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About Bickford of Portage
Run by Bickford Senior Living, Bickford of Portage offers assisted living and memory care in the Portage area (Kalamazoo County). It is one of 2 Patriot Angels assisted living partners in Portage. More assisted living in Portage.
Care Offered at Bickford of Portage
Assisted living
Features assisted living services designed to promote independence while providing daily support when needed.
Assisted living in Portage →Memory care
Provides secure memory care focused on safety, engagement, and quality of life for seniors.
Memory care in Portage →Paying for Bickford of Portage with VA Benefits
Because Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse rather than to Bickford of Portage, it can go toward the monthly bill here like any other income. Families usually combine it with savings, retirement income, the sale of a home, or long-term care insurance. Recurring assisted living bills count as medical expenses; how VA counts medical expenses explains the math.
| Household | Maximum Aid & Attendance per month | Left of a $5,818 bill |
|---|---|---|
| Two veterans married, both qualifying | $3,845 | $1,973 |
| Veteran married to a non-veteran | $2,874 | $2,944 |
| Single veteran | $2,424 | $3,394 |
| Surviving spouse | $1,558 | $4,260 |
Compared with the Michigan median for assisted living of $5,818 a month (CareScout 2025). That is an area figure, not this community’s price; ask Bickford of Portage for its rate sheet.
See If Your Veteran Qualifies at Bickford of Portage
A wartime veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward care at Bickford of Portage. Answer a few questions to find out at no cost. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
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Questions About Bickford of Portage
Does Bickford of Portage accept VA Aid & Attendance?
The benefit is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can be used toward the bill at any private assisted living community, including Bickford of Portage.
Does Bickford of Portage offer memory care?
Yes. Bickford of Portage offers memory care alongside assisted living.
Can we apply after moving into Bickford of Portage?
Yes. Many families file after move-in at a community like Bickford of Portage, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
