Pricing ranges from
    $3,664 – 4,396/month

    Howell's Adult Foster Care Inc.

    3106 Walters Dr, Saginaw, MI, 48601
    3.7 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Clean supportive facility but pressured

    I was impressed — very nice, clean facility, well equipped to meet residents' needs, with supportive staff available 24/7 and affordable for low‑income families. However I experienced repeated solicitations and pressure to buy things despite “free” information, which left me unhappy, so I’d try a different site.

    Pricing

    $3,664+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,396+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.67 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • 24/7 staff availability
    • supportive staff
    • affordable for low-income residents
    • very nice facility
    • clean environment
    • well-equipped to meet residents' needs
    • provides free information

    Cons

    • unsolicited outreach or solicited line
    • pushy sales or attempts to sell extra items
    • at least one negative experience reported
    • some reviewers recommend seeking alternatives

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans positive with clear strengths in day-to-day care, staffing, and physical condition of the facility, tempered by concerns about solicitation and sales practices. Multiple reviewers highlight the presence of around-the-clock staff and describe staff as supportive, which suggests a reliable level of personal care and responsiveness to resident needs. The facility itself is described as very nice, clean, and well-equipped to meet residents' needs, indicating that the physical environment and available equipment are appropriate for the population served. Affordability is another repeated positive theme — reviewers explicitly note that the facility is affordable for low-income residents. A final mild positive note is that the facility will provide free information, which can be helpful for prospective residents and families evaluating options.

    Care quality and staffing: The strongest and most consistent praise relates to staffing and care access. References to 24/7 availability and supportive staff point to continuous supervision and a caregiving team that reviewers felt was attentive. Those comments imply stable, dependable baseline care (assistance, monitoring, and support), which is a crucial factor for many families seeking adult foster care. While reviews do not provide granular detail about clinical outcomes or specific caregiving tasks, the emphasis on round-the-clock support and a supportive culture is a clear positive signal about everyday care quality.

    Facilities and environment: Reviewers repeatedly describe the facility as "very nice," "clean," and "well-equipped to meet residents' needs." That combination indicates that the location is maintained to a good standard and has the physical resources required for common resident needs (mobility aids, safety features, general comfort). Cleanliness and adequate equipment are important for infection control, comfort, and independence, and these comments suggest the facility scores well on those practical aspects.

    Affordability and information provision: Affordability is singled out as a notable advantage, particularly for low-income residents, which positions the facility as an option for families with limited budgets. The mention that free information is provided also suggests accessible intake communications, at least at an informational level, which can lower barriers for initial inquiries.

    Concerns about solicitation and sales: The primary areas of concern involve communications and business practices rather than care or facilities. Multiple review fragments reference a "solicited line" and selling or attempting to sell things to inquirers or residents. These comments imply unsolicited outreach or pressure to purchase additional items or services. One or more reviewers express an explicitly negative experience and even advise prospective customers to "try a different site," indicating that at least some interactions left a poor impression. These patterns point to issues in how the facility (or associated parties) handle outreach, marketing, or ancillary sales, and they represent the main negative theme across the reviews.

    Dining, activities, and program details: The supplied reviews do not mention dining quality, recreational activities, therapy programs, or social engagement opportunities. Because of that silence, no conclusions can be drawn about those important aspects of resident life; prospective residents should request specifics and observe these areas during visits.

    Management and transparency implications: The combination of largely positive remarks about care and facilities with criticisms focused on solicitation suggests a facility that performs well operationally but may have lapses in customer-facing policies or sales practices. This discrepancy often results from third-party marketing, unclear admission communications, or internal policies that allow aggressive upselling. The fact that reviewers note free information is available is positive, but the simultaneous reports of pushy sales mean prospective families should be attentive to admission terms and any optional services that may be presented as mandatory.

    Recommendations based on patterns: Given the pattern of mostly favorable comments about staff, cleanliness, equipment, and affordability paired with concerns about solicitation, prospective residents and families should (1) visit the facility in person to assess staff interactions and the physical environment, (2) ask explicitly about what is included in fees versus optional extras to guard against unexpected sales pressure, (3) request references from current families or read additional reviews to confirm consistency, and (4) clarify communication preferences and how the facility conducts outreach. These steps will help confirm the positive elements highlighted in reviews while guarding against the sales- and communication-related negatives that some reviewers reported.

    Location

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    About Howell's Adult Foster Care Inc.

    Howell's Adult Foster Care Inc. takes care of seniors in a small, homelike setting, with room for up to 12 residents, and you'll find they keep things personal because the place is not too big, so the staff can pay close attention to each person and help with bathing, dressing, moving around, and making sure medicine is taken the right way. The staff stays on duty around the clock, always watching to make sure everyone is safe and cared for, which gives families some comfort when they can't be there. The building and services follow Michigan state rules for adult foster care homes, and they've been checked by groups like the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, so you know the home meets local care standards. People who need help for a longer time but don't need all the medical care of a nursing home can find a more affordable, supportive place to live here. Residents get assistance each day with their basic needs, and the environment feels welcoming with simple amenities intended for adults who may not be able to live alone. Howell's Adult Foster Care is not generally covered by Medicare since it mainly provides supportive, non-acute care, but it does focus on health, supervision, and adult foster care services under a licensed residential program.

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