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Bickford of St. Charles
Bickford of St. Charles is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Charles, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The community has 76 beds. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet.
A salon or spa supports personal grooming on site, while the dining room serves homestyle food made from scratch. Bickford of St. Charles offers Montessori Memory Care as a named memory care program. Its Walk Score is 50 / 100, rated somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some outings independently. Gina Novello serves as director, and St. Charles Bickford Cottage operates the community.
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About this community
Bickford of St. Charles is legally operated by St. Charles Bickford Cottage, 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. 16 deficiencies 3 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 2024 vs. Illinois state average• Total deficiencies (78% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (210% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 16 | 9 | This facility has 78% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (16 vs. IL avg 9).↑ 78% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.3 | 1.71 | This facility has 210% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5.3 vs. IL avg 1.71).↑ 210% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 5 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (3 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from St. Charles's city center to Bickford of St. Charles's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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.
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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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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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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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| River Glen of St. Charles | AL IL MC RC | St. Charles | 78
Facility
78
IL AVG
80
Rank
#150 / 379 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
IL AVG
51
Rank
#345 / 585 | - | A- | River Glen Of St. Charles | 1 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 276 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 315 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#165 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Bickford of St. Charles | AL MC | St. Charles | 76
Facility
76
IL AVG
80
Rank
#156 / 379 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
IL AVG
51
Rank
#302 / 585 | 26
Facility
26
IL AVG
15
Rank
#40 / 189 | - | St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC | 3 | 16
Facility
16
IL AVG
7
Rank
#236 / 276 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#267 / 276 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
3
Rank
#242 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | - |
| Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community | AL MC | St. Charles | 55
Facility
55
IL AVG
80
Rank
#237 / 379 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
IL AVG
51
Rank
#477 / 585 | - | - | Silverado St. Charles, LLC | 3 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 276 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#156 / 276 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 315 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#292 / 315 | Private Rooms |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois
Bickford of St. Charles is located in St. Charles, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of St. Charles
Who is the owner of Bickford of St. Charles?
Bickford of St. Charles is legally operated by St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC.
Is Bickford of St. Charles in a walkable area?
Bickford of St. Charles has a walk score of 50. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Bickford of St. Charles?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of St. Charles's license number is 5103210.
When does Bickford of St. Charles's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of St. Charles's license expires on September 9, 2026.
How long has Bickford of St. Charles been in business?
Bickford of St. Charles has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bickford of St. Charles?
Yes, Bickford of St. Charles allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Bickford of St. Charles have?
Bickford of St. Charles has 76 beds.
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