Becky Hart
Aug 2026
Home like setting. Lots of activities
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Care Continuum
- Offers assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing
- Memory Care Approach
- Residents help with meals, flowers, and table-setting
- Family Feedback Process
- Collects resident and family input on a monthly basis
- Community Partnerships
- Connects residents with local senior center and humane society
What Families Think
Most reviewers describe Bickford of Sioux City as a warm, family-like community with attentive staff and a full activity calendar, and several specifically praise the memory care team for the peace of mind it gave them. However, a handful of detailed, more recent reviews raise serious concerns about pest infestations, cleanliness, and management responsiveness to staffing and safety issues, so families should look closely into current conditions before deciding.
The Good
- Staff frequently described as caring and family-like
- Strong emphasis on daily engagement and purposeful activities
- Memory care residents' families report feeling safe and reassured
- Regular community outings and partnerships with local organizations
- Praised by outside home-care agencies for good communication
The Bad
- Multiple reports of bed bugs and roaches in the building
- Several reviewers describe dirty rooms, bathrooms, and common areas
- One report of understaffed, overworked CNAs and inadequate supervision
- One report that management was unresponsive to escalated safety concerns
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Bickford of Sioux City is a senior living community in Sioux City, Iowa offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 44 reviews.
About Bickford of Sioux City
Bickford of Sioux City is an assisted living and memory care community in Sioux City, Iowa that emphasizes purposeful living and meaningful engagement for its residents. The community provides personalized support with activities of daily living such as meals, grooming, and medication management, along with a research-backed approach for seniors with dementia.
Rather than organizing only special events and games, Bickford focuses on everyday meaningful moments where residents stay engaged through contributing to community life. Residents participate in helping prepare meals and appetizers, watering flowers, setting tables, sharing recipes, and assisting around the community. The staff emphasizes each resident's abilities and interests, encouraging independence and connection with others through familiar, purposeful activities.
The community hosts regular activities and programs including piano concerts, bingo nights, spaghetti suppers, craft sessions, shopping outings, and social events like Happy Hours. Residents also connect with local organizations such as the Siouxland Senior Center, Redeemer Lutheran Church, and the Siouxland Humane Society. The community welcomes volunteers and church groups to support the spiritual lives of residents through faith-based activities and fellowship.
Bickford of Sioux City maintains an open feedback process, gathering resident and family input monthly to improve operations and care quality. The community values transparency about its operations and staff's commitment to attending to individual resident needs.
Types of Care at Bickford of Sioux City
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- 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
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Games
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Bickford of Sioux City
4.6overall · 44 ratings combined
4.6★ on Google (44)
Terri Lepley
Jul 2026
Wonderful place and friendly staff.
Josefa Agriopoulos
May 2026
By far one of the most concerning management environments I have ever observed, and I say that from a place of genuine concern for resident safety and care.<br><br>If you are considering placing a loved one at Bickford, I strongly encourage you to do thorough research and ask detailed questions before making any decisions. While the facility presents a clean and visually appealing environment, the reality behind the scenes appears significantly more concerning. Families are paying thousands of dollars each month with the expectation of quality care, safety, communication, and dignity for their loved ones. From what I observed, there is a serious disconnect between what is being charged and the level of care being delivered. Staff, particularly CNAs, appeared extremely overworked and under-supported, while management seemed more focused on appearance and operations than addressing ongoing concerns.<br>There were repeated situations involving resident supervision and safety that raised serious concern, including instances where residents appeared to be inadequately monitored for their level of care needs. For a facility responsible for vulnerable individuals, this raises serious questions about staffing levels, training, and oversight.<br>Additionally, attempts to escalate concerns through formal channels such as management, HR, and support systems did not appear to lead to meaningful resolution or visible change. Overall, while the facility may present itself as polished and well-maintained, the operational reality observed raises significant concerns about staffing, accountability, and resident care standards. Families deserve transparency, proper care, and confidence that their loved ones are safe and respected. Based on what was observed, those expectations do not appear to be consistently met.
Kim Kreber
Mar 2026
My homecare agengy has worked with Bickford Cottage and Bickford Memory Care many times over the past 20 years as our clients have transitioned from home to assisted living or memory care. Bickford's staff and management team has always been great to work with and has welcomed an open line of communications with us as we care for our mutual residents/clients. We value the relationships we have built with them over the years! Kim Kreber - SYNERGY HomeCare
Lydia
Jan 2026
If i could give them a 0 stars i would. If you love your family member's, i REPEAT, DO NOT bring them here!! They have issues with bed bugs AND roaches all over in their memory unit. They DO NOT know how to control their staff, very lazy and can barely find anyone. The place is always dirty with trash and gunk stuck to the walls, bathrooms are never clean. My own families room is never up kept, sad to have to ask for her room to be cleaned. I never see management out and helping their staff on the floor! Sadly this place is poorly ran with management who only care about themselves and the company name. Your loved ones will NOT be happy here, they WILL DIE!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Bickford of Sioux City offer?
Bickford of Sioux City offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Bickford of Sioux City located?
Bickford of Sioux City is located at 4020 Indian Hills Dr in Sioux City, Iowa.
What do families say about Bickford of Sioux City?
Most reviewers describe Bickford of Sioux City as a warm, family-like community with attentive staff and a full activity calendar, and several specifically praise the memory care team for the peace of mind it gave them. However, a handful of detailed, more recent reviews raise serious concerns about pest infestations, cleanliness, and management responsiveness to staffing and safety issues, so families should look closely into current conditions before deciding.
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