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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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HarborChase of Madison

100 Bradley Road, Madison, CT 06443

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14
14 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
30 reviews

My mom moved into a lovely apartment at HarborChase 3 months ago and already everyone knows her name and greets her warmly when they see her! I'm relieved to know that she's got staff to help her 24/7 and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...

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Ashford Court

37501 Joy Road, Westland, MI 48185

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
143 reviews

The staff have been very nice and helpful . The activities are great and the activities directors are lovely and encourage participation which is nice especially when my parent cannot remember to go

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Ashford Court, we provide all the comforts of home without the responsibilities of home. All our apartment suites include kitchenettes, private bathrooms, heating, air conditioning, and 24/7 emergency response services. Rent at Ashford Court includes regular housekeeping and linen services,...

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Brookdale Clear Lake

780 West Bay Area Boulevard, Webster, TX 77598

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
22
22 Photos available
10
10 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
142 reviews

Great place with so much for residents to do, the apartment is clean and they do a great job responding to issues and concerns. The food is good and my dad enjoys a number is dishes. They do amazing with...

Provides: Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our independent living community might be the perfect fit for you. Because when it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do.So how do you want to spend your days? Here are just a few of the fun things...

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Chateau McKinney

5701 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, TX 75071

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
134 reviews

The staff is very attentive to my parents needs and concerns since moving in about 6wks ago. The only concern would be for sales/operations to understand each others depts rolls. We’ve experienced a few...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Chateau provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Experience the carefree retirement lifestyle you've always imagined at this stunning community in the heart of McKinney. The Chateau is conveniently located near area medical centers, world-class golf, and many...

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Atria El Camino Gardens

2426 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
161 reviews

We toured 13 places in Sacramento and Atria stood out most. I researched every place we narrowed down with a fine tooth comb and it is evident that Atria provides the best service. The staff know all of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria El Camino Gardens welcomes you to come for a visit to see our warm and welcoming community where people gather and enjoy life together. Our residents know and rest assured we have the services and amenities they are looking for from our deliciously prepared meals choosing from three...

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The Landing of O'Fallon

1000 Landing Circle, Saint Charles, MO 63304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
45 reviews

My dad is happier there. He has a caregiver's that he likes and they take care of him. He also has a favorite caregiver whose name is [name removed] and he always says "She's the best " When I go there his...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Landing of O'Fallon opened Summer 2018 and has everything you would expect for a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who...

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Cottonwood Creek

1245 E Murray-Holladay Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
71 reviews

The staff is caring and they respond quickly. The facility is close to us. The dining room is open all day. The cost is great.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cottonwood Creek is an assisted living community in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County and is the most populous city in the state. It offers a wide variety of cultural amenities, recreational opportunities and more, making it a wonderful place to live or visit. ...

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Morningside House of St Charles

70 Village St, Waldorf, MD 20602

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
75 reviews

Staff was friendly and caring. Again, my father in law was only there for a short time. While he was there the experience was good.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...

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Vineyard Ranch at Temecula

27350 Nicolas Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
63 reviews

I love this place and the staff that work here. It’s second to being my home. Try it and you’ll love it. They have a wonderful cooks and servers. And the food is amazing. They have a menu for each meal but...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Holiday Palmer Hills

2617 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
16
16 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
62 reviews

In two weeks, we will have been at Palmer for a year. Four years ago my husband and I “shopped” retirement residences. I was totally ready to make the move. My husband could not decide. So we put it off....

Provides: Independent Living
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Palmer Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You'll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous...

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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.