Rockford Meet the Team
We don’t do this alone – and never have. Our strength is in our good fortune to work alongside outstanding professionals who share our belief that aging is a gift and health is worth protecting.
Their presence ensures that support is available when needed, delivered with experience, compassion, and right here where life is being lived. Trusted relationships are the greatest gift – and we’re happy to share.
Nurse Practitioner
Founded in 1990 by Heather Hartman, Jet Healthcare’s experienced team of Nurse Practitioners specializes in coordinated care for older adults. Working closely with primary care physicians, they focus on proactive health management, ongoing monitoring, and reducing avoidable emergency room visits and hospital stays - bringing consistent, high-quality medical support directly to our community.
Web: Jethealthcare.org
Phone: 815-977-4580
Podiatry
Parise Preferred Podiatry helps our active residents stay comfortably on the go. Their experienced team provides comprehensive foot, ankle, and lower-leg care — listening carefully, addressing concerns, fitting orthotics, and treating both skin and structural conditions. With a thoughtful, consultative approach, they keep mobility strong and independence moving forward.
Emotional Wellness
We’re honored to welcome Karen and her wonderful canine companion, Gracie, from Therapy Dog Club. Wherever these two go, calm follows. Residents gather, conversations soften, smiles appear — and Gracie, patient and beloved, receives all the affection she can handle. Their visits bring comfort, connection, and simple joy to our community.
Web: 815Paws.org
Medicare Home Health Services
Enhabit Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy through a personalized approach to support each resident’s unique goals - whether recovery, strength building, or chronic care management. Backed by advanced technology and nationwide expertise, Enhabit delivers exceptional, cost-effective care for even complex medical needs - all within the comfort of Independence Village.
Web: Enhabit.com
Hospice & Palliative Care
We partner with skilled, thoughtful providers who offer both palliative and hospice care, focusing on comfort, dignity, and support for residents and the people who love them. Because every family’s needs are different, we encourage you to speak with several groups to find the approach - and the people - that feel right. When the time comes, we’re here to help and will visit with and guide you as best we are able.
mocarahospice.org / 815-580-8408
unityhospice.com / 815-561-8866
sanctuaryhospiceoh.com / 815-977-4903