Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bay City, MI

Average senior living costs in Bay City, Michigan, range from $3,442 per month for independent living to $6,067 per month for a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home. Other options include assisted living at $4,243 per month, a semi-private room in a nursing home at $3,985, and a private room at $4,299. For those requiring specialized care, memory care is priced at $4,294 per month, while a studio in a nursing home averages $5,243. The variety of choices helps cater to different care needs and budget considerations.

The average cost of assisted living communities in Bay City is $4,243 per month. For comparison, nearby cities Standish and Sterling cost $3,472 per month and $2,694 per month, respectively. Bay City falls below the nationwide average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Bay City compares to Michigan and the national average:

Bay City residents have 7 assisted living facilities to choose from. If you expand your search to the surrounding area, there are 9 facilities nearby. For those who want to find a facility anywhere in Michigan, there are 753 communities to choose from.

In Bay City, Michigan, older adults make up a significant 36.7% of the total population of 32,664. Within this senior group, 13.4% are in their 50s, 13.1% are in their 60s, 6.8% are in their 70s, and 3.4% are 80 and over. The gender distribution leans towards females, who make up 52.6% of the population compared to 47.4% males. Regarding marital status, 36.8% of seniors are married, 18.3% are divorced, 38.3% have never married, and 6.7% are widowed. As for Bay City's diversity, the senior community is predominantly White, comprising 87.1%, while 10.6% identify as Hispanic. Other racial groups include 8.2% mixed race, 3.1% Black, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Pacific, and 0.9% identifying as other, painting a picture of a primarily White but varied population.