Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Bay City, MI below include 74 Assisted Living facilities with 459 reviews. On average in Bay City, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Bay City, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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5935 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
4.3
(11 reviews)
"Shattuck Manor is very clean and well-maintained. The staff is friendly and the patients seem comfortable and friendly. The patrons have individual call buttons on lanyards that they wear. The call lights are answered quickly. When I press my sister'..."
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3200 HOSPITAL ROAD, Saginaw, MI 48603
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My wife is in the Community Village. They have activities, and the staff are very friendly and very cooperative. They are very concerned, and I am very pleased with them. I haven't seen the activities, but I do know they have activities every day. My..."
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4414 Washington Street, Midland, MI 48642
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited The Caring Place. It was a very clean and a beautiful place. It had a non-evictus facility. It was probably a 10-room flat, and it was a house converted into a facility. My mom was on a waiting list there because it was a nice place and it ..."
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3567 Deep River Rd, Standish, MI 48658
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife is at Eden Fields Assisted Living and Memory Care. The reason we picked that one was because it's close to the daughter's home and my son's home, and so she could see our grandson more. After getting in there, she likes the people she's worki..."
READ MORE12273 West Farrand Road, Montrose, MI 48457
4.0
(2 reviews)
"They are both caring and considerate people. Helpful and kind to their residents. All of the people they care for like them, but I feel that sometimes the owners are a tad to stern with the residents. However, I know that there are things the residen..."
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4850 Gratiot Road, Saginaw, MI 48638
4.0
(8 reviews)
"Edgewood is by far the best assisted living in Saginaw. They not only have a full time nurse and on call nurse, they have nurses that work as supervisors and medication technicians as well. The dining room service is above average. Mother gets to..."
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200 S 4th St, Linwood, MI 48634
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is in Linwood Residence, she's in a state that's not well. She's getting the best care possible, but she does not recognize me and don't know what's going on. She doesn't communicate at all; I haven't seen her in 6 weeks and I can't talk to he..."
READ MORE1354 W Vienna Rd, Clio, MI 48420
4.0
(2 reviews)
"The staffing at Cranberry Park of Clio was very helpful. The lady in charge was very good. The kitchen looked good when I walked by it. They do group tours and have group activities. There are restaurants and nearby hospitals within 15 miles...."
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3615 E Ashman St, Midland, MI 48642
3.5
(10 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice. The staff was great especially the physical therapy! They did a great job with my father rebuilding his strength so he could come home...."
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2121 Rockwell Drive, Midland, MI 48642
3.5
(6 reviews)
"My husband is in MidMichigan Stratford Village. This nursing home is part of the MidMichigan Hospital. It is very clean and I have no complaints with it. It is supposedly the best nursing home in the area. It is difficult to find a good place, so he ..."
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915 N RIVER RD, Saginaw, MI 48603
3.4
(5 reviews)
"St. Francis Home is a great facility to go for long term care and rehab. I have had my cousin and friends of my family stay there and a couple of them even stay their last days on earth there. They and their family were very appreciate of St. Francis..."
READ MORE725 W Genesee St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
3.1
(10 reviews)
"The staff there is great! They are so patient, and they really do care about the residents. The rooms are very nice and well kept. There are several game type rooms, and living rooms. They have an activity planned for each day of the week, and have b..."
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1417 W. Vienna Road,, Clio, MI 48420
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to Elizabeth House and this was the cheapest as far as dollar wise for the care, but we weren’t sure if there was appropriate care there for mom. She needed more care than they are able to provide. The staff were friendly and very good. It wou..."
READ MORE1413 GRATIOT, Saginaw, MI 48602
3.0
(3 reviews)
"Saginaw Geriatrics Home is a nursing home and assisted living. It was clean and very nice. They had activities and good food and she was there for a certain amount of time. She liked it there but her family took her out of there. The staff was very c..."
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9317 W Vienna Road, Montrose, MI 48457
2.6
(6 reviews)
"Medilodge of Montrose is a beautiful facility and has great staff as well...."
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4900 Hedgewood Dr, Midland, MI 48640
"Welcome to MediLodge of Midland a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our center off..."
