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Photo of Optimum Personal Care - Missouri City
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For the most part, my loved one likes it here! She is adjusting very well, and the staff do what they can to appease her, such as providing special meals for her when she does not particularly care for the...
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.
Since 1995 Optimum Personal Care has been a reliable assisted living community for families needing mid to high-level care for their loved ones. Our purpose-built 56-bed community creates the ideal environment for residents to thrive even with a diagnosis that calls for detailed oversite.This is...
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12%
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My loved one along with the other residents watches tv, sleep and eats and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Photo of San Antonio - A-Z Senior Care 2
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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
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.
Photo of Faith Assisted Living #4
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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Photo of Faith Assisted Living #1
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Since 1995 Optimum Personal Care has been a reliable assisted living community for families needing mid to high-level care for their loved ones. Our purpose-built 40-bed community creates the ideal environment for residents to thrive even with a diagnosis that calls for detailed oversite.This is...

Cost of assisted living in Bay City, TX

The average cost of senior living in Bay City is $4,426 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ganado, TX with an average of $3,995 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bay City, TX, vs. nearby cities

Bay City, TX
$4,426/mo
$4,676/mo

Assisted living costs in Bay City, TX, vs. state and national averages

Bay City, TX
$4,426/mo
$4,820/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Bay City, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,426/mo
$4,618/mo

Assisted living costs in Bay City, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,912/mo
Studio
$3,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,788/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,331/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, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBay City, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,426/mo$4,820/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,618/mo$5,002/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,031/mo$4,318/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Bay City, TX:$4,426/mo
Texas:$4,820/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Bay City, TX:$4,618/mo
Texas:$5,002/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bay City, TX:$4,031/mo
Texas:$4,318/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bay City, TX

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What families are saying about assisted living in Bay City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bay City

The Acres Assisted Living in Fresno, TX

3.5
What our family likes about The Acres is the size of the home and some caregivers who would engage my mom, but they could improve activities, food varieties, decision making for daily personal care and some other small details.

Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land

5.0
5 on all of the above categories, it has been an excellent experience at Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land. The facility is very clean and the staff is very Godly, which meant a lot to our family. I absolutely recommend this facility to anybody looking for assisted living.

Carriage Inn at Lake Jackson

5.0
I really liked the facility and the staff. Mom played bingo, puzzles, arts/crafts, and enjoyed movies, and live entertainment. From [name removed] at the concierge desk, [name removed] helped me get Mom set up, [name removed]the nurse, [name removed], the director,[name removed] a med tech and ...
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Bay City review score based on 167 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 167 reviews of 39 Bay City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bay City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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 City review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Bay City, TX39 facilities
8.4
Sweeny, TX137 facilities
8.4
West Columbia, TX181 facilities

Review subcategories for Bay City assisted living

When assisted living 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 167 reviews of 39 Bay City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bay City resident and family assisted living 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 City, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.8
3.9
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.6
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Bay City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bay City assisted 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 care services in Bay City assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bay City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bay City, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bay City assisted living

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 City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bay City, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bay City assisted living

Assisted 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, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay City assisted living

Our assisted 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, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
59%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay City assisted 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 assisted living communities in Bay City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bay City, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
48.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bay City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bay City protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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