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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.
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About this community
Bickford of Champaign is legally operated by Champaign Bickford Cottage LLC.
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.
Since 2024 vs. Illinois state average• Total deficiencies (33% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 12 | 9 | This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (12 vs. IL avg 9).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.0 | 1.71 | This facility has 75% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 1.71).↑ 75% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 5 | This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (4 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer |
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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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), 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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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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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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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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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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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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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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign | AL MC | Champaign | 60
Facility
60
IL AVG
85
Rank
#248 / 418 | Yes | - | Carriage Crossing Champaign, LLC | 5 | 8
Facility
8
IL AVG
7
Rank
#203 / 276 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#154 / 276 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
3
Rank
#202 / 315 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#258 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Evergreen Place Assisted Living – Champaign | AL MC RC | Champaign | 52
Facility
52
IL AVG
85
Rank
#280 / 418 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
IL AVG
52
Rank
#495 / 634 | Cu Hop, LLC | 7 | 19
Facility
19
IL AVG
7
Rank
#243 / 276 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#207 / 276 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
3
Rank
#242 / 315 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#222 / 315 | - |
| Bickford of Champaign | AL MC | Champaign | 44
Facility
44
IL AVG
85
Rank
#321 / 418 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
IL AVG
52
Rank
#557 / 634 | Champaign Bickford Cottage LLC | 4 | 12
Facility
12
IL AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 276 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#213 / 276 | 8
Facility
8
IL AVG
3
Rank
#300 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Private Rooms |
| Eden Supportive Living Champaign | AL | Champaign | - | No |
93
Facility
93
IL AVG
52
Rank
#23 / 634 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 2 Bed |
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Bickford of Champaign is located in Champaign, Illinois.
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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.
Has Bickford of Champaign had any deficiencies?
Bickford of Champaign has had 12 reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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