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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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Independence Village of Zionsville West

6800 Central Blvd, Zionsville, IN 46077

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
58 reviews

Quality of care is lacking somewhat but it's a problem everywhere being short of help but they do respond when you complain so that is good. All are very friendly and want to help when can.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village of Zionsville West! 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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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
73 reviews

I have fun all the and people are so respectful bingo, painting, puzzles very talented our director is the best so caring, very wonderful to be around makes everywhere smiles helpful to all of us. We sure...

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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Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living

9494 Paden Rd., Lakeview, MI 48850

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

Your solicited reviews should not be identified by even a first name. If I had complaints about an assisted living home, I wouldn't feel comfortable in writing about it because the staff would know who I am...

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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Silver Lakes Senior Living

509 Pineview Ave, Glencoe, AL 35905

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

They are very attentive, friendly, and works hard of taking care of all the residents. I feel so much at peace knowing my mom is being well taken care of.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Cavalier Senior Living communities

Silver Lakes Senior Living offers Independent Living, traditional Assisted Living as well as a person-centered Memory Care program. This newly renovated community offers a vibrant, homelike environment where assistance is right around the corner any time of the day or night. Whether it’s...

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Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir

919 109th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

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

One of the problems are the remodeling the whole building so if you live here, you are subject to a lot of construction going on the facility and staff are wonderful. The apartment sizes are great with tons...

Provides: Independent Living
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Thank you for your interest in the Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir, Washington's premier retirement community, located in the heart of downtown Bellevue and cited as one of the best places to live in America. In this walkable city filled with arts, shopping, restaurants, parks, a library and...

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Sunrise of Danville

1027 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
93 reviews

From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed—not just as potential residents, but as family. The team has gone above and beyond to ensure our mom feels safe, cared for, and, most importantly, loved. Every...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Community & Location Highlights:Conveniently located in Danville, CAVery close to Blackhawk Medical CenterMinutes from beautiful Diablo Country ClubSurrounded by stunning gardensSunrise of Danville, in Danville, California, offers a loving environment, staffed by experienced caregivers. Our...

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Baycrest Senior Living of San Angelo

2501 Sawgrass Dr, San Angelo, TX 76904

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
86 reviews

What we like about Baycrest Senior Living is that they are good about keeping the family informed. Also, my mother's condition has deteriorated since she's been there and they have accommodated her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Baycrest our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health and...

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The Isle at Raider Ranch

6806 43rd St, Lubbock, TX 79407

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

The reason I gave threes to several things is that there has been staff turnover and I also think that considering the cost of the facility, the individualized care is not very frequent. Sometimes small...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Raider Ranch is West Texas' premier community for adults 55+. It offers a warm, vibrant atmosphere, 24-hour security, and maintenance-free living. Set on 30 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds near Canyon West Shopping Center, it’s a place where comfort meets convenience.Enjoy resort-style...

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Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living

8350 Plumbrook Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

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

Staff very helpful from the start and able to answer all our questions [name removed] was very accommodating while my mom was waiting to sell her home. As far as the food goes, Main choices could be better...

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Pine Ridge of Plumbrook!Nestled in the heart of Sterling Heights, our top-rated 55+ active adult community provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere and all-inclusive living.The woodsy grounds at Pine Ridge of Plumbrook make residents feel...

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Citrus Place

7898 California Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
92 reviews

I have been blessed by the hospice Vitas that cares for my mom. Based on the experience, I think I would recommend the community to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all MBK Senior Living communities

Citrus Place offers the finest in senior living since 1980. Citrus Place offers individual studio and one bedroom apartments with plush carpeting. Each apartment has 2 full-size wardrobe closets, private bath and shower with safety hand rails and 24 hour call system. All apartments include a...

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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.