Medilodge of Clare
600 SE 4th Street, Clare, MI 48617
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
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How Medilodge of Clare Compares
Medilodge of Clare is a 92-bed for-profit nursing facility in Clare, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Michigan average of 2.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 92 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.9% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (78% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.6% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Medilodge of Clare
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Medilodge of Clare with other nursing homes in Clare.
What keeps Medilodge of Clare's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Medilodge of Clare keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Medilodge of Clare keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.1% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Medilodge of Clare?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Medilodge of Clare?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Clare
Clare sits in Clare County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,260 (23.7%)
- Median age
- 47.7 years
- Median household income
- $41,163
- Median home value
- $91,900
Demographics for Clare County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Clare.
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