READ MORE2561 N Garfield Rd, Pinconning, MI 48650
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MORE2576 E Brooks Rd, Freeland, MI 48623
"Rhoda's House is situated in the small community of Freeland in eastern Michigan. Located near the head of Saginaw Bay, this region provides..."
READ MORE1572 Ribble St, Saginaw, MI 48601
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MORE12237 Marshall Road, Montrose, MI 48457
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READ MOREBay City’s median fee for assisted living is at the costlier end of the spectrum for the area, although not as expensive as Midland’s $4,460. However, fees are typically more affordable in the nearest cities included in the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. These include Saginaw ($4,225), Flint ($4,375) and Detroit ($4,215).
Bay City
$4,423
Michigan
$4,250
The United States
$4,500
Midland
$4,460
Flint
$4,375
Saginaw
$4,425
Detroit
$4,215
Although Bay City’s median monthly fee for assisted living of $4,423 is a little above the state midpoint of $4,250, it’s below the country’s average cost of $4,500. Consequently, the typical Bay City resident saves about $924 annually when compared to the typical American.
Eligible Bay City seniors will find several federal and state programs to help them pay for assisted living. These include Healthy Michigan, MI Choice and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
Assisted living is possibly the best value senior care option in Bay City because its median fee of $4,423 pays for personal care services, meals, accommodations and organized social events within the facility. In comparison, home care costs around $4,957, but seniors must still pay for their homes. Home health care’s median fee is also $4,957, although this covers basic medical assistance. Adult day care has the most affordable median fee at $1,647 per month, while nursing home care is the costliest at $9,125 for a standard semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$4,957
Assisted Living Facility
$1,647
Assisted Living Facility
$4,423
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Bay City seniors don’t need to handle problems on their own, as there are numerous government agencies and nonprofit organizations operating locally that can help. The following list includes those that specialize in legal issues, durable medical equipment loans, dispute resolutions with care providers and veterans’ benefits.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 485-9393 | The Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a state-sponsored advocate for seniors residing in licensed residential care facilities, such as homes for the aged and adult foster homes. Its ombudsmen educate residents about their rights and investigate complaints, ensuring the complainant's anonymity at all times. |
| Bay County Department of Veteran Affairs | (989) 895-4108 | The Bay County Department of Veteran Affairs provides information and support services to U.S. military vets and their dependents. These include helping vets get the state and federal benefits they're entitled to and some military-related allowances, such as the burial benefit. |
| Medical Loan Closet | (989) 895-5444 | The Disability Services Resource Center operates a medical loan closet that provides durable equipment to needy Bay City residents for free. As the center relies on donated equipment, there may be a delay before the senior can get what they need. Common equipment includes wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and canes. |
| Lakeshore Legal Aid | (888) 783-8190 | Funded by a grant from Bay County, Lakeshore Legal Aid provides free advice to Bay City residents of all income levels who are aged 60+. Appointments take place at Bay City's Department of Aging main office twice per month. Lakeshore Legal Aid can assist in civil law matters only. |
| Bay County Volunteer Program | (989) 895-4100 | Bay County's Volunteer Program helps older adults use their free time to support others in the community. Some roles allow seniors to use existing skills, while others require training. They include providing tax assistance, delivering meals to homebound seniors, assisting in a senior center and supporting special events. |
Bay City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Mark014
4.0
Review of Brookdale Bay City
My wife has been in Brookdale Bay City for a week and a half, and things are working out really well. They are a good choice because right at this point, my wife still needs a lift to use the...
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David
5.0
Review of Bayfield Assisted Living & Memory Care
Bayfield was a wonderful place for my mom. She was there after a fall and they helped us a lot with her rehab and getting her better. She was able to get better and go back home for 14 months. She...
Provider response
Hi David, Thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear that you found our community and team to be great. We understand how important communication is for families, and while it’s sad that...
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Julie C
5.0
Review of Bayfield Assisted Living & Memory Care
Bayfield and the staff are wonderful! They have tremendous patience with my mom as she progresses through her dementia. They are all very kind and always there when my mom pushes her call...
Provider response
Hi Julie, It’s wonderful to hear that your interactions with our team have been positive. We strive to provide peace of mind for families who trust us with the care of their loved ones, and we’re...
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