Independence Village of Traverse City sits near Grand Traverse Bay and is part of StoryPoint Group, which is known for its senior communities, and it also goes by Holiday Retirement, a company with experience in retirement living since 1971. The community offers different living options, including private senior apartments, cottages, and villas, so people can pick what feels most comfortable, and there are both independent living and assisted living choices, as well as memory care and skilled nursing services on-site. The apartments come with kitchenettes, kitchen appliances, cable or satellite TV, climate control, Wi-Fi, and options for maintenance-free living, and everyone has access to safety features, a 24-hour call response system, laundry rooms, and housekeeping, because the place is built so people don't have to worry about those things if they don't want to. Staff are around at all hours to help out, and care plans can be personalized for each person's needs.
Residents get three meals each day, cooked by chefs, served restaurant-style with a focus on fresh ingredients, and there's a lot of variety with input from residents, so the menu can really feel like home, and guests are welcome to join for meals, too. For activities, there's a very full calendar with programs and outings, things like yoga, Tai Chi, bean bag baseball, and happy hour, with communal rooms for games, a billiard lounge, a chapel, a library, and a computer room, so nobody gets bored. The grounds include walking paths, garden spaces, and spots to sit outside, and there are transportation services for shopping or appointments.
Specialized memory care is offered in dedicated, secure units with staff trained for people living with memory loss, and there are programs to help reduce confusion and wandering, so families have some peace of mind. People who want to bring pets will find a pet-friendly policy, and those who like being active can join fitness and wellness programs in the gym. There are on-site salons for haircuts or barber services, a chapel for worship, and space for guests to stay overnight if needed. The place supports residents who want to age in place with resources like medication reminders and help with daily activities if needed, whether that's long-term or during adult day programs, and there's also Medicare-certified home health care for extra help. Veterans can get help with VA aid, and everyone can use the community portal or take a virtual tour online.
People describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, and the community's been given several "Best of Senior Living" awards. The apartments are spacious, with plenty of communal areas and modern amenities designed for older adults-including accessible parking, elevators, and high-speed internet. Residents get ample opportunity to be social, join facilitated trips, and take part in events, all while knowing help's close by if they need it.