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The Clare

55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611

(800) 558-0653

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4.9

(10 reviews)

Starting Price

$6,150

Care Offered: Memory Care, Continuing Care Communities, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Independent Living

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About The Clare in Chicago, Illinois

The Clare stands proudly at 55 E Pearson Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast, offering a premier LifeCare senior living experience. As a high-rise community with 52 floors and 481 residences, The Clare provides a comprehensive continuum of care—including independent living, assisted living, memory support, in-patient rehab, and skilled nursing—within a single elegant setting Residences range from intimate one-bedroom layouts (774 sq ft) to expansive three-bedroom apartments (up to 1,709 sq ft), many featuring balconies and designed for comfort, style, and sweeping city views. Inside, residents enjoy a rich selection of amenities and services that promote both independence and engagement. The community features a beauty/barber shop, resident and guest parking, housekeeping, linen and clothing laundry, private cleaning, and resident transportation. For social enrichment, there’s a coffee shop, a pool, and a garden and patio. Activities bloom through scheduled music, games, book clubs, yoga, fitness classes led by an on-site exercise physiologist, arts and crafts, gardening, and frequent excursions. Dining is equally versatile, with options ranging from in-room kitchens to shared dining rooms, room service, guest-inclusive meals, and accommodations for special diets including diabetic, kosher, and vegetarian. What elevates The Clare is its unwavering commitment to excellence and safety. Managed by Life Care Services, it maintains 24/7 security, emergency call systems, sprinkler systems, and full-time concierge services, while its “LifeCare” model ensures predictable costs and a seamless transition through care levels. Nestled next to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and steps away from the Museum of Contemporary Art, Lake Michigan, top-tier dining, shopping, and cultural venues, it offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with healthcare and wellness at its heart. This combination of refined residences, robust services, and expert care creates a warm, secure, and fulfilling environment for seniors and their families. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

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Reviews of The Clare in Chicago, Illinois

4.9

(10 reviews)

  • Facility

    5.0

  • Staff

    5.0

  • Food

    4.8

  • Activities

    5.0

  • Value

    5.0

Lelind247

5

November 11, 2022

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

I was there every couple of days visiting a good friend of mine who was on the terraces - nursing home side - after a hospitalization. I was so impressed by the competent staff, the amazing therapists, the knowledgeable doctors - who are geriatricians at Northwestern! Wow! - and the clean facilities. Everyone cared so much about her care. She came there pretty debilitated on too many pills and she was able to leave walking (with a walker) but on her 2 feet and in great spirits. I love having my friend back in her home and visiting her alive and kicking and doing so well. Kudos to the Clare team. The best ever!

Provider Response

Thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Clare!

Harold

5

August 17, 2021

I visited this facility

I visited The Clare recently. I have a sister living there and I was there after chemotherapy bouts in both skilled nursing and assisted living. We now have an independent living unit there. It is quite different from what you have down here. It is a vertical high-rise apartment in downtown Chicago, so it is quite different. The food is very good. The staff is equally good. They have movies, and they will take you to local events like opera, theatre, and the symphony. You can go out the door and access five or six good restaurants. It is something you can't do down here. The food in the assisted living is not their best food, but in independent living it is much better.

Provider Response

We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us! We hope to see you soon!

M.F.

5

June 5, 2021

I am/was a resident of this facility

The Clare is wonderful, medically and therapeutically. I am on my third week here. They are all well-paired and very kind. My room is nice too. It is a private room, and I get a nice view of the buildings and cathedral downtown. It is different from what I typically look at in a suburban home. They're just beginning to open up the amenities, like the dining room and so forth. They have a channel dedicated to movies as well. It is a high rise. Three floors are associated with Northwestern, while the rest of the floors are for rentals or owned.

Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

SS

5

August 15, 2018

I visited this facility

The Clare was very nice but a little expensive. The facility was excellent, like a 5-star hotel. They had the medical facilities, a wellness center, and an emergency team that can take you to the hospital or an ambulance. The staff was very well organized. They had a marketing team and staff who helped people. They had a chef and three kinds of places to eat, one being a very formal place, the second a bistro, and the third for coffee and snacks. It's a very large place with 54 floors.

Susan318572

5

February 23, 2017

I visited this facility

The Clare in Chicago Illinois was beautiful with unbelievable facilities. They have a swimming pool. They have four restaurants in the building and classes every subject from arts to nature subjects. They are very well organized, and they have interesting groups and classes -- just a fabulous place.

