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The cost of independent living in Shields is about $2,585 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 229 options.

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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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9.9
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65 reviews
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The food is good. And so many activities, although my parents aren't getting out much. I don't like that the food charge hits their account monthly but I don't have an itemized bill. And they signed up for...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Swanhaven Manor is an Award-Winning Independent Retirement Community that offers a wide variety of activities and options. Swanhaven Manor was voted Best Overall Star Senior Community in 2006, Best of the Best Senior Living Community in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2024. Winner of Thomas...
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9.9
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66 reviews
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The apartment was always kept clean and the staff was very caring. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Arbor Grove, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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9.9
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122 reviews
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The best place I've seen. I had friends other places down south and they don't compare to what I found. I am very happy here, it's not home, but the next best thing to it. Everyone is so kind and I have made...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Heritage Hill, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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2020 Photos available
9.9
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67 reviews
9.9
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Just excellent here at Candlestone. I get to make my choices, do what I want, have fun. I've made good friends w/ people and the staff. I look forward to driving my Amigo around and to get outside with...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Candlestone, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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2121 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
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434 reviews
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Nestled within one of Michigan’s most sought after relaxation spots, Independence Village of Frankenmuth is a community within a community. With Independent and Enhanced Living accommodations, enjoy all the comforts of independence with the benefit of additional care services. Residents can...
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9.9
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93 reviews
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The staff are very friendly and caring. There's activities every day. We do kickball and exercise class and bingo and dominoes and rummicub and excursions. The food is pretty good but portions could be...
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Devonshire, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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77 Floor plans available
9.8
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351 reviews
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Great place to live, I have met so many people that have become my friends. We have have an abundance of activities that take place everyday. Food truck Fridays just started back up with the warm weather. I...
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Independence Village of Midland, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent...
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2929 Floor plans available
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9.8
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124 reviews
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Everything has been great. The only thing I would suggest is a weekly meet and greet with new residents and staff to go over specifics of the facility and staff to evaluate each new resident to under if they...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Independence Village of Saginaw, independent living offers a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Maintenance-free living means less time spent...
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I have been extremely satisfied with my mom's care at Springvale. She is happy there and well Taken care of. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Springvale, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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9.8
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I can highly recommend Bayfield. It's a 10 on staff, food, care, and cleanliness. Everyone that works there is friendly and attentive.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Bayfield, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming environment...
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9.8
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74 reviews
9.8
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The caregivers are hard workers, very warm call me by name. The executive staff have been really top-notch. As much as I hated giving up our home I'm comfortable here.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Crestwood Village, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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Pleasant environment: physically and emotionally. I was greeted and welcomed at the door. I was directed to where I could have my questions answered. The resident room I enter was clean and safely laid out....
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 exceptional senior living in Lapeer, Michigan! Stonegate Health Campus is proud to serve the residents of a vibrant town known for its friendly people. Conveniently located near plenty of places to dine, shop, and explore, our residents have many opportunities to enjoy Lapeer. For...
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Everyone here is so nice and attentive, always helpful. It's always clean and staff is always responsive. The activities are fun, my mother loves bingo. She has some extra special friends in memory care,...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Grace Haven, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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9.6
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80 reviews
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Well my brother hasn't been there since April maybe but the facility was nice he liked the food and the size of his apartment. Always seem to be clean and the staff were very nice and attentive.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Genesee Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Flint, you'll love the quality of our facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...
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9.6
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A nice place with many dedicated people. Overall good food and lots of activity options. Administration is involved in the day to day operations. The care staff is patient, and willing to help with anything....
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Oliver Woods, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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9.5
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Brookdale was wonderful. Mom felt so safe and the staff genuinely cared for her. The staff knew mom and were very supportive of her! The activities in both facilities were engaging and fun. The facilities...
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.
The Life You’ve Always WantedNestled in the beautiful town of Holly, Michigan, we offer more than personalized care for residents of our assisted living community—we offer you the opportunity to live the life you’ve always wanted. Whether you want to spend your mornings attending devotionals...
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9.5
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I was very pleased with the staff and residents, very helpful, and friendly. The care was amazing. The activities were varied, from bingo to crafts to movies, to trivia and hangman and Jeopardy. They went...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Providing a superior senior living setting just off I-75 for the Genesee County community, American House Gand Blanc is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Grand Blanc, Flint, Holly, Fenton and Davison. American House Grand Blanc is also located...
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9.4
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71 reviews
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Provides: Independent Living
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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 StoryPoint East Lansing! 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. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of...
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They are great! They have plenty of indoor activities, but when I tour the place, I guess my only complaint would be is that I was told they would have outings and so far he's been there about seven months...
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.
Less Worrying, More LivingWhen you walk through the doors of this kind and welcoming community, prepare to feel your worries melt away. With a dedicated care team and the loveliest residents you could ever hope to meet, you’ll quickly discover this assisted living and memory care community...
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My parents like Like Lockwood of Burton. No real negatives. My dad says they don't give you enough portions for dinner, but that's my dad. I've eaten there for dinners, and I thought it was good. They are...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Where Retirement and Convenience Meet! Our spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments offer privacy, luxury and convenience all in one Community. With an on-site Fitness Room, Library, Movie Room, Sundry shop, Beauty and Barber Shop and mailboxes within the building, you don't need to leave in the cold...
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What we like the most about the community is all the smiles from staff. Cleanliness all around. Lots of activity. Residents seem content and look well cared for.
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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They were responsive, transparent with their pricing and accommodating to my mother in law. So far she is happy there! I would recommend Symphony Linden to others looking for care. It has been an overall...
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.
Symphony Linden provides all-inclusive cost friendly assisted living and memory care in a charming home-like environment. The campus has an attached post-acute rehabilitation center for your short-term rehabilitation care needs following a hospital stay so you can recover in a familiar...
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Everything was clean, he went to a new unit. There was a slight problem that the staff fixed immediately. The food has been good and the staff very helpful. Yes, we would recommend American House Meridian to...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
American House Meridian is set to open in January of 2024! Our newest Independent Living community, American House Meridian, offers a vibrant lifestyle in a warm and welcoming environment. An appealing modern architectural style features clean lines and distinctive details throughout, including...
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What we like the most about the community is their staff, they are friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend Vassar Comfort Care to other families based on the experience so 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.
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The living room has a urine smell but everything is clean from what I can see. The staff is wonderful but there could use a few more activities. It is the best value that I was able to find.
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.
Serenity House Assisted Living is located in the heart of West Michigan. Our assisted living community offers clean, comfortable, private and semi-private rooms. Our experienced, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. There are many important advantages to assisted living. Your loved one will...
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Cost of independent living in Shields, MI

