Bickford of Ames

2418 Kent Ave, Ames IA, 50010

Resident Review Score
8.8
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Most Loved
Starting price

$3,954

For this area
$$$
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Welcome to Bickford of Ames, an assisted living community located in Ames, Iowa.



Welcome to Bickford of Ames, a highly-rated community offering assisted living in peaceful Ames, Iowa.

At Bickford of Ames, residents are invited to live their best life with easy access to all the services and amenities they need in one convenient location.

Services and amenities at Bickford of Ames are expansive, designed to help residents with a wide variety of daily needs. During their stay, residents get access to:

  • Devotional services and worship sessions on-campus

  • Transportation available

  • Access to individualized care plans

  • Complimentary on-site parking

  • Licensed nurses on-campus

  • On-site medical services, offered by visiting doctors, dentists, and podiatrists

  • Life enrichment programming and scheduled events

  • Pet-friendly living

  • Specialized dining options

  • Medication administration and management

  • Blood sugar monitoring

  • Services for residents with disorientation conditions

  • Wheelchair accessible units and common spaces

  • Outdoor common spaces with patios and trails

  • Around-the-clock staffing

  • Care for bladder-related issues

  • Quiet and clean common area

  • Transfer services

  • Respite care/short-term stays

  • On-campus meals

Each day, dedicated chefs craft homestyle meals from hand using fresh, reliably-sourced ingredients, letting residents enjoy premium recipes like:

  • Mixed Vegetables

  • Hot Potato Salad

  • Meatballs with Gravy

  • Cold Cereal

  • Hot Cereal

  • Fettucine Alfredo

  • Spinach Salad

  • Mashed potatoes

  • Seafood Alfredo

Ames, Iowa is a small town with a lot to offer. Residents will find plenty of fun things to do in the near vicinity, including fun and unique attractions like:

If residents need transportation to get around, they may arrange it with the community. 

To help residents make friends and stimulate their minds, bodies, and spirits, Bickford of Ames offers a variety of exceptional life enrichment programming. The activities scheduled each day are always unique and entertaining, feature new events and memorable opportunities like:

  • 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

Throughout the day and night, residents have access to staff with just the press of a button, thanks to premium in-unit security features like:

  • Secured entrances

  • Emergency call Pendants

  • Pull cords

  • Personal Monitoring Devices

Bickford of Ames truly goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care, making their community a safe place for residents to call home. According to online reviews, residents and family members said they love their experience for many reasons, saying they would recommend Bickford of Ames because:

  • The dining room is beautiful and elegant, with delicious and filling food that is clearly made by knowledgeable kitchen staff

  • On-site amenities like the devotional services, community rooms, and more are a popular attraction for many residents 

  • The group outings are fun and engaging, with trips to nearby parks and historic points of interest

  • The housekeepers are attentive, cleaning apartments cleaned and well-maintained with thorough attention to detail

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Bickford of Ames located?

Bickford of Ames is located at: 

2418 Kent Avenue 

Ames IA 50010

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

Bickford of Ames has a wide variety of personal care services and state-of-the-art amenities on-campus to help residents access everything they need in right on campus, including:

  • Wheelchair-accessible rooms and apartments

  • Dry cleaning services

  • Free resident and guest parking

  • Reasonably-priced transportation services

  • Grocery shopping services

  • Specialized dining options 

  • On-site salon services

  • Private dining rooms

  • Respite care

  • Outdoor spaces for walking, gardening, and more

  • Devotional services

  • Staff available 24-hours a day

  • On-site life enrichment activities

  • Housekeeping

  • ADL Assistance

  • Doctors on-call

  • On-site dining

  • Pet-friendly housing, thanks to the Branch Buddies program

  • Hospice care on-site

  • Indoor common spaces and media room

  • Dining options and around-the-clock food service

  • Medication administration

  • Pet care

For more information about the services and amenities at Bickford of Ames are available using the link above.

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

Bickford of Ames is a dedicated assisted living community. Physicians, podiatrists, and more will visit the community often to provide basic health examinations, but the community is not licensed to provide skilled nursing care on campus. Additionally, residents should consider arranging memory care of the third-party provider if they need it, as dementia care is not included at Bickford of Ames. 

