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Best of 2024 Senior Living Award Winners: Independent Living

Top Independent Living Communities

These are the best independent living communities of 2024, 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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Holiday Gardens at Wakefield

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
105 reviews

I find Holiday Gardens at Wakefield a superior retirement facility in practically every way. Facilities are wonderful and the staff is both competent and friendly, and always helpful. There's a great variety...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Gardens at Wakefield provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.The Gardens at Wakefield is located in Raleigh, NC, the capital and second largest city in the state. The community is conveniently located in the northeast corner of Raleigh with close proximity to...

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StoryPoint Knoxville West

8501 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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68 reviews

This place is the only place I would trust my family members. The nurses are amazing and always willing to help with no issues. The caregivers are so sweet and welcoming and always have a smile on their...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Knoxville West! 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, we strive to make...

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StoryPoint Saline

6230 S State St, Saline, MI 48176

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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407 reviews

We chose StoryPoint Saline because of the quality of activities, food and staff. Also a great location. I would tell others looking that I hope they are prepared for the social "clicks". Not easy to break...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At StoryPoint Saline, we love being a part of the greater Ann Arbor area. Our beautiful community offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care options. We take pride in making each moment very special for each and every resident because we know that it is the small...

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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook

420 Elbrook Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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110 reviews

People here exude friendliness and caring. Management sets the tone, Silvergate is fully staffed and the staff appears happy to be here. The residents were very welcoming. The building is clean and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...

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Ansley Parke at Orange City

500 Grand Plaza Dr, Orange City, FL 32763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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65 reviews

I would recommend Ansley Parke at Orange City to a family if their loved one's memory is not too bad. It is not a locked unit and my Dad would sometimes wander. I was actively involved with this issue. I put...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living
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Located near Blue Spring State Park in a quiet residential neighborhood, Ansley Parke Orange City is a vibrant community designed to help older adults enjoy the benefits of a simplified lifestyle.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments, each with a...

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Atria Chandler Villas

101 South Yucca Street, Chandler, AZ 85224

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
161 reviews

[name removed] is very professional; absolutely caring, helpful, knowledgeable and a just a kind person. She is a great listener and values each family touring experience. The staff and residents are so...

Provides: Independent Living
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At Atria Chandler Villas, residents will discover a welcoming independent senior living community nestled in the heart of Chandler, Arizona. The area’s Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment.We have been in business...

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The Windsor of Gainesville

3605 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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61 reviews

Some things are disappointing and others are great. Immediately we discovered that the length of time for the meals was shorter than their brochures and even shorter than what was posted in the hall. Hmmm....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Windsor of Gainesville is an assisted living community located in Gainesville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Gainesville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests.At The Windsor of...

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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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107 reviews

We love Brookdale and all Ee's we've encountered. They are very loving to mom. The aspect I like the most is how nice they are and how well they take care of mom

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Are you ready to redefine your independence?If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all...

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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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77 reviews

I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found Crescendo for my mother's care. Initially moving into their assisted living facility, my mother eventually transitioned to their memory care unit and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Crescendo Senior Living, the gentle swaying of palm trees invites you to come in, relax and stay awhile. In the heart of the beautiful city of Placentia in north Orange County, you’ll find an amazing Senior Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care community. Crescendo Senior Living is filled...

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Maplewood at Chardon

12350 Bass Lake Road, Chardon, OH 44024

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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70 reviews

Clean, kind, taken care of well, good interaction with the family. Business side was very helpful and made it easy to do the paperwork and all that was needed.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Maplewood at Chardon provides a healthy, invigorating environment for all seniors, as well as specialized assistance for those in need of memory care. The heart of Maplewood is embodied through an approach to assisted living that offers premier care to seniors who need some support in their...

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Best of 2024 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall average rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews

Offer assisted living, home care, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care or continuing care retirement communities

*Based on reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period, Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best independent living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2024 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.