Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,258/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 12, 2026Community profile
Bickford of Ames
2418 Kent Ave, Ames, IA
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
★ 3.513 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Bickford of Ames
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,715/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 12, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$4,258 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
3.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveReview for Bickford of Ames
They have been super helpful in making Nola feel welcome and dealing with her dementia issues. Her apartment is just the right size for her now, she's in a one bedroom. She is eating well and loves the food. The staff have been very accommodating when I need to bring belongings in to her room or take things out. My only issue has been some communication issues but that hasn't happened often.
★★★★★
PositiveGreat Place!
It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames to anyone I know!
★★★★★
PositiveGood Experience
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.
★★★★★
CriticalPrison
Staff is very unfriendly! Facility is locked where you have to have a fob to get in or out, making it feel like prison. This is not assisted living! Pricing is very high as well.
★★★★★
CriticalTerrible
Staff is very rude and just want your money.
★★★★★
CriticalNo thanks
Not a good facility. Food and staff are lacking while activities are uneventful and boring.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Independent Living
- Operator
- Bickford Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 12, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
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Meals & dining
- Meals Provided
- Vegetarian
Health & wellness
- Diabetic Care
- Medication Management
- Memory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Services & convenience
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Transportation at Cost
- Pet Care Available
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Beautician
- English
Activities & engagement
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Activities On-site
- Activities Off-site
- Devotional Activities Offsite
Outdoor spaces
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
Apartment & room features
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Bath Tubs
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 12, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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Published price comparison
Nearby starting prices
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