Marsi

5

May 11, 2016

I visited this facility

I visited The Clare for myself. They are absolutely fantastic, and if I would go to a senior home, this would definitely be the one, but it’s a little too expensive for me. The amenities there were very good. The food was absolutely delicious, and the top floor was just like a fine dining restaurant and very elegant. It was really beautiful.

John99001950

5

December 22, 2014

I visited this facility

We talked to a representative at The Clare, had lunch, and visited a couple of apartments, which were very nice. The dining area was quite good, and they had a garden, which was a place to sit. They have people who can come in, or they have intensive care out of the apartment.

John65786650

5

July 31, 2013

I visited this facility

It was not difficult at all to enter in The Clare because their occupancy was only 40% or so. So, you could easily get into independent living. But once you were in and you declined to actually go to assisted living and end up to the nursing home facility which were all in the same building. It's pretty difficult because their nursing home does not had enough beds relative to the people who were healthier and don't need nursing facilities in that point in time. The Clare charges a hell of an upfront fee and you would find high quality arts on the wall. So, it's meant for clientele that were at the moment reasonably healthy and want to be near Chicago Symphony, the Arts institute, the History Museum, the Aquarium. So, it's a great location for those who were wealthy enough to enjoy what Chicago has to offer. So, people would go there because it's fancy and if they could afford it and they had that kind of liquid cash, they were setting up for when they get old later. So, they were living in a convenient location, then they don't have to go anywhere if they need assisted care.

sue8

4

October 25, 2012

I visited this facility

The staff seemed very cordial overall. They gave us time alone without being overbearing. Her grandpa seemed to be familiar with where everything was, since most of the items they brought from his previous home. His room was spacious and warm. He said he would rather live with his eldest daughter, but I think this was because he missed the family not because of the facility. He is a simple man and felt like the place was too over the top. It is in the heart of downtown Chicago. He mentioned the garden to be his favorite area there. I personally liked the business center; also it took just one train and a short walk to get there.All the areas were clean and well organized. This facility is not for everyone. Some people may enjoy somewhere in a more secluded area with more outdoor space. That way there can be more outdoor activities. Her grandpa may be a better fit for somewhere like that.

commercesd

5

May 25, 2011

Visited this facility

My great-uncle has lived in Chicago for most of his life. The idea of staying in a nursing home isn't appealing to him, and it was important that we found him a place where he could easily visit his friends and family. We found the Clare at Water Tower assisted living facility in the heart of the city in the downtown area, near the Magnificent Mile. It is easy to get to by public transport, which most of his family uses regularly. The staff is very friendly, attentive and it was clear that they can easily handle the needs of its residents. There were apartment and room options which could easily fit his cherished furniture pieces. Since it is a high-rise building, the views of the city are fantastic. The fitness and aquatic center is as nice as any high-end day spa, which they also have. They show films in the media and entertainment center. The business center is great for busy visitors. My uncle paints, so the creative arts studio was a nice surprise. They offer many events through a partnership with Loyola University Chicago. My great-uncle used to tend a small garden so he really appreciated the fresh food options, like fresh salads and other vegetables available. He is on a strict Diabetic diet and the Clare offers an array of small meals and snacks that looked really well-suited to his needs. We went to quite a few facilities in the area, and The Clare was the best one yet! Definitely 5 stars!

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Services and Amenities of The Clare in Chicago, Illinois

Aquatic Amenities

  • Swimming Pool

Games Hobbies & Recreation

  • Facilitated Field Trips/Outings

Languages

  • English spoken

Pets

  • Pets
  • No Cats

Therapies

  • Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation

Dining

  • Communal Dining
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals

Health Services

  • Skilled Nursing
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Reminders

Parking Options

  • Parking Lot

Safety & Security

  • Gated Facility

Transportation & Shopping

  • General Transportation Services

Fitness & Wellness Programs

  • Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
  • Salon Services

Housekeeping & Maintenance

  • Housekeeping Services

Personal Care

  • Meal Preparation

Specialized Staff

  • Nurse on Staff (Part time)

Additional Amenity Information

  • Fee Structure: Entry fee for CCRC: $595,000
  • State Licenses: 5107203

State Licenses

State License: 5107203

Costs for The Clare in Chicago, Illinois

Memory Care

$13,090

Starting Price

Continuing Care Communities

$595,000

Starting Price

Assisted Living

$11,080

Starting Price

Independent Living

$6,150

Starting Price

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