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Bickford of Bexley in Columbus, OH

Bickford of Bexley is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbus, OH.

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Bickford of Bexley in Columbus, OH

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa, large ottoman, and nature-themed paintings on the wall.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a gray armchair, tufted ottoman, and framed artwork on the wall.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a bookshelf.

  • Building

    A charming residential building with a porch and tower-like structure.

  • Architecture

    A residential building with well-maintained landscaping on a sunny day.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with classic white furniture, featuring a bed, nightstand, dresser, and decorative items.

  • Trees

    A residential building surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and trees.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom featuring a single bed, armchair, and television with natural light pouring in through a large window.

  • Dining

    A beautifully arranged dining room with wood flooring, elegant chairs and tables, complemented by artistic wall decor and shelving.

  • Landscaping

    A peaceful outdoor patio area featuring chairs and lush garden greenery.

  • Garden

    A tranquil garden scene with outdoor seating and lush greenery.

  • Entrance

    A welcoming entrance with decorative wreaths, a rocking chair, and a welcome sign.

  • Artwork

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, decorative pillows, and a nightstand with a lamp and artwork on the wall.

  • Patio

    A charming outdoor patio with a gazebo and seating area surrounded by lush plants.

2600 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43209

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4.4 from 85 reviews
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4 stars
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Bickford of Bexley Costs & Pricing

Bickford of Bexley offers competitive pricing for its assisted living accommodations, presenting a range of options tailored to various needs. For instance, the semi-private rooms are available at $3,194 per month, significantly lower than the Franklin County average of $4,507 and slightly below Ohio's state average of $3,965. The studio apartments are priced at $3,802, which is in line with the county's average but exceeds the state's average by a modest margin. In contrast, the one-bedroom units at Bickford cost $4,410 monthly - higher than both the county and state averages of $3,645 and $3,712 respectively. Overall, Bickford of Bexley presents an attractive choice for those seeking quality care within an environment that balances affordability with comfort.

Floor plansBickford of BexleyFranklin CountyOhio
Semi-Private$3,194$4,507$3,965
Studio$3,802$3,788$3,727
1 Bedroom$4,410$3,645$3,712

Overall Review of Bickford of Bexley

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as responsive, professional, and caring.

Many reviews describe staff members as willing to help, courteous, and proactive about resolving problems. Several people say the staff communicates well with families and treats residents with familiarity, including knowing residents by name. A few reviews are sharply negative about staff or management behavior, including concerns about rudeness, turnover, and unanswered complaints.

common 22 reviews mention this

Community feels clean and home-like

Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness and a home-like feel.

Reviews repeatedly mention the facility as clean, well-kept, and comfortable in layout and atmosphere. Families also describe a homelike setting and décor that avoids feeling like an institution. Some residents mention drawbacks like rooms looking tired, narrow hallways, or areas that felt cramped, and at least a couple of reviews criticize cleanliness and bathing or showering being insufficient.

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent highlight

Dining is one of the most consistently discussed parts of life here.

Many residents and visitors describe meals as good to very good, with multiple mentions of the dining room and restaurant-style experience. Several reviews specifically praise the food quality and variety, and some mention a private dining option for families. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about dinner quality, limited menu choices, or difficulty getting preferred food items, though nurses and aides are still described as attentive in those cases.

  • A beautifully arranged dining room with wood flooring, elegant chairs and tables, complemented by artistic wall decor and shelving.
  • A cozy cafe interior with tables and chairs, featuring a wooden floor and a decorative counter.
  • A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by natural light from large windows.
common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews commonly mention activities that help residents stay engaged.

A number of reviews describe daily life as active, including scheduled activities and outings. Some families mention visiting to see residents in shared spaces, playing games, or attending events like music. There are also caveats: at least one review about memory care describes limited observation and difficulty getting a loved one involved, and another notes restrictions that limited movement during visits.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Memory care can be inconsistent

Some residents and families report issues with memory care support and oversight.

Several reviews raise concerns specific to memory care, including delayed communication after falls, limited staff presence in rooms during visits, and disagreements about whether care needs were being met. One review also describes medication being changed without their knowledge and moving the resident out afterward. At the same time, other families describe the memory care area positively, including staff alerting them to problems and caring being well-integrated with daily needs.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Pricing feels mixed by unit needs

Families describe costs that can feel high, especially for higher-need support.

Some reviews suggest the overall price is a bit more than other places they considered, and at least one review calls memory care pricing “outrageous” for the value. Other families do say costs are competitive and point to care coordination and responsiveness as reasons they chose the community. Pricing can therefore read differently depending on the level of care and how well it matches a resident’s specific needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 75 resident community capacity 75 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (3 miles away) John Glenn Columbus International Airport (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Columbus, Ohio offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With multiple pharmacies, including CVS and Walgreens, within a short distance, access to medication and healthcare services is easily accessible. There are also various cafes and restaurants nearby for socializing and enjoying meals. Places of worship such as St Catharine Church and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church provide spiritual support and community engagement opportunities. Hospitals like Ohio State University Hospital East and Nationwide Children's Hospital ensure quality healthcare services are readily available. Additionally, parks like Schiller Park and Scioto Mile offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The close proximity to John Glenn Columbus International Airport provides easy travel options for visiting family or exploring new destinations. Overall, this area offers a well-rounded environment with essential amenities for comfortable senior living in Columbus, Ohio.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Fox in the Snow Cafe (4.2 miles)
  • One Line Coffee (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Catharine Church (0.3 miles)
  • Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (3.6 miles)
  • Faith Ministries Church (4.8 miles)
  • Holy Name Church (5.5 miles)
  • The Cross Walk Church (5.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Top Steakhouse (0.4 miles)
  • Block's Bagels, Bakery & Deli (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)
  • Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • Royal Fish Shrimp & Chicken (3.4 miles)
  • Lindey's (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ohio State University Hospital East (2 miles)
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • Mount Carmel East (4.7 miles)
  • Richard M Ross Heart Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • OSU Harding Hospital (5.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Equitas Health King-Lincoln Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • Grant Family Medicine/Eastside Surgery Center (3.2 miles)
  • Us Healthworks (3.2 miles)
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital Livingston Ambulatory Center (3.2 miles)
  • Grace Vision (3.6 miles)
  • The Eye Center of Columbus (4.3 miles)
  • Taylor Station Surgical Center (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • John Bishop Memorial Park (3.1 miles)
  • Schiller Park (3.6 miles)
  • Scioto Mile - Promenade/Riverfront (4 miles)
  • Goodale Park (4.3 miles)
  • Civic Park (6 miles)

Transportation

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) (3.5 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint A (3.6 miles)
  • CMH Passenger Drop-off / Pick-up (3.7 miles)
  • Concourse C (3.7 miles)
  • TSA Pre-Check B (3.7 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint B (3.7 miles)
  • Concourse B (3.7 miles)

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