Independence Village Carmel

09/25/2025

Oktoberfest was a hit! 🍻✨ From the laughter to the music, here are a few snapshots of the amazing memories we made.

09/25/2025

Prost! 🎉 Our Oktoberfest was full of laughter, music, and memories. Here’s just a glimpse (we wish we could share every single video!) Thank you Deutsch Meisters for another incredible party! 🍂🍺

09/24/2025

🎞️ Independence Village Aurora took a step back in time through the lens of vintage photography. 📸 Residents explored historic cameras, viewed world events through archived newspapers, and even had their portraits captured on metal! ❤️✨

09/22/2025

🎶👯‍♀️ Zumba turned up the tempo at Independence Village Grand Ledge as residents danced their way to wellness. Staying active has never looked so fun. 💜✨

09/19/2025

Dinner time is rolling around—what’s cooking in your kitchen? 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

09/19/2025

Arrr mateys! 🏴‍☠️ It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day, so naturally we celebrated with a swashbuckling Pirate Happy Hour! 🍹⚓️

09/19/2025

We’ve put together a helpful guide with 10 expert tips to help in your senior living search. From understanding the different types of communities to knowing what questions to ask during a tour, this resource (and the StoryPoint Group team!) is here for you. ✨

Read about the top 10 tips for how to choose a retirement community from the experts at Independence Village.

09/19/2025

📰🗞️ Independence Village Avon Lake made headlines during Generation of Innovation Week with a visit from special guest speaker Jay Crawford of WKYC Channel 3 - Cleveland. Residents were thrilled to welcome him for a conversation about how news and sports have evolved over the years. 🤗 From exciting guest appearances to thoughtful activities, our communities continue to celebrate the past while embracing all that is possible at every age. ❤️✨

09/19/2025

⚾️⚾️ Bats were swinging and spirits were soaring as Independence Village Plymouth and StoryPoint Northville took the field for abaseball showdown. 🧢 The final score may have been a tie, but this game knocked it out of the park for fun, friendship, and friendly competition. ❤️✨

09/18/2025

🦜🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, mateys! Tomorrow be Talk Like a Pirate Day and we thought we’d set sail early with some pirate cake pops. We saw the “inspiration” and thought, “Easy enough…” Well, here’s theirs ➡️ and here’s ours ⬅️.
⚓ Verdict? Nailed it! 😂

09/17/2025

Who’s hungry for a challenge? Our StoryPoint Group chefs are!✨

The 1st Annual Senior Living Culinary Challenge is here — an American Culinary Federation competition celebrating the passion, creativity, and skill of chefs redefining dining in senior living.

We’re proud to have 10 StoryPoint Group chefs competing alongside peers from across the industry, all showcasing dishes that bring comfort, joy, and flavor to the seniors they serve every day.

The competition will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the GFS Corporate Headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI.

Good luck, Chefs!

09/16/2025

🦁🐧 From lions to penguins, Libby’s Dream Big safari to the Detroit Zoo was wild from start to finish. The giraffes weren’t the only ones standing tall, she showed that adventure is ageless and life at Independence Village Midland is always wild. 🦒❤️✨

09/16/2025

The villa’s got nothing on Independence Village Ankeny. 😜⭐️ Where friendships form fast and the vibes are always five stars. ✨❤️

09/12/2025

✨ Today we had double the reason to celebrate! ✨
Not only are we honoring National Assisted Living Week, but we also celebrated our amazing QMA, Sam, as he prepares to head off to Army boot camp. 💚🇺🇸 We’re so proud of him and wish him all the best on this new journey!

09/12/2025

At Independence Village Waukee, National Assisted Living Week was poppin’ with celebration. 🍿🍿 Residents and team members came together for a week filled with connection, care, and a little buttery fun along the way. 🧈🌟 We could not be prouder to celebrate the people who make our communities truly pop. ❤️✨

09/11/2025

National Assisted Living Week at Independence Village Avon Lake has been nothing but cool. 😎🆒 The Kona Ice truck rolled in and residents enjoyed snow cones and sunshine with a side of sweet celebration. 🎉 This Ageless Adventure is going full flavor ahead. ❤️✨

09/11/2025

At Independence Village Oxford, Grandparents Day was a joyful part of Generation of Innovation Week as families gathered to celebrate across generations. 🎶💡 Residents, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren joined in the fun. The music was playing, everyone was dancing, and the love in the room never missed a beat. ❤️✨

09/10/2025

A big thank you to Hamilton County Health Department for coming out and talking with our residents about fall prevention! We appreciate the valuable tips and resources shared to help keep everyone safe and healthy.

09/10/2025

🏈🌭 Independence Village Pella hosted a tailgate where the mini corn dogs were hot, the rivalry was fierce, and the mini toss predicted a Hawkeye victory. 🦅 Residents brought their game faces—and their appetites—to this spirited showdown. 🖤✨

09/09/2025

This week we’re celebrating Assisted Living Week! 💙 We kicked things off by treating our amazing wellness team with cute cups filled with candy, and today they’ll be surprised with delicious charcuterie cups. 🧀🥖🍇 We’re so grateful for all they do each and every day!

09/08/2025

We too love having a group from Janus Developmental Services, Inc. join us for activities each week!

We ❤️LOVE❤️ spending time each week at . We have a great time and love being with your residents!❤️

08/29/2025

“Sock hop today was such a blast! 🕺💃 Everyone had so much fun dancing the afternoon away.”