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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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StoryPoint Union

9255 US-42, Union, KY 41091

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76 reviews

The staff was amazing from the directors all the way down to the people in the kitchen. They were always so helpful with my mom and took such good care of her. They made her feel like she was a part of their...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Union! We are so thrilled to be a part of this beautiful community in Kentucky, offering independent and enhanced living options to seniors in the surrounding areas. With a team of dedicated individuals to help support all their needs, our residents can spend their...

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Evergreen Court

451 O'Connell St, North Bend, OR 97459

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86 reviews

This is a lovely facility. The staff is great. From front office to the kitchen staff and servers in the dining room. The maintenance has been terrific! I love my view. This was the best move for me at this...

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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Gardens of Daphne

1307 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526

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67 reviews

Everything is great. The staff is very helpful. I would recommend Gardens of Daphne to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Daphne Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady front porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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The Gardens of Port St Lucie

1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

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65 reviews

My sister and I toured for our mom. We toured 4 places and this place was the best. The salesgirl was very nice helpful. She explained it all better than the others. The apartments are bright and there was...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...

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Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062

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109 reviews

The move in process was pretty disorganized (took 2 weeks to turn on cable TV, things like that) but the facility and care/dining teams are great! I would recommend to others.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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A Meaningful RetirementWhy would you settle for a senior living community that requires you to sacrifice your well-deserved freedom and independence in exchange for quality care? Our residents enjoy both here at our independent and assisted living community in Northbrook, Illinois. You can join...

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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

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129 reviews

Brookedale facility was the place I chose for our mother to reside. The staff and caretakers were pleasant and very helpful to my mother. They had activities for the residents to keep them engaged and...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Are you ready to redefine your independence?If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all...

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Isle at Watercrest Bryan

4091 Eastchester Dr, Bryan, TX 77802

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47 reviews

Food could definitely be improved. i really appreciated the frequent trash being taken out daily. I founf it very difficult to take my laundry down the hall to wash and dry it. [name removed], the activity...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At the Isle at Watercrest Bryan, our mission is to create the perfect blend of comfort, care, and empowered living. We believe that we are simply a small chapter in your loved one’s journey, and are here to help assist in creating a supportive, and caring environment. By partnering with your...

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Finnish American Village

1800 South Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33461

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45 reviews

My mother [name removed] was happy at this nursing home. The staff was so great to my mother [name removed]. I totally recommend this place to anyone.

Provides: Assisted Living

The Club at St. Cloud

3791 Old Canoe Creek Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34769

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47 reviews

My mother in law has been a resident for over 2 years. She has been well taken care of. Every one of the staff has always been cheerful, courteous and gentle with the residents. I can not sing enough...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Club at St. Cloud Assisted Living Community, offering gracious retirement assisted living, is located in St. Cloud, Florida, a small family oriented city just South of Orlando. Located in Osceola County, conveniently near the Florida Turnpike and US-192, there are many avenues for all to...

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Galloway Senior Living

4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083

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25 reviews

Overall experience with Galloway 5/5! The staff cares well for their residents. They have engaging and fun activities. They have created a good atmosphere. The rooms are very nice and spacious. The facility...

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 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall average rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews

Offer assisted living, home care, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care or continuing care retirement communities

*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.