Bickford Cottage Burlington
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, attentive, and caring staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 81 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Bickford Cottage is highly regarded for its vibrant activity calendar and genuinely caring staff, making it a great choice for families prioritizing social engagement. While there were mentions of past operational issues, recent leadership changes appear to have stabilized the environment. We recommend scheduling a tour during a weekday to observe the staff-to-resident interaction firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
81 reviews on Google“Bickford Cottage Burlington is frequently praised by families for its warm, homelike environment and dedicated, friendly staff who treat residents like family. Reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and high-quality, homemade meals. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, families should be aware that the facility has experienced past operational challenges, though recent reviews suggest a positive shift in leadership and culture.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive, and caring staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Engaging and varied resident activities
- Homemade, high-quality dining options
Concerns
- Past operational or staffing hiccups (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 86 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the variety of activities mentioned by families, could you walk us through how you tailor these programs to residents with different levels of memory loss?
- 2I noticed your team has been working hard to maintain a high standard of care; how do you ensure consistent staffing and operational stability during busier times of the year?
- 3Since Bickford Cottage is a smaller community of 55 residents, how does that size benefit the personalized medical attention my loved one will receive?
- 4How do you handle communication with families when there are changes in a resident's health or if an urgent medical situation arises?
- 5I see you have a great reputation for your homemade dining; how do you accommodate specific dietary needs or preferences for residents who may have trouble eating?
- 6What is your current approach to keeping families updated on daily life, and how do you encourage feedback to ensure you're meeting our expectations?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The caregivers and all staff members alike really love the residents and treat them like family. They go above and beyond to make their residents comfortable in their transition to assisted living.”
“They had a few hiccups in the past but have seemed to find the right people that are wanting to lead this branch to success.”
“Bickford does an incredible job of keeping residents social and entertained; the amount of activities my grandpa participates in is wonderful! He has went on field trips, painted rocks, done science experiments, and so much more.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Jul 23, 2025OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Jul 23, 2025OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Sep 17, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2
Mar 18, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Sep 26, 2023ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Sep 29, 2022ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 3
Sep 8, 2022ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Oct 13, 2021InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 13
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