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Bickford of Fort Dodge

Assisted Living

4.0

126 reviews

Phone:
515-605-7649

1536 20th Ave N,
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Your loved one deserves to live the best life possible

Watch your loved one thrive in an environment that feels like home

Navigating the aging journey is difficult.

We understand what’s at stake here: it’s not just someone, it’s your loved one.

Meanwhile, it’s on you to make the difficult decisions.

There's a Higher Path for our seniors

The Senior's Journey

There are two paths that seniors take as they age: the lower path and the higher path

Senior care today is reactive, expensive, and siloed. It’s a sick-care system, not a health-care system (designed to keep seniors healthy). Most of us have accepted this status quo because it feels too big and complex to change. Not us. We’re taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care.

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Our family of caregivers will do whatever it takes to care for your loved one

Meet Fort Dodge's Leadership Team

Katie Elifrits

Executive Director
Nicole Ascherl

Health & Wellness Director

To better understand the love that drives us, watch our Caregiver’s Manifesto

Services at Fort Dodge

Assisted Living

Personalized help with the activities of daily life, such as meals, grooming, and medication management.

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Happenings

If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford.

Katie Elifrits

May 15, 2024

Big changes are happening at Bickford of Fort Dodge and you don't want to miss out! Check out our website and see how we are different here at: https://bickfordseniorliving.com/why-were-different/ Be proactive and schedule your tour today by calling 515-573-3300 and ask for Katie!

Jessica Ross

May 13, 2024

Couldn’t make it without this guy! Always working hard!

Jessica Ross

May 12, 2024

One of our favorite couples! Gary and Diane.

Jessica Ross

May 12, 2024

Thank you so much for joining us today!

Jessica Ross

May 12, 2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our beautiful moms ( and aunts, sisters, daughters etc ) All of our ladies got beautiful wrist corsages, treat boxes, and a pie social today! Thank You to our BFMS who worked today to make it special for our residents!

Katie Elifrits

May 12, 2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all od these amazing Mama’s who double serve as caregivers here at Bickford as well! To the ones serving our wonderful residents on a day like today: Thank you!

Jessica Ross

May 10, 2024

We love it when family members join us for activities! Thanks Susan! Residents who wanted to plant a flower in a decorated pot gathered today for this fun Mother’s Day activity! There will also be time tomorrow for this activity again!

Jessica Ross

May 10, 2024

Great group for exercise today!

Jessica Ross

May 10, 2024

Special Delivery! Miss Bonnie got a beautiful flower arrangement for Mother’s Day delivered by our very own Teresa!

Jessica Ross

May 10, 2024

Jenny and Mack are ready for a fabulous Friday!

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We value transparency. We get feedback every month. Here’s what’s really going on at Bickford of Fort Dodge.

4.0

overall score based on 126 reviews

May 1, 2024

Thank you for the nice birthday remembrances.
Mar 1, 2024

Mom is thriving at Bickfords. She loves residents and staff.
Mar 1, 2024

5
Feb 1, 2024

(name removed) and the staff are doing a great job. Mom really loves the food.
Feb 1, 2024

My mom loves it there. Just wish there wasn't so much turnover with the CNA's.
Jan 2, 2024

Mom loves it there. She loves the crafts.
Nov 1, 2023

Mom loves it there. She has made friends and keeps very busy.
Nov 1, 2023

Very responsive to Mom's changing needs. Compassionate and caring.