Bickford of Champaign
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Champaign, IL
Bickford of Champaign
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Champaign, IL
Overview of Bickford of Champaign
Located on South Staley Road in Champaign, Illinois, Bickford of Champaign is a 44-bed community offering both assisted living and memory care services. Operated by Champaign Bickford Cottage LLC, part of the Bickford Senior Living Group, and led by Executive Director Madeline Underwood, the single-story building features private accommodations and a residential design intended to create a comfortable environment for older adults, including those living with dementia.
The memory care program uses a Montessori-based philosophy that emphasizes residents’ strengths, interests, and retained abilities. Support services include around-the-clock staffing, nursing care, medication management, assistance with daily activities, transportation for appointments and outings, and a resident monitoring system. The community also welcomes pets and incorporates volunteer involvement into its activity offerings.
Amenities include housekeeping, salon services, outdoor gathering areas, and scratch-made meals developed with heart health in mind. While the surrounding area has limited walkability and most destinations require transportation, the community serves older adults from across the Champaign-Urbana region.
Reviews by the Illinois Department of Public Health have examined areas such as emergency preparedness, staff training, CPR certification, tuberculosis testing, resident assessments, and care planning procedures. A separate complaint investigation determined that the community met applicable assisted living regulatory requirements.
44-bed community Rank #322 / 419Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 322nd out of 419 homes in Illinois for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 20 / 100 Rank #557 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 557th out of 648 homes in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
ExpirationOctober 1, 2026
CountyChampaign
License Number5100232
Bickford of Champaign is legally operated by Champaign Bickford Cottage LLC.
Permanent Units
28 units
Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
44 units
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Salon Services
Outdoor Spaces
Dining Services
Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care
Volunteer Program
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
12 deficiencies
19 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (71% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 12 | 7 | This facility has 71% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (12 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 71% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.6 | 0.9 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IL avg 0.9).↓ 33% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 19 | 8 | This facility has had 138% more total inspections than the Illinois average (19 vs. IL avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 138% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 21, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failures to assess resident R1 after multiple falls, resulting in a fractured pelvis and incomplete service plan updates.
- October 25, 2024 annual inspection cited 10 deficiencies including missed disaster and tornado drills, lack of CPR-certified staff on 8 shifts, and incomplete tuberculosis testing for employees and residents.
- March 5, 2025 complaint investigation cleared four complaints as unsubstantiated, finding the facility in compliance with assisted living regulations.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
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4.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Champaign's city center to Bickford of Champaign's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Champaign
Who is the owner of Bickford of Champaign?
Bickford of Champaign is legally operated by Champaign Bickford Cottage LLC.
Is Bickford of Champaign in a walkable area?
Bickford of Champaign has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Bickford of Champaign?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Champaign's license number is 5100232.
When does Bickford of Champaign's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Champaign's license expires on October 1, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Bickford of Champaign?
Yes, Bickford of Champaign allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Bickford of Champaign have?
Bickford of Champaign has 44 beds.
Are there photos of Bickford of Champaign?
Yes — there are 23 photos of Bickford of Champaign in the photo gallery on this page.
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