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Best of 2025 Senior Living Award Winners: Independent Living

Top Independent Living Communities

These are the best independent living communities of 2025, representing the top 1-2% of senior living providers nationwide based on reviews. Families and residents celebrated the friendly staff, beautiful facilities, delicious food, and engaging activities.

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Highland Senior Living Rome

1168 Chulio Rd, Rome, GA 30161

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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36 reviews

Hi, my name is [name removed]. My uncle lives at this facility and we were invited to the Thanksgiving luncheon. The table settings were beautiful. The food taste like grandma made it herself. They were so...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Highlands Senior Living Rome, formerly The Gardens of Rome, is located in Rome, Georgia, surrounded by the stunning Appalachian foothills. Our community is proud to offer All- Inclusive Rates while providing exceptional personalized care and memory care services. We are also proud to have...

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living

306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823

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53 reviews

Carriage Hill absolutely goes above and beyond with providing care and including family and friends. Every-time you step into the building you will find a friendly face awaiting to assist you. You can tell...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...

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Sunrise at Sterling Canyon

25815 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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56 reviews

[name removed] was our liaison and he was very friendly. Very informative. Family friendly. They need to be more diligent with bathroom, bedroom. Trash especially. From what I've heard, the food is great and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the heart of Valencia, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon is situated next door to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, across the street from Granary Square and just blocks away from Valencia Town Center Mall. Sunrise at Sterling Canyon sits just around the corner from the beautiful Vista...

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The Palms of St. Lucie West

501 NW Cashmere Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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26 reviews

I had a wonderful experience here at The Palms in St. Lucie West. My very first experience was with the executive Director [name removed] on a Sunday afternoon and he was so pleasant and helpful. Everybody...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Everything you love and need.At the Palms of St. Lucie West, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Adult day program, A short-term stay, or a year-round home? We’re here.You’ll find restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity...

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Watercrest at Bryan

3801 E Crest Dr, Bryan, TX 77802

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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38 reviews

Watercrest at Bryan has truly mastered the art of independent living with its flexible options to suit any lifestyle. Whether you’re an active adult or looking for a touch of assistance like meals,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Bryan, a independent living retirement community located in Bryan/College Station, TX just minutes from Texas A&M University. Watercrest is dedicated to a creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment...

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Gardens of Eufaula

395 Lake Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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88 reviews

My mother and my mother in law both lived at the Gardens of eufaula. Both had good experiences and were very happy there. I hope that my wife and I will be able to get a room there one day. I recommend...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living
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Gardens of Eufaula is much more than an assisted living community, it’s a place where residents are surrounded by people who care. A unique setting where your parent or loved one lives among piers, new friendships are made, lives are shared and where they will feel right at home. Located across...

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RosePointe I

2555 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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198 reviews

I’m going on my eighth year here at RosePointe and I still LOVE it here! It’s kind of like living on a college campus. We each have our separate “dorm rooms” (apartments) as well as plenty of common areas...

Best Activities
Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to RosePointeOur rental community is located in a quiet wooded setting in the heart of Roseville, MN. Nestled between Minneapolis and St. Paul, we are just minutes from shopping, both downtowns, parks, health care centers, and more. Carefully designed with personal independence in mind,...

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American House Wildwood

7676 Rio Grande Blvd, Wildwood, FL 34785

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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216 reviews

My dad‘s only been in Wildwood for two months, but at this point, I’m pretty impressed with most aspects of the place. There’s so many activities for the residence to participate in. The staff is great cuz...

Most Friendly
Provides: Independent Living
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WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...

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Williamsburg Landing

1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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27 reviews

Very happy with the nursing staff at this community you can really tell that they care about their residents. Dad has even been getting great physical therapy and has gotten stronger and healthier since he's...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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As an assisted living residence, Williamsburg Landing is committed to offering the full continuum of care. Our assisted living programs are designed for residents who cannot live independently, yet do not require skilled nursing care. Our dedicated staff provides assistance with daily activities...

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Galloway Senior Living

4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20 reviews

5 across the board. I think I visited 6 different places and Galloway is an absolute amazing place . Was the best of the best with the best rates.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

About UsLocally-owned and expertly-operated, Galloway Senior Living is one-of-a-kind. Nestled in the charming village of Wadsworth, Illinois, we offer a perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Our community is situated within a peaceful residential area near the shores of Lake Michigan,...

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Best of 2025 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall Review Score of at least 9.5 based on review

Offer assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, or memory care in the United States or Canada

*Based on reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period, Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best independent living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2025 Best of Senior Living Awards based on resident and family reviews. The highly rated featured communities represent the top 2-3% of independent living providers nationwide.