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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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My grandfather lived there for several months before he passed away. I truly hadn't seen him so happy in years. He loved teasing the girls who work there. I can never thank [name removed] and [name removed]...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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, 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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Clarion, MI

The average cost of senior living in Clarion is $3,732 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Ignace, MI with an average of $3,083 per month.

Independent living costs in Clarion, MI, vs. nearby cities

Clarion, MI
$3,732/mo
$3,732/mo

Independent living costs in Clarion, MI, vs. state and national averages

Clarion, MI
$3,732/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Clarion, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,996/mo
Independent Living
$3,732/mo

Independent living costs in Clarion, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,312/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,475/mo

Senior living costs in Clarion 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: Clarion, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClarion, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,732/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,996/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,996/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clarion, MI:$3,732/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Clarion, MI:$3,996/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Clarion, MI:$3,996/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Clarion, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Clarion 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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Independent living cost trends in Clarion, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clarion 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Clarion, MI$3,178/mo$3,592/mo-11.5%
Michigan$2,673/mo$2,607/mo+2.5%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Clarion, MI
2024 average cost:$3,178/mo
2023 average cost:$3,592/mo
Percent change:-11.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,673/mo
2023 average cost:$2,607/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Clarion

Recent reviews for independent living in Clarion

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
I like this community for the care for my mom. The staff is very caring attentive to her needs. We like that she enjoys the meals. This is a like a home feeling for my mom. She does enjoy being social with the friends that she is made and is happy at this community for the care that she is ...
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The Residences at Harbor Watch in Petoskey, MI

4.0
This is a nice community, and my mother in law is doing very well here. They are caring for her and her needs very well. It is a great place with kind people. A place for mom was very helpful during this process. Gail my SLA was amazing and I'am really thankful for her help.

Castle Rock Retirement Center in Saint Ignace, MI

5.0
My brother [name removed] is currently residing ion this community and I am very thankful and impressed with the care he is receiving here. The staff is very supportive and compassionate, the facility is very clean and well maintained and the meals are excellent. There is a great need for this ...
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Clarion independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clarion independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clarion, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clarion independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clarion partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clarion, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Clarion independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clarion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clarion, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clarion independent 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 independent living communities in Clarion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clarion, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Petoskey, American House Charlevoix Senior Living and August Haus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clarion, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 44 independent living facilities near Clarion, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Clarion, Michigan is Independence Village of Petoskey. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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