What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Staff receive mandated training such as appropriate communication with dementia patients, sun downing, behavior management, etc.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Independence Village of Fishers South. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Independence Village of Fishers is a very active community with many residents still driving and coming and going as they wish. Our philosophy is "there is a lot of living going on here." We have quite a few married couples, a good ratio of men and woman and we are proud to say we are the home of many veterans.

What places are near Independence Village of Fishers South or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Independence Village of Fishers is right in the middle of everything. You can walk to several restaurants, CVS, Dairy Queen, nail salon, etc. We are just down the road from Meijer's, Kohl's, the movie theatre, banks. etc.

What transportation services does Independence Village of Fishers South offer to assisted living residents?

Independence Village of Fishers provides transportation to physician appointments, group outings, shopping, etc.

What makes the chef or dining program at Independence Village of Fishers South exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Chef has been with the building since its opening and specializes in soups. Independence Village of Fishers offers restaurant style dining, where residents choose their meals when waited on by our dining staff. We offer two seating's 7:15 and 8:30, 11:15 and 12:30, etc.

What safety features or security measures does Independence Village of Fishers South offer to assisted living residents?

Independence Village of Fishers offers pendants to residents as well as pull cords in the bathrooms. All doors are secured and both family members and residents are provided with swipe card access.

How does Independence Village of Fishers South keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Activities will send monthly activity calendars to families via email to alert family members of upcoming events within the community. Nursing contacts family members to relay information related to a change in condition of a resident.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Independence Village of Fishers South during daytime and nighttime hours?

The Assisted Living unit is staffed with nurses and CNAs based on the acuity and census of the unit.

If Independence Village of Fishers South accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Independence Village of Fishers understands the importance of our furry friends and accepts small dogs and cats. We are required to have pet records.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Staff receives mandated training such as fire safety, disaster planning, dementia care, etc.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

The memory care unit is staffed with nurses and CNAs based on the acuity and census of the unit.

What safety features or security measures does Independence Village of Fishers South provide to protect residents who wander?

Keepsake Village, a memory care unit is another level of care provided at Independence Village of Fishers, in addition to Independent Living and Assisted Living. Memory care is a locked unit that is arranged in a square with the living room in the middle and residents' apartments around the outside. We also offer an outside area for residents to enjoy fresh air and exercise.

What programs or activities does Independence Village of Fishers South offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

The staff work with residents to engage long-term memories with gardening activities, exercise, music, food, etc.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

The Unit Manager's assess patients as needed and the DON completes a quarterly assessment.

What techniques does Independence Village of Fishers South use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Independence Village of Fishers staff assists our memory care residents with cuing, encouragement, observation, and assistance.

How does Independence Village of Fishers South keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Hospitality calls are made weekly by management. Nursing contacts family members for pertinent changes in a resident.

Describe the neighborhood around Independence Village of Fishers South. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Independence Village of Fishers is located in a residential neighborhood just minutes from a business district.

Is Independence Village of Fishers South affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

We are not affiliated with a hospital.

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Q: What programs or activities does Independence Village of Fishers South offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Independence Village of Fishers celebrates Happy Hour with (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) daily, exercise classes, shopping, card clubs, History Club, Church services and Sacraments, arts and crafts, cook-outs, gardening, and many forms of entertainment.

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What You Should Know About Independence Village of Fishers South

The around-the-clock staff at Independence Village of Fishers provides senior assisted living services tailored to each resident. The community's chefs prepare from-scratch meals each day, offering numerous breakfast options and appetizer, entree and dessert choices for lunch and dinner. Snacks are also available between meal times. The activities center hosts scheduled group games each day, and residents can also relax in one of the four sunrooms, the TV room, the landscaped courtyard area or the computer room. Staff members help residents with daily living tasks, such as bathing and dressing, and medication management services are also available. An on-site beauty salon is open for resident appointments, and small pets are welcome to live with their owners in their private or shared apartments.

What Independence Village of Fishers South Offers

Pet Therapy
Pets Allowed
Room Service

State Licenses: 2999

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Housing and Room Options

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

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1-Bedrooms
2-Bedrooms
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What Residents Are Saying

3.99 out of 5 stars

Average of 42 reviews

Reviewers love to visit this community. One says, "I have been looking for an assisted living for my father and fell in love with this place. It is clean and… Read More

Property Highlights

Assisted Living only refers families to appropriately licensed facilities.

Pet-Friendly

Most active retirement communities allow their residents to have pets for the fact that they can take care of them by themselves.

Transportation

Our transportation services include scheduled outings and transportation to some outside appointments.

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