"My father has improved by leaps and bounds! My mother is adjusting to the change, but I think she will be fine considering how bad her dementia is. You were very thoughtful and kind and instructive. I will always recommend your service to my friends and family in times of need."

-- Myra M.
Boylston, MA

"A Place for Mom is a real life saver; mother had fallen in excess of 15 times in the past year and when we took them on vacation with us Dad fell twice (that makes 3 times within 3 weeks) and Mom fell once. In the past year she has broken both wrists, one at a time. If it wasn't for A Place for Mom, I would still be at their beckon call, 24/7. I can't believe what two weeks of meals three times a day has made in their appearance. They both have pink cheeks and look much healthier. It's wonderful to know that you are there if I need you, your an angel!"

-- Sue K.
Columbus, OH

"Mom has settled in very well, and I'm so pleased with Brighton Gardens. I can already see a difference in her and her care. It was a great suggestion and I appreciate you helping me find it."

-- Jane W.
Atlanta, GA
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Bickford Cottage at Ames
Ames, IA
Assisted Living
Bickford Cottage at Ames (A) Assisted Living
At Bickford Cottage, we are truly striving to set the standards in retirement living. We're dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for each of our residents by providing superior housing and by placing a premium on individualized services. We realize that our residents cherish their independence and we encourage them to do all they are able. We're committed to providing services that ensure family involvement and maximize the independence and dignity of each and every resident. The assisted living concept centers around providing residential apartment living for those who are no longer able to live alone. From active seniors who require minimum assistance to those requiring more personalized care, we specialize in providing the right amount of assistance to allow for maximum independence. Bickford Cottage is fully staffed with certified caregivers providing a variety of personal and medical services. With four distinct levels of care, we can easily adjust to meet the individual needs of each resident.

Amenities and Services

  • Beautiful homelike surroundings
  • Professionally trained 24- hour staff
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • Mealtime and dining assistance
  • Assistance with personal care/ hygiene (bathing/dressing/grooming)
  • Secured outdoor patios and courtyards
  • Handicap accessible apartments
  • Medication management
  • Regular healthcare monitoring
  • Individualized service plan
  • Mealtime and dining assistance
  • Spiritual/ Chaplain services
  • Three nutritious meals and snacks
  • Life enrichment activities and outings
  • Pets welcome
  • Life skills programming