Bickford of Fort Dodge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fort Dodge, IA

Bickford of Fort Dodge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fort Dodge, IA

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 49 Rank #221 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 221st out of 334 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa 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 Iowa 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.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #38 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa 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.
28 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #348 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 348th out of 424 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa 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 Iowa 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.
22 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #218 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 218th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa 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.
46.9% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
23 / 49

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
IssuanceJune 1, 1998
CountyWebster
License NumberS0008
Year Opened06/01/1998

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of Fort Dodge is administered by Christine Beagle.

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Courtyard
Dining
Sitting Area
Whirlpool
Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care

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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 Info 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.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (143% above)
• Violations per inspection (8% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (37% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 1727 This facility has 37% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 37% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 177 This facility has 143% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 143% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.91.76 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 913 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Christine Beagle

Executive Director

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info 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.
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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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.
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
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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
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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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Bickford of Fort Dodge is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa 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).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa 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).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

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

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa 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
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

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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