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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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The Club at St. Cloud

3791 Old Canoe Creek Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34769

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Photos available
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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
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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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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

1320 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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
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Welcome 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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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
10
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126 reviews

Almost 7 years of quality care. Most all the same staff as when we got here. Friendly & helpful. Always interacting with all residents in such a positive way. Best decision we could make for mom. She's been...

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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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Raider Ranch Independent Living

6548 43rd Street, Lubbock, TX 79407

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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20 reviews

Living at Raider Ranch Independent Living has been a great experience. I love the variety of choices, from an active adult lifestyle to more inclusive options for meals and housekeeping. The best part is...

Provides: Independent Living
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At Raider Ranch Independent Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking and guest...

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The Gardens of Rome

1168 Chulio Rd, Rome, GA 30161

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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40 reviews

This facility is very well run, and the layout is what really impressed me the most. A lot of places have long hallways that seem very much like a hotel and create potential confusion for residents trying to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Rome offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Rome, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...

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Finnish American Village

1800 South Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33461

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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42 reviews

The staff at the Finnish American Village were very attentive to my husband's ever changing needs. They came up with solutions that I could never had thought of which allowed my husband to have the best...

Provides: Assisted Living

Galloway Senior Living

4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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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The Joy Senior Living of Loganville

434 Conyers Road, Loganville, GA 30052

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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17 reviews

We felt welcomed and confident in the facility's care from our first visit. The staff are warm, attentive, and engaged every time we visit. We’re thankful to have found a place where our loved one is cared...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Emerald Gardens

201 Overland Dr, Greenwood, SC 29646

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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73 reviews

All 5s! What we like the most about the community is that the staff seem to really care about the residents. We would absolutely 100% recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Premier Senior Living, LLC communities

Emerald 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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Paramount House Senior Living

2061 Peabody Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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52 reviews

It has been two weeks since we moved my wife to paramount house senior living community. They are taking good care of her in the memory care community. Sometimes it is hard but the staff is nice and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Northstar Senior Living communities

At the Paramount House in Vacaville, California, our residents enjoy a carefree lifestyle supported by caring staff members and quality living options. There are two types of housing available at our center, assisted living for those who wish to live independently with added support and a memory...

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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.