Bickford of Aurora
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Aurora, IL
Bickford of Aurora
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Aurora, IL
Overview of Bickford of Aurora
Have the finest retirement experience with the outstanding senior living community of Bickford of Aurora in South Orchard Road, Aurora, IL, that offers assisted living and memory care. A team of kind and highly qualified professionals works closely with seniors to devise a care plan that best matches their unique needs and preferences. The community also provides a resident monitoring system and transportation services for seniors’ convenience and safety.
A carefully curated calendar of enjoyable activities and exciting events accompanies seniors as they go about their day. The community values the well-being of its caregivers, promoting a vibrant and friendly environment for a better quality of life. Bickford of Aurora strives to provide a haven for seniors to make the most out of their golden years.
60-bed community Rank #255 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 255th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #517 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 517th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 8, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 8, 2026
CountyKane
License Number5105934
Bickford of Aurora is legally operated by Bickford Master Ii, Llc.
Permanent Units
44 units
Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
60 units
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Dining Room
Salon Services
Transportation Services
Wellness Programs
In-House Therapy Services
Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care
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.
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.
Overall vs. IL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total inspections (38% below)
• Total inspections (38% below)
Latest Inspection
February 5, 2026
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 38% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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3.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to Bickford of Aurora's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.04 miles to nearest hospital (Mercy Medical Center - Emergency Department)
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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| Bickford of Aurora | AL MC | Aurora (Aurora Township) | 60
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IL AVG
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Rank
#255 / 426 | Yes |
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IL AVG
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| Alden Courts of Waterford | AL MC NH RC | Aurora | 60
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IL AVG
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Operated by
Bickford Senior Living Group, L.L.C.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Aurora
What neighborhood is Bickford of Aurora in?
Bickford of Aurora is in the Aurora Township neighborhood of Aurora.
Who is the owner of Bickford of Aurora?
Bickford of Aurora is legally operated by Bickford Master Ii, Llc.
Is Bickford of Aurora in a walkable area?
Bickford of Aurora has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Bickford of Aurora?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Aurora's license number is 5105934.
When does Bickford of Aurora's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Aurora's license expires on September 8, 2026.
How many beds does Bickford of Aurora have?
Bickford of Aurora has 60 beds.
Are there photos of Bickford of Aurora?
Yes — there are 19 photos of Bickford of Aurora in the photo gallery on this page.
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