Bickford of St. Charles
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · St. Charles, IL

Bickford of St. Charles

Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · St. Charles, IL

Overview of Bickford of St. Charles

Located in the enticing neighborhood of St. Charles, IL, the Bickford of St. Charles is an esteemed senior living community that provides assisted living, and memory care services. Large and stunning accommodations with varying floors plans are available for its residents. In terms of memory care, the community offers specialized programming, 24/7 professional care, and the purpose-built memory care environment called the Mary B’s Memory Care Neighborhood.

With its exceptional amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 fresh-cooked delightful meals, weekly housekeeping, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, and transportation services. Explore its other amenities such as the family room, game room, and library to see how beautiful the community is. Participate in diverse social activities and other life-enrichment programs to boost engagement. At Bickford of St. Charles, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement.

Bed community size
76-bed community Rank #195 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th out of 426 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
26 years in operation Rank #42 / 145Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 145 homes in Illinois. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #332 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 332nd out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 9, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 9, 2026
CountyKane
License Number5103210

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of St. Charles is legally operated by St. Charles Bickford Cottage, Llc.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
64 units
Alzheimer's Units
12 units
Total beds
76 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Montessori Memory Care

Contact Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining room with homestyle food and made-from-scratch recipes.

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Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 16 deficiencies 10 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (129% above)
• Deficiencies per year (129% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (78% above)
• Total inspections (25% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 1, 2026

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 167 This facility has 129% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (16 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 129% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 83.5 This facility has 129% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (8 vs. IL avg 3.5).↑ 129% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.60.9 This facility has 78% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1.6 vs. IL avg 0.9).↑ 78% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 108 This facility has 25% more total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (10 vs. IL avg 8).↑ 25% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 4, 2025 annual inspection found 4 deficiencies including incomplete employee files and failure to update service plans, with no deficiencies cited in the related complaint investigation.
  • October 7, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failures to report incidents within 24 hours for 4 residents, revise service plans after falls for 3 residents, and ensure licensed medication administration.
  • September 5, 2024 annual inspection cited 9 deficiencies including disaster preparedness, employee orientation, background checks, physician assessments, and medication administration errors for multiple residents.

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Gina Novello

Executive Director

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St. Charles's city center to Bickford of St. Charles's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Illinois

Bickford of St. Charles is located in St. Charles, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of St. Charles

What neighborhood is Bickford of St. Charles in?

Bickford of St. Charles is in the St. Charles neighborhood of St. Charles.

Who is the owner of Bickford of St. Charles?

The legal owner and operator of Bickford of St. Charles is St. Charles Bickford Cottage, Llc.

Is Bickford of St. Charles in a walkable area?

Bickford of St. Charles has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Bickford of St. Charles?

According to IL state health department records, Bickford of St. Charles's license number is 5103210.

When does Bickford of St. Charles's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Bickford of St. Charles's license expires on September 9, 2026.

What is the best email address for Bickford of St. Charles?

The team at Bickford of St. Charles can be reached at [email protected].

How many beds does Bickford of St. Charles have?

Bickford of St. Charles has 76 beds.

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