Our family would highly recommend Independence Village! We were very concerned about finding a place for our 91 year old father. Dad needed a spacious place to live, and we were very pleased with the two bedroom apartments at Independence Village. So many pieces of Dad’s favorite furniture fit in his new place. He absolutely LOVES the food!! This was important, because Dad wasn’t eating well and losing too much weight. Now he never misses a meal! The staff is absolutely amazing!!! They love the residents, and it shows in everything they do! When Dad was having difficulty adjusting early on, the staff gave him extra TLC to be sure he felt comfortable. They encouraged him to attend activities and had specially appointed residents to serve as mentors. He now has lots of new friends, loves the activities and is finally happy again! Thank you Independence Village for your love and concern towards our dad!!

This is an excellent village for my father. We couldn’t be more pleased with our decision to move him here. The caregivers and staff are very nice and very patient with my father who is suffering from dementia. He can be a handful but they work with him during difficult moments. The place is always clean and the maintenance staff fixes issues that come up. The front desk staff is so helpful and is able to answer all questions. Highly recommend this village.

Independence Village was the perfect choice for us. Every time I walk in I am more impressed with the staff, the environment and above all how happy and active the residents are. They go the extra yard to ensure they know each resident and their needs and always with a smile. This is not a place that puts on a show for your tour, they are true to their word and what a relief for our family. I highly recommend Independence Village in Avon Lake!

What made me choose Independence Village of Avon Lake when I visited is that a lot is going on. There were people downstairs in the lobby and they were having a wine and cheese party. The folks seemed to be engaged and enjoying themselves. It seemed like a good choice and that's the choice I made. Yesterday, I was in the library, and it's a lovely room. The whole thing is the people that I came upon there seemed to like it very much and enjoyed being there. The room is bigger than the other two that I saw. It's in a nice place and it is convenient to everything I know because it is right down the street. They're nice people. The residents seemed to be glad to be there.

I looked at Independence Village of Avon Lake. They have apartments in all three levels, assisted living, independent living, and memory care because they're all connected. You can not tell where one ends and the other one starts. Three communities actually intermingled, which was very appealing because my dad is much more mentally alert and able to carry on conversations. He can't live fully independently because he has some memory issues as far as medication taking and some personal hygiene. He's not allowed to use a stove anymore because his daughter says no, but he is much more independent than my mother. My mother is definitely at an assisted living need right this second. She has short-term memory loss, she does not remember to take showers, and she does not remember to take her meds. Because they live together still, and they still take care of each other, she is physically in better shape than my dad. My dad is physically worse off, my mom is mentally worse off, and they take care of each other. They cannot live independently necessarily, but they don't need memory care at this moment. We like the fact that because memory care was available and it's literally just through a set of doors and they'd still be able to use the same outside patios and the same other stimulation, that it wouldn't be that big of a change for her when the time comes, and they would still be able to live together. They would never have to live apart, which is the best thing. The facility was sunny. The apartment was the largest apartment we looked at. Every room design was bigger than anywhere else we looked at. The assisted living apartment was bigger than where they are now by 200 feet. It was a lot bigger and the amenities were more than they have now. The amenities were shared with assisted living and independent living, and they would take their memory care people over to the dining hall, to the outside concert hall, and the hair salon. All the places were bigger and roomier and just felt more open. They had just gotten back from the local winery when I got there. They had taken two busloads of residents to the local winery, and that was a mixture of assisted and independent living. They had things that my parents would be more interested in. They had game nights, they had a knitting group, and they had a huge library, and my parents both loved to read. They had puzzle tables, which my dad loves puzzles. They had a walking path that was enclosed so that my mom wouldn't wander off. They could be outside a lot more often. They had arts and crafts show that came to the facility. They had set up booths in their parking lot. They have another one coming up for Oktoberfest. My mother would be able to set up a booth with all her knitting, crocheting, and projects that she's made and sell them to other people. Outside people could come in and go to these fairs and stuff. There were still things that my parents would be actively involved in and enough of the things that they like to do close enough that they'd be able to do them. Everybody I met was very friendly and very knowledgeable. Some of the team members that guide people around are independent living residents that show assisted and memory care residents around, so they're working within their age bracket. The only thing is that it is about 30 minutes from me. I had a pizza there the other night and it was delicious.