The average cost of senior living in Shields is $2,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Flint, MI with an average of $2,438 per month.

Independent living costs in Shields, MI, vs. state and national averages

Shields, MI
$2,585/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Shields, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,829/mo
Independent Living
$2,585/mo

Independent living costs in Shields, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,499/mo
Studio
$2,928/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,010/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,896/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.
Independent Living$2,585/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,875/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,829/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shields, MI:$2,585/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$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
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Independent living costs in Shields, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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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Independent living cost trends in Shields, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent 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$2,655/mo$2,665/mo-0.3%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Shields, MI
2024 average cost:$2,655/mo
2023 average cost:$2,665/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shields

Recent reviews for independent 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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The Pines of Burton

5.0
The Pines of Burton is the perfect setting for my mom. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and smells nice. She loves her apartment which we decorated with her own furnishings so it is very nice and homey. I have dined there with my mom and the food is ...
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The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc, MI

5.0
I have had a wonderful experience while having my father at The Oaks. I am at the facility daily, and the staff have all been AMAZING! The nurses and aides are compassionate toward my father and the family, acitivites are offered throughout the entire day, food is great. The residents all seem ...
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Shields independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shields independent 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 dietary accommodations in Shields independent living

Independent 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
11.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shields independent living

Our independent 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
18.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shields independent 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 independent living communities in Shields offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shields, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.7%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Swanhaven Manor, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shields, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 229 independent living facilities near Shields, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shields, Michigan are Swanhaven Manor, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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