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.
100 N State St, Ephrata, PA 17522
My mother has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. She started at Keystone with my father after covid because they were too sick to take care of each other and keep track of their meds. My...
5471 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220
I work with someone whose parent lives at John Wesley when I told her about some of my own struggles she recommended we look at John Wesley and I was really impressed by the cleanliness and how friendly the...
Home is waiting for you at John-Wesley Villas! We are the only family-owned community in the area and have been open since 1986. We offer family values sharing in the same common goal- our residents are our families and are treated as such. John-Wesley Villas Macon understands that no two people...
125 Omni Lake Parkway, Hudson, OH 44236
My mom has had a great experience to date, and I am truly happy that she is at a wonderful place. There are activities that she can get involved in to help her meet new people through this next stage of life
Locally owned and operated, Springwood- After 55 luxury living is a great option for people wanting to downsize and live maintenance free but enjoy their time doing the things they love to do. We offer heated covered parking on both sides of the building. Secure entrances to community which has a...
745 Norland Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201
When my mom was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimers, I felt lost and unsure and horribly sad. She went from being a vibrant, engaged woman to someone who began closing in on herself. Fast forward about 5...
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655
Mercy Circle was wonderful. My dad was able to heal with support kindness and support. We highly recommend Mercy Circle to everyone.
A faith-based not-for-profit communityMercy Circle’s residents and staff together create a vibrant, caring community where all people are welcome and our non-profit status is reflected in no entrance fees. Residents pay only a monthly fee, which includes meals, services, amenities and...
3550 Horton St., Raleigh, NC 27607
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,...
12 Washington Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803
What we like the most about Atria Plainview is the Very friendly staff! Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
At Atria Plainview, you'll experience an independent lifestyle with the comfort of exceptional care that's there when you need it. Enjoy a social calendar chock-full of cultural, educational and spiritual activities that connect you with fellow residents and your local community. Indulge in our...
160 N La Canada Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614
My dad chose Arroyo Gardens for independent living because the staff were friendly and he liked the layout of his apartment. He made a great choice! He loves the food, he walks downstairs everyday for the...
At Arroyo Gardens, we've created a community of people who are invested in each other's success, happiness and comfort. Set against the allure of the Santa Rita Mountains, our community offers resort-style living combined with a staff of professional caregivers and nurses able to provide a...
150 Waterman Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757
What we like the most about the community is the friendliness of the staff members and yes, we would recommend Waterman Village to other families based on the experience so far.
Waterman Village is Central Florida's TOTAL retirement/senior living community. Not-for-profit, faith-based tradition, locally operated, no off-site management company, no off-site corporate ownership. Truly mission over margin since 1989. Independent living homes and apartments, an assisted...
165 Beverly Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746
We were very nervous about placing my Dad in an assisted living or anywhere, but on [date removed], meeting [name removed] at the front desk and [name removed] showing us around made us feel sooo...
Set on 14 acres, Atria Huntington is surrounded by a serene walking path in beautiful, residential Huntington Station. Our community is located south of Jericho Turnpike, and borders on Dix Hills. Lounge by our fireplace in the winter months or relax on the patio on a warm summer day. Enjoy a...
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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.