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Assisted living costs in Shields average about $4,875 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 209 communities in Shields. Our detailed directory has 2271 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Midland, Saginaw and Bay City.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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The apartment was always kept clean and the staff was very caring. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for whatyou enjoy. At Arbor Grove, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer awelcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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9.9
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The best place I've seen. I had friends other places down south and they don't compare to what I found. I am very happy here, it's not home, but the next best thing to it. Everyone is so kind and I have made...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feelcomfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available eachday. At Heritage Hill, assisted living and memory care options offer personalizedsupport in a welcoming...
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67 reviews
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Just excellent here at Candlestone. I get to make my choices, do what I want, have fun. I've made good friends w/ people and the staff. I look forward to driving my Amigo around and to get outside with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
"Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feelcomfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available eachday. At Candlestone, assisted living and memory care options offer personalizedsupport in a welcoming...
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The staff are very friendly and caring. There's activities every day. We do kickball and exercise class and bingo and dominoes and rummicub and excursions. The food is pretty good but portions could be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for whatyou enjoy. At Devonshire, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer awelcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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77 Floor plans available
9.8
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351 reviews
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Great place to live, I have met so many people that have become my friends. We have have an abundance of activities that take place everyday. Food truck Fridays just started back up with the warm weather. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for whatyou enjoy. At Independence Village of Midland, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer awelcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent...
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I have been extremely satisfied with my mom's care at Springvale. She is happy there and well Taken care of. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Springvale Assisted Living & Memory Care. This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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I can highly recommend Bayfield. It's a 10 on staff, food, care, and cleanliness. Everyone that works there is friendly and attentive.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feelcomfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available eachday. At Bayfield, assisted living and memory care options offer personalizedsupport in a welcoming environment...
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The caregivers are hard workers, very warm call me by name. The executive staff have been really top-notch. As much as I hated giving up our home I'm comfortable here.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
"Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feelcomfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available eachday. At Crestwood Village, assisted living and memory care options offer personalizedsupport in a welcoming...
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Pleasant environment: physically and emotionally. I was greeted and welcomed at the door. I was directed to where I could have my questions answered. The resident room I enter was clean and safely laid out....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Lapeer, Michigan! Stonegate Health Campus is proud to serve the residents of a vibrant town known for its friendly people. Conveniently located near plenty of places to dine, shop, and explore, our residents have many opportunities to enjoy Lapeer. For...
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Everyone here is so nice and attentive, always helpful. It's always clean and staff is always responsive. The activities are fun, my mother loves bingo. She has some extra special friends in memory care,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feelcomfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available eachday. At Grace Haven, assisted living and memory care options offer personalizedsupport in a welcoming environment...
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9.6
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A nice place with many dedicated people. Overall good food and lots of activity options. Administration is involved in the day to day operations. The care staff is patient, and willing to help with anything....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feelcomfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available eachday. At Oliver Woods, assisted living and memory care options offer personalizedsupport in a welcoming...
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Staff: Excellent attention Professional Kind and thoughtful Communicative Fair Food: Appeared to be plentiful and healthy. Offered snacks and drinks. Our Mom did not want to eat much, however. Clean and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Life You’ve Always WantedNestled in the beautiful town of Holly, Michigan, we offer more than personalized care for residents of our assisted living community—we offer you the opportunity to live the life you’ve always wanted. Whether you want to spend your mornings attending devotionals...
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Brookdale was wonderful. Mom felt so safe and the staff genuinely cared for her. The staff knew mom and were very supportive of her! The activities in both facilities were engaging and fun. The facilities...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Life You’ve Always WantedNestled in the beautiful town of Holly, Michigan, we offer more than personalized care for residents of our assisted living community—we offer you the opportunity to live the life you’ve always wanted. Whether you want to spend your mornings attending devotionals...
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They are great! They have plenty of indoor activities, but when I tour the place, I guess my only complaint would be is that I was told they would have outings and so far he's been there about seven months...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Less Worrying, More LivingWhen you walk through the doors of this kind and welcoming community, prepare to feel your worries melt away. With a dedicated care team and the loveliest residents you could ever hope to meet, you’ll quickly discover this assisted living and memory care community...
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What we like the most about the community is all the smiles from staff. Cleanliness all around. Lots of activity. Residents seem content and look well cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They were responsive, transparent with their pricing and accommodating to my mother in law. So far she is happy there! I would recommend Symphony Linden to others looking for care. It has been an overall...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Symphony Linden provides all-inclusive cost friendly assisted living and memory care in a charming home-like environment. The campus has an attached post-acute rehabilitation center for your short-term rehabilitation care needs following a hospital stay so you can recover in a familiar...
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What we like the most about the community is their staff, they are friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend Vassar Comfort Care to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The living room has a urine smell but everything is clean from what I can see. The staff is wonderful but there could use a few more activities. It is the best value that I was able to find.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Serenity House Assisted Living is located in the heart of West Michigan. Our assisted living community offers clean, comfortable, private and semi-private rooms. Our experienced, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. There are many important advantages to assisted living. Your loved one will...
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The staff is very polite and helpful. Facility is very clean, meal menu has good choices, apartments are spacious well designed in room washer and dryer are a big plus.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vicinia Gardens of Fenton is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private apartments including a private bathroom, living room and bedroom, your loved one will feel right at home. We provide 24-hour...
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Our Mom lives at Storypoint. It’s a very nice place. She is extremely happy. The staff is very friendly and helpful to provide the best care for her. They keep her engaged in activities. I would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to StoryPoint Fenton (formerly Provision Living at Fenton)! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, assisted living and memory care....
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Meadows on McCarty set itself apart from all other places that we looked at because of the ratio of the staff to residence was good, it's very clean. Well kept and the staff are extremely friendly,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including flower-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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Staff is great. My dad has the room with two windows so he loves his room. Facility is clean. Not a lot of activities and the food is good 90% of the time.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The place is very clean, the food seems to be good. For the most part I love the staff. There are 1 or 2 staff members I don't care for, otherwise the rest of them are great! I would recommend them to others...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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Rachel Sovereign did a wonderful job with my mom. They are all a 5. The home is an older building so it is not a new beautiful facility but the care was top notch. Food always looked fabulous and lot home...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff was very kind and attentive to my Mom. They checked on her frequently, did their best to engage her, and kept her as comfortable as possible. They were also very courteous to me. It was such an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Are you seeking a senior-living community that offers care that adjusts as you do—and which allows you to keep living your best life? Our community in Midland, MI can help you do just that and enjoy all the comforts of home, worry free. Our campus is conveniently located near U.S.10 on Waldo...
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Cost of assisted living in Shields, MI

