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Bickford of Okemos

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

3.8

118 reviews

Phone:
517-901-7096

3830 Okemos Rd,
Meridian charter Township, MI 48864

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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 Okemos' Leadership Team

Christopher Weber

Executive Director
Misty Smith

Family Advocate
Melissa Davey

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Okemos

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.

Amelia Diaz

Jul 2, 2026

Staying active is one of our favorite ways to have fun! Our residents enjoy a variety of physical activities that keep both their bodies moving and their spirits high. This week's spotlight activity was Balloon Bop—a crowd favorite that had everyone reaching, laughing, and cheering each other on! From improving coordination to encouraging social connection, every movement matters. We love finding creative ways to make fitness fun while creating smiles and lasting memories along the way. Keep up the great work, everyone! #StayActive #BalloonBop #SeniorLiving #HealthyAging #LifeAtOurCommunity

Amelia Diaz

Jul 2, 2026

Misty Smith

Jul 1, 2026

Looking for personalized therapy services in a warm, supportive community? At Bickford of Okemos, we're proud to partner with Fox Rehabilitation to provide convenient onsite therapy services that help residents stay active, independent, and thriving. Our onsite services include: ✨ Physical Therapy ✨ Occupational Therapy ✨ Exercise Physiology ✨ Speech-Language Pathology Every day, these specialized services help enhance quality of life and support each resident's individual goals. To learn more, contact Misty Smith, Family Advocate, at 517-648-0276. We'd love to share how our team can support you or your loved one!

Amelia Diaz

Jun 30, 2026

At our community, we believe every resident has unique talents, passions, and experiences to share. One of our amazing residents has taken the lead in organizing and hosting her very own activity program! Each session includes gentle exercise, a trip down Memory Lane with meaningful conversations, and a fun word game that keeps everyone's minds engaged. We are so proud to support resident independence and empower individuals to take an active role in our community. Watching residents inspire, encourage, and connect with one another is what makes our home so special! #ResidentLed #StrongerTogether #HealthyBodyHealthyMind #MemoryLane #CommunityConnections #ResidentsInspire

Amelia Diaz

Jun 30, 2026

Amelia Diaz

Jun 24, 2026

Creativity was overflowing at Craft Club this week! Our residents put their personal touch on custom cup designs, creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces that reflected their unique personalities and styles. Activities like these encourage self-expression, spark creativity, and provide plenty of opportunities for fun and connection. We love seeing each resident's individuality shine through their creations! #CreativeLiving #SeniorCreativity #MakingMemories #ColorfulCreations #ExpressYourself #CreativityMatters #LifeEnrichment #UniqueAndWonderful

Amelia Diaz

Jun 24, 2026

Amelia Diaz

Jun 23, 2026

A beautiful day filled with blooms and movement! Our residents enjoyed creating lovely fresh flower arrangements to brighten the building and share a touch of nature with everyone. Afterward, they stretched their legs and enjoyed some fresh air during Walking Club. From colorful flowers to active steps, it was a wonderful day of creativity, wellness, and friendship!

Amelia Diaz

Jun 23, 2026

Amelia Diaz

Jun 17, 2026

Today, our residents enjoyed a special lunch outing to Coral Gables, a beloved local restaurant filled with cherished memories and familiar faces. From sharing stories of celebrations past to reminiscing about family dinners and special occasions, the table was filled with laughter, conversation, and nostalgia. It was more than just a meal—it was a trip down memory lane and a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with a place that holds a special spot in so many hearts. We are grateful for days like these that bring joy, spark memories, and create new ones together. #SeniorLiving #MakingMemories #CommunityOuting #LunchWithFriends #CherishedMoments #LifeAtOurCommunity #CoralGables

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3.8

overall score based on 118 reviews

Jun 18, 2026

Appreciate the staff to include housekeeping who recognized missing pjs from moms laundry and returned - money is tight and comfortable clothing for mom going thru cancer is needed to her amazing thoughtfulness is appreciated - (names removed) so incredible !!! Make time to check on mom above and beyond - ensure showers and bedding is clean as she has accidents that are not noticed by other staff - Grateful for (name removed) who gets her to lunch and bingo as well as well as (name removed) who drops off activities and popcorn - It is so important for persons fighting disease and/mental physical challenges be included in daily activities ... it is hard when short staff but means the world to those it impacted and their family | Also - quick thank you to Director (name removed) - see him out and about working and monitoring - often encouraging employees or interacting w residents/families
May 20, 2026

Really appreciate the caretakers and medtechs like (name removed) and especially (name removed) who make an extra effort to get my mom out of her room and motivated while she is battling significant medical conditions like Alzheimer's progressing and cancer ... (names removed) are so critical in mom's attitude and wellbeing ... residents all need to continue involvement, interaction and socialization
Apr 10, 2026

Appreciate all the staffs and efforts with mom- from the new activity director, facility person, cleaning person, and as always care team , chefs and med techs - they know mom (everyone) and try to make sure she eats, is clean, and treat her with dignity. As a public service person myself for over 30 years - I am humbled and have learned from these kind hearted caring professionals... I know and watch as they go extra for all the residents in small caring daily inspirational ways ...
Mar 5, 2026

The new administrator is working so hard to make Bickford great again after so much upheaval and staff turnover. However, he could certainly use much more support from staff in the corporate headquarters. It's a shame it's so difficult to get what he needs to fully get the job done.
Feb 17, 2026

Not happy that (name removed) the Activity Director left .... she went above and beyond ... it was upper mgmt (outside of Bickford ) that did not support ... I am very grateful to have the day to day care for my mom of the BFM team members - I have been going thru family/health issues that require mom to be at Bickford and I TRUST this second family with my loved ones care! They ALL make sure she eats and is cared for like their OWN! So grateful! | I just shared an updated improved yelp rating "I am updating my review in appreciation and recognition of the hard work and care of the Bickford of Okemos team and Director in place. Mom has continued with significant health and declining mental issues and the staff to include med techs, caretakers, chefs, new facilty persons are all amazing looking after her to ensure eating, cleanliness, and comfort. It is still important to actively communicate and coordinate all best efforts for care. Couldn't have gotten thru the past months without this second family!"
Feb 2, 2026

We appreciate the healthcare staff's communication.
Jan 13, 2026

Would rate the care staff/med techs/chefs/cleaning on the floor high- "5 " they have cared and helped mom especially with additional needs attributed to medical diagnoses and memory decline - (name removed) for example the housekeeper makes a point to check on how mom is doing and I notice extra care in her room. (name removed) and so many of the others are making sure she eats and even visit with her keeping her spirits up. However, I dropped some points due to (name removed) the activities coordinator still being gone - many of the residents are upset by her absence and miss her. (name removed) was a hard worker and team player who really cared about the residents - she would pitch in wherever she saw a need at Bickford. It is disappointing that this has not been resolved and it is hard to replace someone like her.
Sep 1, 2025

(name removed) is the best director we could have ever had and I am heartbroken she is leaving. Bickford corporation should have done everything in the power to make her want to stay. We are thankful for (name removed) and all she has done for the residents, families and staff.