Mom has lived here for about 15 years or so, and the love and caring she receives from the entire staff has added YEARS to her life! She just celebrated her 103rd BIRTHDAY, and Independence Village stopped at nothing to make her feel like a Queen!

The apartment at Independence Village of Avon Lake that I looked at was a decent size. Everything was clean. The residents that I saw seem to be relatively happy. The staff gave me a menu for the week, and it seemed to be a complete meal.

My Mother was a resident for 7 1/2 years. We could not have been happier with Independence Village. Although my Mom was was a resident on the assisted living side, she was welcomed warmly on the Independent side. And had unaccompanied access to both sides in her wheelchair. She had friends there and she was treated like family on both sides of the facility. Additionally, this place has a unique ability to maintain staff. There are nurses and aides who worked with my Mom for 7 years. There is nothing more comforting than knowing that my mom recognized the people who provided her with daily care. It was also important to me, her son, to know the people who lovingly cared for my Mom every day. Whenever I had questions, there was someone who provided answers. I had contact information for everyone and knew that they were doing what they could to provide answers. I live in Atlanta, and I know that she was happy and well cared for. They communicated with me whenever there was a need. The daily activities and social events offered were more than I hoped for.

All of our parents live here in Independent, Assisted & Memory Care. We were so delighted that Emily & the staff at Independence Village in Avon Lake helped them watch a live stream of their grandson's wedding in St. Louis. They found a way for them to watch together, provided flowers, sparkling grape juice & even a small wedding cake to help them feel a part of the day. They were thrilled! During these difficult times, the staff has gone above and beyond to help our parents stay connected. This was such a special occasion for our family and everyone was so delighted that they could be a part of it.

My mother has lived in the Assisted Living section of Independence Village in Avon Lake, OH for over 5 years. My father lived there for 3 1/2 years until his passing. We chose that facility because of their comfortable, apartment-like units, their inclusive pet policy, and ability to manage my dad's colostomy. The later issue eliminated many other facilities and I. V. handled it very well. We find the majority of the staff kind and were touched by their sympathetic reaction to my dad's passing. The facility offers a good variety of activities with our favorite being the monthly Sunday brunch which we enjoyed pre-Covid. In addition, the landscaping is attractive, and we have spent a lot of time in the courtyard which features floral containers as well as herb gardens. In conclusion, I believe Independence Village has handled the shut-down due to Covid as well as can be expected. I now enjoy weekly outdoor visits with my mom and they were helpful in organizing a socially distanced 97th birthday celebration for her.

Transitioning to assisted living is stressful for all involved. The mental health that the team at Independence Village has provided in this process has been priceless and validated our decision to join them I am the son of parents that are 85-ish years young. I live out of the area area and knew that my parents could potentially need the entire suite of services that Independence Village provides. My parents have been residents now for a while and the decision of selecting Independence Village has been reinforced in both good news (“I love playing volleyball (yes volleyball) on Mondays”) and not so good news (hospital visits are unfortunately inevitable-but the Cleveland Clinic is right up the street). There are folks on the team that deserve a special mention, and I know i’ll forget people .so will just say that everyone from Mark (the face of Ind Village) to Tommy (the driver) have made the Independence Village experience an excellent one for all involved.

The administration and staff show a willingness and effort to meet the needs and concerns of the residents.

