Bickford of Cedar Falls
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cedar Falls, IA

Bickford of Cedar Falls

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cedar Falls, IA

Overview of Bickford of Cedar Falls

Bickford of Cedar Falls in Cedar Falls, Iowa, delivers assisted living alongside specialized memory care. Assisted living provides daily support with meal preparation, personal grooming, and medication schedules. Secure memory care units supply dedicated oversight for individuals living with dementia who tend to wander, allowing residents to transition to higher care levels over time without leaving the community.

Director Philip Trimble leads the property. Features include a secure courtyard for outdoor relaxation, a salon and spa, and a pet-friendly policy allowing residents to bring their animal companions.

Errands throughout the area generally require a vehicle, as indicated by a walk score of 49. Non-driving residents rely on arranged transportation or personal rides to complete trips off campus.

Prospective individuals considering assisted living or memory support can reach out to the director’s office to gather details or schedule a walkthrough.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #130 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 130th out of 302 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
49 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story

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Managed by Philip Trimble

Executive Director

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Bickford of Cedar Falls is located in Cedar Falls, 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 Cedar Falls

Is Bickford of Cedar Falls in a walkable area?

Bickford of Cedar Falls has a walk score of 49. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Bickford of Cedar Falls?

Yes, Bickford of Cedar Falls allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Bickford of Cedar Falls?

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What levels of care does Bickford of Cedar Falls provide?

Bickford of Cedar Falls offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Bickford of Cedar Falls?

Bickford of Cedar Falls is located at 5101 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.

What is the phone number of Bickford of Cedar Falls?

(319) 243-1907 will put you in contact with the team at Bickford of Cedar Falls.

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