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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 Meridian Arvada

9555 West 59th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80004

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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
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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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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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Atria Willow Park

3500 South Vine Avenue, Tyler, TX 75701

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

I would give a 5 to all categories., especially the food. My mother has been eating a lot better since moving to Atria. This is our first experience with independent living facilities. The design of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Willow Park is conveniently located in the heart of Tyler, minutes from popular restaurants and shopping areas. Residents enjoy a three-acre park with an outdoor kitchen, putting green, fountain and walking trail, and plenty of space for the concerts and other outdoor events. Transportation...

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The Joy Senior Living of Loganville

434 Conyers Road, Loganville, GA 30052

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

My experience with The Joy Senior Living Center has been great from the very beginning! I love how the staff is extremely engaging with the residents. My uncle is pleased with the facility and the staff. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

73 South St, Ware, MA 01082

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

My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...

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Brookdale Medi Park West

7404 Wallace Boulevard, Amarillo, TX 79106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
98 reviews

The admin staff here is wonderful and the facility is awesome. Activities are organized and fun. Ways to improve on the food: Add flavor. Deliver hot/warm food to rooms and be as ordered. All too often the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Exceptional Living for Exceptional SeniorsIt’s time to put a little more life into your senior living. To escape the stress and hassles of living at home and embrace a truly redefined independence. That’s what you’ll find here at our luxury senior living community in Amarillo, Texas. We offer...

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Independence Village of Petoskey

965 Hager Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770

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

My grandparents have been living here for several months and they love it. The staff is very friendly and helpful and they are always raving about how good the food is. You can trust these folks to treat...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Petoskey! 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...

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Westmont of Chico

2750 Sierra Sunrise Ter, Chico, CA 95928

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

5 for all categories. The staff is great and there are a lot of activities for the residents. The food is good, and the place feels like a resort. My mom is enjoying her apartment and balcony. Yes, we would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Nestled in Sierra Sunrise Village, overlooking California Park Lake in Chico, Ca. The Terraces Retirement Community offers residents comfort, and well being in a pleasant active environment. The Terraces Retirement Community offers three lifestyle choices for your enjoyment and peace of mind:...

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Potomac Place

2133 Montgomery Ave, Woodbridge, VA 22191

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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50 reviews

I have been pleased from the start with Potomac Place. They worked with me in not only identifying an appropriate room for my dad. But also were flexible on the tinting. Likewise space decoding a resident,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Potomac Place—offering Hometown Senior Living for Over 35 Years! At Potomac Place, we provide quality assisted living care and compassionate memory care services. We also have some of the LARGEST apartments at the BEST VALUE in the area.Our welcoming community and experienced team members help...

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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.