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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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Grand Villa of Palm Coast

100 Magnolia Trace Way, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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21
21 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
98 reviews

This facility has the feel of home. My mother is in the memory care unit and the staff is very professional and caring. The facility is located away from roads but still close enough to restaurants and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Palm Coast! Our beautiful community offers seniors aging in place options with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are able to customize a care plan for each resident. Our community is decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often...

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Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place

825 Richard Lane, Kenton, OH 43326

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
68 reviews

Would like to thank everyone at Blanchard Place Kenton. The move in went smoothly and Dad is getting to be more involved in activities. Everyone has been very welcoming to all of us! Special shout out to...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Blanchard Place is an assisted living community located in Kenton, Ohio. We are on the east side of town. We are close enough to town for nearby activities yet far enough away to enjoy peaceful countryside living. Our thoughtfully designed community includes both social and safety amenities: ...

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Grand Villa of Palm Bay

3490 Gran Ave NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
80 reviews

My dad has been at Grand Villa almost a year and he loves it. The management is so friendly. He has met friends and people he calls "family" now. He couldn't be happier and as a caretaker it has taken a huge...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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When it comes to senior living including assisted living and memory care, only one choice sits at the water’s edge overlooking the tranquil Indian River in Palm Bay, Florida. Only one offers resort-style amenities and unobstructed views of the majestic sunrise from nearly every window. RiverView...

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Laurel Springs

151 East Plantation Terrace, Mustang, OK 73064

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
51 reviews

They are kind, knowledgeable, understanding, helpful, and professional. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover luxury and carefree living at Laurel Springs, a senior living community in Mustang, Oklahoma. Indulge in premium amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, and walking trails, that promote socializing, exercising, and having fun. At Laurel Springs, our professional...

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Greenwood Village South

295 Village Lane, Greenwood, IN 46143

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
115 reviews

My grandmother, mother, and father all 3 had stays at the Village Pavilion. Grandma was there as a Long Term Care resident while mom and dad were there for short term rehab and end of life care. There was...

Provides: Assisted Living
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In Greenwood, Indiana, 15 miles south of Indianapolis, comfortable living and helpful services come together in a tree-lined neighborhood designed to give seniors everything they need in one place: Greenwood Village South. A non-profit Life Plan Community offering independent living, assisted...

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10 Wilmington Place

10 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
88 reviews

Staff are great, food is ok but my dad likes it so that's all that matters, dining is great and my dad doesn't do a lot of activities however, I think there is plenty to do there.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

For 37 years, 10 Wilmington Place has been one of Dayton's premier senior living communities and has remained family-owned since opening in 1986. Situated on 34 acres of historic beauty in one of Dayton's classic neighborhoods, 10 Wilmington Place offers a wide range of services and amenities at...

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Arbour Square

695 Main St, Harleysville, PA 19438

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
115 reviews

From the first meeting to see the facility my parents, myself and brother felt very welcomed. We had a very detailed extensive tour meeting residents and staff along the way. Came back another time with...

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Arbour Square of Harleysville!Nestled on a picturesque 22-acre campus in the heart of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, our 55+ independent senior community offers an enriching lifestyle. At Arbour Square, you can embrace worry-free living...

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Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
58 reviews

Atria has been great. My aunt passed away after living there only a month but my other loved one is still there. He moved into a smaller unit after my aunt died and Atria was so good about it and so helpful...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Longmeadow Place is a welcoming senior community nestled in a wooded area of Burlington, Massachusetts. The community is adjacent to town conservation land and located directly across the street from the world-renowned Lahey Clinic. Residents at Atria Longmeadow Place enjoy the best of both...

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living

306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
65 reviews

You walk in and immediately feel comfortable. I know my mom is getting the care she needs but she's not just a Room number or anonymous patient here. Very capable staff and very friendly. I feel secure...

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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Benton House of Narcoossee

2910 N Narcoossee Rd, St Cloud, FL 34771

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
28 reviews

I recently visited the Addison of narcoossee as I stopped in to visit a family friend who is currently residing there. I noticed a few things upon my arrival, 1st- the front porch was being occupied by other...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House such a special place!Uniquely designed, Benton House offers...

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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.