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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 Waterford at Plano

3401 Premier Drive, Plano, TX 75023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13
13 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
172 reviews

The staff are very friendly & always go out of their way to help my Father. The food service could definitely be improved- bring in chefs that could be more innovative.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Gain the wealth of friendship while enjoying the good life at The Waterford at Plano. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Plano, Texas, affords residents a privileged lifestyle with quality services and top-notch amenities that continue to exceed expectations. Residents gather...

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

I can't praise and thank them enough for all they did for us. Their pricing was clear and nothing else was added every time we turned around. The director met with me on short notice. Calmed my fears even...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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ProMedica Charlotte Stephenson Manor is a licensed Assisted Living Community that combines the resources of secure housing, personalized services and a continuum of healthcare designed to meet the needs of those who require help with daily living. Older adults who want to preserve the highest...

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Christian Care Communities - Middletown

11530 Herrick Ln, Louisville, KY 40243

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
32 reviews

We were attracted to them because of the I would recommend to others. They have wonderful caring staff, nice and friendly residents

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Christian Care Communities, Inc. communities

We are a faith-based, non-profit community in the heart of Middletown/Douglas Hills area. We're nestled in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to stores, restaurants, medical offices and major routes.Assisted Living (State Licensed)•Our one-room and two-room suites. All-inclusive rates with no tiered...

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Chevy Chase House

5420 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
44 reviews

I recently visited an old friend at A Place for Mom, and I cannot say enough great things about the exceptional care they provide to their residents. The facility is impeccably maintained, and the staff are...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Discover Boutique Assisted Living at Chevy Chase House, located in the heart of one of DC's most vibrant neighborhoods. Recently named a Best of Assisted Living and an All-Star winner by A Place for Mom, Chevy Chase House is focused on resident satisfaction and improving the lives of our...

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Sanctuary Grande

850 Applegrove St NE, North Canton, OH 44720

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
28
28 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
31 reviews

Everyone knows her name and always speaks to her. The staff rotates through the memory care wing and the independent living wing which made her recent transition from independent living to memory care...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Sanctuary Grande! 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 and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...

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Parc Place

1301 Airport Freeway, Bedford, TX 76021

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
123 reviews

ParcPlace is a family. It is an independent living facility, however, things happen as we mature that keeps us down for a while. Our friends and neighbors come together to help in any way they can. We...

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Parc Place!Nestled in the heart of Bedford, Texas, our active adult community provides a warm and inviting atmosphere tailored for comfort, convenience, and happiness. From meticulously landscaped grounds to generously spacious apartments and...

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Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living

4855 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
60 reviews

5 for each of those. With the exception of 8. I feel like the value for us at [price removed]is good but they have raised the price for new residents about [price removed] for the same thing we pay [price...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cogir of Rohnert Park reflects its name as it is located within a lovely, park-like setting, ideal for those seeking retirement surrounded by nature. The country-style community’s residents enjoy basking in the views of the redwood trees, strolling the serene courtyard, and taking a dip in the...

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StoryPoint Powell South

10351 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell, OH 43065

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
74 reviews

The entertainers and food are the best. Overall décor is excellent. Soundproofing could be better. Sawmill Pkwy can get noisy. We would definitely recommend this community to other families.

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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StoryPoint Saline

6230 S State St, Saline, MI 48176

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
42
42 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
413 reviews

The grounds and all common areas are very nice and well kept. The food is very good. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The only thing negative I have to say is that I don't feel like we were given...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Saline! 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, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...

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Grand Villa of Ormond Beach

535 North Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
102 reviews

Very friendly front desk staff. Sales very helpful. Residents look very clean and happy and smells coming from dining room were delightful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Grand Villa we offer a choice of lifestyles based upon your individual needs. We provide Assisted Living, Personal Care, Short-term/Respite Care and a Senior Day Program. Whatever lifestyle you choose, you are assured of our most important commitment: providing quality care with respect and...

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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.