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Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care Assisted Living

9140 Gratiot Rd

4(67 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Memory care security
Locked memory care unit on-site
Ownership
Locally owned, single-site operator
Pricing model
Rates cover care; phone and salon extra
Care coordination
Formal coordinated-care ties with local hospitals

What Families Think

Reviews for Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care are sharply divided: many families praise friendly staff, clean rooms, and good food, while a substantial number describe serious neglect, understaffing, and safety lapses. Reports of leadership turnover appear repeatedly, with several reviewers noting recent administrators worked hard to improve conditions before being replaced. The community offers assisted living and memory care with coordination alongside local hospitals and hospice.

The Good

  • Many reviewers call staff friendly and caring
  • Facility frequently described as clean and welcoming
  • Good food praised by multiple reviewers
  • Admissions staff like Andrea and Kristy praised for support
  • Recent new management credited with making improvements
  • On-site nurse and activity director recently added

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of residents left in soiled or urine-stained conditions
  • Several reviews cite chronic understaffing and slow call-button response
  • Reports of medication and dietary errors, including missed diet instructions
  • One account of a serious fall with no bed alarm placed
  • Reports describe frequent turnover in administrators and low staff pay
  • One report that the locked memory care unit was left unsecured

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care Assisted Living

Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care Assisted Living is a senior living community in Saginaw, Michigan, offering assisted living and memory care in a residential setting at the quiet edge of Swan Creek Lake, near Swan Creek Golf Course. The location keeps hospitals, grocery stores, and other everyday essentials close at hand for residents and families.

Assisted living services are designed for residents who want to maintain independence while receiving help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. Support is available from personnel around the clock, with an emphasis on encouraging residents to remain as independent as possible.

The memory care program is tailored to residents who are cognitively confused or in various stages of dementia. Staff are trained to deliver compassionate, personalized engagement that meets residents where they are, blending medical expertise with everyday compassion.

Care teams work in close partnership with Saginaw's hospitals and care providers, described as relationships built on formal commitments to coordinated care. The community also offers guidance through the Medicaid process for families navigating financial transitions when personal funds run low.

Residents are encouraged to continue pursuits they enjoy, such as golfing or walking near the water, with support available but not intrusive. The community is locally owned and describes itself as involved in neighborhood life, including local games and church events. Advertised rates are described as covering care and amenities, with personal phone lines and salon services noted as the only additional costs.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

4overall · 67 ratings combined

4★ on Google (67)

Logan young

Jun 2026

via Google

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Shields Comfort Care and the administrator, Andrea. Andrea was incredibly kind, compassionate, and helpful throughout the entire admission process. She took the time to answer all of my questions, explain every step, and make what could have been an overwhelming experience feel much easier and less stressful for us all. Andrea truly cares about the residents and their families. She listened to all of my loved one’s needs and concerns and worked hard to ensure they received the care, support, and attention they deserved. Meeting with Andrea gave me the confidence I needed to ensure that my loved one was in good hands. The staff and environment at Shields Comfort Care has done such an exceptional job with my loved one with ensuring their care needs are met daily. I am grateful for the support we received and highly recommend Shields Comfort Care Assisted Living to anyone looking for a caring and supportive place for their loved one. Thank you, Andrea and the Shields Comfort Care staff, for your kindness and commitment to helping families during such an important transition and creating peace of mind during this time.

Sara Potter

Jun 2026

via Google

New Management have been making positive changes throughout the facility! So proud of this team and the hard work! Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

lee storm colton

Apr 2026

via Google

The staff is very friendly and the building is beautiful

Debora Meyer

Feb 2026

via Google

Moved mom in 2nd of Jan 2026. It seemed like everybody I asked a question to said "I just start let me find out" A lot of new people just started working. Kitchen did not follow Diet. The ones handing out the diet didn't know of a diet to follow. Same clothes on for two days and even went to bed in them. BUT they ( head of administration and head of wellness ) were working hard to get everything right and there was a lot of improvement then they were replaced with new people..now we can't get through on the phone, and when you can get to an answering machine nobody returns your calls. Hospital needed a list of meds so I had to go there in person get a list and have them fax it to the hospital. Come to find out it was the wrong list, so they faxed a new list the next morning, with no explanation, or even to call me with the update. I hope there is some improvement.

Yonna

Dec 2025

via Google

I’m very disappointed with the level of care my grandma has been receiving at Shields Comfort Care in Saginaw. Every time me and my family come to visit, she smells strongly of urine, as if she hasn’t been properly cleaned or cared for. It’s heartbreaking to see her like that, and it raises real concerns about how often residents are being washed and attended to. Families shouldn’t have to worry about their loved ones sitting in that condition. I truly hope the facility takes these concerns seriously and improves the quality of care for all residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care Assisted Living offer?

Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care Assisted Living offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care Assisted Living located?

Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care Assisted Living is located at 9140 Gratiot Rd in Saginaw, Michigan.

What do families say about Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care Assisted Living?

Reviews for Shields/Saginaw Comfort Care are sharply divided: many families praise friendly staff, clean rooms, and good food, while a substantial number describe serious neglect, understaffing, and safety lapses. Reports of leadership turnover appear repeatedly, with several reviewers noting recent administrators worked hard to improve conditions before being replaced. The community offers assisted living and memory care with coordination alongside local hospitals and hospice.

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