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Quick Facts

Transparency practice
Publishes monthly reports on resident experiences
Dementia care style
One-on-one staff engagement in hobbies, not group-only activities

What Families Think

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Bickford of Suffolk holds a very strong 4.8 rating from 67 reviewers, though no individual review text was provided to quote specific praise or complaints. The community's own materials emphasize a dementia-care approach built around reconnecting residents with personal hobbies and interests, plus regular family involvement.

What reviewers praise

  • High overall Google rating (4.8 from 67 reviews)
  • One-on-one staff support for hobbies like journaling and crocheting
  • Regular family events and gatherings
  • Monthly feedback collected from residents and families
  • Occupational therapy and music activities offered

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available
  • No individual reviewer quotes provided to verify specific experiences

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Bickford of Suffolk is a senior living community in Suffolk, Virginia offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Salon / Barber. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 67 reviews.

About Bickford of Suffolk

Bickford of Suffolk is an assisted living and memory care community in Suffolk, Virginia, offering personalized support with activities of daily living including meals, grooming, and medication management. The community operates a research-backed approach for residents with dementia designed to help them live meaningfully.

The community emphasizes person-centered care through activities and programs that reconnect residents with meaningful hobbies and interests. Staff members work one-on-one with residents to support their confidence and participation, whether through creative pursuits like journaling and crocheting, occupational therapy, or music activities. The community hosts regular family events and gatherings that bring residents, families, and staff together.

Bickford of Suffolk operates with a stated philosophy of proactive, integrated senior care rather than reactive approaches. The community gathers monthly feedback from residents and families and publishes transparency reports about operations and resident experiences.

Types of Care at Bickford of Suffolk

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)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Bickford of Suffolk

4.8overall · 67 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (67)

Erin Bovee

Jul 2026

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Wonderful staff and facilities. It’s so clear from the start of the process that this is a facility that values a welcoming and family atmosphere, and everyone is transparent and very helpful. It’s very clean, well maintained, and overall seems a lovely place to live!

Adriana Johnston

Jul 2026

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Staff is kind and work very well with the residents. Facility is clean and the residents are engaged.

Susan Vittori

Jun 2026

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Beautiful small community, very warm and welcoming. The staff and leadership team do a great job.

Mike Ratanataya

Jun 2026

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Prior to my mother coming to Bickford, we were struggling with keeping her at home where she wanted to stay and having her placed in assisted living where we knew she could get the extra 24 hour care that was now needed. Since moving into Bickford her mobility and cognition have improved. She now is able to receive her medications on a regular schedule and now receives physical therapy as needed to help her maintain her strength and mobility. If she is not willing to go down for meals they make sure she has them delivered to her room. Anytime we ask them to do laundry on non-laundry days all we need to do is place her bin outside her door. When we come for visits the staff is very attentive, welcoming, and informs us of any concerns.

Suzanne Bergsten

Jun 2026

via Google ↗ · Report

My mom moved into Bickford at the end of January and we are so happy she has a beautiful and safe place to live. The staff treat her like family and she has also made new friends among the residents. She loves the food and enjoys so many activities that they offer as well as concerts that they have. It feels like home and family here and it gives us reassurance that my mom is loved and safe. Thank you to all the staff at Bickford, we appreciate you!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Bickford of Suffolk offer?

Bickford of Suffolk offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Bickford of Suffolk located?

Bickford of Suffolk is located at 6860 Harbour View Blvd in Suffolk, Virginia.

What do families say about Bickford of Suffolk?

Bickford of Suffolk carries a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 67 Google reviews. The community's own materials emphasize a dementia-care approach built around reconnecting residents with personal hobbies and interests, plus regular family involvement. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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