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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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American House Fort Myers

14001 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912

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

Place is spotless, the staff appears friendly and caring. They have social activities for residents which is a plus. Dining area is cheerful and food is adequate.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to American House Ft. MyersOpening in spring 2018 American House Fort Myers is located off of Metro Parkway adjacent to Lee Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. We will feature assisted living and memory care apartments.When it comes to selecting a senior living community for...

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Brookdale Monument Valley Park

10 West Monument Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
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9 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
87 reviews

Our experience has been wonderful from the very first visit. All the staff has been very helpful, polite, courteous and fun. The facility is beautiful to clean. Most of all, my aunt really likes it there and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Home Sweet HomeNestled in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, this is the place where you can wake up each and every morning knowing the world is yours to embrace. As a resident in our assisted living and memory care community, you are no longer responsible for things like cooking, cleaning...

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Grand Villa of Boynton Beach

1935 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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

My mother is a Catholic so having Catholics so having Catholic service was a blessing for us. [name removed] was so helpful explaining the activities in the building for us. This experience has been a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Boynton Beach! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities, designed to help our residents enjoy life to the fullest!Grand Villa offers lifestyle options...

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Sunrise of Sheepshead

2211 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

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

My mother in law has adjusted well to Sunrise and is making friends, enjoying the activities, and really appreciates the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. The location is also good. She hasn’t been...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Additional Amenities at Sunrise of Sheepshead Bay: Sunrise of Sheepshead Bay has a residential feel and feels set away from the hustle and bustle Brooklyn has to offer. Right outside our doors though we also offer a large parking lot for our residents and their visitors. Our location affords many...

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Broadway Creek Senior Living

1046 N Jefferson St, Medina, OH 44256

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

I am 86 years old and my children placed new here, so it was not my idea. But I do enjoy living here. My children pay the bill but I think value is great.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in a suburb between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio, Broadway Creek Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking assisted living and memory care . As a part of Sinceri Senior Living, the community is committed to enriching...

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Whitley Place

800 Whitley Road, Keller, TX 76248

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

[name removed] and her amazing staff on both sides of care (assisted living and memory care) are amazing. They are both compassionate and on point with my Mom’s care as she requires more assistance. I feel...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Join our growing family at Whitley Place, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Keller, Texas. Our community offers an intimate and comfortable environment where residents can make new friends and swap stories. Residents quickly become part of our family and are encouraged invite...

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Independence Village of Brighton Valley

7700 Nemco Way, Brighton, MI 48116

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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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Preston Place

5000 Old Shepard Place, Plano, TX 75093

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

Easy to make friends and feel like home. Staff is just great and always concerned that they are doing their best for every resident. I always feel very secure that they are looking out after my security.

Provides: Senior Apartments
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Preston Place!Nestled in the heart of Plano, Texas, our award-winning 55+ active adult retirement community features gated, garden-style grounds, resort-style amenities, and an array of convenient services tailored to simplify your...

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Tuscany Villa of Naples

8901 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
47 reviews

My parents moved into Tuscany Villas last September. The staff are very hands on and involved in daily activities. The activities director is wonderful with the residents and so enthusiastic. All the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Tuscany Villa of Naples is a beautiful retirement community, offering assisted living apartments. Step inside our doors, and discover charming retirement living, with a historic grace reminiscent of Old Naples. Personal touches create a community rich in hospitality and friendship — a...

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Elan Corpus Christi

5441 Lipes Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
43 reviews

[name removed] was easy to talk to and attended to all of our concerns. We were able to schedule the tour rather quickly. She didn't pressure us to make a decision. Staff seemed average. Nothing wrong, but...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.