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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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Sunrise of Montgomery Village

19310 Club House Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20886

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

I have only positive things to say about both Sunrise and A Place for Mom. Sunrise has a warm, kind atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful, and speaks to residents by name. Concerns are addressed and...

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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Spring Village at Pocono

329 E. Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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127 reviews

I would give them all an eight...Truth is they absolutely go out of their way to care for [name removed]. And the affiliate Fox therapy is in house and they are top shelf as well....I would recommend Spring...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Village at Pocono is a senior living community located in the lovely hamlet of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. This gorgeous senior living community is also situated right in the midst of the scenic and breathtaking Pocono Mountain area is the northern region of Pennsylvania. This places...

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StoryPoint Powell South

10351 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell, OH 43065

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

No major complaints. Rent went up next by [fee removed] ss increased [fee removed] will cause major hardship if those numbers can't be more equal.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Powell South! 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. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of...

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The Pathways at Warrington

2900 Street Rd, Warrington, PA 18976

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

The Pathways at Warrington facility is modern and very clean. The administrative and nursing staff are caring, friendly and competent. They are prompt in responding to any concerns.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brookdale Tamarac Square

8030 East Girard Avenue, Denver, CO 80231

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

We moved my 80 year old dad to Brookdale Tamarac a month ago. We have been so impressed with the staff. Everyone is so helpful, cheerful and welcoming. The staff definitely goes out of their way to help. ...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Retirement of Your DreamsTucked in a neighborhood just minutes from bustling downtown Denver, Colorado, the beautiful grounds of our independent living community invite residents to exchange the burdens of home maintenance for the care-free lifestyle of a dream retirement. If you’re itching...

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The Villages at Willow (Summer 2025)

881 South Willow Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727

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

Visiting my friend [name removed] at Willow is always memorable. The staff's commitment to personalized care shows in countless ways - they remember how she likes her tea and which activities she prefers....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to The Villages at Willow, a newly built assisted living community where community and care come together. Our 30-bed assisted living facility offers a vibrant lifestyle with personalized support in a super cute (yet convenient) location, allowing residents to thrive in a nurturing...

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Revel Eagle

745 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, ID 83616

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

My mom has lived at Revel Eagle for over 3 years and it has truly been a wonderful experience. The food is great and there are flexible hours for each meal so there is not a set time she has to eat each...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...

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Las Palomas Senior Living

9050 East Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85207

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

My life an experience here at Las Palomas can be summed up with one word – WONDERFUL. The Front Desk – They are informative. They keep track of those that are leaving the facility for the day whether it is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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You’re going to love calling Las Palomas Senior Living your new home. This upscale community offers you opportunities to BE Healthy, BE Involved, BE You, and be so much more! Join your new friends and neighbors for social activities, connect with far-off family using the shared computers, take a...

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Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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

My sister and I could not be more pleased with Atria Forest Hills. It’s an elegant yet homey facility in a wonderful neighborhood that is easily accessible by car or public transportation. My 89-year-old...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.

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Atria Seville

2000 North Rampart, Las Vegas, NV 89128

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

Atria has a very warm and family like atmosphere. I never worry about my mother's well-being. Residents are treated with love and respect.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Atria Seville, you'll find a welcoming community nestled in a serene residential neighborhood. Take a relaxing walk in one of two landscaped courtyards or practice computer skills in the state-of-the art business center. Included in the monthly rent, ReadyConnect conveniently bundles your...

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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.