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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.
Grand Villa of Sarasota
730 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
79 reviews
The only complaint my mother in law has is the "the food is bad" We've never had a meal there, so I don't know? I would recommend.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Senior Management Advisors communitiesGrand Villa of Sarasota is a beautifully landscaped, Florida community situated on three lush acres on the Hudson Bayou. It is close to historic and charming downtown Sarasota, which offers residents plenty of excellent shopping and dining options. Residents enjoy our warm, relaxing environment,...
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Ohio Living Cape May
175 Cape May Dr, Wilmington, OH 45177
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
76 reviews
My experience at Cape May has been very good. I appreciate the friendliness and activities. The meals have been very good. Staff has been very helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Ohio Living communitiesOhio living Cape May is an independent and assisted living community that is found in the charming city of Wilmington, Ohio, which sits in Clinton County. The area is filled with beautiful parks, such as Cowan Lake State park, and when someone wants to spend the day playing miniature golf they...
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Grand Villa of DeLand
350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
123 reviews
Being at Grand Villa is pleasant the staff is excellent and very helpful and friendly. Love being at Grand Villa it is very comfortable. I am very pleased with the place. Dining room staff is very good.
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Senior Management Advisors communitiesGrand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...
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Waltonwood Lake Boone
3550 Horton St., Raleigh, NC 27607
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
30 reviews
As a long-time friend/loved one of a resident at Waltonwood Lake Boone IL (WLB) for several months now, I can happily and confidently recommend it to any senior desiring a professional, beautiful, clean,...
Provides: Independent Living
See all Waltonwood Senior Living communitiesHeritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead
163 Heritage Circle, Oneonta, NY 13820
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
93 reviews
The communication is not the greatest- but overall everything has been good! Takes a while to have emails returned! Communication issue between the community and administration/intake! Short staffed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Trustwell Living at Westwood Place
37950 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
88 reviews
Everything is good. We just need more staff on the weekend because we need more people doing dining room duty and activities. The friendships are good and the new people that i have met are also good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Trustwell Living communitiesWestwood Place is located in Woodsfield, Ohio, a small town surrounded by beautiful farm country. We provide assisted living for seniors looking for caring and fun retirement living. Our lively community offers many amenities to help you enjoy each day: Fitness room Whirlpool Private dining...
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Cogir of Fremont Senior Living
2860 Country Drive, Fremont, CA 94536
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
26
26 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
44 reviews
My mom has had a great experience at Cogir. The staff’s caring and attentive and the activities are just enough. The community has rules that reinforce inclusiveness and belonging which is critical for a new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Cogir Senior Living communitiesCogir of Fremont Senior Living Community is an independent and assisted living community in Fremont, California. Our luxurious and active community is ideally situated in a residential area of the city, giving residents all the comforts of a small town near the amenities of a large city....
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Grand Villa of Palm Bay
3490 Gran Ave NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
76 reviews
It's just very hard to get in touch with anybody in authority there. The "gatekeeper" is the front desk person who is very friendly, and you just relay whatever message to her but it takes weeks if not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Senior Management Advisors communitiesWhen 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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Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care
4124 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
47 reviews
Great care, great food, great activities but most of all GREAT staff. My mom had an ER visit and when she was rolled back in to Candlestone, she yelled, I'M HOME!! Candlestone provides our family with peace...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to Candlestone, a Leisure Living Community in Midland, Michigan, where our residents share in life’s journey together. Our purpose is to provide high-quality assisted living and memory care that promotes the value and dignity of every person. At Candlestone, residents and family members...
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Residences at Wellpoint
2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
86 reviews
My dad has lived at 2 other Assisted Livings in town and the care he received was terrible! Wellpoint is a GOD SEND! The staff loves him and spoils him, He is the happiest he has been since my mom died. Move...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Charter Senior Living communitiesThe Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...
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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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