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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shields, MI

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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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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: Memory Care
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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.
A Journey Of Dignity And GraceIt’s never easy to decide to transfer care of a family member to someone else, and it isn’t a responsibility we take lightly. At our memory care facility in Holly, Michigan, our kind and compassionate team develops deep and meaningful relationships with each and...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Our mother lived at Nottingham Place in Midland, MI during her final month of life. We regret not moving her here sooner. The care she received was wonderful, tailored specifically to her needs, and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Nottingham Place is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful modern community of Midland, Michigan. Our retirement senior living residence is designed with the special physical needs of your senior loved ones in mind, and includes memory loss, Alzheimers and dementia care. We know...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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.
Photo of The Riverglens
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.

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
4.0
3.4
Meals & dining
3.7
3.1
Activities
3.8
3.1
Value for cost*
3.6
3.1
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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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*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
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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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shields, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 209 assisted living facilities near Shields, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shields, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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