Dementia Care in Clare, MI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clare, MI: the local picture

116

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

769

residents 65 or older (23% of Clare)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Clare County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clare has about 116 residents aged 85 or older among 769 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Clare County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Clare residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Clare compared with Clare County and Michigan

Census figure	Clare	Clare County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	15%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	5.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,294	$42,986	—

Older residents in towns around Clare

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	1,951	357
Gladwin, MI	17 mi	781	123
St. Louis, MI	30 mi	865	43
Midland, MI	30 mi	8,729	1,395
Alma, MI	31 mi	1,643	198
Canadian Lakes, MI	32 mi	1,342	86

Nursing homes near Clare

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Clare	Clare, MI	0.6 mi	5 of 5	92	(989) 386-7723
North Woods Nursing Center	Farwell, MI	7.4 mi	3 of 5	71	(989) 588-9928
The Laurels Of MT. Pleasant	Mt. Pleasant, MI	16 mi	5 of 5	100	(989) 773-5918
Isabella County Medical Care Facility	Mt. Pleasant, MI	16 mi	5 of 5	100	(989) 772-2957
Medilodge Of MT. Pleasant	Mt. Pleasant, MI	16 mi	3 of 5	104	(989) 772-2967
Gladwin Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Gladwin, MI	17 mi	2 of 5	84	(989) 426-3430

Hospices serving Clare

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mymichigan Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	(800) 862-5002
Heartland Hospice	Midland, MI	31 mi	(989) 667-3340
Hospice Of Mecosta County	Big Rapids, MI	37 mi	(231) 796-7371
Compassus - Northern Michigan	West Branch, MI	41 mi	(989) 343-2470

Straight-line miles from the center of Clare. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Clare

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Clare households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Clare: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clare?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medilodge Of Clare in Clare (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell (7.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Laurels Of MT. Pleasant in Mt. Pleasant (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clare?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Clare households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Clare, MI