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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.
Emerald Gardens
201 Overland Dr, Greenwood, SC 29646
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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71 reviews
Emerald Gardens staff treat you like family very courteous friendly loving and caring. Environment full of love. Each person truly love their residence, love their coworkers and love their job. It is not...
Best Meals and Dining
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Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Premier Senior Living, LLC communitiesEmerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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Magnolia Springs Bridgewater
14901 Carey Road, Carmel, IN 46033
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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206 reviews
My parents were in two other facilities and Magnolia Springs was by far the superior one. Consistency in staff, food, cleanliness. Every area they far and away exceeded the others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sinceri Senior Living communities>The Magnolia Springs WayWho says moving to a senior living community means giving up your sense of independence? Magnolia Springs embraces the fact you are your own person, different, unique, one-of-a-kind—with your own lifestyle, pursuits, and hopes for the future. Even better, we celebrate...
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StoryPoint Collierville
691 S Byhalia Rd, Collierville, TN 38017
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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151 reviews
The staff really care about you here. The size of the one bedroom apartment is adequate for me. Included in the rent is one main meal per day, but you are free to be on different plan adding in breakfast ,...
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to StoryPoint Collierville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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Legacy Ridge at Peachtree
1967 GA-54 West, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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91 reviews
This is my mother's third year in residence at Legacy Ridge at Peachtree. It's been such a wonderful place for her to live as she moves through her 80s. We can't say enough about the care and compassion of...
Best Meals and Dining
Best of Senior Living All Star
Best Activities
Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Atlas Senior Living communitiesAbout the communityLegacy Ridge at PeachtreeLegacy Ridge at Peachtree is an assisted living community in Peachtree City, Georgia. Tucked away in South Metro Atlanta, our charming, craftsman-style community is oriented around wellness, independence, and convenience. Our hospitable staff is devoted...
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Danberry at Inverness
235 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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95 reviews
5 on all. My only drive with a facility is my mom's neighbor has a dog that barks everybody. The facility knows about it management team, but it never gets any better. If it doesn't, we're gonna write the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Life Care Services LLC communitiesDanberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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Sodalis Wharton
1930 Briar Ln, Wharton, TX 77488
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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107 reviews
This is a great facility to have your family in. The faculty are always helpful and able to answer any of my questions before I put my mom into the community. I did a tour and instantly knew my mom would...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Sodalis Elder Living communitiesLease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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The Heritage Downtown
1785 Shuey Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
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69 reviews
Great place for active Senior living. All residents are friendly and happy to be here. There are plenty of activities and we are only two blocks from downtown Walnut Creek. Newton’s Restaurant provides 3...
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
The Heritage Downtown offers active Senior Living within walking distance of the Broadway shopping center and amenities in the heart of Walnut Creek. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool and sparkling spa, beautiful views from a luxury apartment home. Choose from a variety of floor plans, including...
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Legacy House Assisted Living of Spanish Fork
1449 E. 150 South, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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51 reviews
My parents have lived at Legacy House Assisted Living In Spanish Fork Utah for the past 5 years. They easily made friends and have enjoyed the activities that are offered. The staff are amazing! I truly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Legacy Retirement Communities communitiesEvergreen Court
451 O'Connell St, North Bend, OR 97459
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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77 reviews
Moving here was the best move I ever made. I have lived here for 3 years and love it. We are one big family and the staff are wonderful. We can be as active and involved as we want to be. There is always...
Provides: Independent Living
What are you looking for in an independent senior living community? Security? Companionship? Planned activities? Freedom from the burdens of home ownership? Whatever you’re looking for, chances are you find it at Evergreen Court located on the campus of Baycrest Village. At Evergreen Court, you...
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The Lofts by Cogir
5300 NE 82nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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77 reviews
The times I've eaten here the food and selections are quite good. I usually shop for and cook for myself. I don't pay attention to the activities they offer. There is a pool and a gym, and a theater.- it's...
Provides: Independent Living
See all Cogir Senior Living communitiesBest of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria
*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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What are the best independent living communities in the United States?
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.
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