Bickford of Ames

Bickford of Ames is an assisted living community in Ames, Iowa, offering personalized help with activities of daily life including meals, grooming, and medication management.

The community emphasizes a proactive approach to senior care and wellness. Staff provide support designed to help residents thrive in an environment that feels like home, with caregivers committed to personalized attention and responsive communication with families.

Residents enjoy a variety of engaging activities and programs throughout the week. Recent highlights include recreational games that encourage movement and social connection, musical performances by visiting piano students, pet therapy visits, craft activities like DIY tallow soap making, Bible study, exercise classes, and seasonal celebrations. The community also welcomes volunteers from the local Ames area to lead activities and spend time with residents.

The facility features recently updated interior spaces with fresh paint, new carpet, and renovated common areas. Residents appreciate the interior courtyard, which is enjoyed during pleasant weather, and the home-like atmosphere of the community.