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Bickford of Saginaw
5275 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
"Bickford of Saginaw was very pleasant. Our tour was very helpful and encouraging and gave us a sense of comfort if we...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,650
Assisted Living Communities in Saginaw, MI
As the principal city of the Saginaw Metropolitan Area, Saginaw sits along the Saginaw River...
in Central Michigan. This community is home to 58 assisted living facilities, and seniors can choose from an additional options in nearby areas. In 2024, these facilities charge around $5,000 per month for services, offering $350 in savings over the national median.
For details on the amenities and quality of local memory care facilities, take a look at the 481 reviews reviews in our assisted living directory. We find an average quality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars out of five stars based on consumer feedback.
58 Providers
Auburn Heights Senior Care Inc.
110 N Auburn Rd, Auburn, MI 48611
"Auburn Heights Senior Care was wonderful. I liked it. It's a smaller group of people, and they all eat together. It's...
Assisted Living
$3,500
Willows of Bay City
734 Pine Rd., Bay City, MI 48708
"I liked that it was a small community. The staff was caring. My dad was there for three days and he was on hospice. They...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,250
Caring Stars Winner
Bayfield Assisted Living & Memory Care
3932 Monitor Road, Bay City, MI 48706
"I can’t say enough good things about Bayfield! My moms room is awesome. The staff is all so nice, so helpful, patient...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,246
Bay City Comfort Care
4130 Shrestha Dr, Bay City, MI 48706
At Bay City Comfort Care, there are no compromises or hidden surprises when it comes to living life to the fullest. Our...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,800
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Caring Stars Winner
Independence Village of Midland
2325 Rockwell Drive, Midland, MI 48642
"My dad has felt welcome and has been well cared for from day one. Communication with staff is excellent. They are...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,300
Tridgeview Commons
4004 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642
"We went to look here. I liked the setup of the room and shower. The staff members were friendly and were able to answer...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,400
Caring Stars Winner
Candlestone
4124 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642
"Facility is nice, well kept and clean. They do a great job decorating the common areas to keep the place feeling...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,036
Bickford of Midland
101 Joseph Dr., Midland, MI 48642
"I was visiting my Grandma and very impressed by the way the staff interacted with residents. The staff didn’t know I was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,802
Vassar Comfort Care
5830 Frankenmuth Rd, Vassar, MI 48768
"We visited Vassar Fields, and it seemed very good. There were people my parents knew who were living there so they were...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,100
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Living Waters Buell Lake
13515 N Genesee, Clio, MI 48420
"Everything was very nice over at Living Waters Buell Lake. The person in charge was very good. The place was clean. I...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,750
Saginaw Geriatrics Home
1413 GRATIOT, Saginaw, MI 48602
"The atmosphere in this home is relaxed and upbeat. The halls are wide and airy and even though the building had a former...
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Edgewood Assisted Living
4850 Gratiot Road, Saginaw, MI 48638
"We found Edgewood for my friend and she has moved in last November. We chose for what it offered and it was...
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Meadows on McCarty
2485 McCarty Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
"I had an in-person tour. There wasn't anything that I didn't like about the facility. As of right now, this is one of my...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,105
Wellspring Senior Living Campus - Saginaw
2825 Wieneke Road,, Saginaw, MI 48603
"My sister-in-law officially moved into McBrite Manor on June 1st. It's actually a gorgeous place. We were surprised with...
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Caring Stars Winner
New Hope Valley
3785 North Center Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
"We also visited New Hope and they didn’t have any availability at that time. The staff seemed to be fine although not as...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
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Caring Stars Winner
New Hope Valley Retirement Community
5155 McCarty Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
"The room at New Hope Valley Retirement Community looks very nice inside; I like the upgrade. The person that assisted us...
