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Bickford Cottage Fort Dodge

Name: Bickford Cottage Fort Dodge
Address: 1536 20th Ave N, Ft Dodge, IA, 50501, US
Telephone: (515) 417-0842
Rating: 4.4

Public Google reviewers rate this highly and often mention clean and well-maintained facility. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1536 20th Ave N, Ft Dodge, IA 50501|Reported capacity: 49|Licensed & active

Google rating

4.4/5

based on 25 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Public Google reviewers rate Bickford Cottage Fort Dodge highly. Reviewers highlight: clean and well-maintained facility, friendly and caring staff. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.

Google Reviews

26 public Google reviews available

Bickford Cottage Fort Dodge receives high praise for its clean, welcoming environment and attentive staff who are often described as treating residents like family. However, some families have raised significant concerns regarding staffing levels and administrative communication, suggesting that the facility's focus on aesthetics may sometimes overshadow operational needs.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Clean and well-maintained facility
Friendly and caring staff
Home-cooked meal quality
Pet-friendly environment

Concerns

Insufficient staffing levels (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Poor administrative communication and availability (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 26 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

60%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1It is wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; how do you ensure this level of care is consistent across all shifts?
2We noticed how much people appreciate the home-cooked meals here; could you tell us more about the daily menu and how much input residents have?
3Since we are a pet-loving family, could you explain how your pet-friendly environment works for new residents?
4How do you ensure there is always enough staff available to provide attentive care, especially during busier times of the day?
5What is the best way for us to stay in close contact with the administration if we have questions or updates regarding our loved one?
6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what are your specific protocols for contacting doctors and family members?

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Key Review Excerpts

“They took amazing care of my father in law up until his time of passing. We are truly blessed and grateful for all the staff that were apart of our lives for the time he was there.”

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

“They have MINIMAL staffing. The staff try so hard to do what is asked of them , but there isn’t enough. They make unrealistic promises just for you to write a check.”

Family member · 2023★☆☆☆☆

“Mom is treated like family and receives great care for her changing needs. We appreciate the "home-cooked" healthy meals. AND she's can have her cat with her in her apartment.”

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Source: 26 Google reviews in the current analysis set

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

17deficiencies

Aug 27, 2025Complaint2 deficiencies reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2

Feb 13, 2025ComplaintNo deficiencies reported

None

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Dec 11, 2024Complaint3 deficiencies reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 3

Jun 19, 2024Complaint1 deficiency reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1

Nov 1, 2023OtherNo deficiencies reported

None

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

May 18, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 4

Sep 13, 2022Complaint2 deficiencies reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2

Feb 3, 2022ComplaintNo deficiencies reported

None

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Contact

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(515) 417-0842

bickfordseniorliving.com

sarah.ratcliff@enrichinghappiness.com

1536 20th Ave N

Ft Dodge, IA 50501

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