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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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Sodalis Wharton

1930 Briar Ln, Wharton, TX 77488

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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106 reviews

This is a great facility to have your family in. The faculty are always helpful and able to answer any of my questions before I put my mom into the community. I did a tour and instantly knew my mom would...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Sodalis of Wharton!Residents in our Assisted Living Community are proud of the independence they maintain and enjoy the security of 24-hour personalized assistance. While we offer a helping hand with day-to-day tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication monitoring, they are treated...

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The Heritage Downtown

1785 Shuey Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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68 reviews

I would rate The Heritage at a 5(five) in all seven categories. In terms of value for cost, while the rent may seem high, it is worth it considering what's included and the quality of service. Also there is...

Provides: Independent Living

The Heritage Downtown offers active Senior Living within walking distance of the Broadway shopping center and amenities in the heart of Walnut Creek. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool and sparkling spa, beautiful views from a luxury apartment home. Choose from a variety of floor plans, including...

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Greeley Place

1051 6th Street, Greeley, CO 80631

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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86 reviews

Helped relocate uncle to Colorado and the Greeley staff was very helpful and reassuring during the process. Virtual tour was helpful. Leasing team kept in contact and understood our situation with grace.

Provides: Independent Living
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Greeley PlaceLush greenery and scenic, Rocky Mountain views surround you at Greeley Place — a pet-friendly Sky Active Living community. You’ll immediately feel at home in our welcoming community. Our location makes it easy to enjoy local museums, nearby parks, live performances at the civic...

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Legacy House Assisted Living of Spanish Fork

1449 E. 150 South, Spanish Fork, UT 84660

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51 reviews

My parents have lived at Legacy House Assisted Living In Spanish Fork Utah for the past 5 years. They easily made friends and have enjoyed the activities that are offered. The staff are amazing! I truly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Trustwell Living at Oakley Place

1275 Northview Drive, Greenville, OH 45331

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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55 reviews

My mother has been a very picky lady for as long as I can remember but the staff caterers to her needs. Robert the chef makes her favorite meals and ensures that she has something she likes for every meal.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Oakley Place is an assisted living community located in the friendly town of Greenville, Ohio. We are one mile north of the sprawling Greenville City Park, which is a popular place for our residents and their families. Greenville has so much to offer that we take regular outings to enjoy...

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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

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118 reviews

Overall the experience has been great and the cleanliness is pretty good. The staff are wonderful and the quality of care is very good. Meals were great and flexibility of foods to fit mom's diet were...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Are you ready to redefine your independence?If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all...

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Cogir of Cedar Creek

500 N Westberry Blvd, Madera, CA 93637

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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42 reviews

I was very pleased with Cogir of Cedar Creek. I appreciated they have a designated space for short term stays. Every one we dealt with was very nice. I would recommend.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Situated in the Central Valley of California, Cogir of Cedar Creek is a senior living home providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Surrounded by green grass and full trees, the care home features a safe comforting homelike environment. Cogir of Cedar Creek’s team aims to...

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The Lofts by Cogir

5300 NE 82nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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76 reviews

My mom has been living at The Lofts by Cogir for three years and is really thriving there! There are many activities, events and outings that keep tenants socializing and interested in day to day fun. I just...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Atria Westchase

11424 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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107 reviews

Very friendly staff and they are ALWAYS helpful and assisting. Atria Westchase is a great place that I would highly recommend to anyone.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Atria Westchase is an assisted living and memory care community Houston, Texas. Houston is an exciting city located in Harris County, and it is widely known for its diversity, its arts and theatre scene and its recreational amenities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to Houston or...

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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care

150 Meadow Lane, Bad Axe, MI 48413

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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46 reviews

The facility is newer and well kept. The staff is compassionate, helpful, and professional. The staff would be the reason I would give it a five-star rating.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Meadow Lane Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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...

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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.