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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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Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood

2480 N Park Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20
20 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
26 reviews

Mom was skeptical about moving into Five Star. She told us she'd only go if it was temporary till we found a different solution. Now you couldn't get her to leave! She says living at Five Star is like...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood is a full-service senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami in Hollywood, Florida, and on a beautiful, gated 22-acre campus with serene lakes and sparkling fountains...

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Carmel Village

17077 San Mateo Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
99 reviews

We've been pleased with the facility and the caregiver staff support. My mom unfortunately is now bed bound so unfortunately she's not able to enjoy the beautiful grounds/ courtyard or the regularly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Carmel Village is a private residence designed to provide a comfortable and active lifestyle for seniors. Our commitment is to offer a lifestyle that provides a warm family atmosphere. When you visit us, you will surely notice our attractive and beautifully maintained grounds with gardens, mature...

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The Brielle

140 Friendship Ln, Staten Island, NY 10314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
58 reviews

The facility is being renovated and being done very nice. The room is perfect for my mom and they were very accommodating on setting things up for her arrival. My mom was set up for OT and speech therapy...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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A cozy community, The Brielle is nestled along 10 acres of lush wooded greenery. With multiple hospitals in the vicinity of the community, the closest is less than 3 miles away. Explore the city of Staten Island, New York, with a zoo, golf course, museums, beaches, and nature preserves within...

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Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community

4316 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
9.4
Review Score
42 reviews

Recently moved here and my husband and I are very happy staff is friendly, accommodating and makes everyone feel welcome. They all encourages you to ask questions. We have and they advise. Them in timely...

Provides: Independent Living
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The moment you enter Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community, you'll feel the relaxed grace, style and beauty that our residents cherish daily. A quiet home in the heart Eau Claire, you'll enjoy the convenience of being close to the Oakwood Hills Mall, excellent healthcare and all the unique...

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Hudson Grande Senior Living

5400 Darrow Road, Hudson, OH 44236

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
42 reviews

People are very nice, thorough, and attentive to your needs. Occupants are friendly and nice. Seems like a good community. Meals are generally good but high variation is present in a given day’s ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Caring for Hudson area seniors since 2013, Hudson Grande Senior Living, formerly known as The Gables of Hudson, is locally owned and professionally managed by Arrow Senior Living.Before Hudson Grande Senior Living opened, locals knew the location as Lil Joe’s Pub and Waters Banquet and Event...

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Traditions of Lansdale

1800 Walnut St, Lansdale, PA 19446

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
143 reviews

Family like environment with caring staff dedicated to their work! Yes, we would recommend the community to other families. We looked at several sites and this structure and layout works well. No elevators,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Traditions of Lansdale: Caring for those who cared for us.Knowing your loved one will have the things that matter for health and security makes the decision to seek personal care a whole lot easier for the entire family.Traditions has individualized personal care that goes beyond the basics to...

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Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living

3620 Happy Woods Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
105 reviews

The Executive Director was part of the interview process along with two of the nurses. No other facility gave us direct access to the people who know the job. I had to deal with Sales Managers at other...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living has recently joined the Sinceri Senior Living organization with much to offer the families of Myrtle Beach!

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Holiday Crescent Heights

240 Branchview Drive Northeast, Concord, NC 28025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
17
17 Photos available
28
28 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
76 reviews

Crescent Heights has been wonderful, 5. They were easy to work with and mom loves it there. Big plus is that she has an apartment, independent living, but meals are provided. So she is eating healthier than...

Provides: Independent Living
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Crescent Heights provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll be delighted with the rich history of downtown Concord, a charming little area just to the northeast of Charlotte. With mild winters and warm summers, you'll be free to enjoy all the sites and...

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Willow Grove of Maumelle

100 Bringler Dr, Maumelle, AR 72113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.3
Review Score
79 reviews

When my family and friends saw the photographs I took they thought it looked like an expensive hotel. Both the staff and the residents are pleasant and willing to help in any way they can. The food is cooked...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our team members are dedicated to giving our residents the best senior living experience. We do this by consistently delivering the highest quality in the following areas: Comfort & Ambiance-This is home. From cozy apartments and cheerful dining spaces to inviting common areas and manicured...

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Avista Twin Falls

1880 Harrison St. N., Twin Falls, ID 83301

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.3
Review Score
50 reviews

My mom came over from [community name removed] home. Staff is great and [name removed] is great. Nurse [name removed] is also great with my mom. I have been very pleased with Avista.

Provides: Assisted Living
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We need to change anywhere it says Syringa Place to Avista Twin Falls.

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.