Assisted Living Communities in Saginaw, MI

"We went to look here. I liked the setup of the room and shower. The staff members were friendly and were able to answer all our questions. The rooms were adequate. We talked to the people there, and they all agreed that the food was very, very good. The dining area was wide, open, well-lit, and clean. The facility was very welcoming and clean. It was not at all institution-like. It's more hotel-like."

"Facility is nice, well kept and clean. They do a great job decorating the common areas to keep the place feeling comfortable. The courtyard outside is also well kept and a nice place for your friend/family member to spend time. There are 3 room layouts and you can decorate to make your loved ones space feel more homie, each room possessing a large bay window or sliding door which is nice. They have a newer activities Director and she seems to do a good job planning activities for the residents in AL. It would be helpful for the facility to have a transportation van available to the residents for additional outings/appointments since most give up their vehicles when they move in. There is a good selection of menu items and they offer “alternatives” for each meal - when a resident doesn’t like the main dish, which is helpful. The biggest challenge is that the turnover is high across all staff (CNA’s, Directors, and even the hair stylist). They do have a few employees who have been there for an extended period of time and those people are very helpful and caring - the ones you come to rely on. "

"I was visiting my Grandma and very impressed by the way the staff interacted with residents. The staff didn’t know I was even listening. Kathy gave my Grandma her medication and was so kind and knowledgeable. The building smells good and is clean. I liked that the other patient’s and the staff all looked happy. My Grandma says she loves the activities, food, and how everyone makes her feel like she is the most important. "

"We visited Vassar Fields, and it seemed very good. There were people my parents knew who were living there so they were considering it at that time. They had arts and crafts and bingo. They had a room where people could come in, have popcorn, and watch movies and shows. They also have entertainment coming in from the outside. We visited the assisted living part, and I noticed that the independent living places seemed to be larger compared to the assisted living ones. They also didn't have a full kitchen. It was more of a room with a bathroom like a hotel suite, which is nice, but it didn't have kitchen facilities. The facility is also older."

"Everything was very nice over at Living Waters Buell Lake. The person in charge was very good. The place was clean. I remember they had a nice community room and they had an event going on that day. The kitchen looked very good. They did have a patio that looked out over a lake. The staff who gave me the tour was very family-oriented. The dining room looked like it was very well organized. It was a very clean- looking place and well-lit. It was a very simple place. It had 2 hallways and 19 rooms."

"The atmosphere in this home is relaxed and upbeat. The halls are wide and airy and even though the building had a former life as a high school the rooms and community areas are home like. There is a central courtyard where residents can sit and watch the birds or just visit, and since it is completely enclosed by a ring of buildings, it is safe. There is a covered deck area to sit, too, so that even on rainy days you can still enjoy the out of doors. Outings are planned, for those who care to go, and there are activities, church services and something happening every day. The resident's rooms are good sized and you can bring some furniture from home. One resident told me that no place is without problems but here, when a problem comes up something is done about it quickly. The thing I like best about Saginaw Geriatrics is the calm, caring attitude of the staff; they are unhurried and professional. "

"We found Edgewood for my friend and she has moved in last November. We chose for what it offered and it was geographically close. The place is very, very nice. It is esthetically decorated. The staff who work there is very nice and the management is great. When I took my friend for a visit, she met all the people that are heads of different departments. They have three different kinds of apartments and my friend has a studio bedroom which is pretty adequate for her needs. They do have a dining room that serves three meals a day. I did not personally try the foot, but my friend says she loves it. "

"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, so that was very nice. I got to meet with the chef, and she was open and honest about everything. They showed me every nook and cranny of the building, so that was wonderful. They have a nice little apartment room, like a studio apartment. It has a nice little kitchenette in it where they provide a microwave, a refrigerator, a little sink, and little cabinets to keep dishes and whatnot. It has a personal bathroom with a shower. The staff was wonderful. The chef made a fresh loaf of banana bread and sent me home with a piece, which was very nice. There were no odors or anything in there. It was absolutely clean and beautiful."

"My sister-in-law officially moved into McBrite Manor on June 1st. It's actually a gorgeous place. We were surprised with all that she got. She's got everything that she needs with her room. The meals are served, they are clean, and the staff do many things. I've not seen lots of other places, but I've gone to enough and I find this facility amazing. Being able to get hold of office personnel is maybe the only thing they need to improve on. There were just a couple of times I tried to reach them; it may have been because she was new and they have moved in a lot of people at the same time. I like to be able to call and get explanations quicker from them, but I know there's an explanation and it's been basically not a big problem. "

"We also visited New Hope and they didn’t have any availability at that time. The staff seemed to be fine although not as friendly as the other facility we've visited. I saw their room and the closet area was really small. The dining room was practically everything, but it wasn’t really fancy. "

"The room at New Hope Valley Retirement Community looks very nice inside; I like the upgrade. The person that assisted us was very friendly. I know they go on group outings and pick berries in season, but they also have somebody come in and work with the folks for small activities. The dining area looks very nice. The food looked good. "

"The facility is very warm and clean. The caregivers genuinely care about the residents. My mother is very comfortable and they all call her by her first name and treat her like a family member. "

"My mother-in-law has been a resident of Community Village for about a year. The facility is clean and pleasant and the staff is calm and helpful. The food is varied and, I think, good. Mom is treated with respect and dignity even though Alzheimer's sometimes makes her difficult. Never, in our many unannounced visits at all times of the day, have we walked in on anything that made us uncomfortable about her care. Mom also has breathing problems and the staff is quick to alert family when she worsens. We have encountered a couple of problems, though. The method the Village uses to fill prescriptions is cumbersome and if a resident's doctor prescribes on Friday the resident won't get the drug until Monday. No drugs are allowed to be brought from a local pharmacy so the resident goes without the drug. The second problem is laundry. The Village does resident's laundry and items seem to go missing fairly often despite being labeled .Once, my sister-in-law saw another resident wearing a shirt she'd purchased for Mom. When we've complained the staff says they will check the laundry and sometimes items are returned, other times they are gone. We are happy with Community Village though, in spite of those things. The most important things to us are Mom's safety and for her to be as happy as her condition allows and she is both at the Village. I would, and have, recommended it to others. "

"My mom is at Shields Comfort Care. She has a living room, an efficiency kitchen, a large bathroom, and decent bedroom. The staff are wonderful to her. The chef personally brings in the food to her. She has done her nails and hair as well on the community. They do a very nice job to her."