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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 Wooster

939 Portage Road, Wooster, OH 44691

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

The things We were most concerned about -getting medication on time and support from aids has been so good Sister is eating so much better now. The facility is well maintained, light and many activities.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Danbury Wooster! 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, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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Villas of Holly Brook Newton

101 South Gregory Dr., Newton, IL 62448

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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15 reviews

[name removed] is no longer at Holly Brook, but the facility was great and the help there was amazing and everything was great thanks

Provides: Assisted Living
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Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living

4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

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

This place is beautiful and well maintained. They bend over backwards to be sure you are satisfied. Variety of activities. Visits all the grocery stores in the area. Heated swimming pool. Wonderful deck...

Provides: Independent Living
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LUXURY SENIOR LIVING ON THE WATERFRONTIf you’re looking for a luxury-filled retirement community with waterfront views, discover more about Acclaim at East Beach. Located near Little Creek Marina and boardwalk, our independent lifestyle was designed for seniors 62 or better to provide you with...

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Brookdale Farmers Branch

13505 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

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

Move in process due to a number of administrators being ill and absent was not easy. Staff treatment of my mother has been phenomenally loving and kind. I don’t think I could ask for better treatment for...

Provides: Assisted Living
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If you’re ready to live an active life of leisure, our community, which provides assisted living and memory care services, is the place for you. We’re nestled on five acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Farmers Branch, Texas, part of the Greater Dallas Area, and conveniently located near...

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Oakmont of Folsom

1574 Creekside Drive, Folsom, CA 95630

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

The staff is very caring, friendly and empathetic. They go out of their way to make sure the residents are comfortable and looked after. Someone is always nearby to help and be available to tend to their...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Oakmont of Folsom is a charming retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, world-class cuisine, and an abundance of on-site services. Shopping, exquisite dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within easy reach. In our retirement community, where...

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Brookdale Beavercreek (Offering HealthPlus)

3839 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek, OH 45440

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

The staff have really taken the time to get to know my Aunt. They go out of their way to make her comfortable and to get her involved in the different activities.

Provides: Assisted Living
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From The Moment You Arrive, You’re HomeImagine what your life would look like if you could shed the everyday burdens of things like home maintenance, bill pay, and errands. Would you spend more time cultivating the hobbies you’ve always been curious to explore but never quite had time to dive...

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Menifee Senior Living

28333 Valley Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586

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

Menifee Senior living is a great community I have been here for about 5 years now . I enjoy time with my friends , also enjoy the happy hour every Wednesday with live music . Also attend the great activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located on nine-acre grounds with beautiful valley views in the master-planned residential community of Sun City, CA, Menifee is an assisted living community.At Menifee, it’s easier for older people to continue the way of life they’ve worked for, knowing a helping hand is nearby 24/7....

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Parkwood Independent Living

2700 Parkview Lane, Bedford, TX 76022

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

This is a wonderful place- the next best thing to my being home. There is a real sense of sincere community here, where residents from various places and backgrounds become friends. The entire executive and...

Provides: Independent Living
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Find award-winning options for independent living at Parkwood Retirement Community. This Life Care Services community in Bedford, Texas offers a beautiful, wooded campus surrounded by greenspace nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Bedford. Parkwood has a genuine, casual environment, where...

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Sunrise of Montgomery Village

19310 Club House Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20886

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

My mother is having a wonderful experience. And I want to say more about the food: Not only is it delicious with lots of choices, but it's so well chosen and prepared nutritionally that my mother is losing...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...

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Legacy Living of Florence

8520 Gunpowder Rd, Florence, KY 41042

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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59 reviews

My mother loves one of her assistants. She is kind, comforting, and loves my mom as well. The overall feel of the place is one of compassion and concern for those they are caring for. Mom has been there for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in Florence, KY, Legacy Living Florence offers specialized programs of care designed to accommodate the various needs of our residents.Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory 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.