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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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Brookdale Overland Park 119th

6101 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66209

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11
11 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
70 reviews

It's a very expensive, but nice place, mom loves it, It's a really nice place to live and the staff is great. They have classes and concerts all the time, there's always something going on for mom to do.

Provides: Independent Living
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Embrace the Good LifeAnyone can experience basic senior living, but why settle for basic when you can enjoy something exceptional? Nestled on a quiet campus with beautiful landscaping and fragrant gardens, our independent living community is full of active and vibrant seniors just like you....

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North Pointe

701 Simpson Rd., Anderson, SC 29621

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
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3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
155 reviews

North pointe was wonderful to my mom and family. The director was amazing and most of all the staff were friendly and ready to help anytime we needed anything! I really am glad they were there for us! Value...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Feel the electricity at North Pointe, where exciting amenities, world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents energized and buzzing. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Anderson, South Carolina, feels like one big family that shares meals...

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The Ashton on Dorsey

1105 Dorsey Lane, Louisville, KY 40223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
36 reviews

The facility has changed management and gone up on the cost. We've noticed some decline in service, but are hopeful it's just kinks being worked out. The staff is SUPER kind and attentive to concerns.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Dealing with the realities of aging can be challenging—from physical limitations and medical issues to cognitive changes and more. No matter where you are in your story, we know that finding the right senior living experience is paramount. At The Ashton on Dorsey, we’re dedicated to helping you...

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StoryPoint Grand Rapids East

2000 32nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

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

We checked out several places before helping my dad move into Story Point. Of all the places we tried this is where he instantly felt the most welcome and at home. The first day a lady down the hall came...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Grand Rapids East! 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 service...

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Five Star Residences of Clearwater

4519 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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

Our Dear friend [name removed] has lived at Five Star Residences of Clearwater for about 2 years. She feels happy and safe inside the building, she had been living alone in her condo and the upkeep was just...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, Five Star Residences of Clearwater, an Independent and Assisted senior living community offers the best of home and adventure. There’s plenty to do at our community, from reading in our charming library to dining with friends to enjoying something...

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin

505 Rushing Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
34 reviews

They are always so nice and friendly. They take such good care of my aunt. They have such fun activities and even have family nights. I feel that she is well cared for and I do not have to worry about her....

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...

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Cogir of Mill Creek

14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
80 reviews

My sons toured this retirement home and knew I would love it. The staff is genuinely friendly and caring. They remain pro-active in trying to ensure residents have their best life. The food is very good and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cogir of Mill CreekCogir of Mill Creek inspires elegance and class with its grand homey design. The community features a lovely display of plants ranging from blush flowers to tall trees. Cogir of Mill Creek warmly welcomes residents and strives to offer the right level of care. Living options...

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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods

1064 West Mills St., Columbus, NC 28722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
60 reviews

It's hard for your parent to be in a facility that is not home but Laurelwoods made the transition easier...mom even transitioned easily! The cleanliness is a 4....only because they have been undergoing...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...

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Heritage Green Lynchburg

200 Lillian Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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

Heritage Green has the best staff. [name removed]is a loving and available home leader. We can call or text her at any time day or night. Her staff show they care for the residents needs. It's a good...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Growing a tradition of care! Heritage Green Assisted Living Community is a beautifully designed, single story building that caters to seniors that require assistance with activities of daily living but do not need skilled health care services. This 48-unit, 64 bed Assisted Living Community shares...

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The Waterford at Park Falls

354 Linden St, Park Falls, WI 54552

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
62 reviews

Doesn't care to do activities, he's a farmer don't care but ma enjoys them. Dad comes from not much money so everything costs to him.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Appreciate comfort, convenience and compassionate care at The Waterford at Park Falls in the tranquil city of Park Falls, WI. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a vibrant lifestyle that encourages happiness and well-being through innovative recreational, educational and health...

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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.