Bhaddie Booo
Jul 2026
Inconsistent care to the point alot of residents have died back to back along with moving out so alot of rooms are empty .
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Memory care setting
- Locked, secure memory care building
- Therapy services
- On-site PT, OT, and speech therapy
- Memory care method
- Montessori-based approach for dementia residents
What Families Think
Bickford of Carmel draws sharply mixed feedback: many reviewers describe a warm, homelike atmosphere with attentive, compassionate staff, while a significant number of others report serious lapses in medication management, hygiene care, and communication, including a documented health department neglect finding. Families considering this community should weigh the strong praise for day-to-day caregiver kindness against repeated, specific complaints about inconsistent care and follow-through.
The Good
- Warm, homelike, small-community atmosphere
- Staff frequently described as kind and compassionate
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Montessori-based memory care programming
- Active, engaging activities program praised by families
- Food and dining experience praised by several reviewers
The Bad
- Multiple reports of missed or mistimed medications
- Health department found facility guilty of neglect (Feb 2024)
- Several reviewers cite poor communication from staff/management
- One report of nurses doubling as food servers due to understaffing
- One report of prolonged hygiene neglect and delayed toileting
- One report of unresolved deposit refund dispute
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Bickford of Carmel is a senior living community in Carmel, Indiana offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 34 reviews.
About Bickford of Carmel
Bickford of Carmel is an assisted living and memory care community in Carmel, Indiana, located one mile west of Alisonville Road. The community offers personalized assistance with daily activities including meals, grooming, and medication management, along with specialized memory care programming.
The community provides therapy services designed to support resident independence and quality of life. Physical therapy helps improve strength, balance, and mobility; occupational therapy enhances everyday skills and independence with daily activities; and speech therapy supports communication, cognition, and swallowing abilities. These services are tailored to meet each resident's individual needs and goals.
Memory care at Bickford of Carmel uses a Montessori-based approach to help residents with dementia live meaningful lives. The community emphasizes creating purposeful moments and fostering connections among residents through engaging activities, social programs, and opportunities to pursue hobbies and interests.
Residents and families report that the staff creates a warm, supportive environment. Feedback highlights improvements in residents' engagement, appetite, communication, and emotional well-being, with particular praise for the attentiveness and compassion of caregivers and nursing assistants who work directly with residents on a daily basis.
Types of Care at Bickford of Carmel
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Bickford of Carmel
3.9overall · 34 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (34)
Simeon Bishop
Jun 2026
My grandma currently stays there and has experience significant neglect of medication timings, bathroom incidents, and inconsistent meals. 1 star
Kelly Fiore
May 2026
Our family recently made the difficult decision to remove my mother from Bickford after ongoing concerns related to medication administration, hygiene support, communication, and overall consistency of care.<br><br>Over the course of her stay, we repeatedly documented concerns involving multiple days of missed medications, highly inconsistent medication timing ranging from 4am to 1030am, lack of supervision during medication administration, missed meals, and prolonged hygiene lapses. After requesting a urine screen multiple times over several months, a UTI was ultimately confirmed only after visible blood was observed and outside testing was performed.<br><br>What was most concerning to us was not a single mistake... we understand caregiving is difficult and emergencies happen. It was the repeated lack of follow-through, lack of communication, and the need for our family to continually monitor and identify issues ourselves.<br><br>Memory care residents rely heavily on routine, oversight, and consistency. Families should not have to review cameras to confirm whether medications were administered or meals were provided.<br><br>We truly hoped this placement would work and did not make the decision to leave lightly. In the end, for her health and safety, we felt we had no choice but to move her. No family should have to fight this hard for basic care, communication, and follow-through.
Mark Willen
Jan 2026
Gave a refundable deposit to reserve a room for my sister. We chose another facility who I gave a 5 star review. I've waited more than 60 days for a $500 refund. Jennifer Hodge has given one excuse after the other. TERRIBLE. Forced to file in small claims court for the refund.
Ashley Miller
Oct 2025
The Bickford of Carmel has been such a blessing for our family. It truly feels like home, and the staff go above and beyond to care for my mother-in-law with kindness and compassion. They treat her like family, and that gives us so much comfort and peace of mind knowing she’s surrounded by people who genuinely care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Bickford of Carmel offer?
Bickford of Carmel offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Bickford of Carmel located?
Bickford of Carmel is located at 5829 E 116th St in Carmel, Indiana.
What do families say about Bickford of Carmel?
Bickford of Carmel draws sharply mixed feedback: many reviewers describe a warm, homelike atmosphere with attentive, compassionate staff, while a significant number of others report serious lapses in medication management, hygiene care, and communication, including a documented health department neglect finding. Families considering this community should weigh the strong praise for day-to-day caregiver kindness against repeated, specific complaints about inconsistent care and follow-through.
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