Bickford of Okemos

Bickford of Okemos is an assisted living community in Okemos, Michigan, offering personalized help with activities of daily living such as meals, grooming, and medication management, as well as specialized care approaches for seniors with dementia designed to help them live meaningful lives.

The community emphasizes a research-backed philosophy of proactive, health-focused senior care rather than reactive sick-care. Staff members provide hands-on support to residents, with documented attention to individual needs including helping residents attend activities, ensuring proper nutrition, maintaining cleanliness, and offering medication management and medical supervision.

Bickford of Okemos offers a robust calendar of life enrichment activities and programs. Recent offerings have included themed weeks with music performances, art classes taught by volunteers, physical activities like Balloon Bop to encourage coordination and social connection, and reminiscence-based activities. The community regularly hosts musical performances, creative projects, and recreational games designed to spark conversation, encourage self-expression, and create lasting memories among residents.

The facility maintains monthly feedback from families and residents to inform operations and improvements. Family testimonials highlight the care team's efforts to support residents dealing with significant medical conditions, including Alzheimer's and cancer, and emphasize the staff's commitment to treating residents with dignity and knowing them personally. Housekeeping, caretakers, medical technicians, chefs, and activity staff are noted for going above and beyond in daily interactions with residents and families.