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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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McClellan Senior Living

41 Polkville Dr, Anniston, AL 36205

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
40 reviews

McClellan Assisted Living Facility has been a blessing for my uncle who had to implement a lifestyle change due to getting older and needing to have a little help with his basic needs while maintaining his...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...

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The Waterford at Plano

3401 Premier Drive, Plano, TX 75023

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

Other residents and their families have reported that they like the facility. There is always help available and it is kept clean.

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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Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living

4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

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

This place is beautiful and well maintained. They bend over backwards to be sure you are satisfied. Variety of activities. Visits all the grocery stores in the area. Heated swimming pool. Wonderful deck...

Provides: Independent Living
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LUXURY SENIOR LIVING ON THE WATERFRONTIf you’re looking for a luxury-filled retirement community with waterfront views, discover more about Acclaim at East Beach. Located near Little Creek Marina and boardwalk, our independent lifestyle was designed for seniors 62 or better to provide you with...

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The Waterford at Mesquite

700 North Town East Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 75150

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
115 reviews

What we like the most about The Waterford is the people and the environment of the community. They are very nice and personable. When there was an issue they always reached out to us. When our parents were...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to The Waterford at Mesquite where we adhere to the saying "everything is bigger in Texas"! Our independent living community boasts BIG amenities and countless recreational and social opportunities to keep our residents inspired and excited about their life here with us. Our thoughtfully...

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The Waterford on Cooper

1860 N Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76011

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

It is clean, friendly, and offered what I was looking for. The marketing director realized that it was the first place I visited, and actually gave me some things to ask other places I was going. That meant...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Waterford on Cooper is a single story community tucked away on a tree filled lot in an established neighborhood, across from Rolling Hills Country Club. Our residents enjoy visiting on the front porch watching hummingbirds, butterflies and the golfers chase their little white balls. We are...

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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
38 reviews

When we toured Brookdale Bristol it was so welcoming from staff and residents. He had many opportunities for different crafts, card games and much more entertainment. This community takes proud in caring for...

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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Georgetowne Place

1717 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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

Family member really likes it there. She enjoys all of the activities and the little parties they have for them to celebrate the holidays. Most of staff is great. A few could use a little work on their...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grow socially at Georgetowne Place, where our residents stay active with weekly outings, water aerobics in our outdoor pool and exercise programs while enjoying some of the most desired amenities and services available at an Independent Living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our goal is to...

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Chevy Chase House

5420 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
43 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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Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care

3339 Hwy 17, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

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

The current Wellness Director and her team provided my dad exceptional care. She was amazing and personally checked in on my dad regularly and provided comfort and support to our family in during a difficult...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Established 2023, The new Diamond Assisted Living and Memory care now offers class, comfort, affordability, and value for seniors seeking a new home and can benefit from assisted living, memory care, and respite support. Our standard rates include fully furnished units with customized service...

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The Addison of Port Orange

812 Airport Rd, Port Orange, FL 32128

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

Everything from the caring employees to the creative activities & even the food is amazing. My Uncle is very happy here & I can rest at night knowing he is in good hands. If you are considering a facility...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes The Addison of Port Orange the most desired in the...

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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.