Bickford of St. Charles
Assisted Living & Memory Care · St. Charles, IL

Bickford of St. Charles

Assisted Living & Memory Care · St. Charles, IL

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 76 Rank #99 / 281Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 99th out of 281 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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 #26 / 176Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 26th out of 176 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois 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 Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
26 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #171 / 365Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 171st out of 365 assisted living communities we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois 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 Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
50 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$175/Day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
IssuanceSeptember 9, 2025
CountyKane
License Number5103210

Certifications & Programs

Montessori Inspired Lifestyle — Center for Applied Research in DementiaMemory-care programming adapting Montessori methods to dementia: structured, purposeful activities matched to each resident's remaining abilities to support independence and engagement. Based on published research; implementation varies by community.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of St. Charles is legally operated by St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
64 units
Alzheimer's Units
12 units
Total beds
76 units

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Routine Health Screenings

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Montessori Memory Care

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Daily Living Assistance
Housekeeping
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
MaintenanceListed as: Home maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Bickford of St. Charles.
  • Diabetic-friendly options.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Private Room

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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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
16 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. IL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (220% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (233% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 165.0 This facility has 220% more total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (16 vs. IL avg 5).↑ 220% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.01.2 This facility has 233% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (4 vs. IL avg 1.2).↑ 233% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 44.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the Illinois average (4 vs. IL avg 4).— At avg

Managed by Gina Novello

Executive Director

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around St Charles

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.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Brighton Gardens of St. Charles
AL
MC
RC
St. Charles (Surrey Woods)
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 67
Rank #36 / 281
Yes
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 48
Rank #92 / 365
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 11
Rank #46 / 176
A+Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC10
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 5
Rank #147 / 239
0.4
Facility 0.4
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #82 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #174 / 268
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 2
Rank #246 / 268
1 Bed
River Glen of St. Charles
AL
IL
MC
RC
St. Charles
78
Facility 78
IL AVG 67
Rank #93 / 281
Yes
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 48
Rank #195 / 365
-A-River Glen Of St. Charles1
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 5
Rank #1 / 239
0.0
Facility 0.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #55 / 268
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #139 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bickford of St. Charles
AL
MC
St. Charles
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 67
Rank #99 / 281
Yes
50
Facility 50
IL AVG 48
Rank #171 / 365
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 11
Rank #26 / 176
-St. Charles Bickford Cottage, LLC4
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 5
Rank #210 / 239
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #231 / 239
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #209 / 268
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #68 / 268
-
Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community
AL
MC
St. Charles
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 67
Rank #166 / 281
Yes
27
Facility 27
IL AVG 48
Rank #286 / 365
--Silverado St. Charles, LLC5
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 5
Rank #147 / 239
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.3
Rank #140 / 239
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #55 / 268
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 2
Rank #246 / 268
Private Rooms

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 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Bickford of St. Charles is located in St. Charles, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois 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).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois 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).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

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

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

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

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois 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
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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

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.

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.

How much does Bickford of St. Charles cost per month?

Pricing at Bickford of St. Charles starts at $2,500 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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