The average cost of senior living in Shields is $4,875 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Breckenridge, MI with an average of $4,520 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shields, MI, vs. state and national averages

Shields, MI
$4,875/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Shields, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,875/mo
$5,829/mo

Assisted living costs in Shields, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,330/mo
Studio
$4,581/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,169/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,630/mo

Senior living costs in Shields vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shields, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShields, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,875/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,829/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,585/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shields, MI:$4,875/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shields, MI:$5,829/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shields, MI:$2,585/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shields, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shields and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Shields, MIMI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shields, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shields have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shields, MI$5,303/mo$5,227/mo+1.5%
Michigan$5,362/mo$5,265/mo+1.9%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Shields, MI
2024 average cost:$5,303/mo
2023 average cost:$5,227/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,362/mo
2023 average cost:$5,265/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shields, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Shields.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shields

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shields

Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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His Caring Arms, LLC in Holly, MI

4.5
I find this facility to be clean, free of urine odor or others.I found the staff to be helpful and knowlegable about the patient and found the patient to be well taken care off. They show concern of the patient and recommend doctors visit when necessary, good communication with the doctor and ...
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Shields review score based on 518 family reviews

8.3
Review score209 facilities518 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 518 reviews of 209 Shields assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shields review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Shields review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Shields, MI209 facilities
8.3
Bay City, MI58 facilities
9.0
Midland, MI58 facilities

Review subcategories for Shields assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 518 reviews of 209 Shields assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shields resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Shields, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
3.5
Friendliness
4.0
3.5
Care services
3.8
3.2
Staff
4.0
3.4
Meals & dining
3.7
3.1
Activities
3.8
3.1
Value for cost*
3.6
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shields assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shields assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shields, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shields assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Shields that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shields, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
52.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shields assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shields Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shields, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shields assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shields partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shields, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
38.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
19.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shields assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shields communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shields, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
18.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Shields assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Shields offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shields, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
39.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Shields

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shields protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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