Independence Village of Evansville (Willow Park)

My mom lived at Willow Park for seven years and it met her basic needs. Room was sizable and had outdoor patio. Rates were reasonable. Willow is in a very quiet location. The facility had good onsite (add-on) physical therapy services and was pet friendly. But the place was getting tired and neglected overall. Lots of turnover in the staff and of ownership. Food was okay but choices were very limited and service slow. Transportation bus had reduced hours & outings to special events became infrequent. Housekeeping provided for rooms was sub-par. The building has only one elevator so going between floors is slow... get a room on the main floor. No staff were onsite after 7:30pm...yes it is independent vs assisted living, but no onsite staff was worrisome given the number and condition of the residents. Outside walkways on east side are not ADA compliant. Maybe latest owner improving the place? But FYI pics in their "Life Style" section of the web are mostly stock photos and are NOT from Willow Park.

My sister-in-law was a resident for six years. Willow Park quickly became her haven - the place she was most comfortable being and the place she considered home. She made many friends there, including staff members and residents. She enjoyed participating in the many scheduled activities and attended Sunday services in the chapel. As her memory and her ability to care for herself declined, we relied on the assistance of Grace Care to get her to take her medication, to get to meals on time, etc. The Willow Park staff was always patient and kind. They were not only supportive of Leslie, but also of her son, her brother, and myself as we worked to navigate the turbulent waters of Leslie’s cognitive decline. I have nothing but good to say about Willow Park, and I will be forever grateful for their kindness and support.

I recently received an invitation from Shari Short @ Willow Park to tour the community, and that has led to my Dad moving in and becoming part of the Willow Park family. I can't speak highly enough of the team!!! We have had nothing but a great experience, from the tour & lease signing (Shari and Kris), to move in day (Michelle), and daily engagement with Kaia. Literally everyone has been wonderful for making his transition as seamless as possible. Many thanks to all that have answered our many questions, and always with a smile.

My grandma moved to Holiday Willow Park about a year ago, and she absolutely loves it. The other residents are so friendly, and they made the transition as easy a possible. The staff are absolutely fantastic; my grandma calls everyday telling me how much she loves the staff with the most frequently mentioned being Journey, Michelle, Jeremiah, and Tim.