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Bickford Of Upper Arlington

3500 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH

Assisted LivingMemory Care

★ 4.260 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Bickford Of Upper Arlington

Bickford of Scioto is an Assisted Living and Memory Care home for seniors 55 and above. We are a gorgeous community of 61 residents, located in the Upper Arlington portion of the greater Columbus metropolitan area. We reside along the Scioto River and greenbelt, alongside peaceful walking trails throughout green groves and river scenery. We are also just a block away from the Fancyburg Park, which offers 25 acres of…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,563/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,171/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Semi-Private

Assisted Living

Published starting price

$4,106/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,563/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Memory Care · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,171/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
Schedule a visit →

Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$4,106/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
Schedule a visit →

Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Semi-Private$4,106 observed · tracking future changes
$4,106Aug 1, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.2 out of 5 from 60 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Highly Recommend

The executive director is phenomenal. She is young and energetic. Personal engagement with all the residents. Open to ideas and suggestions. Also she has an open door policy so I can reach out with any questions. Their activities director is amazing. She is full of energy and great ideas. They have fun activities, themed events and fun guests including puppies. A church came by one day to hand each resident a carnation. So sweet. Yesterday my mom was out gardening and another resident was peeling the veggies for l…

Christine ZJuly 31, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Overall would recommend

We had a limited experience. The staff and caregivers seemed kind and attentive. They provided many activities for residents. The food was good. Like, actually tasty and nutritious. You could tell they had a great chef on staff. Her room was nice and just the right amount of space for her, with a beautiful bay window. My great Aunt was only there for a week, though. She was 100 and passed shortly after moving in. The staff was helpful and we received refunded payments, promptly.

Michelle LJune 3, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Welcoming Community.

Big issue: NO access to staff after 6pm. Three times my Mom called me late at night (in Chicago) confused/scared. She woke up and did not know where she was (nightmare??). She needed a staff member to enter her room for 5 min to comfort her. I called the facility and NO answer. I texted the leadership (per their instruction) seeking a staff person to check on Mom...no response! Family NEEDS to be able to contact night staff on rare occasions such as these. Simple solution: buy a cheap burner cell phone for the nig…

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
SheilaAugust 29, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Bickford of Upper Arlington seemed very comfortable and very open. Because of the nature of the facility, I think it was good that they had locked doors to make sure that the elderly folks who like to wander won't just wander out into the street or into the river across the street. I really appreciated that. The rooms seemed to be well kept, nice, and clean, and they were centrally located so that it was easy for the residents to be able to get back and forth. They had some elevators, so if they lived on other…

ChristopherMay 21, 2025Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Bickford of Upper Arlington

I like that my mom feels safe there . I like that it feels like living in a mansion and at the same time in a home. My mom has been there only two months. I can't think of anything right now that they could improve on. Yes I would recommend the community to other families and I have!

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousApril 25, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Positive

We would certainly recommend the Bickford....

-We like that it is very close to. where we live. -We like the layout of the community, being smaller and more easily accessible for mom. Also meaning fewer residents and more attention by the caregivers. -We like that it has a very home like feeling. -We like that the staff are all very friendly. We would certainly recommend the Bickford. It is a very nice community and the staff and caregivers are really great at what they do.

See category ratings
Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousApril 9, 2025Published source

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Anytime Dining
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Room Service
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Birthday Parties
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Gardening Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Atrium
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Jacuzzi
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bath Tubs
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

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 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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