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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 44 Rank #321 / 418Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 321st out of 418 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #557 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 557th out of 634 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
ExpirationOctober 1, 2026
CountyChampaign
License Number5100232

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of Champaign is legally operated by Champaign Bickford Cottage LLC.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
28 units
Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
44 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Dining
Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care
Volunteer Program

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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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 12 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (33% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 129 This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (12 vs. IL avg 9).↑ 33% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.01.71 This facility has 75% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 1.71).↑ 75% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 45 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Recreational Activities

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Housekeeping Services

Managed by Madeline Underwood

Executive Director

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Champaign's city center to Bickford of Champaign's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Champaign

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign
AL
MC
Champaign
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 85
Rank #248 / 418
Yes-Carriage Crossing Champaign, LLC5
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, LLC7
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
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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 LLC4
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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Bickford of Champaign is located in Champaign, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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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