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Memory care in Bay City offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bay City is about $4,388 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 21 communities, read 164 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Although my mother and mother-in-law have only been for a short period of time, did not take us long to realize what an amazing place Bayfield is. The staff is wonderful and strives to make both moms feel...
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 Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...
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My mom and Dad had a terrible experiences at [removed]. During our search to move them out of the bad experiences we came across Symphony. [names removed] and others have been very kind to my mom and Dad. ...
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.
Symphony Tri-Cities Assisted Living Your Door to A New BeginningThe Leighton House Assisted Living Inns are designed for guests who desire some help to make daily life easier. Care plans are individualized for the needs of each guest. The philosophy is to allow people to continue to have private...
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Never realized how expensive this would be. Was good we started this before I wanted. It's taken a long time for her adjust. Lots of depression and a difficulty with her dog. Thought for sure I was going...
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.
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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[name removed] had been a blessing for my mother. The staff is very kind and caring. I feel she is in good hands! She is in such better condition than when she went in. I'm very happy with the staff! No...
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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Big facility with lots to do from the look of it. Happy to see that the activities director is active on a daily basis with all the residents and the food smelled great during my visit. Housekeepers and...
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.
Bay City Comfort Care is a state-of-the-art facility located on Shrestha Drive sprawling over 38,000 square feet of immaculately designed space. Designed to feel like a luxury resort, with a floor plan that encourages community interactions, you’ll fit right in. Our state-of-the-art facility is...
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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It was extremely clean, and the staff were very friendly- most of them were exceptional and went out of their way to help in any way we needed. Meals were well prepared, and they were always willing to...
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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I have residents here almost ten moths and have been very happy. Staff and residents are extremely friendly and helpful. I was impressed by how quickly all the staff learned my name! I'm amazed at all the...
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 Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specialized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most important. Don’t wait to move in; call now...
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My mother's in better physical condition than when she arrived. The staff is very kind anf patien5 with her and have been extremely helpful getting us educated in this new exoerience. The facility is...
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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I would recommend to other families. They are very knowledgeable and experienced. We picked this community, because my brother recommended it.
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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I would tell others to check the community out. the staff are very friendly, and keep in contact with the family regularly. My loved one likes it here. I enjoy that my loved one is here, as well. This...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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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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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.
Photo of From Heart Afc-Kasemeyer
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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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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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A Journey Of Dignity And GraceIt’s never easy to decide to transfer care of a family member to someone else, and it isn’t a responsibility we take lightly. At our memory care facility in Holly, Michigan, our kind and compassionate team develops deep and meaningful relationships with each and...
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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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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.
Photo of Brookdale Saginaw Memory Care
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Maintain a high quality of life.Memory loss might be a change, but it doesn’t have to change quality of life. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and create customized care plans...
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I am very happy with the care for my mom in this nice community. We are happy to see that she likes the staff who are always helpful and kind. The community is clean and maintained at all times. The menu is...
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.

Cost of memory care in Bay City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bay City is $4,388 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sterling, MI with an average of $2,789 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bay City, MI vs. nearby cities

Bay City, MI
$4,388/mo
$4,429/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bay City, MI vs. the state and national average

Bay City, MI
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bay City vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,388/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Bay City, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,086/mo
Studio
$4,509/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,517/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,670/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Bay City over time

Bay City, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Bay City

Recent reviews for memory care in Bay City

Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth

5.0
I have just placed my Wife into Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. The process was quite smooth, but also I needed to be patient, a hard thing for me to do..But the administration & staff at this place is top notch. The Exec. Director & I had spoke on the phone several times, and I also worked with ...
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Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.

Bickford of Midland

4.0
This is a pretty nice community, and so far my mother is doing well with her move to this community. I do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are caring for her well. They have nice meals, and good activities available for the residents. The only thing that ...
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Bay City review score based on 53 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 18 Bay City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bay City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bay City review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Bay City, MI18 facilities
8.6
Essexville, MI17 facilities
8.2
Zilwaukee, MI33 facilities

Review subcategories for Bay City memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 53 reviews of 18 Bay City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bay City resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Bay City, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bay City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bay City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bay City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Bay City memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Bay City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bay City, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bay City memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bay City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bay City, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bay City memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bay City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bay City, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay City memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bay City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bay City, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay City memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Bay City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bay City, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 21 memory care facilities near Bay City, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Bay City, Michigan are Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Midland. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 21 memory care facilities near you in Bay City, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bay City, Michigan, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bay City, Michigan, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Bay City, Michigan ranges from $892 to $7928. The average Memory Care cost in Bay City, Michigan is $4,388. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Bay City, Michigan typically starts at $892. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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