Clara's House sits in a peaceful country spot in Dexter where you're far from the city's noise and there's room to breathe, and it's the kind of small place where only six seniors live together, so there's a real family feel every day and people know each other's names. Folks with memory problems like Alzheimer's or other kinds of dementia find a safe and caring place here, as the house has friendly staff who are well trained in memory care and are always there to help with things like bathing, getting in and out of bed, transfers, or just moving around if you need a wheelchair or other aid, and they take care of medication, meals, and offer a hand with things like dressing and laundry too. Each person gets an individual care plan that fits what they need most, whether it's nursing help, speech therapy, or more watchful supervision, and everyone's encouraged to do as much as they can for themselves so folks keep their independence as long as possible while staying safe.
Daily life is pretty steady and has a rhythm, with home-cooked meals made right in the house kitchen each day, laundry and linens cleaned, and activities planned by staff, whether that's a game in the common room, reading in the small library, stretching during fitness sessions, or heading outside for walks on paths, gardening, and occasional trips out to things like fairs or parks. There's a garden, a dining room where meals are shared, a game room for cards or puzzles, and furnished rooms that come in small studio or single bedroom styles, with some semi-private options, so you get some space of your own but you're never too far from company. Clara's House offers the comforts of home with things like a culinary chef, dementia-friendly menus, and even concierge services, and you'll find wellness programs to stay active and a packed schedule of social and educational activities, movie nights, and chances to get out with parking and transportation for appointments or outings.
The building's got modern safety measures too, like a 24/7 security system, an emergency alert system, and round-the-clock staff to help if anything's needed, and with only six residents, help's never far away. It's licensed as an Adult Family Home under Michigan's adult foster care program, so it meets the standards set by the state, and the staff focus on both medical needs and making the days here meaningful. The atmosphere is laid-back, with no big crowds, and the home's set up to be good for people with mobility issues or those who want a smaller setting, plus families get peace of mind knowing their loved ones are seen and cared for each day by people who know them well. The home doesn't take Medicare unless it's certified by the right agencies, but it's fully licensed, runs with a regular active status, and you can check recent inspection reports if you want to know more about how things run. Residents enjoy living here where each day is simple, familiar, and gently structured, and the staff aim to keep people both safe and happy as they grow older.
