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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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38 reviews

The staff is great and really do care about the residents. The food is great and pleasantly presented. My mom's room is cleaned well. There are lots of activities. All these great features for less than I...

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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54 reviews

What we like the most about Carriage Hill are the staff as well as the physical building. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

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

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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

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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

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199 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...

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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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Coral Oaks

900 W Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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30 reviews

We moved my mom from North Carolina to Coral Oaks in Palm Harbor, FL, in January. The community is beautiful, clean, and the staff is friendly. She was impressed with the Welcome Luncheon and enjoys the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Coral Oaks is located in the heart of Palm Harbor within a short drive to the Gulf Coast Beaches. We are within walking distance of shopping centers and restaurants. Favorite amenities are washer and dryers with full kitchens in Independent Living. Assisted Living has kitchenettes and six floor...

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Williamsburg Landing

1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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28 reviews

They have an excellent staff and They genuinely care about each resident as an individual and their family members. My mother absolutely loves living there! I highly recommend them to anyone!

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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Best of 2026 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, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. 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.