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Bickford of Iowa City
Bickford of Iowa City provides assisted living and memory care in Iowa City, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as grooming and medication management, while memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The combination may suit a resident whose needs could grow from help with daily tasks to memory-focused care without leaving the community.
The community has 65 beds and is located in the Longfellow neighborhood. Its Montessori Memory Care program gives residents in the memory care setting a named program designed for that level of care. Restaurant-style meals are served three times a day, allowing residents to eat prepared meals on site, and transportation is available for resident travel.
Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive will need one of those options for most errands. Paige Enlow serves as the administrator, and Ashley Ballard is the director.
Community insights.
About this community
Bickford of Iowa City is administered by Paige Enlow.
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• State violations (100% above)
• Violations per inspection (14% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (48% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 14 | 27 | This facility has 48% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (14 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 48% better |
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State violations
| 14 | 7 | This facility has 100% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (14 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 100% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 2.0 | 1.76 | This facility has 14% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 14% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 7 | 13 | This facility has had 46% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (7 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to Bickford of Iowa City's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Iowa City
Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Legacy Senior Living | AL IL | Iowa City (Lucas) | 136
Facility
136
IA AVG
71
Rank
#23 / 334 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
IA AVG
46
Rank
#343 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 25
Facility
25
IA AVG
18
Rank
#68 / 258 |
52.2%
Facility
52.2%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#178 / 295 | A+ | 7 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#150 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
| Oaknoll Assisted Living | AL IL NH | Iowa City (Longfellow) | 80
Facility
80
IA AVG
71
Rank
#87 / 334 | No |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
46
Rank
#2 / 424 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
18
Rank
#103 / 258 |
41.3%
Facility
41.3%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#249 / 295 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence | AL IL NH | Iowa City (Roosevelt) | 70
Facility
70
IA AVG
71
Rank
#129 / 334 | No |
33
Facility
33
IA AVG
46
Rank
#290 / 424 | Private Rooms | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
18
Rank
#7 / 258 |
81.4%
Facility
81.4%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#81 / 295 | - | 13 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#59 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Bickford of Iowa City | AL MC | Iowa City (Longfellow) | 65
Facility
65
IA AVG
71
Rank
#155 / 334 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
IA AVG
46
Rank
#290 / 424 | - | 27
Facility
27
IA AVG
18
Rank
#46 / 258 |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#255 / 295 | - | 7 | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
7
Rank
#285 / 299 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#295 / 299 |
| Melrose Meadows Retirement Community | AL IL | Iowa City (Weber) | 52
Facility
52
IA AVG
71
Rank
#209 / 334 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
IA AVG
46
Rank
#343 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 23
Facility
23
IA AVG
18
Rank
#87 / 258 |
57.7%
Facility
57.7%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#160 / 295 | A+ | 13 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#191 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa
Bickford of Iowa City is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Iowa City
What neighborhood is Bickford of Iowa City in?
Bickford of Iowa City is in the Longfellow neighborhood of Iowa City.
Is Bickford of Iowa City in a walkable area?
Bickford of Iowa City has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Bickford of Iowa City?
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Iowa City's license number is S0023.
When does Bickford of Iowa City's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Iowa City's license expires on December 1, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Iowa City?
Bickford of Iowa City's occupancy is 40%.
How long has Bickford of Iowa City been in business?
Bickford of Iowa City has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bickford of Iowa City?
Yes, Bickford of Iowa City allows residents to bring their pets.
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