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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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Magnolia Manor on the Coast

141 Timber Trail, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
10 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
44 reviews

So many things have happened since I’ve had to check my father into magnolia manor in Richmond hill and these two ladies have been amazing. Not just them but Sam and Al have really helped my father with the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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In the gracious low country just south of Savannah, residents of Magnolia Manor on the Coast are making the most of their retirement years. Whether 62 or 92, retirees are living active, vital lives. With 88 independent living apartments and 30 assisted living apartments, each resident's total...

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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
87 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
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Westwood 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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Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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85 reviews

It's a small place. You trade in abundant square footage and a variety of activities for the comfort of a great staff to resident ratio. It really feels intimate and personal. You get to know everyone very...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The 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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Limestone Manor

600 US Highway 31 S, Athens, AL 35611

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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86 reviews

I felt like it was time for me to make a decision on my life or in my life and I chose Limestone manor and I think it was the best choice that I have made in a long time when you’re by yourself and you’re...

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Limestone Manor Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...

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Grand Villa of DeLand

350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724

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

One comment might be that the one time overnight assistance was needed it wasn't prompt. A few things we liked most are the food, activities and social interaction.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand 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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Sunrise of Sunnyvale

633 South Knickerbocker Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
61 reviews

Sunrise Sunnyvale was fantastic. Great compassionate care for the 10 days our mother was there. Prompt refund on the rent according to the terms. Lovely staff. Excellent food (which mom didn't eat, but my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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About Sunrise of SunnyvaleCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in beautiful Sunnyvale, CANear El Camino HospitalRooftop garden with stunning views of the surrounding regionConvenient access via Highways 85, 101, 880 and 280Minutes from Sunnyvale Town Center, featuring Macy's...

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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
74 reviews

I had a caring experience, kitchen helpers, nurses, aides, therapists, cleaning help, doctors, office staff and any one I missed. Thanks for making my stay a positive one! The activity director came daily to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Ohio 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 Delray East

14555 Sims Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484

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

During this challenging time you always hope to receive the support you need during this transition. Everyone at the Grand Villa has provided that and more. I couldn’t be happier with the staff and process...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Delray Beach East Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Residence in Delray Beach, Florida. We're glad you're here! We are excited to show you all the wonderful features and amenities of our East Delray Beach senior living community. As you explore our web site, we think...

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Brookdale Brighton

833 East Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI 48116

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
106 reviews

I called and spoke to a nice person and the asked finances and my in laws needs and directed me to Brookdale Brighton and wow. Its was and is totally perfect for them. They couldnt be happier and we not to...

Provides: Independent Living
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Put more life in your senior living. The senior life here is built on two things: interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. As one of the premier independent living communities in the heart of beautiful Brighton, Michigan, we offer our fantastic residents a fantastic...

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Atria Draper Place

25 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
72 reviews

Atria Draper not only has wonderful facilities and opportunities for our mom, but the people at Atria are great to work with. Understanding, compassionate, and responsive. We’ve been very pleased with how...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...

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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall Review Score of at least 9.5 based on review

Offer assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, or memory care in the United States or Canada

*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.