Independence Village of Midland in Midland, MI, offers a comprehensive range of care types including assisted living, memory care, and senior living. The facility is equipped to support residents with varying medical needs, including those who may wander, experience elopement issues, or exhibit combative and behavioral problems. Specialized medical support is readily available for conditions such as advanced dementia, diabetic management (both orally and through injections), wound care, and dietary restrictions. Staffing includes an awake night shift for enhanced safety and medical professionals who can address psychiatric issues and provide podiatry services.

In addition to a focus on medical care, Independence Village of Midland provides a variety of essential assistance options designed to support daily living activities. Residents can receive full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Transfer services are available with different levels of support, including capabilities for those requiring walkers, wheelchairs, or full transfers using a Hoyer lift. For independent living residents, housekeeping, medication management monitoring, laundry, and a monthly meal plan are provided to ensure a comfortable living experience.

Accommodations at Independence Village of Midland include options for private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and independent temperature controls, though not all rooms may feature every amenity. The rooms are furnished, and residents are encouraged to personalize their space with paint and decorations. The dining experience includes set menus, food on-order options, and the capacity for diet modifications and management. Snacks are also available, ensuring that residents can enjoy a balanced and individualized meal experience.

The facility features a number of amenities and services that enhance daily living and community engagement, including on-site religious services, communal gardens, a library, and a barber and beauty shop. Residents have access to a movie room, internet access, and transportation services, facilitating convenient off-site excursions. Additionally, resident parking is available. Pets are allowed, though it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. These features foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all residents.

Residents and their families say:

Independence Village has garnered exceedingly positive reviews for its responsive and helpful staff, variety of activities, and well-maintained facilities. Several reviewers mentioned the unique advantage of this senior living community, which is the close proximity of an assisted living wing. If required, residents in the independent wing can easily visit friends or family in the adjacent assisted living section, and the community coordinates with Laurus to provide higher levels of care while still allowing residents to stay in the independent wing. The staff and administration, as per one reviewer, have been very responsive, friendly, and assisted with their queries and concerns proficiently.

Residents and their families praised the high level of engagement opportunities offered, from card-playing and painting to physical therapy services. Even families living long distances away have found solace in being able to check on their family members through the facility’s app, which posts pictures of residents during their daily activities. The food prepared by an on-staff chef is also greatly appreciated, enhancing the overall experience. Furthermore, many reviewers mentioned how the staff at Independence village consistently encourages residents to partake in the activities and social events.

The community layout and aesthetics of Independence Village were other attributes that reviewers applauded. The elegance and cleanliness of the grounds and rooms were mentioned repeatedly. The rooms were found to be luminous, spacious, and well-kept. The apartments were described as beautiful, with options for a balcony view. Over and above, the comfort and sense of security the place provides for residents and their families reaffirms Independence Village as a commendable choice for senior living.

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