Lifetime Services
Despite your best efforts, illnesses and accidents happen when you least expect them. While living in a continuing care retirement community
(CCRC) can’t stop them from occurring, it does make it easier to deal with them. For example, when a Clark resident is admitted to the hospital, our community nurse
liaison visits daily and works with hospital personnel to coordinate the return to Clark. If additional services or a rehabilitation stay in The Keller Center are
needed, the staff at Clark makes the preparations.
One of our most distinctive benefits is the Clark Commitment. When you move to Clark, we pledge to care for you for the rest of your life. If longevity or care
needs deplete your resources, you continue to receive the same excellent care no matter where you are living at Clark. This lifetime commitment provides peace of
mind for you and your loved ones.
The Clark Commitment
The financial realities of the Clark Commitment are significant. Currently, more than 60 residents receive annual support from the Benevolent Care fund at a
cost of more than $1.1 million dollars. These residents are people who planned well for their retirement, but unexpected health care requirements and longevity
have exhausted their assets.
Not all organizations have benevolent care programs. Some that do require residents to be at a specific living level before they are eligible for the assistance.
Clark pledges that benevolent care is available at any stage of the continuum.
It is the charge of the Clark Foundation to raise money for the Benevolent Care Fund. Residents and staff contribute during annual
campaigns, and members of the general public are also gracious with their gifts.
Services & Programs
From small details to matters of consequence, Clark focuses on simplifying life. We give particular attention to matters of health.
- Emergency Response
Every Clark residence has easily accessible emergency pull cords. Health care personnel are on duty at all times, ready to respond to calls
for help.
- Fitness Center and Pool with a Wellness Coordinator
Our Wellness Coordinator will help find activities that suit you from walking
and swimming, to Tai Chi and equipment workouts, to chair and balance exercises.
- Rehabilitation Center with Multiple Therapists
Residents recovering from the debilitating effects of illness, cardiovascular problems and surgeries receive rehabilitation services from
physical and occupational therapists in addition to speech-language pathologists.
- Full Service Pharmacy
Located in the main building at Clark on Franklin, you can fill prescriptions or pick up an over the counter product.
Clark Rehabilitation Services
Physical and occupational therapists as well as speech-language pathologists
help residents recover from illnesses, cardiovascular problems and surgeries. Those living throughout west Michigan also benefit from Clark rehab services then return to their homes. Clark Rehabilitation Services are Medicare certified.
Health Clinic
Located at Clark on Franklin, The Health Clinic has internists scheduled three mornings and one afternoon each week. Additionally, a dermatologist,
psychiatrist and podiatrist see residents monthly.
Nurses are on duty all day Monday through Friday to assist with urgent health needs as well as regularly scheduled health care monitoring. Twice a
month, an agency is on site to clean and maintain hearing aids.
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