My dad moved into Independence Village of Avon Lake a couple of years ago, when he was needing a loving environment that would keep him safe, well-fed, entertained, loved and as independent as possible. He has is own room, decorated with his treasured memorabilia, and he is cared for each and every day with respect, dignity and love. As he's needed more help, it's been there. I believe my dad's quality of life has dramatically improved by being at Independence Village. My sister and I, along with many life long friends, visit him regularly, and my mom sees him everyday. It is easy to come and go, and it enables his loved ones to get to know his caregivers as well. There are daily activities for the residents, and there are many special celebrations that occur surrounding holidays, birthdays, and some for no reason at all, other than to provide fun. There are also excursions for ice cream and other treats. I'd be remiss if I didn't talk about the food. The chef prepares delicious offerings, and there are choices to be made. I think meal times are probably my dad's favorite part of the day. If your loved one is ready for TLC outside the home, Independence Village offers an alternative that is as close as you can get to caring for your "loved senior" by yourself, but without having to face the challenges that make it hard to do yourself.

Independence Village of Avon Lake was beautiful, and people were very nice, but it's too expensive. They had two-bedroom apartments that seemed a bit small. It had really nice things, and the people seemed happy. The guy who gave us the tour showed us everything, then sat us down and discussed the prices, which I think should have been done beforehand. It wasn't bad; we didn't hate the place. The facilities were very pretty, and the dining room was really nice.

We went to Independence Village for a very good tour. That was high class but too expensive. It was a very nice place and very clean. They were very informative when they talked to us. They had a lot going on there. It had a library and an exercise room.

Independence Village is very nice and comparable in price to all the other assisted living type places we looked at. The food was excellent, and the rooms were pretty nice-sized. The staff was very good and friendly. They offered us a complimentary lunch; it was very good, and they have a real chef. Even if you come as a visitor, it's only $4 for lunch, and you get to pick from a couple different things.

Independence Village of Avon Lake was very nice. They had two dining areas. My parents liked it. They should have a little more facility for their gym or physical fitness. It's pleasant and comfortable, and it had a lot to offer.

We liked Independence Village of Avon Lake because it's not too big and not too small. They had wonderful staff. I liked their decorations because it's homey and not too old-fashioned. The people that live there are not too old. There's a variety of room options. The main dining hall is restaurant-style, and you pick off a menu. There are a variety of options, but there are always staple items in case you don't like what the menu has to offer that day.

My mom stayed for rehab at Independence Village of Avon Lake. It was a nice, big area, and it was clean. The staff was great. The nurses were attentive. It was very nice. She had her hair done and her nails done, and the food was great. They had a lot of activities. She didn't want to do a whole lot of activities, but she does rehab.

We moved my mom to Independence Village, and we like it very much. She is going to a transition stage, but I think it is going to work out very nicely. One of the things that striked us right away is that there is no smell and just how pleasantly it is decorated. They have a nice lobby. There is a library on the side, a playroom, and a little meeting room. The dining area is like a restaurant. They have so much to do, and they have two different calendars. You can do things on the independent side or on the assisted living side. It's your choice on what activities you want to do. The people working there are very friendly. We are satisfied with their services. She has a nice window in her room. We moved a bunch of stuff in, and we were surprised that it actually worked out very nicely.

They only had a single bedroom and Mom and dad needed a two-bedroom two-bath. They needed to have an approval from the state to do that and that can't be done overnight and they got that done very quickly. Unfortunately since that time, our relationship has deteriorated, between me and Independence Village. One of the reasons is, one of the aide that comes in, she's very efficient, she's like a drill sergeant. My mom is frail and tiny, four foot eight and she weighs ninety pounds. And this drill sergeant is very efficient but she's always in a hurry and you cannot hurry my mother. She just won't have it. I've watched her and she kind of likes pushes Mom down the hall. I've asked them to get another aide but they're short staffed and they can't get someone else. They're training somebody now but it's been two months since my request! So I'm thinking we've got to get them out of there. Sometimes I park in front of the building when I drop them off and it takes time to bring them up and go back to the car since I don't have an assistant. Now they say I can't park there any more and I have to drop them off, park right away and just come back. It's also hard going through the door especially if I have my hands full and have to find the button for handicap unlike the others where they automatically open.

My cousin for whom I am acting as guardian spent time in their assisted living and independent living sections. I found the facility a graet place for all residents.