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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 Mesquite

700 North Town East Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 75150

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

He has a big problem with the food. As well as a lot of others there. They don't listen to the complaints about the food which is awful. If you don't like cheese you're not eating most days.

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 Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care

5100 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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9.7
Review Score
97 reviews

From the first day I contact The Peninsula my experience was simply EXCELLENT [name removed] “Above Excellence” a Great Service showing me the installation and every details The Best Tour and lnformation...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Peninsula Assisted Living Community offers assisted living and secured memory and Alzheimer's care services in Hollywood, Florida. Licensed for 200 residents, The Peninsula is full of vibrant activity while also offering a warm and comfortable feel. The residence offers affordable assisted...

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Holiday Country Squire

1602 Buckingham Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64506

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

I have WI-FI for my compacter. The services is on and off and shows "no internet connections". I am going to try adding a "router", but am told by experts that this is a "router" and to add another might...

Provides: Independent Living
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Country Squire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. At Country Squire retirement community, you'll receive the royal treatment. We're located in a quiet corner of St. Joseph, a community that recalls the small-town friendliness of past generations. And if you...

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The Waterford at Fairfield

1460 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
4 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
96 reviews

Staff is truly concerned for all residents. They seek input from residents on a variety of topics. Something for everyone to do from chair exercise to bingo to corn hole! There is a true sense of community...

Provides: Independent Living
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Seize the opportunity to thrive at The Waterford at Fairfield, where residents have the freedom to focus on family and friends thanks to our modern amenities and convenient services. Our Independent Living community in Fairfield, Ohio, offers the privacy and freedom to live the way residents...

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Holiday Aspen View Senior Living

3075 Avenue C, Billings, MT 59102

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
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27 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
102 reviews

The staff is very accommodating and genuinely care about the residents. There is a feeling of community among residents. The building is well kept and the remodel is nice! Food is high quality and tasty

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Beautiful fishponds, fountains and waterfalls await you at Aspen View. Our lovely landscape covers nearly five acres of gorgeous Montana countryside, complete with gentle paths and wonderful views of the...

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Atria Bay Spring Village

147 Bay Spring Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
70 reviews

The overall experience has been great. Mom is very happy and is adapting to her new surroundings. The food is very good. The people are so helpful and the administrators are fantastic to work with. I’m very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Atria Bay Spring Village, residents will find a picturesque senior living community with a vibrant social calendar. Enjoy reading a book or chatting with friends in cozy community lounges, or on sunny days, relax in our beautiful, serene courtyards. Included in the monthly rent, ReadyConnect...

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Keowee Square

475 Rochester Hwy, Seneca, SC 29672

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
43 reviews

Green space, parking, home like atmosphere in public areas instead of a showcase or hospital, residents respond to greetings & pleasantries of visitors and staff, amount of time (hours) spent by...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Keowee Place is located on the shores of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. We are close to the historical towns of Cashiers and Highland, North Carolina and our daytrips to these historical towns are a favorite outing for many of our residents. We also make regular trips to...

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The Meridian at Brandon

9215 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
32 reviews

Very good experience overall. I have never seen a cleaner facility, or more caring nurses. therapist food had good flavor, but got repetitive. They had a good menu for variety, but the choices didn't change...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Supportive Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care The Meridian at Brandon is embracing a resort style living as our community was designed like a boutique hotel. A grand, two-story atrium, offering accommodations for exciting activities or events. Offering restaurant-Style dining by...

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Independence Village of Traverse City

3950 Sumac Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
57
57 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
48 reviews

I really enjoy how friendly everyone here is and how they try to include new people. There are so many activities that it is hard to get moved in. I also am so that they allow you to have your pets with you.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Traverse City! 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...

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Gardens of Hazel Green

372 Jimmy Fisk Rd, Hazel Green, AL 35750

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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21 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
61 reviews

The people are great and the workers are wonderful. I am grateful for this place. Sitting at home by yourself is not any fun. Being here provides me with an opportunity to open myself up to other people. I...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Hazel Green Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady back porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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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.