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Assisted living costs in Linwood average about $4,444 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Linwood. Our detailed directory has 95 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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BayField has been beyond my expectations. The staff have been amazing, starting with the Executive Director [name removed] , her fellow leaders, all the way down to the care staff and housekeepers....
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 Bayfield 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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77 Floor plans available
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I've been a resident here for 4 years. My wife recently passed in [date removed] after a 13 year battle with Parkinson's disease. We cannot express enough appreciation for the wonderful support and...
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 Independence Village of Midland! 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 independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
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At Candlestone we have great food! The staff are great and always so kind. I am blessed that my son brought me to Candlestone. I love my courtyard view. Candlestone is a great place overall.
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 Candlestone 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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What we like the most about the community is the Friendliness of staff, cleanliness of building, and communication. Yes, we would recommend the community to others with the caveat that they should plan on...
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.
Bay City Comfort Care is a state-of-the-art facility located on Shrestha Drive sprawling over 38,000 square feet of immaculately designed space. Designed to feel like a luxury resort, with a floor plan that encourages community interactions, you’ll fit right in. Our state-of-the-art facility is...
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It was extremely clean, and the staff were very friendly- most of them were exceptional and went out of their way to help in any way we needed. Meals were well prepared, and they were always willing to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Linwood, MI

The average cost of senior living in Linwood is $4,444 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sterling, MI with an average of $2,694 per month.

Assisted living costs in Linwood, MI, vs. nearby cities

Linwood, MI
$4,444/mo

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

Linwood, MI
$4,444/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,444/mo
$4,504/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,935/mo
Studio
$5,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,960/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,510/mo

Senior living costs in Linwood 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: Linwood, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLinwood, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,444/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,504/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,756/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Linwood, MI:$4,444/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Linwood, MI:$4,504/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Linwood, MI:$3,756/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Linwood, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Linwood 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Linwood, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Linwood 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 median 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
Linwood, MI$4,837/mo$5,419/mo-10.7%
Michigan$4,611/mo$4,716/mo-2.2%
National$4,585/mo$4,534/mo+1.1%
Linwood, MI
2024 average cost:$4,837/mo
2023 average cost:$5,419/mo
Percent change:-10.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,611/mo
2023 average cost:$4,716/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,585/mo
2023 average cost:$4,534/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Linwood, 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 Linwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Linwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Linwood

Shields Comfort Care in Saginaw, MI

5.0
The staff and management team at Shields Comfort Care welcomed my mother with open arms. They are attentive to her needs. I love that the staff have become like family. If anyone is looking for a forever home for their loved ones, I highly recommend Shields Comfort Care.

Willows of Bay City

4.0
I would recommend to other families. They are very knowledgeable and experienced. We picked this community, because my brother recommended it.

Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI

4.8
Bavarian was very welcoming when my family came to the community. Everyone made sure they say hi to use and checked to see if we needed anything. My grandmother loves to play bingo and the NASA astronaut visit via zoom was so cool.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews from Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Midland, and Independence Village of Midland mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at their communities. Residents and their families express appreciation for the staff's support and attentiv ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Activities cater to various interests at communities like Independence Village of Midland, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents enjoy music, art, cooking classes, and more, creating a sense of community and socialization.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews for Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bay City Comfort Care, and Independence Village of Midland highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, both for the private living areas and common spaces.
Professional and responsive communication. Families praise the transparent and effective communication between the staff and themselves, ensuring everyone is informed and comfortable with the care provided at communities such as Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Midland, and Candlestone Assisted Livin ...
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Nutritious and delicious meals. Numerous reviews, including those from Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Midland, and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, feature positive comments about the quality and variety of meals served at their communities.
Security and safety measures. Reviews for Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care mention the peace of mind residents and their families feel due to the safety measures in place, allowing everyone to focus on enjoying their living experience.
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Linwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Linwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Linwood, 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 Linwood 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 Linwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Linwood, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Linwood 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 Linwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Linwood, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Linwood 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 Linwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Linwood, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Linwood 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 Linwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Linwood, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Linwood 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 Linwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Linwood, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Linwood

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 Linwood protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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