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Medilodge Of Clare

Medilodge Of Clare is a nursing home community in Clare, MI.

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  • Interior

    An indoor scene showing a trash can filled with garbage beside sink pipes.

  • Decor

    A cozy waiting room corner with a decorative shelf and chair.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room space with chairs, a coffee table, and hanging plants facing large windows.

  • Building

    A small brick office building with well-maintained landscaping and a sign in front.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with a single bed, decorated with a colorful quilt, alongside wooden furniture and a large window.

  • Dining

    A burnt grilled cheese sandwich cut into halves on a plate.

  • Garden

    A well-maintained garden with raised vegetable beds and a gazebo.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy room equipped with various exercise tools and a set of stairs.

  • Nursing Home

    Sign for Medilodge of Clare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

600 South East 4Th Street, Clare, MI 48617

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 81 reviews
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Overall Review of Medilodge Of Clare

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Skilled nursing support stands out

Residents describe hands-on support during complex medical transitions and care routines.

Several reviews mention smoother-than-expected coordination when hospice is involved, including a hospitalization-to-care transition. Another resident describes the team helping manage medication changes and working through mood and behavioral challenges. Taken together, reviews point to staff involvement that goes beyond basic room care when medical needs get complicated.

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Clean, orderly facility experience

Many reviewers highlight a clean, organized building and spaces that feel well kept.

Cleanliness comes up repeatedly, with reviewers describing the facility as clean and orderly on visits. Others add that the building looks and smells good and that it does not feel like a hospital. A few also mention clean rooms and halls, reinforcing a consistent first impression when touring or visiting.

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Food quality gets praise

Dining is frequently described as more satisfying than hospital food.

A review calls out excellent food served in the facility, alongside a positive overall care experience. Another resident says the food is “yummy” and notably better than hospital meals. This aligns with the community offering dining support for special dietary needs mentioned in the care and dining details.

  • A burnt grilled cheese sandwich cut into halves on a plate.
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Activities and welcoming atmosphere

Reviews describe a friendly atmosphere with activity options that help pass the time.

Some residents and visitors mention an enjoyable experience with activities, including having fun during the visit. During a period when families were restricted, one review describes daily activities and exercises designed for social distancing. Another review also calls out an activities staff member as particularly helpful, reinforcing that day-to-day engagement matters to families.

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Staffing and response can lag

A recurring concern is slower-than-expected response during care needs.

One reviewer says night shift staffing felt short, which affected their experience. Another describes slow response to a concern about re-wrapping a splint after surgery. Others mention trouble getting timely help or needed information, including waiting on a call-back and having to follow up repeatedly. A separate negative review describes delayed or mishandled care after an emergency transfer, which adds to concerns about responsiveness.

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Features

Housing

  • 92 resident community capacity 92 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Subway (0.5 miles)
  • Ruckle's Pier (0.5 miles)
  • Traffic Stop Diner (0.5 miles)
  • Timeout Tavern (0.5 miles)
  • Whitehouse Restaurant (0.5 miles)
  • Culver's (1.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Cops & Doughnuts (0.5 miles)
  • Bean Me Up (9.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Clare Congregational UCC (0.5 miles)
  • Our Lady of Hope Parish (0.7 miles)
  • Great Lakes Mennonite Church (1.5 miles)
  • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (1.6 miles)
  • Clare Assembly of God (2.1 miles)
  • Clare Christ Fellowship (2.2 miles)
  • New Hope Fellowship Missionary Church (5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Midmichigan Medical Center-Clare (0.6 miles)
  • North Woods Nursing Center (7.7 miles)
  • Weidman Area Health Clinic (13.6 miles)
  • Central Michigan Community Hospital (13.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Mid Michigan Physicians Group (0.6 miles)
  • Delgado Reden MD (0.6 miles)
  • Dr Bremer's Office (0.7 miles)
  • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center (0.9 miles)
  • Mid Michigan Urgent Care (1.5 miles)
  • Central Michigan Family Practice (5.2 miles)
  • Coleman Family Medicine Center (10 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Gateway Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Glen's Markets (1.6 miles)
  • Eagle Pharmacy (5.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.7 miles)
  • Coleman Family Pharmacy (9.5 miles)
  • Glen's Markets Pharmacy (13.4 miles)

Parks

  • Shamrock Park (1 miles)
  • Pettit Park (1 miles)
  • Rocks and Valleys Off-Road Park (9.9 miles)
  • Shingle Lake (14 miles)
  • Coldwater Lake Family Park (14.1 miles)

Transportation

  • A Trophy Room (3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (4.9 miles)
  • Mt Pleasant Cab Company (13 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (13.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Celebration Cinema (14 miles)

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