Located primarily in Clare County, Clare sits in Michigan's central Lower Peninsula...
We include 75 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.
312 McGuirk Street, Clare, MI 48617
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom is in the memory care area of Pioneer Golden Estates. They've put her there because they have more staff in the memory care and she needed quite a bit of care when she first got there. They are very warm and friendly. Everything's just been ve..."
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1324 Vinewood Ave, Clare, MI 48617
4.0
(3 reviews)
"The Horizon Senior Living is nice but outdated, has been there a long time, and a little dreary.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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684 Ann Arbor Trail, Clare, MI 48617
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 mother-in-law said it was very good. Their staff are ..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
2378 S. Lincoln Rd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
4.6
(39 reviews)
"The rooms are good, the food is real, fresh made food but what i really appreciate and can't speak of highly enough is the staff and the care they provide for residents. My dad has had excellent care every day since he moved in and the office staff ..."
$5,150
5785 E. Broadway Rd., Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Clean building, friendly and helpful staff. Will be moving wife in today...."
$3,930
PROMOTION!
1945 Churchill Blvd. , Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The facility has just gone through a beautiful renovation. It is lovely and so comfortable for the residents, The rooms are so comfortable having their own bathrooms and little kitchen areas. I did not eat there, but the food always smelled del..."
$3,800
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450 Quarter Street, Gladwin, MI 48624
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is at The Horizon Senior Living. Our experience has been very good. They've got different room sizes. The one that we chose was one room with a bathroom and a closet. It's big enough for a bed, a recliner, and a dresser, and there's plenty ..."
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5775 W Isabella Rd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
4.5
(4 reviews)
"We had an amazing experience with our mother's stay at Applewood. The home is small and homey, which is what our mother loved. The staff was so caring and attentive. We were always notified quickly with any changes in her health. Beverly felt so much..."
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1805 E Remus Road, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I visited my sister at Green Acres Mt. Pleasant and shared lunch with the people there and it was lovely. They were very welcoming with a very comfortable feeling. They gave lots of support. I had stew for lunch with a biscuit, a good salad, a lemona..."
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5257 S. Coldwater Rd., Remus, MI 49340
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I like Margaret's Meadows, and I might pick this place for my father if I need to. They have a large open area where people can watch TV. There were cards and puzzles out and things the residents could engage in. They make all the food fresh. It was ..."
$2,999
702 E Remus Rd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I have been to New Hope Assisted Living LLC. You have to be ambulatory to go. It’s very nice, but people who are not ambulatory or can’t walk, or use a cane or a walker, they can’t live there because of the small staff. It’s very nice though. They on..."
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6133 E. Vernon Road, Rosebush, MI 48878
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Fountain of Love is only two miles from my house. They seem to be quite friendly. They have a deck and a really nice facility for showers and bathing in wheelchairs and a walk-in tub. Fountain of Love is a small place. My mother hasn’t actually moved..."
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288 Old Orchard Drive, Coleman, MI 48618
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My wife is currently a resident here and during the 3+ months of her living here I was able to spend about 4 hours a day with her. During the time I am with my wife, I was able to observe the operation here. What I found was a very professional run..."
$4,500
1201 Cedar Avenue, Gladwin, MI 48624
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother is at The Brook of Gladwin. It's a community housing with the standard amenities. They get meals in the dining rooms, and they have elective activities for them. The staff provides assistance with bathing and getting her out of bed. I talke..."
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400 S Crapo St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Welcome to The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant! Our facility offers short-term rehabilitation and nursing services, as well as extended-stay care for individuals who have physical or cognitive limitations. The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant partners with an onsite dialysis service offering special convenience for guests and patients undergoing dialysis.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Adult Foster Care Search
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1524 PORTABELLA RD, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Adult Foster Care Search
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Assisted Living
Rachel
5.0
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...
Assisted Living
Sarah
4.0
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...
Assisted Living
Sarah
4.0
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Region 7 Area Agency on Aging | (800) 858-1637 | For 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) 539-8870 | The 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) 772-0748 | The 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) 783-8190 | Legal 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. |
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.
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