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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.

Read 3055 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Midland, Saginaw and Bay City.

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Photo of Ivy Terrace
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The staff is professional and kind the activities are fun the people are friendly and the food is good I notice people with special diets are very well taken care of.
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.
At Ivy Terrace, we provide a community where you can build rich connections, and experience the independence to be yourself while living life to its full potential.Designed with your comfort in mind, our accommodating private senior apartment living offers you the freedom to enjoy all of the...
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Overall, I have been very unhappy with my experience. I feel the pricing was not communicated clearly, and I was charged more than I expected after moving in. Cleanliness has not been very good, and...
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.
Serving Genesee County community with delightful elegance, Lockwood of Genesee, is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in greater Flint, Mt. Morris, Flushing, Grand Blanc, Clio, and Owosso. Lockwood of Genesee is also located close to hospitals...
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The staff is very polite and helpful. Facility is very clean, meal menu has good choices, apartments are spacious well designed in room washer and dryer are a big plus.
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.
Vicinia Gardens of Fenton is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private apartments including a private bathroom, living room and bedroom, your loved one will feel right at home. We provide 24-hour...
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Our Mom lives at Storypoint. It’s a very nice place. She is extremely happy. The staff is very friendly and helpful to provide the best care for her. They keep her engaged in activities. I would recommend...
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 StoryPoint Fenton (formerly Provision Living at Fenton)! 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 active adult, assisted living and memory care....
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Meadows on McCarty set itself apart from all other places that we looked at because of the ratio of the staff to residence was good, it's very clean. Well kept and the staff are extremely friendly,...
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.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including flower-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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Staff is great. My dad has the room with two windows so he loves his room. Facility is clean. Not a lot of activities and the food is good 90% of the time.
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 place is very clean, the food seems to be good. For the most part I love the staff. There are 1 or 2 staff members I don't care for, otherwise the rest of them are great! I would recommend them to others...
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.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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Rachel Sovereign did a wonderful job with my mom. They are all a 5. The home is an older building so it is not a new beautiful facility but the care was top notch. Food always looked fabulous and lot 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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Photo of Tridgeview Commons
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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The staff was very kind and attentive to my Mom. They checked on her frequently, did their best to engage her, and kept her as comfortable as possible. They were also very courteous to me. It was such an...
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.
Are you seeking a senior-living community that offers care that adjusts as you do—and which allows you to keep living your best life? Our community in Midland, MI can help you do just that and enjoy all the comforts of home, worry free. Our campus is conveniently located near U.S.10 on Waldo...
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The staff was very helpful from when I began to look for a place to the last day. Very knowledgeable, trustworthy and enormously helpful.
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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Photo of Oasis of Clio Transitional Care
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Staff are friendly and encouraging to residents. I would recommend this place because if a person got worse they could be moved to one of the other building that are the exact same so residents don't become...
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.
Photo of Rosehaven Manor
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The staff is amazing, so compassionate, caring, and helpful. The care shown to residents here is excellent! There are many activities provided here:Bingo, Uno, Yahtzee, movies, crafts, chair exercises, bus...
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 Rosehaven Manor. We are a senior living at its finest. Do you have a pet? Well, you're in luck. Rosehaven allows small pets with a monthly fee. We have many actives for you to enjoy, including bus trips. As a resident of Rosehaven Manor you will live in style in a lovely one- or...
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Shared room size is comfortable. Personal closets in each bedroom allow for ample space for clothes and supplies. Cable television service is included. My father, the resident at Community Village, often...
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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[name removed], director of, is very experienced. She is compassionate, at the same time, following all the laws/ rules for Hippa. I highly recommend Living Waters Buell Lake to others looking.
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.
Brand New in the Fall of 2020 Living Waters Buell Lake is a modern Assisted Living Facility located in the peaceful, beautiful and conveniently located country side of Northern Genesee County. This Home sits overlooking Buell Lake and is within a 10 to 20 minute drive of Frankenmuth, Birch Run,...
