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If your loved one needs memory care in Clare, A Place for Mom can help. With 275 memory care facilities in Clare, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Clare incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Clare memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Clare, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Rosewood Manor is a smaller community and it is a wonderful place. My mom has been doing great since her move to the community.The staff have been very friendly and caring to mom. They have done a great job...
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.
Rosewood Manor in Delavan, WI is a State licensed 8bed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. Our unique license and VA Certification encompasses care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to...
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I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since he had made the move into this community. The staff where all very friendly and have welcomed him with open arms. I am comfortable with...
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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.
Our Commitment to you at RidgeStone is to maintain a warm and homelike atmosphere. We treat all our live-in guests with love, courtesy and respect of privacy. Your needs and comfort always come first. RidgeStone Village offers a continuum of care for seniors. We offer two levels of assisted...
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Words are powerless to express my feelings about Arbor Village of Geneva Crossing. The facility is beautiful inside and out with a court yard, beautiful dining room, party room and much more. There are many...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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
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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
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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, 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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My grandma has been here for just over a year now. She is still moderately independent and able to clearly speak her mind. She enjoys the staff, feels safe and comfortable, loves the view from her room, and...
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.
At Vintage on the Ponds, we pride ourselves in giving the best care possible to our senior citizens. Located in Delavan, Wisconsin, this assisted living facility offers it's residents the independence they crave, with the support that they need. Our trained staff is always available to offer...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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, 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.
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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, Independent 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.
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: Memory Care
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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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It has been a good experience for us here at this community. They are caring for my relative very well. The community is nice and clean. The staff is good, they are helpful and kind. . Everything is working...
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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
St. Elizabeth Manor is located in Rock County in Wisconsin. St. Elizabeth Manor provides high quality assistance, an engaging and welcoming environment, and a convenient lifestyle for each of its residents. The assisted living facility provides 24 hour caregivers ready to help each resident and...
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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, 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
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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.

Cost of memory care in Clare, IL

The average cost of senior living in Clare is $5,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Milford, IL with an average of $4,180 per month.

Memory care costs in Clare, IL, vs. nearby cities

Clare, IL
$5,412/mo
$4,497/mo
$5,449/mo

Memory care costs in Clare, IL, vs. state and national averages

Clare, IL
$5,412/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Clare, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,412/mo

Memory care costs in Clare, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,431/mo
Studio
$5,547/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,728/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,988/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,452/mo

Senior living costs in Clare 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: Clare, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClare, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,412/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,332/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,824/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Clare, IL:$5,412/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Clare, IL:$5,332/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Clare, IL:$3,824/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Clare, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Clare 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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Memory care cost trends in Clare, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Clare 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
Clare, IL$7,292/mo$6,950/mo+4.9%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Clare, IL
2024 average cost:$7,292/mo
2023 average cost:$6,950/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,168/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Clare

Recent reviews for memory care in Clare

Melody Living Lake in the Hills

5.0
After my father's death we wanted my mother to be closer to us. She suffered from progressive dementia and needed care on virtually every level. We heard about Melody Living and decided to investigate. We wanted to be sure that her care would be good as her former residence. We visited the ...
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The Sheridan at Oak Brook

5.0
Our Activities Director at the Sheridan of Oak Brook rewards its residents with numerous wonderful activities and events that result in large crowds. One significant activity, a favorite of mine, occurs annually and is identified as “ Show and Tell”. Residents are encouraged to bring to a ...
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Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL

5.0
Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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Clare review score based on 2,073 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 2073 reviews of 247 Clare memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clare review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Clare review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Clare, IL247 facilities
8.7
Kirkland, IL9 facilities
8.4
Malta, IL235 facilities

Review subcategories for Clare memory care

When memory care 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 2,073 reviews of 247 Clare memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Clare resident and family memory care 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.
Clare, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Clare memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clare memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clare, 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 Clare memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Clare that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
70.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.1%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Clare memory care

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 Clare Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clare, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clare memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clare partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clare, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Clare memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clare communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clare, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
49%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clare memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Clare offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clare, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
44.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Clare

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clare, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 275 memory care facilities near Clare, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Clare, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 275 memory care facilities near you in Clare, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Clare, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Clare, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Clare, Illinois ranges from $850 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in Clare, Illinois is $5,412. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Clare, Illinois typically starts at $850. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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