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Bickford of Fort Dodge

Assisted Living

4.0

127 reviews

Phone:
515-605-7649

1536 20th Ave N,
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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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 Fort Dodge's Leadership Team

Danielle Pingel

Executive Director
Katie Elifrits

Assistant Director
Nicole Ascherl

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Fort Dodge

Assisted Living

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

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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.

Nicole Ascherl

Apr 17, 2024

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY WITH NURSE NIKKI Spring cleaning It’s that time of year to go through your house/garage Spring cleaning after the long winter. Tidying up your living space will make your home and mind feel clearer. Just as organizing your home will make spaces feel larger and cleaner, this act will have a similar effect on your mental health. Clearing clutter and putting your things where they belong and out of your path will help you clear your mind and check items off your mental checklist.

Katie Elifrits

Apr 11, 2024

April Showers bring May Move-ins!!! Let's start your checklist today by scheduling a tour!! Call 515-573-3300 and set a tour today! **Walk in tours are always welcome**

Jessica Ross

Apr 10, 2024

Don’t forget to join us for our “Cruise the Seas” themed Family Bingo next Wednesday, April 17th at 2:00 pm. This will be followed by our quarterly Family Council Meeting around 3:00! We hope to see you there! Snacks provided!!!

Jessica Ross

Apr 10, 2024

Quality time with Katie and Mary this morning!

Jessica Ross

Apr 8, 2024

This handsome gentleman celebrated a birthday yesterday! Happy Birthday Larry!! We hope it was a great day!

Katie Elifrits

Apr 6, 2024

Health and Wellness Director, Nicole and Assistant Director, Katie, have joined the Ames team in Webster City today! Stop and see them, get a donut, and ask all of them how to get your loved one on the HigherPath, living happier, healthier, longer!

Jessica Ross

Apr 3, 2024

Just a few more of our Glenn’s birthday!

Jessica Ross

Apr 1, 2024

Happy Birthday to this very special guy! Glenn is 101 today!

Jessica Ross

Apr 1, 2024

Of course we had to do an Easter Egg Hunt for the residents! Lots of eggs and lots of goodies!

Jessica Ross

Mar 28, 2024

First Day of Baseball is finally here! We recognized the day with a yummy chili dog or burger, soft pretzels, ice cream sundaes, French fries and then this afternoon we had popcorn, peanuts, and crackerjacks!

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

4.0

overall score based on 127 reviews

Mar 1, 2024

Mom is thriving at Bickfords. She loves residents and staff.
Mar 1, 2024

5
Feb 1, 2024

(name removed) and the staff are doing a great job. Mom really loves the food.
Feb 1, 2024

My mom loves it there. Just wish there wasn't so much turnover with the CNA's.
Jan 2, 2024

Mom loves it there. She loves the crafts.
Nov 1, 2023

Mom loves it there. She has made friends and keeps very busy.
Nov 1, 2023

Very responsive to Mom's changing needs. Compassionate and caring.
Nov 1, 2023

Super happy that Mom is at Bickford receiving the BEST love and care!