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Bickford of Iowa City offers compassionate assisted living services in Iowa City. With a genuine dedication to seniors, their authentic approach shines through in every aspect of care. The community comes alive with a variety of engaging activities, creating an atmosphere that promotes both happiness and well-being. Moreover, their commitment to nursing home quality measures ensures that residents receive the highest standard of care, enhancing their overall experience.
Their homestyle menu offers not only nourishing meals but also a sense of familiarity and comfort. Alongside pet-friendly policies, the community embraces memory care benefits that cater to specific needs. From medication management to dementia programming and registered nurse care coordination, each aspect of care is handled with grace and compassion, creating an environment where residents thrive with dignity and respect.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Bickford of Iowa City is administrated by Ashley Ballard.
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 112 | 27 | This facility has 315% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (112 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 315% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2004.
| 5.1 | 1.2 | This facility has 325% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5.1 vs. IA avg 1.2).↑ 325% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.8 | 1.8 | This facility has 56% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 56% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 40 | 15 | This facility has 167% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (40 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 167% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025, identified deficiencies related to program policies on tenant sexual relationships, discharge notices for tenants with aggressive behaviors, and nursing assessments for pain management. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of regulatory issues involving tenant safety, staffing adequacy, individualized service plans, nurse reviews, and documentation. Several complaint investigations substantiated deficiencies in incident reporting, supervision, and staff training, with some enforcement actions including civil penalties ranging from $500 to $10,000 in past years. No license suspensions or revocations were listed in the available reports. While deficiencies have persisted over time, recent inspections continue to identify similar themes, indicating ongoing challenges in fully meeting regulatory requirements.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ashley Ballard serves as the Executive Director at Bickford of Iowa City, leading the community with a dedicated team of caregivers committed to providing exceptional care for residents. She plays a key role in ensuring a warm and supportive environment for seniors and their families.
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to Bickford of Iowa City's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.48 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Pharmacy)
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Bickford of Iowa City is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Legacy Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Iowa City (Lucas) | 136 | Yes | 23 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 25 | 52.2% | A+ | 17 | 5 | 3 |
| Bickford of Iowa City |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Iowa City (Longfellow) | 65 | Yes | 33 | - | 27 | 40.0% | - | 40 | 19 | 7 |
| Melrose Meadows Retirement Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Iowa City (Weber) | 52 | Yes | 23 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 24 | 57.7% | A+ | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Stirlingshire of Coralville |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Coralville (Weber) | 40 | Yes | 4 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5 | 50.0% | - | 8 | 4 | - |
| Keystone Place at Forevergreen |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | North Liberty | 40 | Yes | 8 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9 | 52.5% | - | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Bickford of Iowa City is in the Longfellow neighborhood of Iowa City.
Bickford of Iowa City has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Iowa City's license number is S0023.
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Iowa City's license expires on January 12, 2026.
Bickford of Iowa City's occupancy is 40%.
The team at Bickford of Iowa City can be reached at [email protected].
Ashley Ballard is the administrator of Bickford of Iowa City.
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