Clark is proud of the exceptional living environments, experiences, and services we offer our residents. A vibrant and purposeful lifestyle is at the heart of our mission and to provide services with dignity, compassion, and respect. As your loved one ages there may come a time when hospice care is a consideration for them. Since…
For over 20 years, Rev. Keith Bovee has called Clark his home. Keith has been faithfully giving to Clark for 32 years! He is a Heritage Society member and is grateful that he has been blessed to have the opportunity to give back. From the benevolent care fund to the rose garden, Keith’s support for…
Often, people try to decide whether they should give to a charity or bless their loved ones. Did you know there’s a way you can do both? Through a lifetime income gift, you can support the Clark Foundation and secure steady income payments for you or your loved ones. Most often, lifetime income gifts are…
As we look forward to many holiday celebrations this fall, thoughts will swirl around the word GIFT. Lists will be created, and an extraordinary amount of mental energy will be devoted to the search for the perfect gift for each person. Philanthropic gifts will be made to worthy organizations with heartfelt missions to make the…
When a parent falls ill it can mean a change in their living situation. As was the case for Larry Schovan’s parents. Larry had begun the process of looking for an assisted living community that could support both his parents’ needs after his father was hospitalized. His parents resided in Traverse City and he knew…
When Marion DeVinney decided to move to a senior living community, the choice was simple. She had generations of family who lived at Clark before her. The same reasons that drew her ancestors here years ago, made Clark the perfect place for Marion to enjoy her golden years. Marion has fond memories visiting her grandma…
In 2021, Clark was given a wonderful opportunity to provide residents with a way to improve their memory and help fight cognitive decline by implementing the StrongerMemory program. The program was developed by Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin House after his own mother started showing signs of mild cognitive impairment. Liebrech, who has ties to Clark as…
Olga and Bob Stritzinger had driven by Keller Lake countless times to admire the beautiful swans and wildlife. The two were ready to downsize and with the hot real estate market in Grand Rapids, they knew it was the perfect time to sell their family home and move to a Life Plan Community. Keller Lake Apartment…
Ginni Knape had been contemplating downsizing her family home. When a good friend and former neighbor mentioned she was moving to Keller Lake Apartment Homes, Ginni decided to check out Clark at Keller Lake. And she is certainly glad she did. As a new resident Ginni has been loving life in her new luxury apartment…
Dave Snyder became keenly aware of the responsibilities of managing his five bedroom family home of 35 years after he lost his beloved wife. It didn’t take Dave long to realize the house was too much work and that it was time to make a move. At age 77, in good health, and still working,…