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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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White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care

6827 Whitehall Rd., Whitehall, MI 49461

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

I live 1 1/2 hours away and had to follow up during each visit. Not much encouragement to get out and socialize. Basically my Mom just sat and watched tv/slept. I got the " understaffed", which I did notice,...

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

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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods

1064 West Mills St., Columbus, NC 28722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
61 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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Addington Place of Jupiter

1031 Community Dr, Jupiter, FL 33458

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

Very happy with Addington. It has a feeling of community that my step mother has enjoyed very much. Level of care is excellent and people are treated as individuals.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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We planned Addington Place of Jupiter as a way to bring seniors together. To foster a sense of community and connection between residents, caregivers, and staff. That’s because we want Addington Place to be the best place you can imagine living. A place providing life-enriching activities,...

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Morningside of Concord

500 Penny Ln NE, Concord, NC 28025

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

Finding A Place For Mom is a difficult decision and choice no matter what. The staff at Morningside were very gracious with their time in showing us the facility and answering our questions. They helped to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...

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The Waterford at Ironbridge

1131 East Lakewood, Springfield, MO 65810

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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125 reviews

The Waterford at Ironbridge is a wonderful place! The staff although small are very helpful and caring! At the e d of the day all needs have been met. Not only is the staff kind the resident are always...

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Provides: Independent Living
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Put a spring in your step at The Waterford at Ironbridge. Our community offers exceptional Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to the world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have...

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Brookdale Meridian Arvada

9555 West 59th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80004

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

The Staff is very caring and helpful when we have questions about the community or schedules. Wooded behind building, Near a creek and walking path.full Good food. Rooms w/ full kitchens

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Provides: Independent Living
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Among many, one big point of difference that makes us unique is our level of service and amazing team. Starting with our Executive Director, Daniel Cooke, who has been with Brookdale for over 7 years and has a background in caregiving. Our Associate Executive Director, Chris Blake, has been a...

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Verena at Hilliard

4522 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, OH 43026

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

It's attached to the public library. No need to even go outside. It is a nice place that I would definitely recommend to others.

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Hilliard!Nestled in the heart of Hilliard, Ohio, and spread over 5 acres of vibrant greenery lies Verena at Hilliard—a luxurious 55+ independent living community. Our all-inclusive monthly rates include chef-prepared meals,...

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Independence Village of Avon Lake

345 Lear Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

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

After my dad passed away, my mom moved into Independence Village and we couldn’t be happier with her experience. From the moment she arrived, the staff has been warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. It’s...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Avon Lake! 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, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...

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Park Place of Fountain City

5405 Colonial Cir, Knoxville, TN 37918

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

The thing that I find most endearing is the family atmosphere. We feel like a big family and love each other accordingly. We enjoy our flower gardens and the fellowship we have when tending them. We enjoy...

Provides: Independent Living
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Independence Village of Saginaw

4141 McCarty Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

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

We were attracted to them because of the friendliness of the other residents when we went there for the visit and the food was excellent when we went there to visit. I would happily recommend to anyone and...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Saginaw! 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 and independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive...

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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.