Bickford of Portage

Bickford of Portage is an assisted living and memory care community in Portage, Michigan. The community offers personalized help with activities of daily living such as meals, grooming, and medication management, along with a research-backed approach for seniors with dementia designed to support meaningful living.

The community operates using the Higher Path Health model, a personalized and holistic approach to senior care that emphasizes empowering residents to live with purpose and dignity. Care staff are described as alert, responsive, and respectful, speaking to residents by name and maintaining a friendly demeanor throughout the community.

Bickford of Portage creates an active environment with frequent community events and activities. Residents participate in programs including Senior Summer Olympics featuring games like ring toss and disc toss, themed events such as Back to the '50s celebrations with live entertainment, balloon badminton, penny auctions, Happy Hour social gatherings, and a Farmers Market where residents can shop for fresh produce.

The community partners with Fox Therapy to support its care model and gathers monthly feedback from families to maintain transparency about operations and resident well-being. Staff receive recognition for their commitment to resident care and community support.