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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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Traditions of Hershey

100 North Larkspur Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078

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

Traditions staff is very engaged with residents and family. Dining services and food are very, very good. Relationship with Home Instead is very strong and very helpful to residents and family. Very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...

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Brookdale College Parkway

8351 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919

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

While they claimed the turnover of staff was minimal, it actually appears to be standard to others in the industry. There appears to be true empathy and care exhibited by all forms of staff, from Maintenance...

Provides: Independent Living
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Together, We’re Redefining IndependenceYou’ve earned this. Our independent living seniors get to trade away the hassles of homeownership, getting in return a safe community with emergency care available 24/7, and a whole team of caring staff members that will take care of cooking, cleaning, and...

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Sodalis Jacksonville

7620 Timberlin Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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

[name removed] tour was fantastic. I learned so much in the time we spent and now feel we’re choosing the best possible place for mom. We were confused by all of our options but [name removed] made it...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sodalis Jacksonville is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:Private and shared assisted living and memory care apartmentsCharming, home-like community settingsCommon areas for socializing, dining and entertainingEasy...

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Village on the Park Plano

3670 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075

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

We are very happy with the care and level of activity my mom gets at the Village on the Park. Thank you to the wonderful team who shows up every day with smiles on their faces. My kids also love visiting mom...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Ideally located in southwest Plano, Village on the Park Plano offers an active lifestyle with just a la carte supportive care for each resident. Beautifully designed for a carefree, amenity- and service-rich lifestyle, the community features luxurious, yet comfortable, accommodations where...

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Villas of Holly Brook Effingham

904 West Evergreen, Effingham, IL 62401

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

Large closet are nice, staff is wonderful. I like the garden club and enjoy all the community has to offer. I really like the new culinary staffs food. They are very accommodating.

Provides: Assisted Living
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American House St. Petersburg

1101 66th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
75 reviews

The staff seems to be very concerned about the people in their care and about the families that come to visit. The facility is extremely clean and they offer many many different activities for their...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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American House St. Petersburg is the newest senior living community in St. Petersburg, Florida, breaking ground in May 2019. Located on the corner of 9th Avenue and 66th Street, this beautiful, contemporary community will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care services,...

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Cogir of Glenwood Place

5500 NE 82nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
76 reviews

The community is full of things to do since it's right next to the Vancouver Mall for shopping, with lots of restaurants for dining. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Cogir of Glenwood Place is a charming, craftsman-style senior living community located in Vancouver, Washington. From sandy, riverside beaches and cascading waterfalls to mountain views and evergreen forests, the city offers an abundance of nature. Additionally, city dwellers can enjoy skyscraper...

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Oakmont of Las Vegas

3185 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121

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

Words cannot express how happy we are we made the decision for my dad to move into Oakmont. We had visited other assisted living facilities but the fit didn’t seem right. Oakmont was the right fit in our...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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"Oakmont of the Las Vegas is a lovely retirement community set on a lush campus with lovely views, industry-renowned dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. We are also close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. You’ll feel right at home in our retirement...

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Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks

550 Old County Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

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

There is an area of concern we didn't realize when we admitted [name removed]. This was concerning assisted living and the clear definition therein. By its license, AL is just that... care adjusted for the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Now doing in person tours!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...

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Brookdale Lake View

3121 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657

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

Would highly recommend Brookdale! We were impressed with the professional, warm welcome upon our arrival at Brookdale. It was a genuine reception that felt above commercial standards and more like a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Healthier Life, Healthier YouHave you been on the hunt for an exceptional senior living experience that gives you the quality care you want without sacrificing the independence and freedom you crave? If so, look no further. Our independent and assisted living community is located within walking...

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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.