Life at The Clare

The Terraces at The Clare has been recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025 list.

Hobbies unlock a world of personal growth, creativity, and unexpected connections. Whether you crave moments of peaceful artistry or the thrill of a lively new sport, let’s explore a selection … Continue reading “Creating a Life You Love: Inspiring Hobbies for Older Women”

When you consider the amount of time and energy that comes with the upkeep of a home, it can quickly become overwhelming. Whether it’s calling a repairman to fix an … Continue reading “Make room for life with low-maintenance senior living in Chicago.”

Since beginning my role as Executive Director in August of 2022, my focus has been to support and foster forward movement at The Clare. Our residents are full of life … Continue reading “Improving with Age – A Message from the Executive Director”

Knowing what to look for in a memory care community can help you select the right place for your family member or friend. While each memory care community offers various … Continue reading “8 Qualities to Look for in a Memory Care Community”

A state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center now lives at the corner of Taylor and Wood Streets on the University of Illinois at Chicago’s campus, thanks mainly to an incredibly generous donation … Continue reading “Resident News: Sallie and Bruno’s long history of philanthropic giving”

After an illness, injury or surgery, a licensed team of therapists at The Terraces at The Clare can help residents return to health and wellness. Our short-term rehabilitation professionals provide … Continue reading “6 Reasons to Choose Short-Term Rehabilitation at The Clare”

Assisted Living at The Terraces at The Clare, located in downtown Chicago’s Gold Coast, provides every opportunity to continue and enhance the lifestyle you have grown accustomed to while residing … Continue reading “8 Reasons to Choose Assisted Living in Chicago”

Those who know Dr. Mary Davidson know that she is kind and giving, her neighbors at The Clare may even describe her as quiet. What most do not know about … Continue reading “Resident Dr. Mary Davidson continues to affect change without reservation”

Living at The Clare means everyday access to fine dining in Chicago. That’s because top-notch menus crafted by an esteemed culinary team are available within the community itself. Here are … Continue reading “Top 8 Advantages of 5-Star Fine Dining in Chicago at The Clare”

After a 3-year hiatus, the Clare Crewsaders came back stronger than ever for the 2022 Chicago Dragon Boat Race on June 25 in Chinatown’s Ping Tom Memorial Park. In fact, … Continue reading “Clare Crewsaders Return for 2022 Chicago Dragon Boat Race”

National Senior Health and Fitness Day takes place on the last Wednesday in May each year, and is the nation’s largest older adult health and wellness event. This year, rather … Continue reading “The Clare Celebrates National Senior Health and Fitness Day”

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to retirement, especially at The Clare. With various high-end dining venues, enriching programs and a dynamic downtown location, The Clare provides residents with … Continue reading “Residents Continue Working After Move to The Clare”

Residents are happier than ever to be living at The Clare, as they indicated in a recent resident satisfaction survey conducted in the community. Overall satisfaction at The Clare ranks … Continue reading “The Clare Earns Top Marks in Resident Satisfaction Survey”

Top Luxury retirement communities are undoubtedly having their moment across the nation and in Chicago alike. Seniors want more from their later years, particularly in terms of enriching activities, upscale … Continue reading “7 Reasons Why The Clare is a Top Luxury Retirement Community”

From plays and poetry to books and paintings, residents continue to pursue creative endeavors and develop new passions during their retirement at The Clare. For resident Jack Jennings, inspiration for … Continue reading “Residents Pursue Creative Endeavors During Retirement at The Clare”

The Clare has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces, one of only 200 companies in the Chicagoland area to earn the title. The … Continue reading “The Clare Earns Top Workplaces Recognition From Chicago Tribune”

Active seniors today want to make the most of their later years, exploring museums, attending performances and continuously learning. That’s what makes luxury retirement communities in Chicago so alluring. They … Continue reading “Why Luxury Retirement Communities in Chicago Are Thriving”

Year after year, The Clare sets and surpasses fundraising goals for the Alzheimer’s Association leading up to the annual Walk to END Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness … Continue reading “The Clare Raises Over $100K for Alzheimer’s Association”

Overall wellness for residents of The Clare encompasses many facets, from an active lifestyle and healthy dining options to stimulating social interactions. Of course, maintaining health at its core is … Continue reading “Role of the Wellness Nurse Navigator at The Clare”