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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 Pathways at Warrington

2900 Street Rd, Warrington, PA 18976

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

The Pathways at Warrington facility is modern and very clean. The administrative and nursing staff are caring, friendly and competent. They are prompt in responding to any concerns.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Westmont of Encinitas

1920 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

Westmont of Encinitas is a community that I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for assisted and or an independent living experience. The staff is extremely welcoming, caring and supportive of each...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

3601 East Holt Ave, West Covina, CA 91791

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

The only thing I didn't like about the location was the activities Director. She used to be the sales manager, but she doesn't have any personality at all, the only activities she did while I was there were...

Provides: Independent Living
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Bridgecreek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburb of Los Angeles, you'll love our beautiful grounds, elegant facilities and the convenience of being in the middle of it all. We're close to shopping, recreation and healthcare. Our...

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Lexington Place

301 S. Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

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

My father has been a resident of Lexington Place for four years. He is very content there. He likes the meals and enjoys many of the social activities. The staff at Lexington Place is very competent and has...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Though Lexington Place was designed to be a comfortable and welcoming residence, it is so much more than that. Here, gracious accommodations and a caring team cater toeach resident’s ever-changing needs and wants.Perhaps the best part of Lexington Place is that your home here can accommodate any...

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Solstice at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
114 reviews

Solstice Senior Living has been an amazing living experience for my mom. Wonderful staff and living accommodations. Genuinely seem like they care for the residents there. Reasonable pricing given...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...

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Brookdale Rotonda

550 Rotonda Boulevard West, Rotonda West, FL 33947

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
41 reviews

There are several outdoor spaces to have visits with your family. They also accommodate meal substitutions. Make sure to have the staff put The patient name in their clothes so laundry doesn't get lost. The...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our assisted living community offers a carefree lifestyle in sunny Rotonda West, Fla., where our residents live as independently as possible in the privacy of their own apartment. And because we provide assistance 24/7, you can exchange the fear of living alone for the security and comfort of...

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The Waterford at Levis Commons

7100 South Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
93 reviews

This is a very friendly place everyone is very helpful and if you have questions or concerns they do their very best to find a solution. There are many activities , music and gatherings I am very glad I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Embrace a bright future at The Waterford at Levis Commons, where desired amenities and convenient services provide residents the opportunity to live a vibrant lifestyle. Imagine an apartment home with no cooking, cleaning or maintenance — and friends next door. That's what residents get at The...

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The Waterford on Cooper

1860 N Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76011

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
107 reviews

My mother has been in Magnolia Trails (the memory care section) at the Waterford on Cooper for five years this June. I cannot thank the resident assistants and medical tech staff enough. I feel like they try...

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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Cedar Creek of Franklin

1435 Christian Blvd, Franklin, IN 46131

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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19 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
50 reviews

Cedar Creek is a smaller, well organized community, so I think new residents won't feel overwhelmed or intimidated. It's easier for my mom to feel a personal connection with staff, meet other residents, and...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Cedar Creek of Franklin, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Franklin, Indiana, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living.Cedar Creek of...

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Holiday Golden Oaks

33398 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
26
26 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
86 reviews

It's a nice place. The caregiver team we use are great. Just not happy Golden Oaks raised the rent [fee removed] a month in January. Wish the food options were more flexible. My mother can only eat soft...

Provides: Independent Living
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Golden Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled on stunning landscaped grounds in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes...

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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.