Bickford of Okemos at Okemos, MI

Bickford of Okemos

3830 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864

About Bickford of Okemos

From freshly prepared meals to a lively social atmosphere, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the joy of life each day. Caregivers, who feel more like family, are always there to provide compassionate, consistent support and help your loved one live their best possible life.

At the heart of Bickford’s approach is the HigherPath senior health model — a nationally recognized philosophy that emphasizes proactive care and well-being. With this unique model, residents enjoy a standard of care that has earned happiness ratings twice the industry average.

The HigherPath model brings together an interdisciplinary team of professionals who ensure your loved one receives proactive, personalized care. From on-site primary care and integrated health records to outcome-driven technology, every detail is designed to support better health and a higher quality of life.

Founded in 1991 to care for a beloved family member, Bickford remains family-owned and operated, dedicated to providing seniors with the same love and attention that inspired its beginning. Every community offers a home-like environment where residents can focus on living joyfully and comfortably while receiving the care they need.

Bickford communities feature the Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen, where residents enjoy three delicious meals daily — always made from scratch, just like home. A full calendar of daily activities encourages engagement and fun, from fitness and music sessions to happy hours and special events. The community is also pet-friendly, providing care and support so residents and their pets can thrive together.

Comprehensive services such as medication management, assistance with activities of daily living, and a resident monitoring system provide peace of mind for families. Transportation services, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance-free living ensure residents have more time to focus on what matters most — living fully and meaningfully each day. Bickford’s dementia care programming and spiritual care partnerships offer additional emotional and cognitive support, promoting comfort, connection, and purpose.

Getting started is simple. Visit a community for a personal tour, meet with a Family Advocate, and share your loved one’s story. Choose the HigherPath model to help them live happier, healthier, and longer. Then, enjoy every precious moment together — because with Bickford, these years truly can be golden.

For more details about Bickford communities and the HigherPath senior health model, connect today to learn how your loved one can live with more joy, purpose, and independence.

Care and support at Bickford of Okemos

Bickford of Okemos offers the following levels of care in Okemos:

  • Assisted Living: Help from trained staff with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication, in a social community setting.
  • Memory Care: Secure, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, with structured daily routines.

On the healthcare side, the community lists diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. During a visit, ask how the team builds and reviews each resident’s care plan.

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Apartments and amenities

Living options at Bickford of Okemos include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Apartments and the building offer air conditioning, bathtubs, wheelchair-accessible showers, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, ground-floor apartments, kitchenettes and accessible design. Shared spaces such as a computer and media center, a meeting room, outdoor seating areas, an outdoor patio, an indoor atrium and a beauty salon give residents room to relax and socialize.

Dining at Bickford of Okemos

Daily meals are included as part of community life, with guest meals for visiting family, restaurant-style dining, room service and special dining programs. Special diets are catered for, including gluten-free, low-sodium, no-sugar, vegan and vegetarian meals. Other dining spaces include a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.

Activities and daily life

The activity calendar includes bridge club, walking club, stretching classes, resident band or musicians, cooking classes, BBQs or picnics, Bible study group, community service programs and book club, among 37 listed activities. The community also arranges trips and outings. For recreation, there is a Jacuzzi, a piano or organ and raised garden beds. To make day-to-day life easier, the community provides a visiting beautician and housekeeping.

Bickford of Okemos is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers transportation for an extra fee.

Senior living near Bickford of Okemos in Okemos, MI

Bickford of Okemos is located at 3830 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864. To see how it compares with other local communities, explore senior living across Michigan, including typical costs and what to look for.

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Helpful guides for families

Questions to ask when you visit Bickford of Okemos

  • What is included in the monthly fee, and what costs extra?
  • How are care needs assessed, and how often is the care plan reviewed?
  • What dementia training do memory care staff receive, and how are secure areas managed?
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and overnight?
  • Can we join for a meal or an activity during the visit?

Frequently asked questions about Bickford of Okemos

What types of care does Bickford of Okemos offer?
Bickford of Okemos offers assisted living and memory care in Okemos, MI. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.

What apartment types are available at Bickford of Okemos?
Bickford of Okemos offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.

Does Bickford of Okemos allow pets?
Yes. Bickford of Okemos is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.

Does Bickford of Okemos provide transportation?
Bickford of Okemos offers transportation for an extra fee. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.

Where is Bickford of Okemos located?
Bickford of Okemos is at 3830 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864, in Okemos, Michigan.

How much does Bickford of Okemos cost?
Pricing at Bickford of Okemos depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.

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Healthcare

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

Additional Information about Bickford of Okemos

Rooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Semi-Private
  • Studio

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Bath Tubs
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Dining Venues

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Meals

  • Gluten-free
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Shared Spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Recreation

  • Jacuzzi
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Art Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Bible Study Group
  • Birthday Parties
  • Book Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Bridge Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Catholic Services
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Community Service Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Cooking Club
  • Current Events Club
  • Dances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Men's Club
  • Montessori Programs
  • Other Religious Services
  • Protestant Services
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Stretching Classes
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Walking Club
  • Wii Bowling
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Languages

  • American Sign Language

Transportation

  • Transportation at Cost

Parking

  • Resident Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Pet Friendly

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