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Bickford Cottage I Sioux City

Bickford Cottage I Sioux City is an assisted living community in Sioux City, IA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room corner features a comfortable armchair with a blue pillow, a small round side table with a plant, and a wooden bookshelf filled with decorative items.

  • Outdoors

    A sunny patio area with raised flower beds filled with colorful blooms, surrounded by a well-maintained garden.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a beige sofa, decorative pillows, a side lamp, and wall art.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a dining area with a round table and chairs, an armchair, and decorative elements including plants and window blinds.

  • Architecture

    A suburban house with a front porch and well-maintained landscaping.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, adorned with several pillows, and a nightstand featuring a lamp and some items.

  • Windows

    A cozy outdoor patio area with a cushioned sectional sofa and colorful pillows, shaded by an umbrella.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a wall clock and artwork.

  • Lighting

    A cozy dining room setup featuring a wooden table adorned with candles and greenery under soft lighting.

  • Fireplace

    Elegant living room fireplace with decorative candles and plants on the mantel.

  • Patio

    A cozy patio setting with rattan outdoor furniture featuring colorful cushions and decorative wall art.

  • Bathroom

    A cozy bathtub in a bathroom setting, complete with a showerhead and decorative elements.

  • Television

    A cozy bedroom featuring a white dresser with a television on top, blue-accented decor, and a bed near a window with blue curtains.

  • Outdoor Seating

    A cozy porch setup with white rocking chairs and a bench, decorated with colorful pillows and lanterns on a patterned rug.

4020 Indian Hills Drive, Sioux City, IA 51108

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4.6 from 42 reviews
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Overall Review of Bickford Cottage I Sioux City

common 20 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents consistently describe frequent activities that keep them busy and involved.

Many residents and families talk about a steady flow of activities, outings, and interactive events that help residents stay engaged day to day. Several also mention staff involvement through the activities director and planning that keeps residents entertained. A few reviews highlight specific enrichment like staying active with interactive programming and even cooking-related activities.

common 23 reviews mention this

Caring staff earn repeated praise

Staff kindness and attentiveness are repeatedly described as a key reason families feel comfortable.

Across the reviews, families frequently describe caregivers as kind, caring, compassionate, and professional. Multiple people say they felt safe and well cared for, with staff treating residents warmly and responding to needs. A few also mention day-to-day engagement and communication, reinforcing that residents are supported rather than left to manage on their own.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and safety concerns

Some reviews raise serious concerns about sanitation, pests, and resident oversight.

A small set of reviews describe the building as dirty and report issues like bed bugs or cockroaches in the facility. Those same reviews also express alarm about staffing and resident supervision, saying concerns were not resolved through management. While other residents mention a clean, welcoming environment, these negative reports are recurring enough to warrant careful questions before moving forward.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 44 resident community capacity 44 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sioux Gateway (9 miles away) Sioux Gateway (9 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Fmc Dialysis Services Midwest Dialysis (0.2 miles)
  • Indian Hills Nursing & Rehab (0.8 miles)
  • St Luke's College - UnityPoint Health Library (2.1 miles)
  • Pierce Street Same Day Surgery (2.1 miles)
  • St Luke's Labor And Delivery (2.2 miles)
  • St Luke's Regional Medical Center (2.2 miles)
  • Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Leeds Northside Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Greenville Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Shopko Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Thompson Dean Drug (3.4 miles)
  • Greenville Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Family Health Care-Indian Hills (0.2 miles)
  • Family Health Care of Siouxland, Dakota Dunes Clinic (1.7 miles)
  • Jones Eye Clinic (1.8 miles)
  • Siouxland OBGYN (2.1 miles)
  • Tri-State Specialists (2.1 miles)
  • David V Wagner (2.1 miles)
  • Physician Center 2 (2.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Subway (0.3 miles)
  • Pizza Ranch (0.6 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.7 miles)
  • Antojitos Cuahutemoc (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • Bob Roe's Point After (2.6 miles)
  • Minervas Food & Cocktails (2.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Scotters Coffee (0.5 miles)
  • Pierce Street Coffee Works (2.6 miles)
  • Jitters (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.7 miles)
  • Siouxland Taxi & Limousine Service (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Hope Wesleyan Church (1.2 miles)
  • Blessed Sacrament Church (1.9 miles)
  • Islamic Center of Sioux (2.2 miles)
  • The Of Church Of Christ Latter-Day St (2.3 miles)
  • St Thomas Orthodox Church (2.9 miles)
  • Cathedral of the Epiphany (3.1 miles)
  • Augustana Lutheran Church Elca (3.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Pirate Cove Theatre (2 miles)
  • The Sioux City Orpheum (3.4 miles)
  • Promenade Cinema 14 (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Bacon Creek Park (3.7 miles)
  • Scenic Park Playground (4.2 miles)
  • Elk Point Overlook (5 miles)

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