Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,715/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 5, 2026Community profile
Bickford of Carmel
5829 116th Street East, Carmel, IN
Assisted LivingMemory Care
★ 4.129 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Bickford of Carmel
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,779/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 5, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,715/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 5, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$4,715 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.1 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
CriticalReview for Bickford of Carmel
I think we are still in the "learning" process. I can tell you the small size of the facility is a plus! The food is good with a good menu and alternate choices. The room size is good. I think at this time, the negative or bad part of our experience is staff! We were not admitted until the middle of September, our first day, and it was 3 days later for our meeting with the higher staff. I will say the we were coming into a situation that a Director of Nursing had left the week we moved in. That has been a very dish…
★★★★★
PositiveFriendly staff
He has the Maple room. Very spacious with separate bedroom. Sometimes he likes the food other times he doesn't The staff is very friendly and attentive.
★★★★★
PositiveBickford of Carmel
The leadership team is always very helpful and open to learning about the residents. They seem very caring and receptive. They communicate with the families clearly and don't hesitate to reach out withe questions or concerns. The facility is inviting and clean. It has a "country club" vibe to it. There are many places for residents to hang out.
★★★★★
PositiveBickford of Carmel
Fully staffed and very friendly! Great with the residents.
★★★★★
CriticalRepeated Care and Medication Administration Failures
We truly hoped this placement would work & did not make the decision to leave lightly. Unfortunately, we experienced repeated concerns involving missed medications, inconsistent medication timing, lack of medication supervision, missed meals, poor communication, & prolonged hygiene neglect. There was no shower support, my mom repeatedly went a month without cleaning. We requested a urine screen six times over several months, only for a UTI to finally be confirmed after visible blood was observed and outside testin…
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Bickford of Carmel
The smaller, homey atmosphere is very nice. The workers and administrative staff work closely with the residents and know them by name. I would recommend the Bickford if you want a smaller, closer atmosphere.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Operator
- Bickford Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- October 21, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
- Professional Chef
- Restaurant Style Dining
- No Sugar
- Meals Provided
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Anytime Dining
- Kosher
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- International Cuisine
- Pureed Meals
- Gluten-free
Health & wellness
- Incontinence Care
- Memory Care
- High Acuity Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Medication Management
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Pet Care Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Cats Allowed
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- English
Activities & engagement
- Activities Off-site
- Forever Fit
- Live Well Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Light Therapy Programs
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Tai Chi
- Gardening Club
- Protestant Services
- Pet-focused Programs
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Cooking Classes
- Wii Bowling
- Bible Study Group
- Wine Tasting
- Happy Hour
- Catholic Services
- Activities On-site
- Christian Services
- BBQs or Picnics
- Stretching Classes
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Cooking Club
- Men's Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Day Trips and Outings
- Current Events Club
- Karaoke
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Other Religious Services
- Walking Club
- Holiday Parties
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Reminiscence Programs
- Intergenerational Programs
Outdoor spaces
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Outside Patio
- Beauty Salon
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Central Fireplace
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Piano or Organ
- Game Room
- Jacuzzi
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Raised Garden Beds
Apartment & room features
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Garden View
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Kitchenette
- Bath Tubs
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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