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.
14521 Lakewood Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Everyone is very welcoming and lovely. The atmosphere walking in is homelike. There were people watching a movie and the smell of popcorn was in the air when I first visited. All the staff are incredibly...
A Community That’s Redefining IndependenceTucked into a quiet corner near the center of all that Fort Myers has to offer is a premier assisted living community that provides a wonderful retirement lifestyle. Our residents trade the stress and isolation that often come with life at home for a...
7129 Gilmore Rd, Fairfield Township, OH 45011
Absolutely a five, it was the best! Story point is one of the top rated adult/senior communities in a five state area. A beautiful amazing complex, the staff was continuously exceptional. The activity...
Welcome to StoryPoint Fairfield! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...
841 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL 34285
I have lived at Tuscan Gardens for a year and a half now. The dining experience has took a tremendous turn for the better. We have all day dining and multiple options if you do not want the entrees served...
Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay has been in operation since 2016 and is nestled on over six lush acres in the heart of Venice, Florida. In 2021, the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun voted Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay the 'Best Assisted Living Community with 50+ beds'.Tuscan Gardens Senior...
4900 SE Willoughby Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997
My Mom was very independent , then she had an elderly UTI , she was lonely , not thinking clearly , forgot to take her medications , didn't want to cook . It was very frustrating to her. At that time I knew...
Situated near the sandy beaches of the Treasure Coast, Symphony at Stuart is a modern, vibrant senior living community located near Cleveland Clinic, Jupiter Medical Center and Port St. Lucie Hospital as well as Treasure Coast Mall, historic downtown Stuart shopping and Elliott Museum. Wake up...
1 Savannah Square Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
Savannah Square is a warm and caring community. There is something for everyone. We are glad we choose to move to Savannah Square. We also like the fact that we can age in place here and move to assisted if...
777 Church Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
They do good job, very responsive. Smaller facility that residents don't get lost in. I would rate them all a 5, with the exception of the food. That seems to be a bone of contention with my mom, it's either...
Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...
502 N. Sherman Street, Ludington, MI 49431
5 for each item listed. The facility and staff were amazing. The staff is very friendly and love all the folks who live at Ludington Woods. They have plenty of activities, games, and plenty of opportunity...
Welcome to Ludington Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
We stayed in a respite in 2024. We sold our home in [date removed] in Mesa Arizona and decided to move to Illinois to be closer to our children. Brookdale was offering good discounts at the time. We arrived...
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later. When something needs to be...
706 Kentucky Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090
The staff and faculty at River ridge are incredible! They are very kind and compassionate and treat you like family they go above and beyond. It's one of the nicest places I've ever been to.
Welcome to River Ridge Retirement Village! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
7100 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463
What we like the most about the community is the Cleanliness and overall experience. Yes, we would recommend Palos Heights Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
Nestled in the trees next to the Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, this community offers the best of both worlds for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors and have creature comforts close to home. Nearby, Olde Palos Shopping Centre and Orland Square shopping mall should take care of your shopping...
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*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.
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.