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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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Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir

198 E Waterlynn Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117

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

We are so happy with moms care. It was quite an adjustment for mom and the family going from one-on-one at home but the staff was very helpful and patient with us during transition.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Residents and visitors alike will feel right at home at Cadence at Mooresville. This one-story senior living community has a charming covered front porch with rocking chairs to enjoy the fresh air. White railings and decorative gables give this community the feel of a country cottage.Inside,...

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Faithful Living

2015 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517

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

My mom has been a resident since May of 2018. She quickly adjusted to assisted living lifestyle and easily made friends. Her room is small and meets her needs. Over the years the facility has gone through...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Faithful Living, your home away from home nestled in the heart of Denver, PA. Our personal care home and independent living community is rooted in a heartfelt mission to enrich the lives of our senior residents, while providing support and peace of mind to their loved ones in Denver,...

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The Artesian of Ojai

203 East El Roblar Drive, Ojai, CA 93023

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

When my sister moved to The Artesian to be closer to family, we wanted her to be in a place where she’d feel supported and surrounded by like minded individuals. The Artesian has gone above and beyond to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Nestled in the breathtaking Ojai Valley, The Artesian of Ojai Senior Living is more than just a place to live-it's a vibrant community where each resident is valued, celebrated, and embraced like family. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, our community offers the serenity of the outdoors...

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Independence Village of Brighton Valley

7700 Nemco Way, Brighton, MI 48116

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

We toured about 10 different places to find the best fit for mom. One key factor was activities she found of interest which would involve her in community and not stuck in her room. While some of the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Brighton Valley! 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...

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Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care

3939 W Walnut Ave, Visalia, CA 93277

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
67 reviews

The food and activities were excellent as well as the administrative staff. The cleanliness was great and nurse Karla was excellent. The med techs were good and overall we had some great experiences

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Park Visalia Assisted Living provides a full range of exceptional senior living options. Our community offers all of the comforts of home with the added benefit of a team of experienced, caring professionals dedicated to providing you or your loved one with quality service.We offer seniors...

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Westminster Terrace Senior Living

7571 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
58 reviews

Westminster Terrance us by far the best skilled nursing Assisted Living facilities I've stayed. It is very clean, well organized with high level degree management's daily involvement. All residents are cared...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our community is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our leasing office is open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., 7 days a week. (After-hours appointments are...

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Vista Corona Senior Living

737 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA 92879

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

[name removed] was very helpful, and explained everything. The staff seemed nice. The community was clean. The area is nice too! We had a great experience !! Great place...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live your best life every day.If you’re ready more freedom and a fun lifestyle, our assisted living community in Corona, California, might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...

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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community

3666 East County Line North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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

I was told I would need to move to senior living where I would have additional support. After research and a recommendation from a close friend, we set up a tour at The Lodge. I immediately knew I would be...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active is nestled in beautiful, secluded woods overlooking a modest lake. We offer small town charm with big city attractions. Healthcare, shopping, dining, golf and entertainment are all just minutes from your front door, and we're a short drive from the Twin...

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Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living

9494 Paden Rd., Lakeview, MI 48850

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

We are so grateful to be a part of the Lakeview Terrace family. My mother absolutely loves it there! She’s been there about five years and loves sharing all the fun things she does. She is especially...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living! 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 assisted living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...

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Lucas Court

2910 Toccoa Rd., Beaumont, TX 77703

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

I would recommend Lucas Court to every one. My mom and family love it there. The one thing that could change is the food. Most of the times its not good.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Lucas Place is an award winning assisted living community in Beaumont, Texas. Beaumont is known for its many museums, the South Texas State Fair, Beaumont Jazz & Blues Fest and the annual Dog Jam rock concerts. We provide outings and transportation so that residents can enjoy these community...

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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.