Independence Village of Petoskey

Boca Buttons

My mom has been at Independence Village for 1 1/2 years. The staff was fabulous ahead of time showing my husband the different apartment options ( studio, one bedroom and 2 bedroom. She chose the 1 bedroom which is very spacious and it was painted and spotless when we moved her in. The staff was at the door to greet her and the health director stopped by to evaluate how much care would be needed. The meals are delicious and the third Sunday of every month they have a fantastic brunch and the residents can invite guests. Because my mom has limited eyesight one of the kitchen staff comes by once a week to help my mom select her menu choices. The facility is very warm and welcoming not only by the staff but the decor is lovely and is decorated to the nines at every holiday. There is a library, exercise room, a little cafe, laundry room, a beauty shop and chapel etc. They clean the resident’s apartments every 2 weeks. My mom gets help with showers twice weekly and medications twice daily and the staff is very caring and friendly. They offer exercise classes, WII games, movies, popcorn, concerts and several outings. We looked at several places and Independence Village was far and above the others.

MLame

The food is great with good variety. Maintenance is quick to fix any problems. Tony is great. Good friendly services, clean and well maintained. Very friendly and personable staff everywhere. The nursing care is great as well. I can’t really say anything bad.

VanAntwerp Family

Independence Village of Petoskey strives for excellence in every way that they interact with their residents. From the business office, reception, food service, and activities our family has been given considerate and hospitable service. The sign “Welcome Home” truly encompasses every aspect of the Independence Village experience.

Doug Aulgur

My mom is able to be involved with others as much or as little as she likes. The food is above average. Her apartment is perfect for her.

Jane Schwartzfisher

My mother has been living at Independence Village for over two years. We are both over the moon happy with the entire staff and all that the Village has to offer. The rooms are clean, the grounds are gorgeous and the food is good. Can't say enough about the wellness staff and the phenomenal care they give mom. They create individual wellness plans based on her needs and we can add to or subtract from the plan as her needs change. There are fun activities for everyone and the special events are so well planned and carried out. Mom has taken advantage of Bible Study, Sunday church service, exercise group, weekly concerts, movies, the hair salon, toe nail clipping and she also has a Rummicube group that meets twice a week. This is her routine but there are so many more activities available. To many to mention here. Our entire experience at the Village, starting with the initial contact and tour, through the move in process, adjustment periods, and everything else along the way has been exceptional. The entire staff goes out of their way to assist the residents and they always do so with a SMILE. We are both so grateful for Independence Village. Than you one and al!!

Wesley J.

My mother researched and chose Independence Village on her own, and the told my brother Dave of her decision. Our family has lived in Petoskey for 60 years. She knows many residents there and many friends. She enjoys the many and varied activities. I have enjoyed many dinners and various holiday banquets there. The food is wonderful.

Yankee Rebel

This facility is perfect for my parents. My parents are safe and happy there. The rooms are quiet and spacious. The food is delicious. The staff has been kind and responsive to their needs. My parents enjoy the religious services and musical entertainment the most. The grounds are beautifully maintained. My parents enjoy walking and sitting outside when the weather permits.

Phil Feles

Great place, very clean, staff is wonderful. Food is average, brunch on very third Sunday & special events food is excellent. Need more day trips & activities.

Sally Crowley

We moved my mom to Independence Village over 4 years ago. Since, her Alzheimer's has increased and was recognized by not only family, but also staff of Independence Village. They made more accommodations available to her and she continues thrive there. The food is wonderful. The building is terrific. The activities are fun. The very best part of Independence Village though is the staff. They are fantastic and so caring for all the people living there. Independence Village has everything you need without even having to leave the building. It's like a cruise ship on land that never has to leave the dock.

