Bickford of Marshalltown
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Marshalltown, IA

Bickford of Marshalltown

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Marshalltown, IA

Overview of Bickford of Marshalltown

Serving Marshalltown, Iowa for 29 years, Bickford of Marshalltown is an assisted living community offering personal care and memory care. It also features studio and one-bedroom apartments in a two-story setting. Moreover, its location on Newcastle Road has a Walk Score of 59, allowing some errands to be completed on foot.

Salon and transportation services support residents’ daily comfort and convenience. It also offers a Montessori-based memory care program with structured, personalized activities for individuals living with cognitive decline. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

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 #26 / 229Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 26th out of 229 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
29 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #85 / 294Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 85th out of 294 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
59 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
B- Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$105/Day

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Routine Health Screenings

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Montessori Memory Care

Additional Services

6 services
Secure Building Access
Special Diet Accommodations
Housekeeping
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
MaintenanceListed as: Home maintenance
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Game Room
Library
Laundry
Parking
Private Dining Room
Activities
Guitar Sessions
Happy Hour
Excursions
Live Music
Pet Therapy
Theme Days
Family Gatherings and Special Events

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Bickford of Marshalltown.
  • Diabetic-friendly options.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Building Type2-story
Room Types
Apartment

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Managed by Bianca Bennett

Executive Director

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Marshalltown's city center to Bickford of Marshalltown's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Marshalltown

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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Harmony Marshalltown
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Marshalltown
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 75
Rank #119 / 283
No
85
Facility 85
IA AVG 45
Rank #15 / 294
-
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 18
Rank #19 / 229
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
IA AVG 61.3%
Rank #100 / 253
-34
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 5
Rank #235 / 258
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 258
Willows of Marshalltown Assisted Living
AL
MC
Marshalltown (Marshall Township)
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 75
Rank #139 / 283
No
85
Facility 85
IA AVG 45
Rank #15 / 294
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #150 / 229
60.6%
Facility 60.6%
IA AVG 61.3%
Rank #116 / 253
-6
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 5
Rank #155 / 258
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 258
The Willows of Marshalltown
AL
MC
Marshalltown
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 75
Rank #197 / 283
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #155 / 229
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
IA AVG 61.3%
Rank #126 / 253
-7
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 5
Rank #77 / 258
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #203 / 258
Bickford of Marshalltown
AL
MC
Marshalltown-Yes
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 45
Rank #85 / 294
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 18
Rank #26 / 229
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Iowa

Bickford of Marshalltown is in Marshalltown, Iowa. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

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

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
IA specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home or residential support

State Supplementary Assistance (SSA)

Iowa State Supplementary Assistance (SSA)

Income limit
Below the income limit for the relevant SSA group.
Asset limit
Resources at or below $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a married couple living together.

Eligibility

General
Iowa residents who are aged, blind or disabled under Social Security standards, receive SSI or would receive it except for excess income, and meet the relevant assistance-category limits.

What it provides

  • State-funded supplements for qualifying special needs; including family life homes; in-home health-related care and residential care facilities.
In-home & community support

Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Eligibility

General
Iowa residents age 65 or older who meet Medicaid and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements.

What it provides

  • Authorized waiver services can include case management; adult day care; homemaker; respite; home health; meals; assistive devices; modifications and transportation.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Iowa)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Returning home: disability-specific

Money Follows the Person (Intellectual Disability or Brain Injury)

Iowa Money Follows the Person (Intellectual Disability or Brain Injury)

Eligibility

General
People in Iowa with an intellectual-disability or brain-injury diagnosis who have lived in a qualifying facility at least 60 consecutive days and want to move into the community. Iowa Medicaid must complete eligibility determination before discharge.

What it provides

  • Transition services and enhanced supports for the first year after an approved move into the community.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
IA specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Marshalltown

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Bickford of Marshalltown in a walkable area?
Bickford of Marshalltown has a walk score of 59. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 How long has Bickford of Marshalltown been in business?
Bickford of Marshalltown has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at Bickford of Marshalltown?
Yes, Bickford of Marshalltown allows residents to bring their pets.
04 How much does Bickford of Marshalltown cost per month?
Pricing at Bickford of Marshalltown starts at $2,500 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
05 Are there photos of Bickford of Marshalltown?
Yes — there are 13 photos of Bickford of Marshalltown in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Bickford of Marshalltown provide?
Bickford of Marshalltown offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.
07 What is the address of Bickford of Marshalltown?
Bickford of Marshalltown is located at 101 Newcastle Rd, Marshalltown, IA 50158.