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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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Atria Bethlehem

1745 West Macada Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
10 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
111 reviews

I would recommend. The hardest part going anywhere is it is a change and it's not home. Like any move, you need to be patient. The team at Atria was excellent. I was attracted to them because of the location...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Bethlehem understands the importance of seniors maintaining a healthy balance between independence and safety. That's why our Pennsylvania retirement community provides them with everything they need to feel secure in their surroundings and comfortable to participate in daily activities....

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Inspired Living at Alpharetta

11450 Morris Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005

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

Quality of care is a hard one to rate because it varies from caregiver to caregiver. I would give an overall rating of 4. Some caregivers would rate as a 5 while some rate as a 3. Yes, I would recommend this...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Inspired Living at Alpharetta is a vibrant and innovative community that offers assisted living and memory care options. Whether you or your loved one needs a little assistance or requires personalized memory care, you can be assured that we will provide a lifestyle that brings comfort, safety,...

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Eddy Hawthorne Ridge

30 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061

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

I have been here 14 years, moving in with my husband in 2010. I wish I had come 2 years earlier. The facility is the absolute best. The employee and staff are the best you can find. I love being here. I feel...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Eddy Hawthorne Ridge Senior living campus offers residents a full Continuum of Care, all on one beautiful campus in East Greenbush, NY. This means peace of mind that comes with maintaining the life you love with access to the care and services of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

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Magnolia Springs Lexington

2701 Magnolia Springs Dr, Lexington, KY 40511

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
178 reviews

When my parents divorced 10 years ago, I was really unsure what my mom’s later years would look like. I knew she would need a lot of care, but more importantly, she would need kindness. She has very high...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Who says moving to a senior living community means giving up your sense of independence? Magnolia Springs embraces the fact you are your own person, different, unique, one-of-a-kind—with your own lifestyle, pursuits, and hopes for the future. Even better, we celebrate it! Each and every day....

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Morningside House of Friendship

7548 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
126 reviews

I would rate them five out of five. They are taking excellent care of my dad and I have not had any issues so far. Kind and patient and they make sure my dad is eating well and they get him up, dressed and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside House of Friendship is located in beautiful Hanover, Maryland, and is considered the 'top-referred' assistant living facility in the area. We are known for our ability to provide effective and compassionate care for seniors of all care levels. Staff members possess unique skills and...

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Verena at Bedford Falls

1580 Dunn Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
34 reviews

Verena is a beautiful, well maintained, place to live. The staff is wonderful, and efficient, and the food is great. There are multiple, and fun, activities to fill your day. I have made many friends here,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Do you love natural beauty, or is it the buzz of city happenings that you prefer? At Verena at Bedford Falls, one of the True Connection Communities, you don’t have to choose. We are ideally situated in a quiet neighborhood, only a stone’s throw from the thriving heart of Raleigh, the City of...

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Gardens at Northridge

17650 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA 91325

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
52 reviews

I would rate a 5 for each category. My sister is very happy there. The main thing I am pleased about is the way they keep in touch with my sister. She is encouraged to join in their daily activities. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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It’s maintenance-free living at its best.At our CCRC community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Northridge, California, you can redefine your independence with more time for what you want to do. With four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory...

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Revel Folsom

2075 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
47 reviews

We looked at several facilities. This one fits our needs best. Independant living at its best in this area. The staff is outstanding, facility is well run. Dinning is excellent and served in four dinning...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...

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StoryPoint Farmington Hills

30637 W 14 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
38
38 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
35 reviews

My mother has resided at Story Point for over a year now. She doesn’t need much assistance, just someone to supervise her showers. The staff is very conscientious about this and is dependable on keeping a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Farmington Hills! 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...

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StoryPoint Medina

122 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
43
43 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
76 reviews

Lots of things to do people just need to take advantage n=morning and lunch services are great but dinner needs attention but the staff all try and overall its good.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Medina! 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 assisted living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...

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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.