Have you heard the news? Our very own Martha Palmateer officially makes the Greatest Cookie in the Cosmos. She has a trophy and everything to prove it!
Martha recentently became the first winner of our Cookie Madness competition, where we pitted more than 200 resident recipes against each other in order to discover who’s cookie was the best. A resident at Independence Village of Petoskey, Martha reached the final four and got the chance to fly down to Ann Arbor, Michigan where she competed against fellow Independence Village and StoryPoint residents. However, her Fresh Glazed Apple Cookies simply couldn’t be beat. Martha says her baking skills grew from her husband’s love of cookies, allowing her to always try new recipes in an attempt to appease his sweet tooth.
- Active Adult Living: Enjoy a maintenance-free, amenity-rich lifestyle designed for independent, active seniors who want to stay social and engaged without the responsibilities of home ownership.
- Independent Living: Enjoy a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle with chef-prepared meals, engaging activities, and helpful services, so you can spend more time doing what you love.
- Enhanced Living: A little extra help with daily routines while you continue to enjoy an active, independent lifestyle — the ideal bridge between independent and assisted living.
- Assisted Living: Residents receive respectful 24-hour assistance** with daily routines, medication support, coordination with health care providers, housekeeping, laundry services, and opportunities to stay active and connected.
**On-site services provided by our care providers. - Memory Care: If your loved one has a memory impairment such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia, we offer 24-hour licensed support in all areas of living, wellness, dining and more. Specially trained employees, specialized programming, and thoughtfully designed elements help each resident feel supported, comfortable, and connected.
- Respite Care: Whether recovering after a hospital stay or in need of temporary support, residents receive assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), medication management, and access to the amenities and services of our community.