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Caring Stars Winner
Shattuck Manor
5935 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
"The facility is very warm and clean. The caregivers genuinely care about the residents. My mother is very comfortable...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
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Community Village
3200 HOSPITAL ROAD, Saginaw, MI 48603
"My mother-in-law has been a resident of Community Village for about a year. The facility is clean and pleasant and the...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living
$4,995
Shields Comfort Care
9140 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
"My mom is at Shields Comfort Care. She has a living room, an efficiency kitchen, a large bathroom, and decent bedroom...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,350
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Maryann
5.0
Review of Bickford of Saginaw
What I like about Bickford of Saginaw is that it seems nice and bright. The staff are friendly, and they mostly serve home-cooked food. The structure of the building is good, and it appears to be...
Provider response
We greatly appreciate your kind words. We pride ourselves on our home-like environment and the love we give our residents.
Assisted Living
Ray
4.0
Review of Bickford of Saginaw
Bickford of Saginaw seemed more friendly than the other location we visited, and they seemed to be on top of their game better. It was a little bit bigger and it seemed to be comfortable. They had...
Assisted Living
Elizabeth
5.0
Review of Meadows on McCarty
I had an in-person tour. There wasn't anything that I didn't like about the facility. As of right now, this is one of my top choices. They even invited me to speak to some of the residents as well,...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Saginaw, MI and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that assisted living facilities in Saginaw charge baseline monthly rates of $5,000. This lines up closely with Michigan’s median of $5,050 and offers savings over rates in many nearby cities. For example, Saginaw may be a cost-effective alternative to Lansing, where rates come in near $5,500, and Detroit, where facilities charge roughly $5,949.
Saginaw
$5,000
Michigan
$5,050
United States
$5,350
Bay City
$5,075
Flint
$4,250
Lansing
$5,500
Detroit
$5,949
Paying for Assisted Living in Saginaw, MI
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Saginaw
Several state and federal programs are available to help eligible Saginaw seniors with the cost of an assisted living facility. These include the Medicaid State Plan, MI Choice and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Saginaw, MI
In Saginaw, monthly assisted living costs come in at around $5,000. While seniors who remain in their homes and attend adult day health care facilities pay lower rates of approximately $4,333, other senior care solutions in the city cost more. For example, home health care rates runabout $530 higher, and nursing homes charge over $1,840 more for care.
Home Health Care
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$4,333
Assisted Living Facility
$5,000
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$6,844
Free Assisted Living Resources in Saginaw
Seniors who live in Saginaw and want to learn more about assisted living or other forms of long-term care can reach out to the following organizations for information and assistance. Services are available to seniors, caregivers and their families.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Region VII Area Agency on Aging | (989) 893-4506 | Located in Bay City, this Area Agency on Aging connects seniors and caregivers to supportive services in their community. It provides a wealth of helpful services ranging from insurance counseling to phone-based medical advice. In addition to administering federal benefits available to residents aged 60 years and older, it provides legal and financial services, including help with wills and advance directives. Its impartial volunteer long-term care ombudsman is available to address questions or concerns related to assisted living. |
| Saginaw County Commission on Aging | (989) 797-6880 | Seniors age 60 and older can access a variety of free and sliding-scale supports through this county office. It provides case management services, long-term care needs assessments, accessible transportation, free emergency cell phones and caregiver assistance. Staff members match residents with meaningful volunteer opportunities, and its bilingual minority outreach program supports underserved adults. Additional resources are available to individuals who have dementia or are at risk of nursing home placement. |
| Saginaw Senior Centers | Varies | The Commission on Aging operates five senior centers in Saginaw, including the Buena Vista Senior Center and the Eleanor Frank Senior Center. Several others are located in Chesaning and other parts of the county. These centers offer congregate meals, preventive health screenings, fitness classes and special events. Programs vary by location but typically include bingo, pool, darts, cards, crafts and dominoes. They also offer line dancing, tai chi and Wii bowling. |
| Legal Services of Eastern Michigan | (800) 322-4512 | Since 1951, Legal Services of Eastern Michigan has provided free information and assistance to low-income individuals and families in Saginaw and several neighboring counties. Services are intended for residents who earn up to 125% of the poverty level, and expanded options are available to applicants with higher income levels in certain situations. Its areas of focus include individual rights, government benefits access, consumer credit issues and family and elder law. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Saginaw
Saginaw-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
