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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 2272 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Midland, Saginaw and Frankenmuth.

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 staff has been very kind and caring toward my mother and have made us feel comfortable approaching them with any questions/ concerns that we might have. The facility is bright and warm and her apartment...
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.
Northwood Meadows is situated on over 18 acres of scenic rolling hills in Cass City and offers a variety of conveniences including a modern hospital, doctor offices, renal dialysis center, MRI center, dental offices, ophthalmology and optometry care.  Please call us for a personal tour...
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Overall it's great so far. Staff has been very good so far as well. There's always lots of food & good overall experience this 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.
Margaret's Meadows specializes in providing memory and long term care and is conveniently located in central Michigan, only a few miles from the picturesque Mt. Pleasant and Lake Isabella. Margaret's Meadows prides itself on its clean and safe environment -one where the residents will feel at...
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The staff and this community are wonderful. My loved one is in need of services now and I am ready to make a call back to get him services so that he can be in great care. My other loved one was only there...
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.
Divine Life Assisted Living Center is a family owned and operated Adult Foster Care (AFC) home licensed through the Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing located in the beautiful DeWitt, Michigan! We are a 24 hour care home with 3 private bedrooms and 4...
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They are extremely thorough, and they have had a great covid plan. They encourage activities and the staff is friendly and caring. the facility is very family orientated and they take care of any issues...
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.
Prestige Pines Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (DeWitt, MI) — Prestige Pines has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to improving the lives...
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The staff are wonderful women who truly care. As far as the activities go, I think they need more staff that are creative to plan things.
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.
New Life Assisted Living Centers are located at two locations in DeWitt and Haslett, Mich. The modernized senior care facilities offer personalized care with fewer than 17 residents in each location. The traditional homes were converted to permit fully furnished bedrooms designed specifically for...
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My mother is doing extremely well since her move to this community. I'am very impressed with all they have done for us. The staff is great, and they are taking very good care of her. I know she is a safe,...
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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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.
We are a very homey atmosphere with lots of love and caring. There are two caregivers on each shift. We serve three meals per day plus snacks. We offer one on one care. 'Love is the main medication.'
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Despite the challenges my brother experienced, the staff was more than willing to work with our family until he became stabilized. They maintained constant communication and even participated in virtual...
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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I have nothing but good things to say about Edgewood. Everyone, from the kitchen staff to the director treated my husband and me like family. They had meaningful activities. Someone was always available...
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.
Edgewood Assisted Living Center offers a variety of gracious living spaces and outstanding amenities. Customized services offers you or your loved one the care that matches their needs. You will find sun-filled rooms with gracious living spaces along with the level of care you need. Whether you...
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The meals and dining service is very good. The place has a homey feel. My husband's mom loves it there, and the staff. But it could use some work. Outside and inside. The owners don't seem.to want to spend...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care is located in a quiet, country setting in the heart of Gladwin County's peaceful Amish community. We provide professional care in a relaxed, homelike environment. Due to our small group size, our residents are just like family. We specialize in a variety of...
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The staff is really good. They have a beautiful location. Super nice rooms. They do have quite a few different faces. I do see coming and going. But I've also learned to know the regular staff and they have...
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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Everyone was great. The kitchen went out of their way to accommodate dietary needs. And dietary preferences. The AIDS were great. The whole place was wonderful!
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, 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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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.
Photo of Barton Woods Assisted Living
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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Great staff, beautiful facility!!
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
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.
Photo of Brookdale Saginaw Memory Care
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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.
Maintain a high quality of life.Memory loss might be a change, but it doesn’t have to change quality of life. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and create customized care plans...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Union Court Assisted Living
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.
Photo of The Roosevelt House
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.
Photo of Sunnyside 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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I am very happy with the care for my mom in this nice community. We are happy to see that she likes the staff who are always helpful and kind. The community is clean and maintained at all times. The menu is...
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.
Photo of Merrill Fields
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.

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.

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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 517 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 517 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 517 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
3.4
Friendliness
4.0
3.5
Care services
3.8
3.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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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
46.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.4%
53%
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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
49.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.7%
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
12.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
19.4%
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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
15.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.5%
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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
32.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
48%
Dances
Dances
18.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
47.1%
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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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