Bickford of West Lansing
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lansing, MI

Bickford of West Lansing

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lansing, MI

Overview of Bickford of West Lansing

Bickford of West Lansing stands as a distinguished provider of a wide array of senior living services, including assisted living for seniors and specialized memory care options within the vibrant city of Lansing, Michigan. This community radiates elegance and sophistication, evident from its spacious and meticulously designed facility that promises both comfort and security for its cherished residents. At first glance, the expansive surroundings create an inviting atmosphere, while the professionally curated interiors showcase a seamless blend of functionality and aesthetics.

The home boasts thoughtfully crafted common areas adorned with refined details and quality furnishings, creating an ambiance that residents can truly call home. For those seeking memory care options, the community’s commitment to enriching experiences extends outdoors, where lush and inviting spaces beckon residents to enjoy the beauty of nature. What also sets Bickford of West Lansing apart is its dedication to fostering a sense of community and holistic well-being, evident in its pet-friendly approach, chaplain services, and state-of-the-art security system that offers seniors and their families peace of mind. In essence, Bickford of West Lansing embodies a harmonious blend of elegance, premier services, and a warm, inviting environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 72 Rank #134 / 340Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 134th out of 340 assisted living communities we track in Michigan for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan 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 Michigan that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #113 / 264Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 113th out of 264 assisted living communities we track in Michigan for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Michigan 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 Michigan that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #120 / 436Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 120th out of 436 assisted living communities we track in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan 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 Michigan that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
CountyEaton
License NumberAH230387590

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of West Lansing is legally operated by Bickford of W Lansing, LLC.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Montessori Memory Care

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Inspection History

In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.

Since 2017 · 9 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.
45 deficiencies 11 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (350% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (150% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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

This FacilityMI Averagevs. MI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4510 This facility has 350% more total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (45 vs. MI avg 10).↑ 350% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.11.64 This facility has 150% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (4.1 vs. MI avg 1.64).↑ 150% worse

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

This FacilityMI Averagevs. MI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 115 This facility has had 120% more total inspections than the Michigan average (11 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 120% more

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Exercise Programs

Managed by Nora Lennox

Executive Director

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lansing's city center to Bickford of West Lansing's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Provision Living at East Lansing
AL
IL
MC
East Lansing
126
Facility 126
MI AVG 66
Rank #38 / 340
Yes
30
Facility 30
MI AVG 37
Rank #257 / 436
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #113 / 264
-5
12
Facility 12
MI AVG 8
Rank #232 / 312
2.4
Facility 2.4
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #238 / 312
Aeg East Lansing Opco, LLC
Bickford of West Lansing
AL
MC
Lansing (Waverly)
72
Facility 72
MI AVG 66
Rank #134 / 340
Yes
51
Facility 51
MI AVG 37
Rank #120 / 436
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #113 / 264
-11
45
Facility 45
MI AVG 8
Rank #305 / 312
4.1
Facility 4.1
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #292 / 312
Bickford Of W Lansing, LLC
Grace Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
St Johns
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 66
Rank #238 / 340
Yes
42
Facility 42
MI AVG 37
Rank #170 / 436
-
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 12
Rank #72 / 264
A+1
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 312
Glastonbury Drive Opco LLC
Grandhaven Living Center
AL
MC
Lansing
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 66
Rank #238 / 340
Yes
15
Facility 15
MI AVG 37
Rank #348 / 436
Suite
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 12
Rank #10 / 264
A+4
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 8
Rank #126 / 312
1.0
Facility 1.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #123 / 312
Grandhaven Living Center LLC
Brookdale Delta
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lansing
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 66
Rank #238 / 340
Yes
28
Facility 28
MI AVG 37
Rank #270 / 436
Suite
48
Facility 48
MI AVG 12
Rank #3 / 264
A+5
22
Facility 22
MI AVG 8
Rank #280 / 312
4.4
Facility 4.4
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #293 / 312
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Michigan

Bickford of West Lansing is located in Lansing, Michigan.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Michigan.

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan 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).
MI

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MI

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+
General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan 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).
MI

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MI

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Michigan 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
MI

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of West Lansing

What neighborhood is Bickford of West Lansing in?

Bickford of West Lansing is in the Waverly neighborhood of Lansing.

Who is the owner of Bickford of West Lansing?

Bickford of West Lansing is legally operated by Bickford of W Lansing, LLC.

Is Bickford of West Lansing in a walkable area?

Bickford of West Lansing has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Bickford of West Lansing?

According to MI state health department records, Bickford of West Lansing's license number is AH230387590.

How long has Bickford of West Lansing been in business?

Bickford of West Lansing has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bickford of West Lansing?

Yes, Bickford of West Lansing allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Bickford of West Lansing have?

Bickford of West Lansing has 72 beds.

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