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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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The Gardens of Sun City

17225 N. Boswell Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85373

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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24
24 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
54 reviews

5 across the board! [name removed] the director knew residents names and preferences. That was huge to me. The staff was very friendly during the tour and while mom was there.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Premier Assisted Living, Award-Winning Care — Tailored to Your Lifestyle Enjoy the freedom and uncomplicated living you deserve! At Gardens of Sun City, we offer a variety of options for assisted living apartments, care services, dining, and activities — so you can choose the lifestyle that...

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Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs

433 Orange Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
197 reviews

I like it here. The staff/nursing team is very helpful and caring. The activities program is very good and I look forward to BINGO. Med tech in 300/400. Building are helpful.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs was designed specifically for Assisted Living. Its spacious apartments are inside a community filled with thoughtful services and generous amenities. Lifestyle options include a continuum of care to provide peace of mind now, and also in the future should a...

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Brookdale Claremore

1605 North Highway 88, Claremore, OK 74017

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
37 reviews

My mom had a stroke in the spring of 2024. And as my sister and I decided where she needed to be as she required 24/7 hour care, A Place For Mom recommended Brookdale Claremore. When I spoke with the staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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This community actually has 2, 1 bedroom floor plans. The larger 1 bedroom is 30 square feet larger with a walk-in closet. Also, this community is does have back pocket incentives available ranging from $250 - $800 perm available. These incentives are offered based on individual lead situations...

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Brookdale Corpus Christi

6410 Meadowvista Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
43 reviews

I rate Brookdale Senior Living Community on Meadowvista Dr. I rate it a 5. This is a perfect place for seniors. It has everything a person needs and a very good life. The staff at Brookdale is very friendly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides a wide range of care options, activities and amenities for seniors in a comfortable, home-like environment. We’re located in the vibrant bayside city of Corpus Christi, Texas, in a residential area that’s quiet, yet convenient to shopping,...

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Brookdale Bristol

375 Liberty Place, Bristol, VA 24201

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
39 reviews

What we like the most about the community is how friendly and attentive the administrative, nursing and general staff are to the needs and concerns of the residents.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...

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Richland Woods Assisted Living

3324 Elton Rd, Johnstown, PA 15904

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
12 reviews

I feel very lucky to live here. This community is very comfortable. Everyone has been very nice to me. I can't say anything bad about anybody or anything. I'm very happy I decided to move to Richland...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Holiday Thornton Place

2901 Southwest Armstrong Ave, Topeka, KS 66614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
21
21 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
81 reviews

After living at Thornton Place for about 10 months, I am enjoying it very much. I love my apartment, the staff are enjoyable and concerned about the residents and offer a medley of various activities for...

Provides: Independent Living
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Thornton Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within gorgeously landscaped grounds in the Flint Hills, you'll love the grandeur of Thornton Place while enjoying all the conveniences of nearby Topeka. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...

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Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

600 Dunham Road, Saint Charles, IL 60174

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

Brighton Gardens was recommended to us by A Place For Mom, as a place that could provide the assisted living services that my mother-in-law needed. My MIL was opposed to going to an assisted living but being...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We stop at nothing to make our residents' experience engaging and inviting, and we've learned that the little things make a big difference! With over 35 years of experience, the Brighton Gardens of St. Charles provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care in a cozy and warm setting that offers...

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Villa de San Antonio

8103 North Hollow, San Antonio, TX 78240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
11
11 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
118 reviews

Villa de San Antonio has a very friendly and positive culture, both residents and staff. They also do a great job with the food - the quality and variety are very good. I regularly eat with my dad when I...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Villa de San Antonio, a Kisco Senior Living Community, is ideally located in the medical center area of San Antonio, close to world-class health services, thriving businesses, the University of Texas Health Science Center and convenient shopping and entertainment venues. The Villa de San Antonio...

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Winter Village

255 Mayer Road, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
419 reviews

I went to WV and there were two women scrubbing the base trim on their knees... very clean. Very spacious apartments/bathrooms are off the bedrooms, nice setting.

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Provides: Independent Living
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Nestled within one of Michigan’s most sought after relaxation spots, Independence Village of Frankenmuth is a community within a community. With Independent and Enhanced Living accommodations, enjoy all the comforts of independence with the benefit of additional care services. Residents can...

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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.