Independence Village Waukee

09/04/2025

Round 2 on the water! A little cooler this time, but just as fun 🥰❤️🚤

09/01/2025

Celebrating Labor Day with a BBQ and the best company around! 💛

08/29/2025

Our Vice President of Culinary, Chef Kevin Penn, CEC, CCA, was recently honored as the American Culinary Federation Central Regional winner for the 2025 Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award.

This award honors chefs who exemplify professionalism, and Chef Kevin is more than deserving. His leadership has elevated dining across 150+ StoryPoint Group communities, turning meals into experiences and dining rooms into gathering spaces. We couldn’t be prouder. Way to go, Chef Kevin!

08/29/2025

🚀🪐 Independence Village Brighton proudly welcomed retired NASA astronaut Drew Feustel, son of two of our very own residents, whose visit filled the community with excitement and pride as he shared stories from his 23 years of space exploration. 👨‍🚀❤️✨

08/29/2025

🥳🎂 Independence Village Waukee had the honor of celebrating Mayme’s 107th birthday—a remarkable milestone for a remarkable woman whose warmth and wisdom continue to inspire. 🎉🎈✨

08/29/2025

Today we had the privilege of celebrating an incredible milestone—Mayme’s 107th birthday! Her kind heart brightens our community every day. We are honored to celebrate her life and all the wisdom she continues to share with us. Happy Birthday, Mayme—you are truly one of a kind! 💐💜

08/26/2025

Every wagging tail and wet nose brings pawsitive energy to our community, filling hearts with love and laughter. 🐾💞 Dogs are always welcome here—they offer comfort, spark smiles, and bring joy to our days. 🐶✨

08/26/2025

🌟 Grandparents Day is right around the corner — September 7! 🌟

There’s nothing like the charm of a homemade card, a fresh-baked treat, or simply spending quality time together. Looking for inspiration? We’ve gathered 15 creative and thoughtful ways to make this Grandparents Day truly magical.

✨ Explore fun crafts, activities, and heartfelt ideas here: https://www.storypoint.com/resources/health-wellness/grandparents-day-ideas/

See 15 of the top grandparents day activities. Spend time with loved ones with our ideas for grandparents day. Learn more here.

08/25/2025

Heading back to school or moving into senior living? 🤔📚🧳

Like students starting a new school year, many of our residents felt unsure about what was ahead. But just like students finding new friends and opportunities, they discovered joy, connection, and a community that feels like home.💛

Hear from our residents themselves about how moving to senior living turned into one of the best chapters of their lives. Visit StoryPoint.com to learn more.✨

08/24/2025

💦😎 Independence Village Waukee residents made a splash on the Slip ’n Slide, proving joy slides right along with you at any age. ❤️✨

08/23/2025

Proof that fun doesn’t have an age limit 💦☀️ Our slip and slide day was a hit—check out the full action TikTok video down in the comments! ⬇️

08/22/2025

🎶🪩 A silent disco had Independence Village Grand Ledge residents moving to the rhythm of summer. 🎧 With headphones on and spirits high, the dance floor came alive. 🎼❤️✨

08/22/2025

08/22/2025

Nothing better than sunshine and lake views! We loved our pontoon adventure today at Saylorville Lake🌊💛

08/21/2025

Our residents have lived full, vibrant lives — and they have so much wisdom to share. 🌟 In honor of Senior Citizens Day, here’s what they want YOU to know. ✨💛

08/20/2025

🚢⚓️ At 98, Independence Village Petoskey resident Martha, made waves as the oldest person to ever captain the Harbor Princess ferry on Little Traverse Bay! From history-making moments to breathtaking sights, our residents are always steering the ship of life and proving that adventure has no age limit. ❤️✨

08/18/2025

Nothing says innovation like a table full of fresh flavors! 🍋🫑 Independence Village Grand Ledge started the week with a brunch that was truly five-star. ⭐️🍽️✨

08/18/2025

🎯💞 The Dating Game at Independence Village Oxford cooked up laughs, love, and a winning recipe for fun with Chef Brian. 👨‍🍳✨

08/18/2025

In honor of the Iowa State Fair, we hosted our very own Chili Cheese Fry Showdown! Jesse took the crown 👑 after devouring 2 lbs of fries, while our residents got the best prize—popping water balloons over the other competitors! 💦🎈😂

08/08/2025

🎨🔫Squirt, spray, create…. And maybe add a little color to our Life Enrichment Director, Sarah! 😆

07/29/2025

🎈Our very own Muriel—aka Buttons the Clown—took her talents on the road! Buttons and Clickette the Clown brought smiles, laughs, and their amazing balloon art to our sister community, Independence Village Ankeny. We love seeing our residents share their passions with others! ❤️

07/28/2025

A sweet collaboration today🍫👩🏼‍🍳 Hazel teamed up with Chef Linda to recreate her treasured family recipe. The result? A chocolate cake full of memories and magic! 🍰❤️ Thank you Hazel and Chef Linda for such a special (and tasty!) cooking demo!

07/24/2025

Our grandmas aren’t just gorgeous— they’re glamorous! 💅🏼✨ We celebrated Gorgeous Grandma Day with a fabulous photo shoot that brought out our inner supermodel 💃🏼🤭