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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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Greenwood Village South

295 Village Lane, Greenwood, IN 46143

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
94 reviews

Beautiful property!! Enjoy the activities !! Meals are very good and the dining room is fantastic! Employees are so polite and very helpful

Provides: Assisted Living
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In Greenwood, Indiana, 15 miles south of Indianapolis, comfortable living and helpful services come together in a tree-lined neighborhood designed to give seniors everything they need in one place: Greenwood Village South. A non-profit Life Plan Community offering independent living, assisted...

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Danbury Columbus

2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
40 reviews

They were very accommodating in keeping my parents together as one needed MC and the other only AL. Allowing the AL to reside in MC. The care staff was also quick to learn how the mc resident behaved and his...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Danbury Columbus! 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 every...

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Sunrise at Siegen

9351 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
48 reviews

Ease of moving.in, welcoming and attentive staff, food could use more variety.. but I suppose that is difficult. Room size was good, amenities were good - walking path and group rooms downstairs.. we did not...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise at Siegen is an assisted living community situated in the lovely cultural capital of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Louisiana is one state that has increasingly been an independent setup and it has been incredibly endowed with French culture and customs. This...

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Finnish American Village

1800 South Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33461

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

Everyone was friendly pleasant and helpful. Food was good. All staff were caring. Loved the fun time freedom here. Very pretty grounds.

Provides: Assisted Living

Magnolia Springs Louisville

8225 Whipps Mill Road, Louisville, KY 40222

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
141 reviews

Magnolia Springs was a great fit for my dad. The staff help make the transition from home to Magnolia Springs easy. Everyone was so friendly, called him by name and was there to help him with whatever he...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...

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Independence Village of Plymouth

14707 Northville Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

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

Staff is very friendly and know all residents names, treat residents with high level of respect, care services are good. Several activities that get residents involvement Meals are usually good but at times...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Plymouth! 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 active adult, independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each...

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Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
99 reviews

First, from the minute, we walked in we talked about a plan, and everything Greg mentioned came to fruition. Our main concern was that our mom would put up a battle to go back to her home, which proved to be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.

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Palos Verdes Villa

29661 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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

Entrusting a beloved parent or relative to the care of an assisted living facility is among the most profound decisions one can face—a choice heavy with love, responsibility, and the desire for dignity in...

Provides: Assisted Living

We are located just a few minutes from the Pacific Ocean, near the 110 Freeway. Our newly remodeled 73-unit complex is equipped with all the modern amenities including air conditioning, cable TV, and security system. Our spacious rooms are equipped with an intercom system that connects each room...

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Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
60 reviews

I would say 5 for all categories. My mother is extremely happy there. She continually tells me I picked a great place for her. It is very clean. the employees are extremely nice and attentive. There are lots...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...

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Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga

9942 Highland Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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21 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
23 reviews

We have been looking for an assisted living facility for my parents for quite some time. We looked at many places but knew we were at home when we walked into Merrill Gardens and were greeted by wonderful...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.