The Clare

High-rise continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. IDPH-licensed under the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act (210 ILCS 9) and 77 Ill. Adm. Code 295 (skilled nursing under the Nursing Home Care Act, 210 ILCS 45).

Illinois regulatory information

The Clare is located in the Chicago metro and is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Division of Assisted Living and Bureau of Long-Term Care. Assisted Living Establishment licensed under the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act (210 ILCS 9) and 77 Ill. Adm. Code 295.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations in the IDPH Health Care Facilities & Programs directory and the IDPH nursing home report card →

Medicaid: Illinois residents who qualify may be eligible for the Supportive Living Program (SLP), the state's Medicaid assisted-living alternative administered through Illinois HFS, or the Community Care Program (CCP) for in-home services through the Illinois Department on Aging. Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.

Chicago location & hospital context

The Clare is located in Chicago, Cook County, IL. Nearby hospitals include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Medicine, UI Health.

Chicago-area veterans are served by the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, part of the VA Great Lakes Health Care System. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of assisted living in Chicago

In 2026, Assisted Living in the Chicago metro typically runs $4,500–$6,500/mo. The exact rate at The Clare depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate The Clare

The things that best predict care quality never make it into the brochure. Ask what the caregiver-to-resident ratio runs overnight — the daytime figure hides the real story — along with the past year's staff turnover and how long the administrator has held the job. Ask, too, how often the care plan gets reviewed and what would actually trigger a move-out. Then walk the halls during a meal and an activity, and watch whether the residents actually look engaged. Verify the IDPH license and inspection history through the IDPH Health Care Facilities & Programs directory and the IDPH nursing home report card.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What IDPH license do you hold — Assisted Living Establishment under 210 ILCS 9 / 77 Ill. Adm. Code 295, or Skilled Nursing under the Nursing Home Care Act (210 ILCS 45)?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current IDPH citations or enforcement actions on the IDPH nursing home report card?
• Do you accept the Supportive Living Program (SLP) Medicaid or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, is your staff dementia-training current under Illinois' standards?

Other assisted living establishments in the Chicago metro

• Belmont Village Lincoln Park — Chicago, IL
• Belmont Village Glenview — Glenview, IL
• Sunrise of Lincoln Park — Chicago, IL
• Brookdale Lake Shore Drive — Chicago, IL