Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the Illinois average: 69.3%Bickford of Bloomington
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bloomington, IL
Bickford of Bloomington
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bloomington, IL
Overview of Bickford of Bloomington
Nestled in the peaceful community of Bloomington, IL the Bickford of Bloomington is an enticing senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A wide range of cozy and well-appointed accommodations with different floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like dementia receive round-the-clock professional care, specialized programming, and a thoughtfully designed Mary B’s Neighborhood.
Explore its top-notch amenities and services to maximize the living experience in this beautiful place. Experience restaurant-style dining with healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Avail of their HigherPart Care Coordination, medication management, and transportation services. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together through its various social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed an all-encompassing retirement with the Bickford of Bloomington.
16-bed community Rank #404 / 424Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 404th out of 424 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
1 year in operation Rank #125 / 165Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 165 homes in Illinois for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #412 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 412th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Illinois average: 69.3%Occupied beds
16 / 16
Average occupied beds in Illinois homes
93 beds
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 17, 2025
ExpirationApril 17, 2026 Expired
CountyMclean
License Number5100240
Bickford of Bloomington is legally operated by Bloomington Bickford House, LLC.
Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
16 units
24-Hour Staffing
Restaurant-Style Dining
Transportation Services
Spiritual Care
Pet Friendly
Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living
ActivitiesDaily activities designed to engage residents, including exercise, outings, and themed events
Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care
Religious Services
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
45 deficiencies
21 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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (543% above)
• Deficiencies per year (543% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (163% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (543% above)
• Deficiencies per year (543% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (163% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
April 22, 2026
Complaint Original Investigation
Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 45 | 7 | This facility has 543% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (45 vs. IL avg 7).↑ 543% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 22.5 | 3.5 | This facility has 543% more deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (22.5 vs. IL avg 3.5).↑ 543% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.1 | 0.8 | This facility has 163% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (2.1 vs. IL avg 0.8).↑ 163% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 21 | 9 | This facility has had 133% more total inspections than the Illinois average (21 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 133% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The August 26, 2024 complaint investigation found neglect in resident transfers causing a fall, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and death.
- Multiple complaint investigations from January to June 2025 documented repeated failures in staffing, physician assessments, medication control, resident care, and dementia program compliance.
- The September 17, 2025 annual inspection identified nine deficiencies but received an acceptable Statement of Correction with no immediate jeopardy or fines.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Places of interest near Bickford of Bloomington
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bloomington's city center to Bickford of Bloomington's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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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| Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care: Bloomington Towanda Barnes | AL MC RC | Bloomington | 103
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#547 / 648 | - | Rhp Investments LLC Bloomington Towanda Operations Series | 20 | 12
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12
IL AVG
7
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#229 / 276 | 0.6
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0.6
IL AVG
0.8
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#161 / 276 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
3
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#293 / 315 | 8
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8
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#310 / 315 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Westminster Village Al | AL IL MC NH SNF | Bloomington | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
86
Rank
#208 / 424 | No |
84
Facility
84
IL AVG
51
Rank
#80 / 648 | - | - | 15 | 33
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33
IL AVG
7
Rank
#259 / 276 | 2.2
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2.2
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#241 / 276 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 315 | 8
Facility
8
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#310 / 315 | - |
| Bickford of Bloomington | AL IL MC | Bloomington (Hershey Center) | 16
Facility
16
IL AVG
86
Rank
#404 / 424 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
IL AVG
51
Rank
#412 / 648 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
18
Rank
#125 / 165 | Bloomington Bickford House, LLC | 21 | 45
Facility
45
IL AVG
7
Rank
#269 / 276 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#240 / 276 | 10
Facility
10
IL AVG
3
Rank
#311 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois
Bickford of Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Illinois.
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Operated by
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Bloomington
What neighborhood is Bickford of Bloomington in?
Bickford of Bloomington is in the Hershey Center neighborhood of Bloomington.
Who is the owner of Bickford of Bloomington?
Bickford of Bloomington is legally operated by Bloomington Bickford House, LLC.
Is Bickford of Bloomington in a walkable area?
Bickford of Bloomington has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Bickford of Bloomington?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Bloomington's license number is 5100240.
When does Bickford of Bloomington's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Bloomington's license expires on April 17, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Bloomington?
Bickford of Bloomington's occupancy is 100%.
Are pets allowed at Bickford of Bloomington?
Yes, Bickford of Bloomington allows residents to bring their pets.
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