Clark Retirement Community

Clark Retirement Community Offering quality senior housing, freedom from the responsibilities of home maintenance, and the We started as a home for retired Methodist ministers.

Clark was founded in 1906 through a generous donation by Melvin and Emily Clark. Over the years, we’ve grown and evolved, but delivering compassionate care to our residents remains core to who we are. Today, Clark is an ecumenical community, welcoming people from all walks of life and all faith backgrounds. We are a nonprofit Life Plan Community and home to nearly 500 residents. We employ over 400 people committed to serving older adults.

Talking to your parents about senior living isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most important conversations you’ll ever hav...
08/08/2025

Talking to your parents about senior living isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most important conversations you’ll ever have.

Not sure how to begin the conversation? Our guide offers compassionate, practical advice to help you approach the topic with empathy, build trust, and support your loved ones with care and confidence.

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For many adult children, talking to a parent about senior living is one of the hardest conversations they can have. It is not just about changing addresses, it is about aging, independence, family dynamics, and navigating the unknown. Emotions often run high, and parents may feel fear or resistance,...

It was a packed house for Franklin’s Calder City Concert 🎶 We loved cheering on Judy, one of our very own residents, who...
08/06/2025

It was a packed house for Franklin’s Calder City Concert 🎶

We loved cheering on Judy, one of our very own residents, who’s been performing with the group for years. Her talent (and the whole band’s energy) lit up the evening!

Music, community, and a whole lot of fun—just another great night with Clark at Franklin💙

Looking for a place where your loved ones can truly slow down and enjoy life?At Clark at Keller Lake, retirement living ...
08/04/2025

Looking for a place where your loved ones can truly slow down and enjoy life?

At Clark at Keller Lake, retirement living means peaceful mornings by the water, a strong sense of community, and the comfort of knowing support is always nearby. From lakeside walks to quiet moments on the patio, life here is easy, relaxed, and just the way retirement should be. 🌿

Give your parents the lifestyle they’ve earned—surrounded by beauty, connection, and care.

Cheers, tunes, and sunshine! 🍻🎶 Residents had a blast soaking up the sounds of the Beer City Blues Band in our beautiful...
08/01/2025

Cheers, tunes, and sunshine! 🍻🎶

Residents had a blast soaking up the sounds of the Beer City Blues Band in our beautiful Whitten Park and Garden. Nothing better than great music and good company outdoors!

A chronic illness may change your routine, but it doesn’t have to change your life.At Clark, we believe in living well a...
07/31/2025

A chronic illness may change your routine, but it doesn’t have to change your life.

At Clark, we believe in living well at every stage. From personalized support to vibrant social and wellness programs, our residents don’t just manage their health — they thrive.

Discover how our community helps seniors live fully with chronic conditions:
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Chronic illnesses are long-term health conditions that often require ongoing medical attention and daily self-management. Common examples include heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, COPD, and Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions can be unpredictable, often involving flare-ups, medication adjustme...

You can always stop and smell the roses, but sometimes you can stop and smell the other flowers, too. Residents enjoyed ...
07/28/2025

You can always stop and smell the roses, but sometimes you can stop and smell the other flowers, too. Residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park with plenty of opportunities to stay awhile and sniff.

It's Christmas in July at  ! There are only 153 days between now and December 25th, so we thought we would start celebra...
07/25/2025

It's Christmas in July at ! There are only 153 days between now and December 25th, so we thought we would start celebrating early with festive attire, holiday music, and cold cocoa smoothies complete with marshmallows.

Don’t miss your chance to tee off at Kent Country Club in support of The Clark Promise of benevolent care and for music ...
07/24/2025

Don’t miss your chance to tee off at Kent Country Club in support of The Clark Promise of benevolent care and for music therapy for Clark residents.

A few sponsorship opportunities are still available—great exposure for a great cause!
Register or sponsor now at clarkretirement.org/golfforeclark

With these warm summer days, it's important to make sure you're staying hydrated -- plants included.
07/17/2025

With these warm summer days, it's important to make sure you're staying hydrated -- plants included.

The Plaster Creek Stewards and Clark have built a wonderful relationship to support the local ecosystem while beautifyin...
07/11/2025

The Plaster Creek Stewards and Clark have built a wonderful relationship to support the local ecosystem while beautifying the neighborhood and educating residents.

With the addition and expansion of multiple rain gardens around Clark's Franklin campus, we can support the watershed, mitigate invasive species, and promote a variety of native plants that will thrive for years to come.

Then, they provided a tour of multiple other rain gardens in the area and detailed the impact projects like this can have.

It's partnerships like these that turn into friendships and exemplify what makes life vibrant at Clark.

Residents at Keller Lake came together, costumes and all, to find out 'who dun it' while enjoying a magnificent meal. Th...
07/10/2025

Residents at Keller Lake came together, costumes and all, to find out 'who dun it' while enjoying a magnificent meal. The plot line was thick as humor and mystery came together to solve this Las Vegas-themed crime and the culprit was eventually apprehended.

Address

2431 Forest Hill Avenue Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16164521568

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