One of the things we hear most from families is: “We wish we had started looking sooner. “ The truth is, assisted living decisions are often made during a stressful moment-after a fall, illness, or hospital stay. But planning ahead can make all the difference. We all start with the same promise: I will take care of her myself. But health issues have a way of changing the rules. What started as simple plan of action , turns into a 24 seven vigilance. You’re no longer just a daughter or son; you’ve become a nurse, a security guard, chauffeur and a chef. . If you feel frustrated, exhausted, or even angry, you aren’t failing- you’re simply at the end of what one person can humanly do. At Bickford Senior Living of Marshalltown, joining our waitlist, doesn’t mean you have to move right away. It simply gives your family options and peace of mind if the need of arises. Sometimes the best gift we can give our loved ones is a plan. If assisted living has crossed your mind for someone you love, we’d love to meet you! Schedule a tour and ask about our waitlist today. 641-354-5996

The Brightest Light: How Jane’s Heart Transformed Higher Path At Higher Path, we meet incredible individuals every day, but some people leave an unmistakable mark on our hearts. Jane is one of those rare souls. To put it simply, Jane is genuinely the sweetest person in the world. Her kindness isn't loud or demanding; it is a quiet, steady warmth that fills every room she walks into. A World Lit Up by Family While Jane brings so much light to Higher Path, nothing compares to the joy that floods her world when her own family arrives. The transformation is beautiful to witness. The moment her family shows up, Jane’s entire world becomes visibly brighter. Her beautiful smile widens, her eyes sparkle with pure happiness, and an energy of absolute delight takes over. It is a powerful reminder that no matter how much love you pour into the world, there is nothing quite like the love that anchors you at home. Seeing Jane surrounded by her family is a testament to the bonds that fuel her sweet spirit. They are her ultimate joy, and their visits remind us all of what truly matters: connection, deep love, and the people who make our worlds shine a little brighter. Thank you, Jane, for sharing your sweetness with us every single day! #TheHigherPath #HigherPathCommunity #GoodVibes #SpreadLove #FamilyFirst #InspirationDaily #KindnessMatters

Here at Bickford of Marshalltown, you can wear your favorite sports team apparel any time of the year! You'll see football attire in the summer and baseball attire in December! Today, our Resident Ellen decided to go all out in her Hawkeye attire! To say she looked happy and ready for Hawkeye football is an understatement!! #marshalltown #bickfordofmarshalltown #football #hawkeyefootball #montessori

Mondays are fun! Exciting day at Bickford of Marshalltown!! We invited the Marshalltown Police Chief to the Branch today and he did not disappoint! Police Chief Christopher Jones came and spoke to our Residents about all kinds of different things, from how his career started and all the titles he's held, to what's going on at the Department (they're hiring!!) to family and other exciting things happening in town! Residents participated with questions and compliments and just had a great time! We will definitely invite the Marshalltown Police back to Bickford again in the future!! #marshalltown #bickfordofmarshalltown #marshalltownpolice #policechief #montessori

Step Into Sweet Summer Days at Bickford The rocking chairs are ready. The lemonade is cold. The porch is full of smiles! There is nothing quite like summer afternoons on the front porch at Bickford Senior Living. Looking at these beautiful photos of our residents sharing stories and enjoying the warm breeze reminds us what "home" truly means. Experience True Community We design our communities to foster real connections and active, joyful days. Vibrant Social Spaces: Our front porches are the heart of daily neighborhood chat. Worry-Free Living: We take care of maintenance so you can focus on friendships. Warm Companionship: Neighbors quickly become family in our tight-knit community. Rich Daily Activities: From porch socials to group outings, boredom is not an option. Schedule Your Private Tour Today Choosing a senior living community is about finding a place to thrive, not just reside. Come see our beautiful grounds, meet our wonderful Marshalltown residents, and experience the Bickford family culture firsthand. Let us treat you to lunch and a tour this week! Call 641-354-5996 #bickfordseniorliving #marshalltown #assistedliving

Happy 98th Birthday, Marilyn! Aging Gracefully at Bickford of Marshalltown Celebrating a 98th birthday is a beautiful milestone. At Higher Path, we love sharing stories of seniors who thrive, live with purpose, and embrace every chapter of life. This week, the spotlight is on Marilyn, a cherished resident at Bickford Senior Living of Marshalltown, Iowa. Marilyn recently blew out 98 candles surrounded by friends, family, and lots of laughter. Her journey shows us what it truly means to age gracefully while maintaining independence and staying deeply connected to a community. #higherpath #bickfordseniorling

Bickford of Marshalltown has activities almost all day long for the Residents, HOWEVER, when the morning activity is music, the Residents are ALL EARS!! Our much anticipated musician today was Birdie Young and boy does she know how to classic rock & roll!! I think the photos will 100% speak for themselves!

When it's Bible Study with Cindy, there's always a large gathering here at Bickford! Singing songs and talking about the Bible is just what Cindy does! Faith is super important to our Resodents and she just grabs the Residents attention!! And her message is ALWAYS CLEAR......AMEN!!!!

Chair exercises are a staple around here! With the Fowler position, we stretch our arms and legs, which most definitely helps us with our day! After stretching comes.......Walking Club! We love Walking Club here at Bickford because it keeps us ALL (staff too) healthy and fit. But then you also have kindness. When Residents are kind and help other Residents, it just warms our hearts! She calmed her down with her kind words and gentle touch. Higher Path win, here we come!

What a Monday!!! Today at Bickford of Marshalltown was just the most Mondayest Monday EVER!!!! Super busy! Super fun! Super sweet! BINGO was a blast! The most rewarding "thing" I personally witnessed today, was one of the kitchen staff assisting a Resident. He was just having a rough afternoon when one of the cooks saw some tears rolling down the Resident's face. What happened next, is self explanatory!! #marshalltown #bickfordofmarshalltown #bingo #kitchenstaff #kindness #montessori