The Best Independent Living Communities in Grand Traverse County, MI

"Independence Village has been a wonderful residence for my father. He still is able to enjoy his independence as well as receive help with his daily ADL’s with the on-site care company. The dining room staff are caring and attentive and the chef offers delicious meals. The location is also very peaceful as it is tucked off the road. Knowing that my father is well taken care of is very reassuring."

"Autumn House Williamsburg is a lovely facility. My mom’s room is kept very clean and she says the meals are quite good. The staff is amazing: everyone (custodial, food service, resident assistants, admin) are very friendly and considerate. I am so glad my mom is at Autumn House."

"The rooms are spacious and the staff is the best! Very caring individuals!"

"My dad was fortunate enough to move here the last 9 months of his life (I wish we had moved him sooner). The 2 bedroom that we wanted had to be renovated and it turned out beautifully. I cannot say enough good things about this facility, and it is all due to the staff and house manager. From day 1, Meghan, who became his favorite caregiver, enthusiastically greeted us. From that day on, his care was exemplary. They worked with us on any issues, medical or otherwise, they made sure he ate and they showed the utmost care and respect for him. They were able to pivot as his needs increased and work with whatever came up. I so appreciate how loving and nurturing everyone here is. If your loved one needs care, I highly recommend Boardman Lake Glens (he was at Brigadoon)."

"I was a resident of The Village at LaFranier Woods. It's excellent and outstanding. These are one- and two-bedroom apartments. The apartment I had was a one-bedroom, and it was 670 square feet. The staff is very good. They have a full-time activities director. The administrative staff is very good. They pretty much answer any questions or problems you have and address them. There's a full-time maintenance man there. So, your maintenance issues are addressed. They served the dinner meal, and you were provided with a five-day menu. You can pick what meals you want to eat off that menu, and it has to be turned in by a Saturday prior to the next week, but those meals are $15 each. The food is excellent. They have a regularly scheduled fitness program, and they do that once a week. They're very well connected to the Grand Traverse Commission on Aging. It's an excellent program, and they have full access to all those programs. If you need transportation, you coordinate that through the Commission on Aging, and someone will come and pick you up and get you to that activity."

"I toured Village at Bay Ridge Senior Community. It's a much older place. It's on the west side of town where I like to be, but they didn't have anything available. It's a very nice place. The people were great. They were awesome. The one I spoke with was very, very nice. They have all this stuff for people to do. They have buses that they take people to the grocery store or whatever if they don't drive. There's a gym, a library, and rooms to use if your family comes in for something."