Bickford of Battle Creek is a senior living community dedicated to creating an environment where residents can thrive and feel truly at home. The leadership team, including Executive Director Brandy Aucunas and Family Advocate Leo Nyabuto, exemplifies a commitment to compassionate care and a personal touch that is woven throughout daily life at the community. Designed for both assisted living and memory care, Bickford of Battle Creek offers personalized help with everyday activities such as meals, grooming, and medication management, ensuring residents enjoy comfort, dignity, and support that suits their unique needs.
The community is full of life, activity, and opportunities for connection. Life at Bickford is centered around fostering joy, engagement, and a sense of belonging. Residents can participate in a variety of enriching experiences, from creative celebrations like “A Bickford Mother’s Day to Remember,” where families come together over wine, canvas, and shared memories, to lively outings such as shopping trips filled with laughter and the excitement of finding hidden treasures. Themed and holiday meals are a highlight, inviting residents to gather in the private dining room or enjoy shared moments in the welcoming dining area. Everyday living at Bickford of Battle Creek is also enhanced by special events and gatherings, such as Derby Day celebrations where residents don fabulous hats and savor the spirited atmosphere.
The living spaces at Bickford of Battle Creek are thoughtfully designed to evoke a sense of home and comfort. Residents might unwind on the porch with their favorite drink, snooze in a cozy chair in the living room, or work on a puzzle in the activity room. For those who prefer some quiet time, the sunroom offers a peaceful spot to read or relax, while the salon welcomes personal stylists to care for each resident’s hair and grooming needs. The hydrotherapy whirlpool provides soothing relief for achy joints, and the spacious courtyard offers a setting reminiscent of a personal back porch, perfect for enjoying fresh air and sunshine.
Memory care at Bickford of Battle Creek is intentionally crafted to support residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The Mary B’s living room features higher chairs and sofas for easier access, while Mary B’s country kitchen reconnects residents to meaningful past life skills in a warm, familiar setting. Outdoors, the secured courtyard invites residents to wander along a traveling path, rest in relaxed seating, or nurture plants in raised garden beds, fostering both independence and safety. These spaces complement daily routines that encourage social engagement, creativity, and fitness—from balloon games that bring playful energy to afternoons spent nurturing a thriving garden club.
Pets are welcomed and celebrated, evidenced by moments like Coco the dog enjoying a special pup cup treat. The atmosphere at Bickford of Battle Creek is vibrant and nurturing, where community spirit is built through everyday adventures, heartfelt connections, and the attentive support of a devoted staff. Every detail of the environment and daily schedule is designed to maximize well-being and reinforce a sense of purpose and pride in each resident’s journey. The Bickford family continually champions a higher standard of senior living, striving to make every day a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone who calls the community home.