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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.
Isle at Watercrest Bryan
4091 Eastchester Dr, Bryan, TX 77802
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
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6 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
47 reviews
Food could definitely be improved. i really appreciated the frequent trash being taken out daily. I founf it very difficult to take my laundry down the hall to wash and dry it. [name removed], the activity...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Integrated Senior Lifestyles communitiesAt the Isle at Watercrest Bryan, our mission is to create the perfect blend of comfort, care, and empowered living. We believe that we are simply a small chapter in your loved one’s journey, and are here to help assist in creating a supportive, and caring environment. By partnering with your...
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Arbor Landing at Surfside
3105 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
42 reviews
My MIL and FIL moved into ALSS 18 months ago. When I tell you they were greeted with the most attentive, accomodating, and kind team, it's a gross understatement. Wanna feel welcome in the eldercare...
Best Activities
Provides: Independent Living
See all Ridge Care, Inc communitiesOur independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...
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The Club at St. Cloud
3791 Old Canoe Creek Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34769
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
47 reviews
My mother in law has been a resident for over 2 years. She has been well taken care of. Every one of the staff has always been cheerful, courteous and gentle with the residents. I can not sing enough...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Innovation Senior Living communitiesThe Club at St. Cloud Assisted Living Community, offering gracious retirement assisted living, is located in St. Cloud, Florida, a small family oriented city just South of Orlando. Located in Osceola County, conveniently near the Florida Turnpike and US-192, there are many avenues for all to...
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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care
1320 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
10
Review Score
45 reviews
Since my mom has moved in to Arbor Grove I have seen a 100 percent turn around in her health and happiness. The staff seem friendly and helpful. Arbor Grove seems to be a safe and positive environment for my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to Arbor Grove, a Leisure Living Community in Alma, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents and their families will enjoy our open,...
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Cogir of Cedar Creek
500 N Westberry Blvd, Madera, CA 93637
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
10
Review Score
44 reviews
I want to explain the care services and the value for cost. Quality of care is good - However, when my Dad was in the Memory care unit they had 3 staff to 12 residents. If 2 staff were helping the residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Cogir Senior Living communitiesWe are locally owned yet professionally managed by Integral Senior Living.
Sycamore Trace
1098 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN 37763
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
5
5 Photos available
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3 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
93 reviews
Such a safe, beautiful, warm, and cozy assisted living facility. I love the atmosphere but most importantly the care staff gives to the clients and how the client is still allowed a sense of independence.
Best Meals and Dining
Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Greenbrier Senior Living communitiesSycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...
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The Gardens of Port St Lucie
1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
61 reviews
This facility The gardens was perfect for my sister. It was a small enough community that I knew she wouldn't have any trouble navigating from her room to the activity center to the dining room. My sister...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Five Star Senior Living communitiesLocated just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...
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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks
2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
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2 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
119 reviews
I recently moved a family member into Brookdale Dowlen Oaks. The facility is warm, cheerful, welcoming, clean, well equipped and maintained throughout. The staff members are simply outstanding - they are...
Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Brookdale communitiesAre 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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The Isle at Cedar Ridge
2200 S Lakeline Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
54 reviews
We chose Isle at Cedar Ridge for my father’s advanced care needs, and it’s been the best decision. Their two-person assist and diabetic management services are handled flawlessly. The Memory Support program...
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Integrated Senior Lifestyles communitiesSilvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook
420 Elbrook Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
119 reviews
i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Americare Health and Retirement, Inc. communitiesFor more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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Best 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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