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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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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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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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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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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 assisted living in Clare County, MI
The average cost of senior living in Clare County is $3,615 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Clare County, MI vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Clare County, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Clare County, MI by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Clare County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Clare County
Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI
5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Mt Pleasant Comfort Care in Mount Pleasant, MI
4.8
The staff are so nice and friendly! Very caring and take great care of my uncle! They are always smiling and take such good care of my auntie [name removed]! She enjoys BINGO and their BBQ days! She likes her room just wants a better view! I would recommend this building to anyone in the Mt ...
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Curry House in Cadillac, MI
4.8
My loved one was previously a resident at Curry House and the overall experience at this facility was great. The quality of the care was overall very good, but occasional issues with the staffing levels or inexperienced staff were what kept it from being great. However, things may have changed.
Clare County review score based on 159 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 159 reviews of 74 Clare County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Clare County 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
Clare County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Clare County 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 159 reviews of 74 Clare County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Clare County 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.Clare County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.5
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Clare County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clare County assisted living 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 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 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
31.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Clare County 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 Clare County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clare County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clare County 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 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
8.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Clare County 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 Clare County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clare County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clare County 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 Clare County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clare County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
23%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Clare County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Clare County protect seniors.
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Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Clare County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 84 assisted living facilities near Clare County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Clare County, Michigan are Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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