As the principal city of the Saginaw Metropolitan Area, Saginaw sits along the Saginaw River in Central Michigan. This community is home to 18 assisted living facilities, and seniors can choose from an additional 56 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 444 reviews reviews in our assisted living directory. We find an average quality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars out of five stars based on consumer feedback.
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3100 Wyndham Drive, Flushing, MI 48433
4.7
(4 reviews)
"The care is beyond good. It is excellent! Good communication between family and staff. Moved my loved one from another home due to care issues. I do not regret my decision. I know my mom is loved every day and given the care she deserves. Activities ..."
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4471 Sheffield Place, Bay City, MI 48706
4.6
(9 reviews)
"Our father was a resident at the Sheffield. It was Beautiful inside including the rooms and it was always clean. We were so happy with our dad‘s care. The staff was amazing and they were so loving towards all the residents. I highly recommend Sheffi..."
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2410 Rodd St., Midland, MI 48640
4.5
(5 reviews)
"My mother is in King's Daughters Home, and they're very good. We've known them for years. Her apartment is adequate and the staff is good. We're happy and she's happy...."
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4617 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI 48611
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My mom has been a resident at Cascades for a year. The owners and staff are very caring, kind and compassionate. Her room is nice and large so we can have several visitors at once. The residents are wonderful. My mom does bible study with he..."
READ MORE4414 Washington Street, Midland, MI 48642
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited The Caring Place. It was a very clean and a beautiful place. It had a non-evictus facility. It was probably a 10-room flat, and it was a house converted into a facility. My mom was on a waiting list there because it was a nice place and it ..."
READ MORE11328 N. Bray Road,, Clio, MI 48420
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My dad is currently in the hospital right now but we visited Serenity Assisted Living. The people there are very caring and patient with the residents. The food is really good. Unlike other facilities that serve processed and frozen foods, everything..."
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1354 W Vienna Rd, Clio, MI 48420
4.0
(2 reviews)
"The staffing at Cranberry Park of Clio was very helpful. The lady in charge was very good. The kitchen looked good when I walked by it. They do group tours and have group activities. There are restaurants and nearby hospitals within 15 miles...."
READ MORE12273 West Farrand Road, Montrose, MI 48457
4.0
(2 reviews)
"They are both caring and considerate people. Helpful and kind to their residents. All of the people they care for like them, but I feel that sometimes the owners are a tad to stern with the residents. However, I know that there are things the residen..."
READ MORE200 S 4th St, Linwood, MI 48634
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is in Linwood Residence, she's in a state that's not well. She's getting the best care possible, but she does not recognize me and don't know what's going on. She doesn't communicate at all; I haven't seen her in 6 weeks and I can't talk to he..."
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9219 Elms Rd, Clio, MI 48420
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Angel has a heart for people and makes a difference in people's lives. She cares about her clients and staff and is a true leader. She is always willing to do extra work and cares more about others than herself. Angel has a beautiful assisted living ..."
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2394 Midland Road, Bay City, MI 48706
3.5
(7 reviews)
"First thing my husband noticed was the cleanliness of the facility. Staff was was great. My father-in-law was only there for tow and a half months but they celebrated his 100th birthday! So very pleased with his healing and physical and occupational..."
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2121 Rockwell Drive, Midland, MI 48642
3.5
(6 reviews)
"My husband is in MidMichigan Stratford Village. This nursing home is part of the MidMichigan Hospital. It is very clean and I have no complaints with it. It is supposedly the best nursing home in the area. It is difficult to find a good place, so he ..."
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3615 E Ashman St, Midland, MI 48642
3.5
(10 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice. The staff was great especially the physical therapy! They did a great job with my father rebuilding his strength so he could come home...."
READ MORE6700 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
3.1
(14 reviews)
"My mom was in Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities. The food was outstanding, and their gourmet chef was better than any restaurant in town. Family members that visit got to eat there and it only costs $5. That food would cost $25 in a restaurant. A lot of the..."
READ MORE581 North Scheurmann Road, Bay City, MI 48708
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Close To Home Assisted Living Hampton. I thought there were too many people in wheelchairs for my dad and that might upset him because he's pretty mobile. They didn't seem to be outstanding. It's a little bit older and remodeled. The staff ..."
READ MORE1805 S Raymond St, Bay City, MI 48706
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Close To Home Assisted Living which was a remodeled school. It's kind of an average place. The staff members were pretty good and they were quite helpful in giving us the tour. They have a courtyard and lawns, and they have places where you..."
READ MORE1417 W. Vienna Road,, Clio, MI 48420
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to Elizabeth House and this was the cheapest as far as dollar wise for the care, but we weren’t sure if there was appropriate care there for mom. She needed more care than they are able to provide. The staff were friendly and very good. It wou..."
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9317 W Vienna Road, Montrose, MI 48457
2.6
(6 reviews)
"Medilodge of Montrose is a beautiful facility and has great staff as well...."
READ MORE8425 West Farrand Road, Montrose, MI 48457
"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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1395 S Huron Rd, Kawkawlin, MI 48631
"Welcome to Huron Woods! This facility has earned a five star rating by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest U.S. gov..."
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. |
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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