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.
1325 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014
Very expensive when we didn't require much care. My mom would not leave her apartment so didn't receive a lot of care. Just meds and meals. My dad cleaned and did her laundry at their home. The apartment was...
Welcome to Independence Village of Ames! 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, memory care and respite care. Throughout each service level, we...
3675 S Rome St, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Moving a family member to memory care is an unpredictable experience. The Oaks standards and disciplines make the transitions as stable as possible. After all, you are trusting your loved ones care into a...
Our senior apartments have been designed to be the largest and most spacious inthe area. We are prepared to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, MemoryCare and Respite services. Our community environment is designed to be rich indaily activities, with all day restaurant-style dining,...
90 Allen Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
My mom has is in an independent living room/building. She gets one meal a day from the food service and it's usually more than she can eat so she ends up, bringing some back with her. The cleaning crew comes...
Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering Residential Care so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one meal every day served in our...
1414 North Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, LA 70471
Private rooms which is a plus. They will only take private pay so when your money runs out you are forced to leave. Food is pretty good but most all meat, fish and chicken is fried. I am only familiar with...
A Life Worth LivingWhen you make your new home at our adult residential and memory care community, you can leave behind the burdensome household chores like cooking, cleaning and laundry. Instead of filling your time with things you have to do but don’t enjoy, you can spend more time doing the...
3207 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
I’ve really liked the over 3 years that a family member has lived here and recently my spouse has moved here. Good care! It’s close to home and I can visit every day. My husband has adjusted well enjoys the...
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont is an assisted living community located in sunny Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is a wonderful place to enjoy. You or your loved one could spend time with other residents socializing, or visiting with family while enjoying...
2145 Whitesville Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Our mother has been at Spring Oak for two months. The staff is kind, attentive, and they truly care about the residents. The facility is clean, modern and has many amenities and activities. Meals are...
Spring Oak at Toms River is an assisted living community that is located in Toms River, New Jersey. We are located in a tranquil, lovely, exquisite and charming area that our residents adore to be around. When in this area you will quickly see that it's a great place to be around and it is...
245 E Main St, New Albany, OH 43054
A 10 out of 10 experience my husband said the food was great a place was immaculate, clean and free of odors. The workers were very pleasant husband got a daily reminder for breakfast lunch and dinner...
Life flourishes at The Avalon of New Albany. Residents enjoy an abundance of amenities including a chapel, wood shop, on-site theatre, chef prepared meals and more — all incorporated into a vibrant city boulevard and town center design. The Avalon of New Albany is where seniors can find the care...
2380 Aurora Pond Drive Southwest, Wyoming, MI 49519
Even though the facility is understaffed, as many places are, the workers all genuinely care and respect the residents at the facility. They all work very, very hard!
Welcome to StoryPoint Wyoming! 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. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of every...
7230 Wyoming Springs Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681
The facility is absolutely beautiful. My mom loves her one bedroom apartment. It's well kept it's clean. It's just a lovely property. The staff has been absolutely amazing. Just fantastic caregivers. It's a...
The Rose Assisted Living & Memory Care Community is conveniently located off of Hwy. 620, and behind St. David's Round Rock Hospital, allowing easy access to state toll roads and medical support services. Our community opened in December 2012 and was designed with a country elegance and Hill...
3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
I like that it isn't a huge community. To me, there is a family feel. Staff knows all the residents (in memory care) and are friendly to family. Yes, I would recommend them.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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.