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Bickford of Shelby Township

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

4.2

102 reviews

Phone:
586-371-6850

48251 Schoenherr Rd,
Shelby Township, MI 48315

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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 Shelby Township's Leadership Team

Gretchin Mager

Executive Director
Carla Riden

Family Advocate
Vickie Andrews

Health & Wellness Director

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

Services at Shelby Township

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.

Vickie Andrews

Jan 12, 2026

Bickford of Shelby is Celebrating our Weekly Higher Path! "Charlie is Thriving on the Higher Path through Meaningful Activity, Self-care and Choices. "INDEPENDENTLY PICK YOUR MEAL CHOICE" Your day, your way freedom in choosing his daily routine! #journeytoindependence #independentchoices

Carla Riden

Jan 9, 2026

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, there is no better time to move into Bickford of Shelby then now. We have apartments available and we can not wait to meet you! Please contact Carla at (586) 371-6850 for more information. #bickfordofshelby #assistedliving #memorycare #seniorliving

Carla Riden

Jan 4, 2026

With the winter weather in full force, it’s always warm and cozy with family and friends at Bickford of Shelby. If you have a loved one looking for some senior living options, look no further. Call Carla for additional information and to set up a tour at (586)371-6850. #bickfordofshelby #family #assistedliving

Vickie Andrews

Dec 31, 2025

Bickford of Shelby Higher Path Resident of the week is Jim! Since joining assisted living, he's doing better every day - and his family say this is truly a great place to live." #greatplacetolive #seniorliving #foxrehab

Vickie Andrews

Dec 31, 2025

"Bickford of Shelby on the Higher Path, Together We Thrive." working together Pat & Therese toward better health, happiness and independence. #bestassistedliving #bickfordassistedliving

Carla Riden

Dec 29, 2025

It may be cold outside, but we are keeping warm inside at Bickford of Shelby. If you have a loved one needing a warm place to call home call Carla at (586)371-6850 for more information.

Carla Riden

Dec 29, 2025

There is still time to take advantage of the Holiday Retreat Stay Special. Please call Carla for more information at (586)371-6850

Olivia Walton

Dec 24, 2025

Our Holiday cheer at Bickford of Shelby is un matched !! Happy Holidays to everyone

Olivia Walton

Dec 17, 2025

Part 1 of our Christmas party! We had such an amazing time

Vickie Andrews

Dec 11, 2025

Bickford of Shelby is Celebrating our Weekly Higher Path with Gerald who is walker everyday and Staying Active! #assistedlivingcare #stayingactive #seniorcelebration

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

4.2

overall score based on 102 reviews

Aug 1, 2025

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Jul 1, 2025

My sister complains to constantly about the aids but then again she has always been a complainer
Jul 1, 2025

The staff is wonderful, they contact me if they need anything or have any questions. My concern is the lock in the front door does not always unlock for me
Jul 1, 2025

Excellent care! I am so grateful for everybody that works with my mom. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Apr 1, 2025

I would like to thank all of the folks that continue to take great care of my mother. I know she can be a handful but the staff show extreme patience and I very much appreciate it.
Mar 1, 2025

I would like to mention how the staff is being very patient with my mom, thank you