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 #35 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th 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.
29 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #131 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st 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.
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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Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Transportation
Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Transportation Services

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Parking Available

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Executive Director

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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 71
Rank #119 / 334
No
85
Facility 85
IA AVG 46
Rank #22 / 424
-
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 18
Rank #21 / 258
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #130 / 295
-34
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 7
Rank #255 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Willows of Marshalltown Assisted Living
AL
MC
Marshalltown (Marshall Township)
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 71
Rank #151 / 334
No
85
Facility 85
IA AVG 46
Rank #22 / 424
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #169 / 258
60.6%
Facility 60.6%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #155 / 295
-6
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
The Willows of Marshalltown
AL
MC
Marshalltown
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 71
Rank #224 / 334
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #177 / 258
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #150 / 295
-7
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
Bickford of Marshalltown
AL
MC
Marshalltown-Yes
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 46
Rank #131 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 18
Rank #35 / 258
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Bickford of Marshalltown is located in Marshalltown, 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 Marshalltown

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.

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.

Are pets allowed at Bickford of Marshalltown?

Yes, Bickford of Marshalltown allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Bickford of Marshalltown?

Yes — there are 13 photos of Bickford of Marshalltown in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Bickford of Marshalltown?

Bickford of Marshalltown is located at 101 Newcastle Rd, Marshalltown, IA 50158.

What is the phone number of Bickford of Marshalltown?

(641) 354-5524 will put you in contact with the team at Bickford of Marshalltown.

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