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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bay County, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Bay County, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Bay County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Bay County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Bay County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Bay County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Saginaw, Freeland and Essexville.
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Photo of Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory CareCommunity card badge
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9.8
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My loved one was previously a resident at Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and overall the experience at this facility was good. However, we had to move our loved one due to the cost increase....
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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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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The staff is great and caring at Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home. My mom loves the food. She said it is very tasty and they are accommodating to her special requests. She is lactose intolerant. [Name...
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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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 would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The ease of being able to visit my loved one and the staff being responsive to the residents that needed assistance stand out to me. The...
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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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.
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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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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: 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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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.
Photo of Bay Valley House
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.
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.
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 County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bay County is $4,223 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sterling, MI with an average of $2,789 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bay County, MI vs. nearby counties

Bay County, MI
$4,223/mo
$4,288/mo
$4,294/mo

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

Bay County, MI
$4,223/mo
U.S. national average
$4,821/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,223/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,700/mo
Studio
$4,920/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,475/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,700/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Bay County

Recent reviews for memory care in Bay County

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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Shields Comfort Care in Saginaw, MI

5.0
Our family has had a great experience over at Shields. It is not a huge place and everyone is always so friendly. We get our concerns taken care of and the communication has been awesome. We are a big family with a lot of idea's and they never seem bothered by all of our suggestions.

Bay County review score based on 37 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 14 Bay County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bay County 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 County review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Bay County, MI14 facilities
8.2
Auburn, MI38 facilities
8.5
Bay City, MI22 facilities

Review subcategories for Bay County 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 37 reviews of 14 Bay County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bay County 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 County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
5.0
4.5
Care services
4.8
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.0
Activities
4.7
3.9
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bay County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bay County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bay County, 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 County 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 County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bay County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bay County 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 County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bay County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.4%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bay County 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bay County, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
49.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay County 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 County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bay County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay County 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 County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bay County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
30.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 memory care facilities near Bay County, Michigan. See the full list.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Bay County, 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 County, 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 County, 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 County, Michigan ranges from $1 to $7475. The average Memory Care cost in Bay County, Michigan is $4,223. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Bay County, Michigan typically starts at $1. 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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