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Serving Traverse City and all of Grand Traverse County
Home care in Traverse City, from people who live here too
Traverse City is where many of our client relationships began, and it's still the heart of our service area. Whether your loved one is in a neighborhood off Front Street, near Munson Medical Center, or out toward the peninsulas, we bring consistent, professional in-home care to their door.
We're not a franchise dispatching whoever is available. Our caregivers choose their schedules and stay with their clients, so your family sees familiar, consistent faces rather than a rotating cast of strangers. And when you call, you reach Joan directly, with fast and reliable communication.
From short daily check-ins to <a href="/services/24-7-care">full 24/7 coverage</a>, care here is built around Traverse City life — a morning walk near the TART trail, a standing appointment at Munson, Sunday church, or simply staying put in the house your family has known for years.
- Setting
- County seat of Grand Traverse County
- Nearest hospital
- Munson Medical Center — in Traverse City
- Senior transit
- BATA (Bay Area Transportation Authority)
- Landscape
- Bay-front city between the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas
Communities we serve in Traverse City
- Traverse City
- Garfield Township
- East Bay
- Old Mission Peninsula
- Chums Corner
- Interlochen
Between towns or unsure about your address? Ask us, we often say yes.
Why local matters in Traverse City
- Coordination with Munson Medical Center discharges: we regularly provide post-hospital recovery support so seniors can return home safely instead of extending a facility stay.
- Traverse City traffic and seasonal congestion are real. Our caregivers plan routes and appointment times around them, so rides to medical visits aren't a gamble.
- Many of our Traverse City clients have lived in their homes for decades. Our care plans are built around keeping them there, from light housekeeping to 24/7 support.
- Errands and rides lean on what's already here — from BATA's in-town routes to the shops along Front Street — so your loved one stays connected to the city rather than stuck at home.
Words from Traverse City families
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
- 5 out of 5 stars
I would definitely recommend Independent Care Givers. Joan and her staff are excellent. My father has dementia and needed in home care a few days a week and they've been great about facilitating that need. They are always on time to their doctor appointments, which can be a challenge with dementia. The house stays clean and his hygiene is well kept. They also always seem to keep him in good company. My dad loves his Caregiver and I wouldn't change a thing.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Joan was quick to organize caregivers, and Jenny and Janelle provided wonderful post-operative care for our parents. They helped ensure that they could safely be in their own home. They were compassionate, great communicators and in tune to medical needs and concerns. We highly recommend Joan and her team to provide top notch in home care.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
We used ICS to find care for our aging father/inlaw who lives in our home. He has memory issues and difficulty with daily tasks. Joan was able to set us up with a private duty helper who is kind, dependable and works well as a team with us to figure out the changing needs of our family member. Joan was also helpful to connect us with additional help to cover a weekend for respite care for us to get away. She is always very responsive and has a depth of resources to help you.
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Helpful resources in Traverse City
Local programs many of our Traverse City families use alongside in-home care.
- Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging Senior centers, home-delivered meals, and in-county programs for older adults.
- BATA (Bay Area Transportation Authority) Dial-A-Ride and Link routes across Traverse City and Grand Traverse County.
- Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan Region 10 agency in Traverse City coordinating benefits, care, and caregiver support across ten counties.
Asked by Traverse City families
Traverse City home care questions
Do you provide care near Munson Medical Center after a hospital stay?
Yes. Recovery and rehabilitation support is one of our core services. We help Traverse City seniors transition home after a hospital stay with medication assistance, mobility support, meal preparation, and communication with the care team.
Will my parent have the same caregiver every visit?
Depending on the frequency of visits, there may be more than one caregiver to cover all necessary shifts. We keep that team as small and consistent as possible, so the faces stay familiar and everyone knows your loved one's care plan.
How quickly can care start in Traverse City?
Call (231) 497-1300 and you'll reach Joan directly, with fast and reliable communication. After a conversation about your needs, care can often begin within days, not weeks.
Nearby: Grand Traverse Co. · Leelanau Co. · Antrim Co. · Benzie Co.
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