Is Independence Village a good company to work for?

Independence Village has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on over 452 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 9% over the last 12 months. 95% of employees would recommend working at Independence Village to a friend and 95% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Independence Village have been left by employees working as Executive Director , Front Desk Receptionist and Wellness Director .

Does Independence Village pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Independence Village employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Independence Village. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Independence Village?

95% of Independence Village employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Independence Village 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.8 for culture and values and 4.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Independence Village?

Executive Director (18) , Server (17) , Front Desk Receptionist (16) , Wellness Director (16) , Housekeeper (14) , Life Enrichment Assistant (14) , Resident Assistant (10) , Life Enrichment Director (9) , Receptionist (9) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (8) , Executive Chef (8) , Food Server (8) , Community Specialist (7) , Lead Receptionist (7) , Cook (6)

What are the pros of working at Independence Village according to real employee reviews?

"staff is great and friendly" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great management" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great people to work for and with." ((in 18 reviews)); "The residents are amazing and I love interacting with them everyday" ((in 18 reviews)); "Positive employee first culture." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Independence Village according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low compared to competitors at other retirement communities" ((in 18 reviews)); "Communication can be lacking and confusing at times." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Independence Village locations?

Plymouth , White Lake , Grand Ledge , Oxford , Midland , Frankenmuth , Petoskey , Avon Lake , Aurora , Brighton , Ames , Columbus , Indianapolis , Zionsville , Fishers , Ankeny , Detroit , Pella , Milford , Saginaw , Avon , Noblesville , Des Moines , Waukee , Howell , Madison Heights , Northville , Walled Lake , Waterford , Michigan Center

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4.8

95% would recommend to a friend

(448 total reviews)

John Fitzpatrick

96% approve of CEO

95% positive business outlook

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4.8

Culture & values

4.8

Diversity & inclusion

4.8

Career opportunities

4.7

Senior management

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.4

Compensation and benefits

Independence Village has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 448 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Independence Village employee rating is 40% above average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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448 reviews

5.0

Mar 19, 2026

Awesome Company to work with

Wellness director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Listens to employees. Ability to grow.

Cons

I'm not able to think of any.

Independence Village Response

3mo

Hello, Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you feel heard and see opportunities for growth—that’s incredibly important to us. We appreciate you being part of the team!

5.0

Mar 19, 2026

DREAM BIG

Wellness director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed meeting all the leaders and regional leaders.

Cons

I can't think of any cons. I really enjoyed every minute of this retreat.

Independence Village Response

3mo

Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed meeting our leaders and found the retreat valuable. Your encouragement means a lot, and we’ll continue striving to make these experiences meaningful for everyone.

5.0

Mar 17, 2026

A rewarding journey not a job

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership is demanding yet fair.

Cons

Some evening work but nothing crazy!

Independence Village Response

3mo

Hello, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you appreciate the balance of fairness and high expectations from leadership. We also appreciate your understanding around occasional evening work and value your dedication.

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