As the principal city of the Saginaw Metropolitan Area, Saginaw sits along the Saginaw River in Central Michigan. This community is home to 13 assisted living facilities, and seniors can choose from an additional 3 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 340 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.
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5275 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, MI, 48603
4.3
(19 reviews)
"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 relatively clean. It feels homey, and there are plenty..."
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2485 McCarty Road, Saginaw, MI, 48603
4.1
(14 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of Brookdale Saginaw. 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..."
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9140 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI, 48609
4.2
(4 reviews)
"This is the best place I’ve ever been too my mom is currently resides at this residence the employees are awesome room get cleaned everyday food is 5 star ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The layout is also phenomenal! The women over this place as of 2022 are the best I’..."
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3785 North Center Road, Saginaw, MI, 48603
4.7
(30 reviews)
"My grandma was a resident at this community until she passed in March. She went from being at home very depressed after my grandpa died to partaking in activities and getting her spunk back after moving to New Hope Valley. We are so thankful for thei..."
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5155 McCarty Road, Saginaw, MI, 48603
4.5
(15 reviews)
"My mother-in-law stayed here for a 30-day respite before going home after being in the hospital. Six months later she could no longer live alone. She chose to return to New Hope because none of the other communities she looked at came close to offeri..."
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2825 Wieneke Road, Saginaw, MI, 48603
4.4
(12 reviews)
"My mom is at Wellspring Senior Living Campus - Saginaw and I have nothing but positive things to say about them. It is very clean and anything we've asked to have checked for maintenance has been taken care of within 24 hours, which is excellent. Peo..."
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5935 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI, 48603
4.3
(11 reviews)
"Shattuck Manor is very clean and well-maintained. The staff is friendly and the patients seem comfortable and friendly. The patrons have individual call buttons on lanyards that they wear. The call lights are answered quickly. When I press my sister'..."
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4850 Gratiot Road, Saginaw, MI, 48638
4.0
(8 reviews)
"Edgewood is by far the best assisted living in Saginaw. They not only have a full time nurse and on call nurse, they have nurses that work as supervisors and medication technicians as well. The dining room service is above average. Mother gets to..."
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3200 HOSPITAL ROAD, Saginaw, MI, 48603
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My wife is in the Community Village. They have activities, and the staff are very friendly and very cooperative. They are very concerned, and I am very pleased with them. I haven't seen the activities, but I do know they have activities every day. My..."
READ MORE1413 Gratiot Avenue, Saginaw, MI, 48602
3.0
(3 reviews)
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
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2585 Shattuck, Saginaw, MI, 48603
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
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3106 Walters Dr, Saginaw, MI, 48601
"Privately owned and operated for 33 years, the staff at Howell's Group Home provides personalized services designed to meet the needs of eve..."
READ MORE3932 North Center Road, Saginaw, MI, 48603
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
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5366 W Rolling Hills , Bridgeport, MI, 48722
4.6
(12 reviews)
"I was impressed with Bavarian Comfort Care. It's a new facility, so everything is clean and bright. The staff was friendly, and the place is clean, well-equipped, and had large rooms. It was impressive. It's in a good location. It's on a major road, ..."
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9472 Kochville Rd, Freeland, MI, 48623
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Everything about Barton Woods Assisted Living was nice. There wasn't anybody off in a corner by themselves. I saw lots of people around. Rooms are private with baths. They've got something going all the time and they've got a bunch of students from S..."
READ MORE6700 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City, MI, 48706
3.1
(14 reviews)
"My parents will be moving into Symphony Tri-Cities. I liked it because it's got everything you want. They never would have to be moved. They have rehab like if my mom went into the hospital and had an operation, she could rehabilitate there in the sa..."
READ MOREThe 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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
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
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. |
Due to state laws, assisted living facilities in Saginaw and other communities aren’t regulated by the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community & Health Systems. However, licenses are required for some adult foster care homes and residential homes for the aged.
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.
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
Ray
4.0
Review of Brookdale Saginaw
At Brookdale Saginaw, I liked the way that they treated the people and the way they treated me. The staff was very welcoming and very nice. They offered all the amenities. Their pricing was...
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