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Bickford of Lancaster

1834 Countryside Drive, Lancaster, OH

Assisted LivingMemory Care

4.429 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Bickford of Lancaster

With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer. Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the industry standard. But Bickford is about living, not just healthcare. Imagine a place where fresh, homemade meals are the norm, friendly caregivers are a constant, and the social activities are both engaging and abundant. Welcome home to Bickford. Get your loved one on the HigherPath Many assisted living facilities seem similar. But Bickford’s nationally recognized senior health model is taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care. An interdisciplinary care team will ensure your loved one is getting whatever proactive interventions they need to stay on a higher path. On-site primary care High-performing care network Interdisciplinary care meetings Integrated health records Outcome-focused technology Created to care for our family. Devoted to serving yours. Bickford was founded in 1991 to care for our own mother. What started out as a family need has blossomed into our life’s work. We’re still family-owned and operated today. Support in a home-like environment Your loved one deserves to focus on what matters most — living the best life possible. Whatever care needs they have, we’re here to help. Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen - This isn’t “institutional food.” They’ll get three meals a day from our scratch kitchen — good as home can be. Daily Activities - Choose your fun every day, with options like exercise, guitar sessions, happy hour, and much, much more. Pet Friendly - Know your loved one and their pet are thriving together. We provide assistance with all pet care needs, including feeding, litter box, and outdoor time. Resident Monitoring System - Never worry that mom could end up somewhere unsafe. Transportation Services - Rest easy knowing your loved one can get anywhere they need to go, safely and hassle-free. Medication Management - Twenty different pills per day? No problem. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living - Whatever it takes to give your loved one their dignity, choice, and independence. Maintenance-Free Living - Housekeeping, laundry, home maintenance — no more! (And yes, we’ll even help with the TV remote.) Dementia Programming - All Bickford caregivers consistently receive advanced training in dementia care. Spiritual Care - Most senior living communities rely on volunteers for spiritual care. Not us. We partner with MarketPlace Chaplains to provide reliable, consistent, professional support. Help your loved one age gracefully in 3 easy steps Visit us. Come in for a tour with one of our Family Advocates. We’ll start by listening so we can understand your loved one’s unique situation. We know what’s at stake and we’re ready to do whatever it takes. Choose a HigherPath. The status quo isn’t good enough. Your loved one deserves better. With our proprietary HigherPath senior health model, we can help your loved one live happier, healthier — longer. Cherish your time together. These years are meant to be golden. With your loved one living their best life possible, you can savor every moment. Meals, milestones, memories — enjoy them all.

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,323/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 11, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,779/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 11, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,323/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 11, 2026
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Studio$5,323 observed · tracking future changes
$5,323Aug 11, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.4 out of 5 from 29 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

We were very impressed with the presentation. We have looked at 3 facilities and right now we would consider this one. We do have more questions about the cost.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Susan LJuly 4, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Never recommend

The lack of empathy and sympathy from the staff when my grandma died was appalling. I will never recommend Bickford.

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousJune 9, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Great Facility, But More Care Was Needed

It's a beautiful facility. Pricing was reasonable for all that was included. From a medical standpoint my mom required more monitoring that we didn't realize until it was too late. She had several falls, 2 of which were quite traumatic and required surgery.

BFNovember 5, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Bickford of Lancaster

It's very nice and the staff are very friendly. I would definitely recommend Bickford.

AnonymousSeptember 11, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Bickford senior living. I work Monday through Friday until 5 so after that. They are not very good at communicating. New management has taken over so lots of changes are taking place.

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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousAugust 15, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Bickford of Lancaster

We were attracted to them because of the location and just the homey feel. I would recommend to others! I would like to add that [name removed] has been wonderful and so caring and helpful!

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for leaving such a great review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.

April 2, 2025
BethanyJanuary 22, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 11, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided

Health & wellness

  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Diabetic Care
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician

Activities & engagement

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

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 11, 2026.

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