Bickford of Iowa City

3500 Lower West Branch Rd., Iowa City IA, 52245


Resident Review Score
9
|
Most Loved

Starting price

$4,106

For this area
$$$
Preferred Provider

Welcome to Bickford of Iowa City, an assisted living community located in Iowa City, Iowa. In addition to assisted living, Bickford of Iowa City also offers memory care at this location.

Welcome to Bickford of Iowa City, a Bickford Senior Living Community offering comprehensive assisted living in beautiful Iowa City, Iowa.

At Bickford of Iowa City, residents enjoy premium residential care and affordable housing with access to a wide variety of on-campus amenities, personal care services, and more.

During their stay at Bickford of Iowa City, residents receive individualized care according to their personal capabilities. The community offers a wide range of services and amenities to help residents get the help they need, including:

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

Dining is included with each resident’s monthly fee, served in the beautiful dining room. The Bread Basket dining program is a major attraction for incoming residents, giving them total access to chef-prepared meals without lifting a finger. 

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

  • Fresh Spinach Cheese Salad
  • Green Salad
  • Marinated Mushrooms
  • Steak Fries
  • Greek Grilled Chicken
  • Cold Cereal
  • Mixed Vegetables
  • Eggs 
  • French Onion Soup
  • Seafood Alfredo

There's a lot to do in Iowa City, with plenty of fun points of interest and important resources. Residents will find exceptional health care at the Briarwood Healthcare Center down the street, or they can go shopping at the Iowa City Marketplace.

The community sponsors group outings into Iowa City so residents can enjoy the surrounding areas with their neighbors and take afternoon adventure, with fun destinations like:

Transportation services are available as needed.

As Bickford of Iowa City residents, individuals have total access to exciting life enrichment programming on-campus.

With so much to offer, there are many reasons families love Bickford of Iowa City for assisted living in Iowa City, Iowa. The community encourages residents to live the vibrant, well-rounded lifestyle they’ve always wanted, giving them many opportunities to have fun including events like:

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

Each resident’s monthly fees include total access to premium, state-of-the-art in-home security features, including:

  • Personal Monitoring Devices
  • Secured entrances
  • Emergency call Pendants
  • Pull cords

The community goes above and beyond to help residents feel at home during their stay, offering comprehensive assisted living services designed to meet a wide variety of daily needs. According to online reviews, families said they would recommend assisted living at Bickford of Iowa City because:

  • The community’s staff are caring and attentive, tailoring their approach to care to each individual's personalized care routine
  • The Branch Buddies program brings cats and dogs on campus for residents to share close bonds with, even if they do not live with a pet of their own 
  • The dining options, served courtesy of the Bread Basket program, are delicious and filling, letting residents enjoy restaurant-style dining right from home
  • The community's housing options are spacious with plenty of storage, kept clean thanks to the ongoing housekeeping services 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Bickford of Iowa City located?

Bickford of Iowa City is located at: 

3500 Lower West Branch Road 

Iowa City IA 52245

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

During their stay at Bickford of Iowa City, residents get access to a wide variety of services and amenities, including:

To learn more about the amenities residents have access to at Bickford of Iowa City, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: What levels of care does Bickford of Iowa City provide?

Bickford of Iowa City offers assisted living programs. Their services are designed to help residents complete their activities of daily living, dispense their medications, and make each day a vibrant, memorable experience. 

However, Bickford of Iowa City is not licensed to provide skilled nursing care. If residents need medical services, they must arrange them with a third-party provider at Bickford of Iowa City is not equipped to offer ongoing health care. 

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

Q: How much does Bickford of Iowa City cost?

Bickford of Iowa City helps provide affordable living by adjusting their monthly fees according to each resident’s daily care needs and their housing accommodations. To get a personalized quote for the community, please use the “Get Pricing” tour above.

Q: Is Bickford of Iowa City pet-friendly?

Pets are welcome at Bickford of Iowa City, including cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes.

To get more detailed information about the pet policy at Bickford of Iowa City, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

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

Active living is a cornerstone of Bickford of Iowa City’s mission to make residents happy during their stay. By giving residents daily access to exciting events and activities designed with their interests in mind, the community makes it possible for each individual to make friends, explore their hobbies, and express their creativity without going far from home.




There are 4 hospitals within 25 miles of Bickford of Iowa City. The two closest hospitals are Mercy Hospital which is 2.4 miles away and University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics which is 3.4 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Bickford of Iowa City 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(319) 351-3200

Room Pricing
Assisted Living
StudioStarting at$4,106
One BedroomStarting at$4,160

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

Looking for Medicaid Options?

If you are using Medicaid to pay for senior living, your options are likely different.


Resident Review Score
9
|
Most Loved
#1 in Iowa City, IA

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved7
Loved2
Good0
Average1
Below Average0

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

Bickford of Iowa City has received praise from reviewers for its pleasing and clean appearance, with many emphasizing its well-organized nature and efficient staff. There were compliments about the establishment's layout arrangement - designed like a circle, thus eliminating long hallways - which helped ease residents' movements. It stands out for being not too large, providing a comforting ambiance for the aged. The rooms are reportedly pleasant and residents have the freedom to furnish with their personal belongings if they wish to do so.
Many reviewers have appreciated the range of daily activities that Bickford of Iowa City hosts for its residents, including sewing days, card games, group outings, and interactive sessions with comedians or therapy-animals. Its common areas, such as the lounge, activity rooms, beauty salon, restaurant-like dining area, and an outdoor courtyard are said to contribute significantly to everyday resident engagement. The facility’s dining service has been complimented, with one reviewer noting the presence of a resident chef and a diverse menu for the residents. Others appreciated the special touches added to make the community more home-like, and the constant, responsive communication with families. The grounds of the property were also commended after recent renovations.
In addition to the facilities, reviewers were particularly satisfied with the caring quality of the staff, who were described as friendly, supportive, and attentive. Reviewers appreciated the staff's excellent patient care and quality services, stating that they felt that their dear ones were genuinely cared for. One resident detailed their experience as "very good", appreciating the helpful staff and the facility's commitment to dietary needs. Bickford of Iowa City was even praised by a reviewer whose mother had been to a different Bickford facility in another city and liked it there as well. This past familiarity helped make her transition into this community much smoother. In conclusion, Bickford of Iowa City is described by many as a community that has a strong sense of hospitality, offers a high standard of living, and provides attentive, comprehensive care, making it suitable for the elderly and their families.

AI generated summary of real reviews

Amenities

Bickford of Iowa City


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

Yoga

Care


Ambulatory Care

Assisted Living

Dentist

Diabetic

Hospice

Hospice Care

Incontinence Care

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Medication Management

Memory Care

Nurse

Nurses

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapist

Podiatrist

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Maintenance

Transportation At Cost

Additional Features


Dogs Allowed

Dining & Nutrition


Gluten / Allergen Free

Healthy Snacks

Kosher Available

Low Sodium

Meals Provided

Restaurant Style Dining

Vegetarian Available

Safety


Secured Community

Hospitals


Mercy Hospital

500 Market Street

Distance: 2.4 miles

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

200 Hawkins Drive

Distance: 3.4 miles

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Highway 6 West

Distance: 3.4 miles

Churches


St Patrick Catholic Church

4330 Saint Patricks Drive, Iowa City

Distance: 0.6 miles

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

2701 Rochester Avenue, Iowa City

Distance: 0.7 miles

St Mark's United Methodist Church

2675 East Washington Street, Iowa City

Distance: 0.8 miles

Resident Review Score
9.5
|
Most Loved
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