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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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Sunrise of Mt Vernon

8033 Holland Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306

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

Beautiful decorations and yummy food for Mother’s Day! Everyone was so friendly to us and even offered us Mimosas and chocolate treat bags. My mother has been enjoying her time here and has also made many...

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 assisted living...

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Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland

11552 Southwest Lesser Road, Portland, OR 97219

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
36 reviews

The staff is great..they are just a little short handed as are most facilities today...the food could be better...and more activities...the setting is nice..backed up to a forest with good outdoor spaces. I...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...

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The Woodlands of Hamilton

896 Northwest Washington Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
51 reviews

My mother in law recently move into The Woodlands of Hamilton. From our 1st tour until now our family has been very pleased. The staff is very involved with residents and treat them with kindness. Great...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Enjoy thoughtful amenities in a warm, homelike environment at The Woodlands of Hamilton, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in the west side of Hamilton, Ohio. From thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans to world-class services such as medication...

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Brookdale Parkplace

111 Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80218

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

The building is beautiful and convenient and conducive to relaxation but the people in charge often smile without feeling and compassion. They often don't deal with issues honestly. It feels like stories are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Excellent Quality of LifeWith all the perks and conveniences of a resort, the seniors who call our community home enjoy a vast array of services while savoring the peace of mind that comes from knowing we provide a continuum of care. Whether you’re looking for an independent or assisted living...

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Anchor Bay at Pocasset

12 Old Pocasset Ln, Johnston, RI 02919

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

Facility is generally clean. Staff is courteous , caring and considerate. Right at Home and Nurses on Call area all very helpful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Situated on 16-plus acres in a park-like setting, Anchor Bay at Pocasset is a bright, warm senior living community located near Rhode Island Hospital, Providence Place Mall, fine dining at Federal Hill, as well as Downtown Providence, and Johnston Memorial Park. Wake up every day in a safe,...

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Volante of Eugene

2951 Coburg Road, Eugene, OR 97408

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
57 reviews

Both staff and residents are welcoming, friendly and helpful. Admin staff- some are available and responsive some not as much. Food - varies from day to day and meal to meal. Lots of activities, always...

Provides: Independent Living
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Volante of Eugene is designed for seniors who value their independence yet want to be able to live in maintenance-free comfort. Volante is a friendly retirement living community serving active seniors with a variety of physical, cultural and social amenities.To keep our residents active, numerous...

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Ella Springs Senior Living Community

16700 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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19 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
121 reviews

In our experience. Everybody went above and beyond for my daddy. My dad was only there for 9 weeks before he passed away. He loved it there. He always told us how much he loved it there. The staff were...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Rittenhouse Village At Portage

6235 Sterling Creek Road, Portage, IN 46368

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
52 reviews

Great overall experience. his wasn't easy for my parents but [name removed] with the facility made them feel welcomed and included from day 1. It was a great choice for our whole family and we are so...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Portage, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with...

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Atria Canyon Creek

440 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75075

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

I wish I could give the food 10 out of 10 (I have Celiac Disease and get plenty of food including gluten free (GF) bread/toast!! I think Chef has somewhat enjoyed finding GF recipes and food.

Provides: Independent Living
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Nestled among mature deciduous trees along the banks of scenic Spring Creek, Atria Canyon Creek offers independent living to older adults in the Plano, Texas area. This community features a multi-story building with a style reminiscent of a historic Spanish mission. Convenient amenities and...

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Holiday Orchid Terrace

4474 Butler Hill Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
34
34 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
67 reviews

Residents and staff were all very friendly and they worked really hard to get my mother in law acclimated and involved. New residence are assigned an ambassador to show them around and take them to the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Orchid Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of St. Louis, you'll be charmed by the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living in the heart of it all. We're just minutes from shopping,...

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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.