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Bickford of Shelby in Shelby Township, MI

Bickford of Shelby is an assisted living and memory care community in Shelby Township, MI.

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Bickford of Shelby in Shelby Township, MI

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area with empty tables and chairs, featuring a puzzle laid out on one of the tables.

  • Outdoors

    A decorated van with a tree illustration parked outdoors.

  • Decor

    A well-decorated bathroom featuring a toilet, sink, and wall art, with a safety rail installed next to the toilet.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and elegant seating arrangements.

  • Building

    A modern residential building with well-maintained landscaping and a patio area.

  • Architecture

    A cozy restaurant interior with wooden furniture and warm lighting.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, decorative wall art, and ample natural light streaming through the window.

  • Windows

    A cozy living room with a teal sofa and a wooden coffee table in front of large windows.

  • Dining

    An elegantly designed dining room featuring a wooden table, upholstered chairs, and a family tree wall art.

  • Landscaping

    A cozy patio area with a wooden pergola and outdoor furniture, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping.

  • Lighting

    A cozy lobby with comfortable seating and a reception desk.

  • Artwork

    A cozy and well-decorated living room with elegant furnishings and soft lighting.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy outdoor patio with cushioned seating and a coffee table, surrounded by decorative plants.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room features a stone fireplace, flat-screen TV, and plush seating.

48251 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 47 reviews
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4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Bickford of Shelby

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care feels inconsistent at high levels

Several residents and families report inconsistent day-to-day care, especially at higher levels.

Some reviewers describe care tasks not happening as scheduled, including showering, laundry, and bedding changes, even when families say they are paying for higher-level support. Others also mention responsiveness concerns related to call lights and overnight assistance. A separate set of comments ties declining needs to the move and describes delayed help when bathroom requests were urgent.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Memory care support is questioned

At least a few reviewers question the quality of memory-care management.

Multiple reviews raise concerns about whether memory care has the right nursing and management coverage. One reviewer says they would not recommend the facility for memory care and characterizes staffing as insufficient for the unit’s needs. Another review describes a dementia-related placement and later a medical emergency shortly after moving in, with concerns about the evaluation process and timeliness when help was needed.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities are a consistent bright spot

Activities are one of the most consistently praised parts of life here.

Reviews frequently point to structured activities and resident engagement as a positive part of the experience. Families describe events that get residents involved, including themed gatherings and community-building projects. Even in critical reviews, at least one comment singles out activities as the main area that feels to be working well compared with other day-to-day needs.

common 5 reviews mention this

Dining draws mixed feedback

Dining gets both praise and complaints from residents and families.

A few reviewers say meals are enjoyable and describe food quality positively, including comments about meals being prepared well. Others note limits around meal frequency or meal options, and at least one reviewer disputes that the community matches what they were told about restaurant-style dining. Overall, dining seems to be better for some preferences than others.

  • A cozy dining area with empty tables and chairs, featuring a puzzle laid out on one of the tables.
  • A cozy restaurant interior with wooden furniture and warm lighting.
  • An elegantly designed dining room featuring a wooden table, upholstered chairs, and a family tree wall art.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 74 resident community capacity 74 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Shelby Bible Church (1 miles)
  • St Peter Lutheran Church (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mavrix Restaurant & Bar (1.1 miles)
  • Ciccarelli's Premier Sports Club & Eatery (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.4 miles)
  • Pancake Factory (1.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.5 miles)
  • Miguel's Cantina (1.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Michigan Surgery Specialists - Shelby Township (1.2 miles)
  • Henry Ford Shelby Ob/Gyn (1.5 miles)
  • Ascension Stonebridge Orthopedic Urgent Care (2.4 miles)
  • SVS Vision Optical Centers (2.6 miles)
  • Professional Hearing Aid Center (2.9 miles)
  • G.I. Medicine Associates, PC (2.9 miles)
  • Eastside Skin Care & Laser Center (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.6 miles)
  • The Hot Spot Coffee (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • Whispering Woods Park (1.6 miles)
  • Mae Stecker Park (2.8 miles)
  • Waldenburg Park (3.3 miles)
  • Dodge Park (4 miles)
  • River Bends Park (4.7 miles)
  • Clinton Township Parks & Recreation (5 miles)
  • Earl E Borden Park (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Emagine Macomb (1.9 miles)
  • MJR Partridge Creek Digital Cinema 14 (3 miles)
  • AMC Forum 3 (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • St John Medical Center (2.9 miles)

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