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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Clare County, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Clare County, A Place for Mom can help. With 72 memory care facilities in Clare County, 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 County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Clare County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Clare County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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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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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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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
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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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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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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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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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, and...
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.
The Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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We are very pleased at the respect shown Mom and us as we deal with dementia. It is reassuring to know young women like [removed] are choosing to meet her needs. Sometimes it is not easy for even family to...
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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at White Oaks. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in a...
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I am very happy with the care for my mom in this nice community. We are happy to see that she likes the staff who are always helpful and kind. The community is clean and maintained at all times. The menu is...
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.
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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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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I was very impressed with The Brook of Grayling. They are very nice people to work with and it is a very nice facility. Our experience was very limited as my mother ended up passing away shortly after...
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.
The Brook of Grayling is a great assisted living facility located in Grayling, Michigan. Our facility is located in a residential neighborhood, and within close proximity to Mercy hospital. Our facility is located near the beautiful AuSable river, which allows for residents to enjoy short walks...
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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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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
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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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...

Cost of memory care in Clare County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Clare County is $5,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McBain, MI with an average of $5,183 per month.

Memory care costs in Clare County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Clare County, MI
$5,655/mo

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

Clare County, MI
$5,655/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,655/mo

Memory care costs in Clare County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,860/mo
Studio
$5,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,622/mo

Senior living costs in Clare County 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 County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClare County, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$5,655/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$4,901/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Clare County, MI:$5,655/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Clare County, MI:$4,901/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Clare County, MI:unavailable
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Clare County

Recent reviews for memory care in Clare County

Independence Village of Midland

5.0
Moved my parents into Independence Village Midland in August. The whole staff has made this a great experience for me in getting my parents settled in. They are very attentive to their needs and informing me of all issues. I am relieved to have my parents in a safe caring environment. All the ...
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Bickford of Midland

4.0
This is a pretty nice community, and so far my mother is doing well with her move to this community. I do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are caring for her well. They have nice meals, and good activities available for the residents. The only thing that ...
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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care in Alma, MI

4.4
They have a lot of activities going on for the residents which is great and even with the staffing issues they do work very hard.

Clare County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clare County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clare County, 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 County 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 County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clare County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.7%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.9%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.1%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.1%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.2%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53%
65.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Clare County 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 County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clare County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.4%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.5%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.5%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clare County 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clare County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Clare County 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 County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clare County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.3%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clare County 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 County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clare County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.2%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.7%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
40%
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State regulations for memory care in Clare County

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 Michigan memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Clare County protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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