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The cost of independent living in Bay City is about $3,472 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 394 options. Read 3207 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Menomonie provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment. We...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Enjoy living at our brand new senior living apartments, with services. We offer just the right level of supports, to help make your life easier, and enjoyable. Please take a few moments to contact us for a personalized tour.
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of VitaCare Living Menomonie
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, 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.
Croixdale has been a vital part of the Bayport community for over 45 years. We have senior apartments, assisted living and memory care in our beautiful community. Our apartments range from 585-1300 square feet and most apartments have a view of our courtyard which includes two large ponds, a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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My mom loves it. The people are friendly. The decorating is like a northwoods lodge. Many comfortable places for folks to sit and visit with each other.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to the Rosemount Plaza Apartments an inviting community that offers everything seniors 62 or those with disabilities desire, including the peacefulness of concrete construction, controlled entry, and handicap accessible main doors in quiet Rosemount. These fantastic 1 bedroom apartment...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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.
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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My mother was transferred from the hospital to Boutwells TCU with an undiagnosed fractured vertebrae. I was extremely concerned her vertebrae was fractured. Staff were very supportive and assisted our...
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, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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
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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'm so thankful for finding this community for mom they are friendly and attentive to her needs.The food is comfort food and is great. It'ss really clean in there and the grounds are well maintained. Mom...
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.
Valleyview of Northfield (formerly Lindenwood) is located in a quiet, suburban Northfield neighborhood. We offer 40 individual rooms and 3 couple rooms for assisted living/memory care on a convenient one-level campus. Living at Valleyview of Northfield is much like living at home in a one-story...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The search is over! With a location in minutes of everywhere including downtown St. Paul, Hwy 94, the airport and of course the Mall of America, Shamrock Court Apartments provides you with all the comforts of home. Some of our great ammenities include on site laundry, assigned parking,...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled on 18 acres of scenic wooded hills in the charming Battle Creek neighborhood, Afton View offers affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. These spacious layouts feature ample living space designed with your comfort in mind, and with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and...
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Things have gone very well with Millstream Commons so far! It is a nice looking, well kept, clean community, and all of the staff have been very friendly. We would recommend them to others looking into...
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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.
Millstream Commons, a Three Links Community, is a 44 apartment unit assisted living located in downtown Northfield, Minnesota. Life at Millstream Commons can be as busy or relaxed as you'd like it to be. Set your own pace---continue lifelong interests, and if you're inclined, participate in the...

Cost of independent living in Bay City, WI

The average cost of senior living in Bay City is $3,472 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roberts, WI with an average of $3,107 per month.

Independent living costs in Bay City, WI, vs. nearby cities

Bay City, WI
$3,472/mo
$3,406/mo

Independent living costs in Bay City, WI, vs. state and national averages

Bay City, WI
$3,472/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Bay City, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,445/mo
Independent Living
$3,472/mo

Independent living costs in Bay City, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,949/mo
Studio
$5,033/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,205/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,540/mo

Senior living costs in Bay City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bay City, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBay City, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,472/mo$3,549/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,705/mo$4,408/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,445/mo$4,438/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Bay City, WI:$3,472/mo
Wisconsin:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Bay City, WI:$4,705/mo
Wisconsin:$4,408/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Bay City, WI:$4,445/mo
Wisconsin:$4,438/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Bay City, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bay City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Bay City, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bay City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bay City, WI$2,567/mo$2,458/mo+4.4%
Wisconsin$2,525/mo$2,453/mo+2.9%
National$2,795/mo$2,814/mo-0.7%
Bay City, WI
2024 average cost:$2,567/mo
2023 average cost:$2,458/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,525/mo
2023 average cost:$2,453/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,795/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bay City

Recent reviews for independent living in Bay City

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Bay City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bay City independent living 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 dietary accommodations in Bay City independent living

Independent living 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, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay City independent living

Our independent living 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, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay City independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Bay City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bay City, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, RosePointe I and Colfax Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bay City, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 394 independent living facilities near Bay City, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bay City, Wisconsin are The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, RosePointe I and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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