Assisted living in Bay County, Michigan

Name: Bay County assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Bay County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.

Updated July 2026

Bay County, MI scores 7.0/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 9,110 residents aged 75+, growing 3.3%, against 65 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.

Opportunity score

7.0/10

Moderate

Population 75+

9,110

3.3% growth

Licensed homes

current supply

Demand rating

3.4/10

Low

Why Bay County ranks here

Bay County scores 7.0/10 (Moderate) because its 9,110 seniors 75+ are growing 3.3% against just 65 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.0 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $45,634 and median home value of $152,200 signal the local private-pay base.

Bay County demand & supply detail

Population 75+	9,110
75+ growth (10-yr)	3.3%
Dementia prevalence (65+)	7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes	65
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)	18
Referral capacity / 1k seniors	2.0
Senior median income	$45,634
Median home value	$152,200
Opportunity score	7.0 / 10 (Moderate)

Assisted living by city in Bay County

City	Homes	Beds
Bay City	49	444
Auburn	7	98

Licensed assisted living homes in Bay County

Facility	City	Beds
Charter Senior Living at Bay City 1	Bay City	20
Willow Of Bay City AL	Bay City	20
Leighton House Inn	Bay City	20
Charter Senior Living at Bay City 2	Bay City	20
Close To Home Assisted Living Riegel I	Bay City	20
NICHE AGING HAMPTON OP	BAY CITY	20
Monet House Inn	Bay City	20
Bay Valley AFC Inc.	Bay City	20
Country Square AFC	Auburn	20
Auburn Fields Assisted Living	Auburn	20
Auburn Heights Senior Care, Inc.	Auburn	20
Plainview Adult Care II	Auburn	20
Brookdale Bay City MC (MI)	Bay City	20
Close to Home Assisted Living Riegel II	Bay City	20
Abet AFC Home	Pinconning	12

Frequently asked questions

How many assisted living homes are in Bay County?

Bay County has 65 licensed assisted living homes, serving 9,110 residents aged 75 and older.

Is Bay County a good market for assisted living?

Bay County scores 7.0 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 3.3%.

How fast is the senior population growing in Bay County?

The 75+ population in Bay County is projected to change 3.3% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.

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Sources: Licensed-home count from the Michigan state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.