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Bickford of Fort Dodge
Nestled in the beautiful town of Forth Dodge, IA, the Bickford of Fort Dodge is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and stunning accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. Having a highly skilled and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and help depending on their immediate needs through its residents’ monitoring system.
Experience its top-tier amenities and services as this community is committed to providing higher standard of senior care. Indulge in 3-day delectable and nutritious meals, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, weekly housekeeping, medication management, spiritual care, and transportation assistance. Engage in a full calendar of activities such as outings, community involvement programs, and theme days. With Bickford of Fort Dodge, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.
Community insights.
About this community
Bickford of Fort Dodge is administered by Christine Beagle.
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 (143% above)
• Violations per inspection (8% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (37% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 17 | 27 | This facility has 37% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 37% better |
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State violations
| 17 | 7 | This facility has 143% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 143% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 1.9 | 1.76 | This facility has 8% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.9 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 8% worse |
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
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Bickford of Fort Dodge
2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Dodge's city center to Bickford of Fort Dodge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Fort Dodge
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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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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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| Friendship Haven | AL CCRC HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Fort Dodge | 155
Facility
155
IA AVG
71
Rank
#17 / 334 | No |
17
Facility
17
IA AVG
46
Rank
#365 / 424 | Private Rooms | - |
76.1%
Facility
76.1%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#110 / 295 | - | - | - |
| Marian Home | AL IL NH SNF | Fort Dodge | 90
Facility
90
IA AVG
71
Rank
#72 / 334 | No |
62
Facility
62
IA AVG
46
Rank
#115 / 424 | - | - |
77.8%
Facility
77.8%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#100 / 295 | 18 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#191 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Bickford of Fort Dodge | AL MC | Fort Dodge | 49
Facility
49
IA AVG
71
Rank
#221 / 334 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
IA AVG
46
Rank
#348 / 424 | - | 28
Facility
28
IA AVG
18
Rank
#38 / 258 |
46.9%
Facility
46.9%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#218 / 295 | 9 | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
7
Rank
#237 / 299 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#281 / 299 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa
Bickford of Fort Dodge is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Fort Dodge
Is Bickford of Fort Dodge in a walkable area?
Bickford of Fort Dodge has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Bickford of Fort Dodge?
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Fort Dodge's license number is S0008.
What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Fort Dodge?
Bickford of Fort Dodge's occupancy is 46.9%.
How long has Bickford of Fort Dodge been in business?
Bickford of Fort Dodge has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bickford of Fort Dodge?
Yes, Bickford of Fort Dodge allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Bickford of Fort Dodge?
The team at Bickford of Fort Dodge can be reached at Christine.beagle@bickfordseniorliving.com.
Who is the administrator of Bickford of Fort Dodge?
Christine Beagle is the administrator of Bickford of Fort Dodge.
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