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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 Wellington at Dayton

2656 West Alex Bell Pike, Dayton, OH 45459

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11
11 Photos available
26
26 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
89 reviews

The staff and the maintenance are very attentive. The building I think is around 16 years old and it does show his age but it's clean and well kept.

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Take flight for the good life at The Wellington at Dayton, where desired amenities and convenient services make everyday living comfortable and exciting for seniors. Thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans and myriad recreational and social opportunities provide our residents with...

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Patriot Heights

5000 Fawn Meadow, San Antonio, TX 78240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
83 reviews

My parents are very happy with the staff. Some of the infrastructure is aging, but the maintenance people seem to take care of things nicely. Cost increase was not too terrible after the initial period.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
See all Ensign Group, Inc communities

Our luxurious continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides a wide range of care options, activities and amenities for seniors in an upscale, elegant environment. We’re located in San Antonio, Texas, a culture-rich, historic and vibrant city with deluxe entertainment options and plenty of...

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Calusa Harbour

2525 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
11
11 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
40 reviews

I recently moved my mother to Calusa Harbor in an attempt to better manage her finances. The move not only better fit our budget but I’ve been pleased with both the facility and the friendly personnel. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Calusa Harbour Senior Living offers Independent Living and Assisted Living for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. Here, you're given independence and options. We offer a choice of apartment floor plans, restaurant-style...

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Morningside House of Towamencin

900 Towamencin Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
40 reviews

The people living there are friendly and most are ambulatory. Special things to do every day. Wish there wasn't such a big overturn of staff. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Landing of Towamencin offers holistic personal care* and memory care services in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. We are conveniently located near the Lansdale Exit of the PA turnpike. Our senior living community approaches senior care a bit differently. We are committed to giving our residents...

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StoryPoint Grove City

3717 Orders Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
220 reviews

She seems to be doing fine now. We had a bumpy start. I like that they have in house services. They are very good about helping them stay independent as long as possible. The only complaint is the food .

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Grove 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, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...

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Morningside House of Exton

200 Sunrise Boulevard, Exton, PA 19341

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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18 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
70 reviews

Administration did not engage with residents or family at all. A kind word or how are things or a word of condolence when mom passed would have been so appreciated and would not take much time. Management...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...

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Brookdale Texarkana

4204 Moores Lane, Texarkana, TX 75503

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
48 reviews

Everyone was genuinely caring and professional. The nurse was very helpful, efficient and knowledgeable. My only concern was the billing so much added as incidentals. My Father left without notifying in...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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There’s a lot to love here—like care when you need and a worry-free lifestyle.Here at our assisted living community, you can focus on fun ways to spend your day and we’ll take care of the rest. So go ahead join your new friends for a card game or meet up for a shopping trip. Here you’ll have the...

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Bedford Court, a CCRC

3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
13
13 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
104 reviews

Staff is friendly and helpful during the move in. It has continued throughout our time here. They provide additional help upon request. Eg. 2 hours of help hanging pictures.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Bedford Court is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with one of the lowest Entrance Fee that is 100% refundable. Located within walking distance of the Leisure World shopping center. Our community offers you a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...

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Anchor Bay at East Providence

1440 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
82 reviews

From our initial contact, to our meeting with [name removed] for a tour, through the evaluation process, all through the application process, everyone we encountered couldn't have made the process more...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Elegance Living, LLC communities

Situated near One Hundred Acre Cove Nature Preserve with beautiful water views, Anchor Bay at East Providence is a vibrant, cozy senior living community located near Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital and Roger Williams Hospital as well as Seekonk Shopping Center, RISD Museum and Haines...

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Harbour View Senior Living

3505 Bergen Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ 07047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
24 reviews

[name removed] the manager was very helpful in making the transition for my brother . She answered all my questions and got back to me quickly when I had problems with the apartment before moving in. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Hudson Hills Senior Living invites residents to a home of endless possibilities, growth and comfort. Residents choose from spacious studio, one and two bedroom apartments and live a maintenance-free lifestyle. All daily amenities are included in this North Bergen, New Jersey Independent Living...

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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.