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Bickford of Carmel

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

3.9

121 reviews

Phone:
317-668-0973

5829 E 116th St,
Carmel, IN 46033

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Your loved one deserves to live the best life possible

Watch your loved one thrive in an environment that feels like home

Navigating the aging journey is difficult.

We understand what’s at stake here: it’s not just someone, it’s your loved one.

Meanwhile, it’s on you to make the difficult decisions.

There's a Higher Path for our seniors

The Senior's Journey

There are two paths that seniors take as they age: the lower path and the higher path

Senior care today is reactive, expensive, and siloed. It’s a sick-care system, not a health-care system (designed to keep seniors healthy). Most of us have accepted this status quo because it feels too big and complex to change. Not us. We’re taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care.

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Our family of caregivers will do whatever it takes to care for your loved one

Meet Carmel's Leadership Team

Jennifer Hodge

Executive Director
Jason Acquisto

Family Advocate
Melissa Hamilton

Health & Wellness Director

To better understand the love that drives us, watch our Caregiver’s Manifesto

Services at Carmel

Assisted Living

Personalized help with the activities of daily life, such as meals, grooming, and medication management.

Montessori Memory Care

A research-backed approach empowering seniors with dementia to live a meaningful life.

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Happenings

If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford.

DanYelle Williams

Jan 23, 2026

Happy Hour is one of the most loved activity we do. Friday's is our day here at the Bickford of Carmel to allow our assisted living residents and our Montessori memory care residents to unwind and sip a small cup of wine. We strive to always be on a Higher Path and we give our all to make happy residents.

DanYelle Williams

Jan 23, 2026

We love to take our residents out into the world here at Bickford of Carmel Assisted Living. We took a trip to Cracker Barrel and is was amazing. We sat and ate great food while laughing and talking. Our Montessori memory care residents are on a Higher Path and love to come out into the world with us. We make memories with our residents that last forever.

DanYelle Williams

Jan 23, 2026

DanYelle Williams

Jan 23, 2026

Here at Bickford of Carmel, our assisting living is on a Higher Path to greatness. We strive to make everyone here have a purpose. Our Montessori memory care received a donation of stuffed animals to bring more smiles to our residents. It is the little things that makes them happy.

Jason Acquisto

Jan 22, 2026

Nothing is better than a warm fire to take the chill off a Winter day in Indiana! Come and visit Bickford of Carmel for Assisted Living or Montessori Memory care. We're keeping ouor residents on The Higher Path. And we're keeping them warm and cozy. https://youtube.com/shorts/tNjVNb-TLDc?feature=share

Jason Acquisto

Jan 21, 2026

Communication is so important. And it is a challenge! Bickford of Carmel has a Resident Family Council Meeting every month to ensure that everyone is well-informed. It's a town-hall style meeting with families and residents invited to ask questions and hear updates from leadership. C-O-M-M-U-N-I-C-A-T-I-O-N is another aspect of the Higher Path for Bickford's residents in Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care.

Jason Acquisto

Jan 20, 2026

What is MOST IMPORTANT for your LOVED ONE? - Safety & Security - Customized Personal Care - Delicious Homemade Meals - Fun Activities & Outings We have AVAILABILITY NOW! Visit us TODAY. Stop in any time - 5829 East 116th Street in Carmel (between River Rd. and Hazel Dell Pkwy.) Or call Jason with a quick question at (317) 668-0973. There is a difference. Bickford of Carmel offers Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care to get our residents on The Higher Path.

Jason Acquisto

Jan 16, 2026

January in Indiana - the perfect time for a Hawaiian LUAU! Bickford of Carmel residents from Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care enjoyed a great party with our staff and caregivers! Aloha means "higher path"!

Jason Acquisto

Jan 14, 2026

Huge thank you to The Inspired Stories Podcast for featuring our very own Family Advocate Jason Acquisto on their latest episode. Jason shares his career journey from marketing into senior living, and what sets Bickford Senior Living apart from the rest. #AssistedLiving #MontessoriMemoryCare #HigherPath #BickfordofCarmel ---------

Jason Acquisto

Jan 12, 2026

Thinking of what comes next? Call Jason today at Bickford of Carmel. (317) 668-0973. Set up a tour, or just get some input on your questions about Assisted Living or Montessori Memory Care. We're in this with you. Let's figure out the best plan for your loved one to get on The Higher Path.

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We value transparency. We get feedback every month. Here’s what’s really going on at Bickford of Carmel.

3.9

overall score based on 121 reviews

Jan 5, 2026

The staff is very friendly and now that my husband is in memory care I feel he is doing much better. They get him to come out to eat and set out in the common area. I'm so thankful for everyone there they are a true blessing
Dec 3, 2025

Queen and the Team in Memory Care are amazing! They are so good to dad, and our entire family! Recent Care Plan update with hospice team was highly collaborative and informative. I'm grateful Dad is getting such compassionate care from Bickford's Staff.
Dec 3, 2025

Laundry management is an area that needs improvement
Sep 1, 2025

Management of laundry could be improved.
Jul 1, 2025

The frontline staff is the reason Bickford gets all 5's - I recently met your new Director and her daughter the Sunday before she started and she is wonderful! And as ALWAYS Queen and (name removed) CONTINUE to be the best! So many great people - like your cook, etc always make Dad and our family feel loved !
Jun 2, 2025

The caregivers and frontline staff are the reason Bickford is the best! Especially in memory care, take great care of your employees please (like (name removed)etc!) they are so loving and patient with Dad!
May 1, 2025

My husband has lived at Bickford of Carmel for almost two years while I have maintained our home two suburbs away. One strong positive (among many) here is the Bickford Family Council for residents and their family members. During monthly meetings we get updates from our administrator and managers. We can both share appreciations for all they do for us and offer suggestions. Working together, we all try to ensure our Bickford is the best place it can possibly be.
Apr 1, 2025

We are grateful for Bickford. My husband has been a resident here for almost two years. We have appreciated the kind and caring staff and administration, the delicious food, and the camaraderie that has developed among the residents.