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Food is best when shared with friends in the dining room at Bickford of Portage
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Personalize and decorate to your unique tastes an apartment at Bickford of Portage
Enjoy the outdoors in a whole new light by stepping into our secure courtyard at Bickford of Portage
Chairs and sofas sit higher and are easier to get in and out of in the Mary B’s living room at Bickford of Portage
Residents with dementia receive additional assistance with meals in our Mary B’s dining room at Bickford of Portage
A single entrance courtyard gives residents with dementia the opportunity to be safe outside at Bickford of Portage
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Bickford of Portage

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

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 Portage's Leadership Team

  • Brandy Aucunas

    Executive Director

  • Tyler Wagaman

    Family Advocate

Services at Portage

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.

Happenings


Erin Kruger

Feb 4, 2026

Looking for the perfect solution to comfort, care, and community?
 At Bickford of Portage, we’ve cracked the code to joyful senior living: Compassion + Cozy Living + Personalized Care + Social Connection =
 A Life Full of Meaning Whether you're searching for assisted living or memory care, the answer is simple:
 Bickford is where life happens. Come see how we make every day feel like home. Book a tour today. #SeniorLivingSolved #BickfordOfPortage #AssistedLivingWithHeart #WhereLifeHappens

Erin Kruger

Feb 3, 2026

There’s something special about the smell of baked goods filling the air—it has a way of bringing comfort, joy, and memories all at once. Recently, we enjoyed a delightful time together making cherry turnovers, a simple baking activity that offered both delicious results and meaningful moments. #BickfordOfPortage #CherryTurnovers #BakingTogether

Erin Kruger

Feb 2, 2026

Today, our residents gathered to enjoy the timeless classic Groundhog Day. There’s something special about revisiting a familiar film—one that brings laughter, sparks conversation, and stirs fond memories. #GroundhogDay #ClassicMovies #LifeAtBickford #BickfordOfPortage

Erin Kruger

Jan 30, 2026

At Bickford of Portage, our mission is simple but powerful: to enrich happiness in the lives of our residents every single day. One of the ways we fulfill that mission is through our Higher Path Health model, a personalized, holistic approach to senior care that empowers our residents to live life with purpose, dignity, and support. And with our trusted partner, Fox Therapy, that path becomes even stronger. #BickfordOfPortage #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Erin Kruger

Jan 29, 2026

At Bickford of Portage, we believe every life is a special story worth celebrating—especially when it comes to birthdays! This January, we had the pleasure of honoring our residents with January birthdays through a joyful and heartfelt gathering filled with laughter, friendship, and meaningful connection.

Erin Kruger

Jan 28, 2026

Residents at Bickford of Portage recently enjoyed making Orange Essential Oil Whipped Body Butter, a calming and sensory-rich activity. Measuring, mixing, and whipping the ingredients supported fine motor skills while the bright citrus scent sparked smiles, conversation, and memories. Residents took pride in their finished body butter and enjoyed using it to moisturize their hands, leaving skin soft and lightly scented. Activities like this promote relaxation, engagement, and a sense of accomplishment—just one more way we nurture the body, mind, and spirit at Bickford of Portage. #BickfordOfPortage #WellnessActivities #LifeAtBickford

Erin Kruger

Jan 26, 2026

What We Offer: At Bickford of Portage, our on-site salon provides a variety of services tailored to meet the needs of our residents, including: * Haircuts & styling * Shampoo & conditioning treatments * Perms & color treatments * Manicures * Beard trimming & grooming services for men Our friendly and skilled professional hairdresser Roberta, ensures each resident receives personalized care in a welcoming and comfortable setting.

Erin Kruger

Jan 23, 2026

Looking for a new home for your loved one? Stop by Bickford of Portage Senior Living for a tour today! We're here to help you find the perfect place to call home! #BickfordSeniorLiving #CareThatFeelsLikeFamily

Erin Kruger

Jan 22, 2026

At Bickford of Portage, we believe life should be celebrated—often and joyfully. One of our most beloved traditions? Happy Hour. It’s more than just a social gathering. It’s a time when laughter fills the room, friendships grow deeper, and our Bickford Family comes together to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Come see for yourself. Schedule a visit and join us for Happy Hour—we’d love to raise a glass with you. #BickfordOfPortage #HappyHour

Erin Kruger

Jan 21, 2026

Fox Therapy recently hosted a Walker & Wheelchair Clinic at Bickford of Portage, helping our residents ensure their mobility equipment is properly fitted, safe, and comfortable. These small adjustments make a big difference in confidence, independence, and safety. We’re grateful for their expertise and support! #BickfordOfPortage #FoxTherapy #MobilityMatters #SeniorLiving #ResidentCare #SafetyAndIndependence #CommunityPartners

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3.5

overall score based on 87 reviews

  • Feb 2, 2026

    The staff on Mary Ba memory care are kind and compassionate. They engage with my loved one and keep him busy... Helping him to feel useful and appreciated.

  • Jan 9, 2026

    We are disappointed the HWD left Bickford of Portage. It is unfortunate the Bickford corp is unable to retain a great employee. We do appreciate that (name removed) moved quickly to get help from another branch. With the HWD absence, we want to commend (name removed) with stepping up to assist us with a medical issue our parent was having. (name removed) contacted our parent's doctor and made sure our request was followed up on.

  • Jan 6, 2026

    Hello, my concern is that there is a large turnover every month or so. My mother has been there about 8 months and we have had two directors, two nurses, (one nurse just left so I believe there will be a substitute for now), the maintenance person left, and several aid turnovers. While I understand that due to compensation needs it may be difficult to retain staff, however, a strong team with positive leadership skills is essential to creating a sought-after facility to both work in and live at. I lead a school and staff of 43 members and over the past 15 years I have learned that if we create a positive environment where the team feels appreciated and like they belong to a team family, many stay despite compensation not being as high as some larger schools around us. Positive, happy, teachers and support staff help to foster positive, happy, elementary students. I have to believe it would be the same at Bickford. I know my mom is aware that people keep leaving and it makes her feel unsafe. I assure her she is safe and I would never leave her somewhere that that is not true. But residents, just like children, feel the climate of their surroundings. (name removed), The happiness coordinator, is the best example of sharing positivity and creating a culture if kindness.

  • Dec 6, 2025

    We had our Thanksgiving meal with our mom at Bickford. (names removed) helped to make our meal special. I contacted (name removed), Health and Wellness Director, on a Sunday evening with a concern. She promptly took care of the issue. We were very grateful for her quick response.

  • Nov 5, 2025

    My mother is very happy with the aides, (name removed) and the meals. I am not happy with the lack of communication.

  • Nov 5, 2025

    We are very happy to have Bickford of Portage finally, fully staffed with very capable leaders. The Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director and Family Advocate are a great team!

  • Sep 3, 2025

    The Health and Wellness Director is awesome. She is responsive and caring. The BFMs take good care of our parent and find ways to help her engage in the Montessori program. They also have a good understanding of our parent and relate well with her. Our parent doesn't remember names but calls many of the BFMs her friends.

  • Aug 4, 2025

    We had a family wedding and (name removed) was very sweet and helped our mom get ready. (name removed) also came in on a weekend to help with our mom's hair. We sincerely appreciate how all the staff takes care of our mom. They even had her nails done to match her dress! | Communication is one issue that is not the best. We haven't seen a weekly update in several weeks. It is hard to get someone to answer the phone on weekends.

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