Home care in Saginaw, MI
Non-medical caregivers across Saginaw, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
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Shaded: the 1 county of the Saginaw metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Saginaw at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
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About home care in Saginaw
Home care in Saginaw, MI has a CareScout 2025 median of $32 an hour for a non-medical caregiver. That is below the $35 Michigan median. The help is hands-on but non-medical: bathing, meals and conversation. HomeCare.com serves families in Saginaw. Call 800-974-3458 to speak with a care advisor.
Saginaw County is the whole Saginaw metro area, and its senior share is higher than the Michigan share of 18.6%. Census figures show 20.4% of metro residents are 65 or older, or 38,429 people, and 4,772 are 85 or older. In the city, 6,488 of 43,536 residents are 65 or older. In 2,403 city households, someone 65 or older lives alone.
CareScout's 2025 survey puts care in Saginaw below the Michigan median. It lists $32 an hour for non-medical care, assisted living at $4,950 a month, and a semi-private nursing home room at $350 a day. Census figures show the city's median household income is $38,579. HomeCare.com offers flexible hours, no minimums, and no contracts, so a family can start with a few visits and add more.
Plan care in Saginaw.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Saginaw area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $2,773/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $32/hr (Saginaw, MI)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Saginaw families.
Region VII Area Agency on Aging
Region VII Area Agency on Aging in Bay City serves Saginaw County, and Great Lakes PACE (989-272-7610) is based in Saginaw and serves listed Saginaw-area ZIP codes.
989-893-4506Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
866-485-9393Michigan programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in MichiganRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Saginaw.
Which Area Agency on Aging serves Saginaw County?
Region VII Area Agency on Aging serves Saginaw County from its office at 1615 S. Euclid Ave. in Bay City. Its phone is 989-893-4506. It also serves Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties. Call it to ask about MI Choice waiver screening.
Is there a PACE program in Saginaw?
Great Lakes PACE, at 989-272-7610, is based in Saginaw and serves listed Saginaw-area ZIP codes. PACE is for people age 55 or older who meet Medicaid long-term care level of care. Check the ZIP code list on the MDHHS page before assuming an address is covered.
Can a caregiver help after a stay at Covenant HealthCare?
Yes. HomeCare.com can provide a caregiver on short notice. Call 800-974-3458 before discharge from Covenant HealthCare or MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, formerly Ascension St. Mary's. A non-medical caregiver helps with meals, mobility, and reminders. Caregivers do not give nursing care.
What is the hourly cost of home care in Saginaw?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists $32 an hour in Saginaw, below the $35 Michigan median. Your total depends on the hours and the type of care. HomeCare.com has no minimums and no contracts, so you can start small. A care advisor at 800-974-3458 can talk through payment options.
