Bickford of Okemos is a senior living community located in Okemos, Michigan, specializing in assisted living and memory care. The facility provides a secure environment designed to support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, featuring areas and activities specifically tailored to accommodate memory loss. Residents have access to 24-hour staff and can receive assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, with full support available as needed. Specialized care extends to incontinence management, ambulatory support, diabetes care, hospice services, and medication management.
The medical support team at Bickford of Okemos includes registered nurses, home health aides, and specialized professionals such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, and optometrists, allowing for comprehensive monitoring and individualized care planning. The community maintains a secured environment for memory care residents, implements fitness and tailored activity programs—including yoga—and organizes clubs, social groups, and communal events. Resident amenities include on-site laundry and dry cleaning, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and a barber/beauty salon. These resources support both the physical and social well-being of residents.
Families and residents can take advantage of transportation services provided at cost, which are available for medical appointments and personal outings as needed. This service is intended to facilitate access to healthcare providers, as well as enable participation in non-medical community activities outside the facility.
Review summaries indicate that most families appreciate the caring staff, responsive leadership, and the safe, clean environment, expressing satisfaction with the level of personalized attention and communication. There are community spaces and family support resources available that many also find valuable. However, some reviewers point to concerns about staff turnover, inconsistent service, and occasional lapses in care, billing, or cleanliness. A minority of families have raised serious concerns regarding hospice care, medication practices, or delayed assistance, emphasizing the need for ongoing oversight and communication.
In summary, Bickford of Okemos offers a range of assisted living and memory care services with emphasis on clinical support, day-to-day assistance, and enrichment activities. While many families note a strong sense of community and attentive staff, prospective residents may wish to maintain regular dialogue with the facility to ensure consistent delivery of care. No recent notable changes have been reported as of June 2024.
Costs at this community start at $3,650 and range up to $5,672. The average price in the community is $3,900, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,409. 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.