Q: How much does Bickford of Ames cost?

The cost of living for each resident at Bickford of Ames is determined by their individualized care routine. To get a personalized quote for the community based on their current prices, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: Is Bickford of Ames pet-friendly?

Bickford of Ames is a pet-friendly community, welcoming cats and dogs of all sizes. If incoming residents have any questions about the pet policy at Bickford of Ames, they're welcome to make an inquiry about their rules using the link above. 

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

Bickford of Ames is committed to helping residents stay active and feel engaged during their stay, offering daily living enrichment programming designed with their general interests and hobbies in mind.

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

There are 3 hospitals within 25 miles of Bickford of Ames. The two closest hospitals are Mary Greeley Medical Center which is 1.7 miles away and Story County Hospital which is 10.8 miles away.

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

  • Pet Friendly
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Activity Center
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Beauty & Barber

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 661-2445 or reach the community directly at(515) 233-6000

Room Pricing
Assisted Living
StudioStarting at$3,954
One BedroomStarting at$4,410

Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

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Resident Review Score
8.8
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Most Loved
#2 in Ames, IA
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Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received numerous praises for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and a wide range of activities for the residents. Reviewers highlighted the neat and comfortable environment, which was often decorated to create a happy ambiance for the people living there. The staff's friendliness and professionalism were consistently mentioned, making residents and their families feel welcomed and well taken care of. Many appreciated the variety of activities available, including bingo, movie nights, and classes, which contribute to a lively and engaging community atmosphere. The presence of a courtyard, salon, and the policy allowing small pets were also seen as major positives, enhancing the quality of life for the residents. Moreover, the food was generally well-received, with homemade options that some found to be better than what they were used to at home.
However, there were a few concerns raised by some reviewers. Communication with the staff was mentioned as problematic by one, indicating an area that could use improvement. Additionally, concerns about room sizes and the overall cost were noted. Some found the rooms to be smaller than desired, making it difficult for residents to bring much of their personal furniture. Also, the cost of living in this community was pointed out as being relatively high, which was a detracting factor for some families. Despite these issues, the positive aspects such as the caring nature of the staff, the cleanliness of the facilities, and the resident-centered activities received more emphasis across the reviews.
Notably, the response to the community’s handling of COVID-19 was overwhelmingly positive, with appreciations for the stringent safety measures, timely communications regarding cases, and precautions like mandatory mask-wearing. This contributed to a sense of safety and comfort among the residents and their families during a challenging period. The engaged and proactive approach of the staff, whether through the organization of community activities or the personalized care, played a significant role in the overall satisfaction expressed by most reviewers.

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Amenities

Bickford of Ames

Pet Friendly
Clubs & Communities
Activity Center
Restaurant Style Dining
Beauty & Barber

Accommodations

Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Central Air Conditioning

Housekeeping

Landscaped Grounds

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Parking

Pet Friendly

Utilities Included

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Social Outings

Yoga

Care

Ambulatory Care

Assisted Living

Dentist

Designed Specifically To Accommodate Memory Loss

Diabetic

Hospice

Hospice Care

Incontinence Care

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Medication Management

Memory Care

Memory Care Only Community

Nurse

Nurses

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapist

Podiatrist

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Maintenance

Transportation At Cost

Additional Features

Dogs Allowed

English

Dining & Nutrition

Gluten / Allergen Free

Healthy Snacks

Kosher Available

Low Sodium

Meals Provided

Restaurant Style Dining

Vegetarian Available

Safety

Secured Community

Hospitals

Mary Greeley Medical Center

117 11Th Street

Distance: 1.7 miles

Story County Hospital

630 6Th Street

Distance: 9.8 miles

Story City Memorial Hospital

812 Elm Avenue

Distance: 10.2 miles

Churches

The Link- Lutheran Church Of Hope, Ames Campus

2712 Stange Road, Ames

Distance: 0.4 miles

Calvary United Methodist Church

1403 24th Street, Ames

Distance: 0.5 miles

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

2524 Hoover Avenue, Ames

Distance: 0.5 miles

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