D Wagner

My mom loves living at Independence Village. She can't believe it took her so long to move in there. She enjoys a physical fitness activity every day to keep herself moving. Tai Chi, Chair Volleyball, Sit to Fit, Thera Band and Wii activities. Her favorite part is having her evening meal provided in the dining room with other friends. Great choices every day. They have happy hour days, musicians come on a regular basis, outdoor picnics, movies, treat carts, chefs and wine specialists present programs, therapy dogs come for visits and so much more. The staff is great, linen and towel laundering provided, nursing staff visits if needed, room cleaning every other week and fantastic holiday and seasonal decorations. The activities staff comes up with amazing week long programs like cruise week with a stop in several ports with the meals of the day corresponding with the stop....Italy, Ireland, Monaco...Camp week had s'mores day and some field trips to Camp Daggett and Camp Walden. The rooms have full size appliances if cooking is desired. One, two and three meal plans are available. There is a coffee shop every morning with some pastries, dry cereal and lively conversation. IV gives my siblings and me peace of mind that she is checked on daily and they report anything unusual to one of us. Wonderful place to enjoy your golden years.

ReviewerFC061022C

We like Independence Village of Petoskey much better than the others, but the problem with Independence Village is it's pretty expensive for our budget. They seemed much better organized and had more to offer. We were hoping we could afford Independence Village because of its offerings. The food is supposed to be good and there are a lot of activities. The least I liked is, that there will be two of us and two cats, which is great because they do accept pets, but on the other hand, it's only like 850 square feet. It's a very small space and we're coming from a house that has three floors to it. Animals are add-ons. They have carports and that is also an additional charge. It seemed like there were a lot of additional charges. The personnel seemed very knowledgeable and very helpful. The neat thing was when we did our tour, the director had three meals sent home with us so that we could explore the food. The food was excellent. It was really special good food. It's hard to match, but the small room is kind of holding us back. We'd have to leave most everything behind. We're just not sure if we can manage that. We don't need a big place, but for two people and two pets, it looked kinda crowded. It's probably one of the nicest that you can find of that kind. We just are still trying to work out finances. They have double rooms, but we were told by the director that they have a huge waiting list for the double bedrooms. The staff was top-notch. They all were very friendly. You could tell, that anybody that we passed in the hall, seemed very, very knowledgeable and helpful. For a single person, the room would be adequate. I'm just not sure with two people. There's nothing wrong with it. They seemed to keep everything clean.

Becky's

A very friendly snd welcoming community. Many activities to join. The staff truly cares for the residents. My mother’s place is very spacious and bright. She loves having the balcony The views are beautiful!

Sara I.

Independence Village has been wonderful for my Mom. Her room is lovely and has everything she needs, including a lovely view and access to the outside. The staff are super attentive and keep everyone busy in really positive ways. Their attention to details and social celebrations - little and big - are just so thoughtful and fun. I am just happy to know she gets to thrive in such a welcoming community.

KurtH

My mom’s apartment is really nice and very roomy. The staff is outstanding. Very friendly and patient with her. The whole process from talking about moving through moving in and getting her acclimated was very relaxed and easy. Best advertisement is that my Mom tells everyone she’s very happy there and is where she needs to be.

Karlz

Great place to live. Residents can come and go as they like. Eliminate s complexity and creates ease of use. Staff is caring and responsive to both residents and visitors.

ReviewerFC032321A

Independence Village of Petoskey was very nice. I loved it there, but my husband has dementia, and they don't have the ability to take care of people with dementia. He can't live independently, so he would have to have more help, and they told me they wouldn't be able to help him. It was a wonderful tour. The rooms and the staff were excellent. They knew that my husband had dementia, and they told me they had no openings for him because they don't have space for dementia people. It's more like independent care, so he's not qualified. The dining area looked perfect. Everything about the place was perfect. It's a very wonderful location, and the building looked perfect, and well cared for.

Alice

Beautiful place, friendly staff. Very clean and lots of activities.

MarthaP

It has been a good experience. Have been living here for almost eleven (11) years. Something must be good for me since I've been here so long!

Reviewer

My sister was a resident of Independence Village of Petoskey. The place was clean and she was happy with it. The dining room was large and nice. It fits about a hundred people so it was quite noisy, but they also have another one that's private. The layout of the place was good. The food was really very good, they have various meals that you can select at any time, and you can have adjustments made to those meals. It's like what a restaurant would have, but it's a more expensive place compared to the community my sister moved to.

Terry

My husband is in Independence Village, and the whole thing is excellent. He has a very large studio apartment. The staff is wonderful. The food is really good, and they have four or five different options at lunch and dinner, plus they always have hamburgers, hot dogs, and grilled cheese. He taught a class there for a while, and they have speakers.