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Bickford Of Portage
4707 W Milham Avenue, Portage, MI 49024
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Bickford Of Portage Description
Bickford currently operates 65 Branches in 11 states with additional Branches in development. Our approximately 2,500 Bickford Family Members (our employees are family to us) love and care for nearly 3000 residents.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers highly recommend Bickford for its exceptional service, highlighting the friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure residents have a great experience.
- Residents enjoy social interaction, physical activity, and great food, contributing to a positive living environment.
- Bickford is praised for its effective communication, especially during medical issues, and for keeping families well-informed.
- The facility is noted for its ability to care for both memory care and senior care residents, allowing couples to stay together.
- Staff, including the director and nurses, are commended for their caring, professional, and responsive approach to residents' needs.
- Many touching moments of sincere caring from leadership and staff were observed, especially during difficult times such as transitions to hospice care or a resident's passing.
- Employees express pride in working for Bickford, citing the high level of care, the supportive company backing, and the joy of enriching residents' happiness.
Negative Review:
- One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with their employment experience at Bickford, citing discomfort, overwhelming responsibilities, and perceived disrespect by management.
- Issues with favoritism, scheduling conflicts, and management's approach to resolving staffing issues were highlighted as areas of concern.
Overall, Bickford receives high praise from residents' families and employees for its care quality, staff dedication, and the positive impact on residents' lives. However, one review points to potential management and operational challenges from an employee perspective.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Portage which is 3.9 miles away and has a population of 48,177 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $81,179, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 26
- Average Temperature: 50.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 163 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 147 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year
- The crime rate is 6.52 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.43 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.89 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.93 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 118.0, Moderate Days 51.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Harding's
2.2 miles awayD&W Fresh Market
2.6 miles awayFresh Thyme
2.8 miles awayTrader Joe's
2.8 miles awaySave-A-Lot
2.9 miles awayTransportation
Kalamazoo
5.5 miles awayBus Stations
Parkview
1.7 miles awayStadium Drive
3.6 miles awayStadium Drive Apartments
3.6 miles awayMetro/Bronco - Ring Road S & Lawson Dr
3.6 miles awayArchives on Howard
3.7 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
2.2 miles awayPNC Bank
2.2 miles awayConsumers Credit Union
2.3 miles awayChase
2.5 miles awayFifth Third Bank
2.7 miles awayHospitals
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
4.0 miles awayBronson Methodist Hospital
4.9 miles awayBorgess Medical Center
6.7 miles awayBronson LakeView Hospital
12.8 miles awayBorgess-Pipp Hospital
14.9 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
2.6 miles awayWalgreens
2.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.0 miles awayMeijer Pharmacy
3.6 miles awayChemist Warehouse
7.2 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
2.9 miles awayDavid T Brown, DDS PC
8.6 miles awayParks
Westfield Park
0.1 miles awayPortage
0.5 miles awayHarbors West park
0.8 miles awayAl Sabo Preserve
1.2 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Crossroads Mall
2.6 miles awayCampus Pointe Mall
3.8 miles awayBronco Mall
4.2 miles awayMall Plaza
5.3 miles awayCulture
Hayloft Theater
3.4 miles awayCelery Flats Ampitheatre
3.4 miles awayMiller Auditorium
3.7 miles awayWMU Esports Arena
4.5 miles awayChenery Auditorium
4.7 miles awayRestaurants
Field Stone Grill
2.2 miles awayZiingos
2.2 miles awayBig Apple Bagel
2.2 miles awayTap House
2.4 miles awayFull City Cafe
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of MI. It is a large-sized community with 71 total beds.Disclaimer
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