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Bickford of Oswego
Bickford of Oswego provides assisted living and memory care in Oswego, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
The community has 56 beds and offers Montessori Memory Care as its named memory care program. Having both assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.
Residents can use salon services, restaurant-style dining, outdoor spaces, and wellness programs. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. Those details can shape daily routines and help someone keep familiar parts of life.
Bsl Oswego operates the community, and Patrick Hurts is the director. A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. State inspections have reviewed the community’s routine care and safety standards.
Community insights.
Based on 12 residents and 56 beds. Source: state inspection report (Apr 2025)
About this community
Bickford of Oswego is legally operated by Bsl Oswego LLC.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 4 deficiencies 4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2025 vs. Illinois state average• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (41% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 4 | 9.0 | This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (4 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 56% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.0 | 1.7 | This facility has 41% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 1.7).↓ 41% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 5.0 | 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 |
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1.1 miles from city center
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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-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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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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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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Bickford of Oswego | AL MC | Oswego | 56
Facility
56
IL AVG
67
Rank
#161 / 282 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
IL AVG
48
Rank
#265 / 366 | 26
Facility
26
IL AVG
13
Rank
#26 / 144 | F | Bsl Oswego LLC | 4 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
7
Rank
#116 / 239 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#103 / 239 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#124 / 269 | - |
| The Brant at Oswego Senior Living | AL IL MC | Oswego | - | No |
36
Facility
36
IL AVG
48
Rank
#240 / 366 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois
Bickford of Oswego is located in Oswego, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Oswego
Who is the owner of Bickford of Oswego?
Bickford of Oswego is legally operated by Bsl Oswego LLC.
Is Bickford of Oswego in a walkable area?
Bickford of Oswego has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Bickford of Oswego?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Oswego's license number is 5102998.
What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Oswego?
Bickford of Oswego's occupancy is 21.4%.
How long has Bickford of Oswego been in business?
Bickford of Oswego has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bickford of Oswego?
Yes, Bickford of Oswego allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Bickford of Oswego have?
Bickford of Oswego has 56 beds.
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