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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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Town Village of Leawood

4400 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 66211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
77 reviews

Town Village of Leawood is a very welcoming, friendly community. The move in was easy and Assisted Moving of Kansas City was very helpful! The maintenance provided, good food and housekeeping have made it a...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Independent Living
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Town Village of Leawood is an award-winning senior living community in Leawood, Kansas. As soon as you walk through our door, meet our wonderful staff, and see our beautiful community — you will understand why seniors love living at Town Village of Leawood.Awarded U.S. News's Best Independent...

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The Waterford at College Station

1103 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
111 reviews

Had the pleasure of meeting [name removed] today in the sales office. You can tell she has a passion for what she does. She took her time and spent most of the day with our family showing us around the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Discover Texas hospitality and friendly staff at the Waterford at College Station, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in College Station, Texas. Recently renovated, our community invites residents to relax and experience the very best amenities, both in our apartments and in the...

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Paradise Springs

5600 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
129 reviews

It's great ,it's alive it's church of all denominations, it's sports, it's laughter , it's exercise , it's travel, it's outings , it's bingo , it's cards games it's theatre, it's billiards ,it's crafts, it's...

Provides: Independent Living
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Paradise Springs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in an affluent suburb of Houston, you'll enjoy an elegant and peaceful home right next to big city convenience. With shopping, dining and top-notch healthcare just minutes from the front door,...

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StoryPoint Gahanna North

5435 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
108 reviews

My mother has been a resident for the past few months and has greatly enjoyed the activities and amenities offered throughout the facility. She has also appreciated the opportunity to meet many new people....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Gahanna! 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, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...

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Atria Willow Park

3500 South Vine Avenue, Tyler, TX 75701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7
7 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
115 reviews

I was told by a friend that Willow Park is a great place to live. I was living alone, and my step daughter made an appointment to see the facility. I was immediately drawn to it as I did not have to do any...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Willow Park is conveniently located in the heart of Tyler, minutes from popular restaurants and shopping areas. Residents enjoy a three-acre park with an outdoor kitchen, putting green, fountain and walking trail, and plenty of space for the concerts and other outdoor events. Transportation...

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Atria Rocklin

3201 Santa Fe Way, Rocklin, CA 95765

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
81 reviews

Our experience with Atria has been nothing short of amazing. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with kindness and professionalism. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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et in the hills of Rocklin in the Sacramento metro area — only minutes from the Quarry District and Whitney Oaks Golf Club — Atria Rocklin offers a simplified lifestyle with upscale amenities, delightful dining experiences and discreet, 24-hour support.In addition to independent and assisted...

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Sycamore Glen Retirement

1199 Diablo Avenue, Chico, CA 95973

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
49 reviews

Great Place to be at this time of life! Good food great staff, endless activities for those interested. Other residents are friendly and welcome new arrivals.

Provides: Independent Living

Located amid the tree-filled beauty and serenity of Chico, California. Sycamore Glen blends sophisticated services with resort-style ambiance as Butte County's premiere Active Senior Community. Our warm, friendly, and professionally trained staff has established a fine reputation for providing...

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Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care

4124 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642

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

Great care, great food, great activities but most of all GREAT staff. My mom had an ER visit and when she was rolled back in to Candlestone, she yelled, I'M HOME!! Candlestone provides our family with peace...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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...

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Elegance at Lake Worth

9948 Woodwind Lane, Lake Worth, FL 33467

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
39 reviews

This community is well kept, there’s active and happy residents and they have proven to our family exactly why they were so highly recommended. We moved my father to the memory support, we were very...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated in the heart of Lake Worth close to the beach, parks, Park Ridge Golf Course, Lake Worth Lagoon and Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Elegance at Lake Worth is a modern, just-right sized senior living community located near Palms West Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center, with easy...

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Landing at Watermere - Frisco

4300 Cotton Gin Rd, Frisco, TX 75034

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
77 reviews

Choosing The Landing at Frisco for my father has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. The entire team is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where residents feel safe and...

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