separate dining room without any problems. I’ve never heard any complaints from Mom at all and I’m pretty sure if she had any ...
We can stop at anytime of day and I’ve found the place clean and organized. We have stopped without asking ahead of time with lunch for our Mom and they put us up in a separate dining room without any problems. I’ve never heard any complaints from Mom at all and I’m pretty sure if she had any we would know.
Read moreFood is delicious
The facility is nice, the rooms are large with picture windows and they are clean. You can have the room any temperature you want. They also have large private bathroom. The staff here are polite and nice. The food is good.