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Bickford of Ames
Bickford of Ames offers a seamless journey through aging. With a deep commitment to assisted living, their caregivers provide personalized and top-notch services. Their unique approach involves an advanced resident monitoring system, ensuring safety through secure building features, pull cords, and wearable call buttons. Alongside this, they serve high-quality, culinary delights prepared within the community, maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
Their activities are far from ordinary, encouraging community engagement, positive values, and memorable family gatherings. They infuse excitement into daily routines with themed days and foster a sense of belonging through various events. The community also provides essential services like transportation and medication management, making it a pet-friendly haven that truly understands the needs of seniors, offering a home that goes beyond typical assisted living, catering to their unique requirements and preferences.
Community insights.
About this community
Bickford of Ames is administered by Melissa Borgeson.
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 (114% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (44% below)
• Violations per inspection (3% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 15 | 27 | This facility has 44% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (15 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 44% better |
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State violations
| 15 | 7 | This facility has 114% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (15 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 114% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 1.7 | 1.76 | This facility has 3% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.7 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 3% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 9 | 13 | This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (9 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Bickford of Ames
1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ames's city center to Bickford of Ames's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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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| Northridge Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ames | 68
Facility
68
IA AVG
72
Rank
#170 / 403 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
47
Rank
#486 / 504 | - | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
19
Rank
#187 / 286 |
63.2%
Facility
63.2%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#209 / 362 | A | 6 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Northcrest Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ames | 64
Facility
64
IA AVG
72
Rank
#190 / 403 | No |
36
Facility
36
IA AVG
47
Rank
#323 / 504 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#233 / 286 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#254 / 362 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Green Hills Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ames | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
72
Rank
#232 / 403 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
IA AVG
47
Rank
#429 / 504 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
19
Rank
#25 / 286 |
78.6%
Facility
78.6%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#136 / 362 | - | 14 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#59 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
| Bickford of Ames | AL | Ames (Somerset) | 49
Facility
49
IA AVG
72
Rank
#264 / 403 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
IA AVG
47
Rank
#261 / 504 | Studio | 27
Facility
27
IA AVG
19
Rank
#62 / 286 |
51.0%
Facility
51.0%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#250 / 362 | - | 9 | 14
Facility
14
IA AVG
7
Rank
#268 / 299 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#274 / 299 |
| Northridge Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ames (Somerset) | 38
Facility
38
IA AVG
72
Rank
#350 / 403 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IA AVG
47
Rank
#268 / 504 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
19
Rank
#187 / 286 |
94.7%
Facility
94.7%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#21 / 362 | A | 16 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#236 / 299 |
Financial Assistance for
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Bickford of Ames is located in Ames, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Ames
What neighborhood is Bickford of Ames in?
Bickford of Ames is in the Somerset neighborhood of Ames.
Is Bickford of Ames in a walkable area?
Bickford of Ames has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Bickford of Ames?
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Ames's license number is S0024.
When does Bickford of Ames's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Ames's license expires on March 5, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Ames?
Bickford of Ames's occupancy is 51%.
How long has Bickford of Ames been in business?
Bickford of Ames has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bickford of Ames?
Yes, Bickford of Ames allows residents to bring their pets.
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