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Assisted Living Communities in Clare, Michigan

Located primarily in Clare County, Clare sits in Michigan's central Lower Peninsula region. It supports local seniors through 3 assisted living facilities, along with 13 residences in nearby cities. Local residential care communities charge about $5,075 per month in 2024, which aligns closely with the statewide norm and falls almost $300 below the national median.

We include 66 reviews consumer reviews of Clare's assisted living communities in our guide, giving you a closer look at their amenities. These facilities earn an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living rates in Clare run low compared to costs in many other cities in the region, with seniors paying around $5,075 monthly. This rate provides approximately $870 savings over costs in Detroit, and fees in Lansing surpass the local median by roughly $400. While Clare’s baseline rate falls below the national norm of $5,350, it aligns with typical fees statewide.

Clare

$5,075

Michigan

$5,050

The United States

$5,350

Saginaw

$5,000

Flint

$4,250

Lansing

$5,500

Detroit

$5,949

Paying for Assisted Living in Clare

The median cost of assisted living in Clare, Michigan, is $4,460 per month. This is just below the national average and slightly higher than the state median. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Clare

Seniors in Clare can get help paying the monthly cost of assisted living by signing up for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In Michigan, seniors get an additional stipend from the state with SSI, as well as automatic qualification for Medicaid.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Clare, assisted living rates amount to around $5,075 per month. This fee is substantially below local nursing home rates, which trend close to $12,015 for those with semi-private rooms. It also tracks hundreds of dollars lower than the cost of adult day health care, with seniors paying approximately $5,958.

Home Health Care

$5,958

Assisted Living Facility

$5,075

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,015

Note: Since data for Clare is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Bay City, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Clare

Government agencies and nonprofits provide a variety of free resources to help seniors maintain their health and independence or access additional support if needed. Seniors and their families can learn more about some of these resources below.

ResourceContactService
Region 7 Area Agency on Aging(800) 858-1637For more than 50 years, this Area Agency on Aging has been educating seniors about local resources that are available in the community. It provides insurance counseling and coordinates long-term care needs assessments. A long-term care ombudsman is available to provide information and advice about assisted living.
Clare County Senior Services/Council on Aging(989) 539-8870The Clare County COA provides a variety of volunteer-driven services to ensure the health and well-being of older adults. It offers in-home care, case management services, meal deliveries and transportation for medical appointments. It also provides caregiver support and operates several adult activity centers in the area.
Isabella County Commission on Aging(989) 772-0748The Isabella County Commission on Aging coordinates in-home care, community nutrition programs and senior volunteer opportunities. Golden Key provides peer-to-peer community service where seniors help others in need. It also sponsors the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Program for several counties in the region.
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan(888) 783-8190Legal Services of Eastern Michigan is a comprehensive resource for seniors who need help with all types of legal issues, ranging from housing and long-term care to estate planning and insurance. Elder law is one of its areas of focus, and seniors may be eligible for help with some issues regardless of their income.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Clare

Clare Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Rachel

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Americana Seniors of Clare

My mother-in-law has moved in. We chose it because it was small and close to home. The cleanliness and upkeep are very good. They do games, bingo, crafts, and nails. I did not try the food, but my...

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Sarah

I visited this facility

Review of Pioneer Golden Estates

My mother has dementia, so we picked Pioneer Golden Estates for her because you can go into assisted living and then they have a memory care unit. They seem to be very well-staffed and there's...

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Sarah

I visited this facility

Review of The Horizon Senior Living

The Horizon Senior Living is nice but outdated, has been there a long time, and a little dreary. It was also more money. The staff was very nice.

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