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Our two sisters moved to Bay View Gardens a couple months ago. As a family, we have been extremely pleased with the care, professionalism and friendliness of staff and management. They truly go above 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.
Bay View Gardens is a luxury retirement community designed with your retirement needs in mind.Just like family, we provide the assistance you may need to maintain a full and rich lifestyle while remaining as independent as possible. In addition to our Independent Living Facility, we offer an...
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Tranquility Estates is an intimate, luxury facility, offering all the care and amenities your family member will need. From my personal experience at larger corporate owned facilites, Tranquility is where...
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.
Welcome Home to Tranquility Estates and live with comfort and peace of mind.At Tranquility Estates, we believe every resident deserves to live with dignity, independence and most of all joy. Nestled in tranquil welcoming Grand Blanc area for 10 years and it's just a stones throw from the...
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We choose charter based on cleanliness, friendliness, safeness, room selection, size of the facility and location. I already have recommended. I'll just add Mom is happy and more engaged there. So far so goo
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.
Our personalized approach to Assisted Living, Memory Care and Short-Term Stays will take away worry and add comfort for those seeking the best in senior care. Learn how to get started on your journey to exceptional senior living and why choosing Charter makes all the difference.Linden, MI, is...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Bay City
1111 Photos available
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Mom is getting great care. Staff is friendly and manager as well as nurse is very engaging and really do care. Mom’s only complaint is that she doesn’t like the food. She is a picky eater so I am sure it is...
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.
Experience our difference the moment you step foot into our one-of-a-kind Assisted Living community. You’ll be greeted by our professional staff who are ready to listen to you and learn all about your wants, needs – and stories! You’ll see residents smiling, laughing and participating in...
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Caring staff from cleaning group maintenance guys to top administrators. Well maintained and staffed. Now that I am in a larger building I can appreciate the smaller building with more intimate porches. Much...
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 Lockwood of Fenton - a luxury senior community with everything you need all in one place! Upscale amenities, a spectrum of services, and a premium location offer a fun and unique living experience for all to enjoy. The Lockwood Senior Living brand was established in 2002. Today, the...
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The staff was great and did everything they could to accommodate my Dad. He was only there for a couple of weeks and didn't participate in an activity because of his health.
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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We checked out this facility, and several others as our loved one's physical and mental health was declining. We chose this facility because it was close to our home, we could visit as often and for as long...
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.
It’s Good To Be HomeWhile quality care is a top priority at this assisted living community in Davison, Michigan, the first thing you notice isn’t the care team—it’s the residents. As you explore the community, you’ll find cheerful companions lingering in front of the fireplace or lounging in...
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Assisted living rooms are large and comfortable, able to bring stuff from home to move in, allows pet, facility layout is really good I think, one elevator but seems to work ok, staff are great, digital...
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.
At Colonial Villa we focus on the individual. Our dedicated staff listens to your concerns and addresses your needs. You and your loved one will be in the very best of care. Every resident is supported and encouraged to live at the most independent level of care consistent with their needs and...
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The staff is friendly and helpful, the food looks good, the rooms are nice, no complaints. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
We are a family style community in the heart of Clio where we believe seniors should enjoy their life. We offer private studio apartments where we provide a full spectrum of care from our assisted living community, our transitional community, and our memory care community. We also participate...
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Majestic was excellent for the four she was there before passing. That would be a 5 for the overall experience. Yes, we would recommend Majestic Care of Flushing 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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Overall a very pleasant visit. Everything was neat and clean. From administrator to staff everyone was welcoming and friendly. Took time to answer our questions. We were shown different levels of memory...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Stepping Stone Falls is a high quality assisted living and memory care community located in Flint, Michigan. Flint is a charming city boasting a year round farmers market, bike trails, a cultural center and an abundance of dining and shopping. Residents at Charter Senior...
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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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