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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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Parc Place

1301 Airport Freeway, Bedford, TX 76021

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

What we like the most about Parc Place is the friendliness and all of the activities. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Parc Place!Nestled in the heart of Bedford, Texas, our active adult community provides a warm and inviting atmosphere tailored for comfort, convenience, and happiness. From meticulously landscaped grounds to generously spacious apartments and...

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10 Wilmington Place

10 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420

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

Well I can only give my opinion based on our visits and I would give a five to all of them. I want to stay there. However my mother in law left because she didn't like the food. Couldn’t stand it. Stopped...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

For 37 years, 10 Wilmington Place has been one of Dayton's premier senior living communities and has remained family-owned since opening in 1986. Situated on 34 acres of historic beauty in one of Dayton's classic neighborhoods, 10 Wilmington Place offers a wide range of services and amenities at...

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Middleton Senior Living

1500 Weaver Drive, Granville, OH 43023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
83 reviews

My mom got to live there 11 months. The employees were great, smiling, caring mom felt like they were good friends. She felt safe there. I like the residents and employee that I volunteered with some...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Middleton Senior Living is a premier community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in Granville, Ohio. Designed with a warm and vibrant ambiance, Middleton ensures that residents enjoy engaging, fulfilling lives surrounded by a supportive and welcoming...

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RosePointe I

2555 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

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

I’m going on my eighth year here at RosePointe and I still LOVE it here! It’s kind of like living on a college campus. We each have our separate “dorm rooms” (apartments) as well as plenty of common areas...

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Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to RosePointeOur rental community is located in a quiet wooded setting in the heart of Roseville, MN. Nestled between Minneapolis and St. Paul, we are just minutes from shopping, both downtowns, parks, health care centers, and more. Carefully designed with personal independence in mind,...

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The Villas By Astoria Park

539 N Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
26 reviews

I visit my friend often, I find it beautiful that all the residents look out for each other. My friend is very happy since they moved in small and lovely community.

Provides: Independent Living
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The Villas By Astoria Park is a distinguished Independent Living community nestled in the heart of Pasadena, where we have been proudly serving seniors since our opening in 2001. With over 30 years of combined experience in senior care, our staff members bring a wealth of expertise and...

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The Timbers of Shorewood

1100 N. River Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
98 reviews

Perfect place for my mom! She's having a blast. She's on a bowling league (Wii) Bingo just being able to socialize when ever she wants. She's having a fun time! 2 different size apartments with 1 bedroom and...

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...

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Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

70 W Argyle Street, Sandusky, MI 48471

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

I was in a pinch my aunt fell and it had become clear that she could no longer stay by herself. I literally called Stonegate - they had an availability and we placed her within a day. I found Stonegate to be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Stonegate Village 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...

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Brookdale Burlington

3615 South Mebane Street, Burlington, NC 27215

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

It's a very nice and clean facility that we were able to make dads room like home with things from his home. Staff was very helpful and friendly and knowledgeable when it involved dads care. No complaints....

Provides: Assisted Living
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Sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. In our community, you can connect with others who share similar interests so you can enjoy a vibrant life. You’ll experience a sense of connection in our community, where neighbors become friends...

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The Addison of St. Johns

115 Benton Lane, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

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

Short term stay until my mother permanent residence was ready. The Addison family has been absolutely wonderful in providing wonderful care and love to my mother. It has been a wonderful experience and I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes The Addison of St. Johns the most desired in the...

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Brookdale North Richland Hills

8500 Emerald Hills Way, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

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

When mom fell and broke her hip late February I needed to find a place fast for her rehabilitation. Brookdale North Richland Hills bent over backwards to help us get her a room that she could move into...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Fall in Love with Brookdale North Richland HillsOur Independent community offers an extraordinary retirement living lifestyle for seniors. Our beautifully appointed Independent Living cottages provide residents a true sense of community and belonging, with engaging activities, delicious dining...

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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.