The Best Independent Living Communities in Emmet County, MI

"We toured American House Petoskey. It was very nice and pleasant, and the people were very nice. The tour was super. We got to go in and see where the residents would stay. It was welcoming and comfortable. The staff was very welcoming, outgoing, and compassionate. If they said, "Where would be some places to look?" I would give them that name."

"I'm a resident of Independence Village of Petoskey. What I like best is the excellent performance of the management. The management here really demonstrates interest in the lives of the residents. They voluntarily give us a hand and help when it's apparent that it's needed. They go above and beyond what would be normally called for as managers of a residence of this sort. My wife and I occupy a one-bedroom apartment here. We have a living room that's about 20 by 12. We have an almost complete kitchen adjoining. We have an adequate bedroom. We have storage closets, and it's perfectly adequate for our needs. They have a very, very active program of trips away to places within an hour's drive. They have social programs, concerts, and lectures. They present a highly varied and interesting program for all the residents. I don't participate regularly, but I watch the program all the time and when something comes up of special interest to me, I make sure I go. The building is beautifully maintained. It's a place you can call your residence and be proud of it. The food is excellent. I have one meal a day."

"We toured American House Charlevoix. It was very pleasant and clean. The staff was very friendly. I had a meal there, and it was very good. The residents played bingo and watched movies. The rooms looked excellent. They were clean, and you can bring your own furniture in. They were attentive, and the management was concerned and very facilitating."

"I wanted to take a minute to give my impressions of The Village of Hillside which is located in Harbor Springs, Michigan. First of all, I would like to say that this retirement community is located near beautiful Lake Michigan which is nice for the residents to be so close to nature. I also think that the facility is clean, organized and also very well maintained.I was able to spend about three hours here one day with my family while we were looking at all of our options for care for my mother who has been recently unable to care for herself. I was able to talk to most of the staff that works there regularly and I was impressed with their attitudes. They took the time to sit and talk with the patients/residents instead of just doing their jobs and moving onto the next person. I found them to be friendly and genuinely caring about how the residents are doing.I also enjoyed the layout of the facility. My mother has a pet and this place allows pets to live there with the residents, which was a big positive for us and our situation. Also, there are laundry facilities, cable television, beauty shops, exercise and fitness rooms and also a meeting place for all of the residents to meet up and play games, etc.Lastly, I would like to talk about all of the fun things that are in place for the residents to do. They are able to meet and play bingo and do other things such as play the Wii and have competitions. There are also karaoke and card nights, which helps the residents with making a lot of new friends and feeling like they are part of this retirement community.Make sure to take a look at this place if you are looking to get the best care for your loved one. Thanks for letting me share! "

"My father lived in a place called Brook of Cheboygan. I liked that place because it was smaller. They only have like 40 or 50 residents. The staff was very good. Everybody knew everybody. They had bingo, cards, and a movie theater. They had a very nice dining room. The facility was very nice. They had nice furniture. It would remind you of a fancy hotel, and they had a beauty salon. "