Bickford of Champaign
Bickford of Champaign is an Independent Living Home in Illinois
Bickford of Champaign is an Independent Living Home in Illinois
Bickford of Champaign
Bickford of Champaign is an Independent Living Home in Illinois
Bickford of Champaign is an Independent Living Home in Illinois
Bickford of Champaign, located in the scenic Champaign, Illinois, boasts vibrant colors that create a comfortable and home-like atmosphere, tailored to enhance the lives of the seniors it serves. This facility provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services, offering personalized support in an intimate and secure environment. Even individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s find comfort here, as the facility prioritizes safety and a home-like ambiance.
Residents benefit from a comprehensive activities program, transportation services, and a resident monitoring system, making assisted living homes truly convenient. The facility’s pet-friendly environment, coupled with outstanding assistance in daily activities and medication management, ensures a homely living experience. Bickford of Champaign also stands out in its dedication to understanding residents’ personalized interests, fostering socialization through small dedicated groups and impromptu activities. The facility’s smaller spaces are designed to reduce anxiety and frustration, creating a warm and welcoming environment for seniors seeking a fulfilling and comfortable living experience.
Madeline Underwood serves as the Executive Director at Bickford of Champaign, leading the community with a dedicated team of caregivers committed to providing compassionate care for residents and their families.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
About this community
ActiveAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
Bickford of Champaign is legally operated by CHAMPAIGN BICKFORD COTTAGE LLC.
Type Of Units
Care Services
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
Types of Care at Bickford of Champaign
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.
15 visits/inspections
4 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
6 other visits
Breakdown by inspection type
- 4 licensing inspections
- 4 complaint investigations
- 1 incident investigation
- 6 other inspections
Latest inspection
Inspection history
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Respite Care
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Adult Day Care
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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4.6 miles from city center
1002 S Staley Rd, Champaign, IL 61822
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors
- General: Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,215/month (individual).
- Asset Limits: $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics: High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- IL Specifics: Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
- General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, 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 Specifics: ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
- Services: 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.).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
- Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors
Community Care Program
Requirements:
General:Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025):~$1,215/month (individual).- Asset Limits:$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
IL Specifics:High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
Illinois Respite Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- IL Specifics:Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, 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 Specifics:~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- IL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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