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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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Danbury Columbus

2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11
11 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
39 reviews

I visited numerous places looking for the ideal care facility for my mom, who was 87 a the time. She was experiencing some memory loss and could no longer sustain living alone. Some places were chaotic,...

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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Gardens of Hazel Green

372 Jimmy Fisk Rd, Hazel Green, AL 35750

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

The people are great and the workers are wonderful. I am grateful for this place. Sitting at home by yourself is not any fun. Being here provides me with an opportunity to open myself up to other people. I...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Hazel Green Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady back porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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Summit Point

9633 Valley View Rd, Macedonia, OH 44056

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
68 reviews

The staff is amazing, warm, helpful always cheerful. The building is clean and bright. The apartments are spacious and geared towards an older person's needs. The food is really good with allot of meal...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Reach a pinnacle in life at Summit Point, where thoughtfully designed floor plans and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents happy and active. The Macedonia, Ohio, Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and...

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Presbyterian Village of Austell

2000 E West Connector, Austell, GA 30106

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

Staff at Presbyterian Village Austell Georgia prepared for a snow and ice storm in a very professional manner. Through out the 60 acre campus, Safe Step Select Blend Ice Melter was applied to sidewalks and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes

Welcome to Presbyterian Village of AustellEveryone is a neighbor at Presbyterian Village.  Our atmosphere of nurturing the whole person encourages residents and staff to keep learning, serving, growing and appreciating each other more fully each day. Presbyterian Village is a recognized...

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Gardens of Daphne

1307 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526

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

It was a hard decision to make the move to assisted living, but once we visited we knew Gardens of Daphne was the only place for my aunt. She is very happy and the only regret she has is not making the move...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Daphne Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady front porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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StoryPoint Middletown

500 Meridian Hills Drive, Middletown, KY 40243

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
110 reviews

I would recommend it to others. We were attracted by the price, the size of their rooms, the services like onsite physical therapy, outings, groups (social) and the meal options.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Middletown! 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 independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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Ingersoll Place

3359 Consaul Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
36 reviews

Whole Ingersoll is a truly has some building, what really makes it special is the staff. I was amazed upon my arrival to see that every member of the staff he'd seem my application I put in and knew who I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Rich in history, Ingersoll Place has provided a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals who are unable to remain in their own homes due to physical limitations or mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Ingersoll Place is a local, not-for-profit organization providing assisted...

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Town Village of Leawood

4400 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 66211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
22
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...

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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
13
13 Photos available
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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Atria Golden Creek

33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
96 reviews

Moved across the country and welcomed with open arms. The staff is caring, supportive and very fast. Always trying to make it a good day.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...

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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.