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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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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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Atria Hacienda

44600 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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

The staff is wonderful. Very responsive and helpful always. My husband is very happy at the facility and is making new friends.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Residents at Atria Hacienda assisted living community enjoy the Bistro Grill for casual dining, a dedicated theater with cinema-style seating, a custom-designed fitness center, a luxurious spa, and an enhanced Life Guidance memory care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. Our...

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Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care

4500 Dobry Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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80 reviews

What a clean and friendly facility that offers something for everyone looking for assisted living. My parents were relocated from their apartment and have meals prepared, unit cleaned and laundry done. ...

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Close to shopping, dining and healthcare centers, Town Village is known for rich amenities—inside and out. Gather with friends and family around the stone fireplace or entertain in the private dining room. Step outside and discover peaceful spaces for strolling—across nine acres of beautiful...

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Worthington Place

10799 Alliance Drive, Camby, IN 46113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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72 reviews

Very helpful and accommodating, go above and beyond. Room size is adequate. They have lots of activities, my mother just won't participate.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Worthington Place assisted living is nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the small town of Camby, Indiana. Camby is fifteen miles from Indianapolis, enabling us to enjoy the best of small town living and nearby big city amenities. Indianapolis is home to many activities, restaurants and festivals...

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Morningside of Springfield

205 Westgate Dr, Springfield, TN 37172

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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21 reviews

We had a great experience touring the facility and all of our questions were answered. We had a great experience moving in. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The directors, staff, and nurses are very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Located in Springfield, AL, Morningside of Springfield offers Independent Living and Assisted Living in a beautiful setting. Cute, cozy neighborhoods line the community, trees sway with the breeze and there’s always a friend nearby to share the day with. It truly is home, sweet home.Leave behind...

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Villa Court Assisted Living

3985 S Pearl St, Las Vegas, NV 89121

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

The staff is very friendly and caring. The management uses a patient call response timing app for feedback to staff. And the food is good.

Provides: Assisted Living
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***Now accepting Assisted Living Medicaid Waivers***Here at Villa Court Assisted living, our compassionate and dedicated staff are committed to your care.Our caregivers are always available to assist you, with 24-hour service. We are dedicated to creating a safe and comfortable environment for...

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StoryPoint Novi

42400 12 W Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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42 reviews

My family and I put my grandmother in memory care almost a year ago and it was the best decision we've ever made. Not only does she receive quality care from compassionate and loving care staff, but she also...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Novi! 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 strive...

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Holiday Rancho Village

39630 Fairway Dr., Palmdale, CA 93551

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

The Staff including the managers are very friendly and accommodating. The place is always clean and the grounds are kept up nicely. The rooms are larger than most places we looked at. The residents are...

Provides: Independent Living
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Rancho Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the beautiful desert country of Palmdale, you'll be charmed by the graceful elegance of our facilities and our warm and caring staff. We're just minutes from shopping, a restaurant circle and...

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Creekside Terrace

3895 Old Vineyard Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

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

It was recently updated with a modern feel and smelled good, plus the food is really, really good. heir office staff, specifically [name removed], are amazing! Such a wonderful, compassionate, positive...

Provides: Independent Living
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Creekside Terrace has been in the business of caring for Seniors. We love all Seniors and are passionate about helping YOU live a better life. Senior Care is our passion.

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Landon Ridge at Kingwood Assisted Living and Memory Care

24025 Kingwood Place, Kingwood, TX 77339

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

Very pleased with the overall experience. Landon Ridge is a spotless place. The staff all speak to you when you pass them in the halls. Overall the care is good. The food is also good.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Landon Ridge Kingwood, which offers compassionate care for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents, is a popular choice in senior living for families in Kingwood and Northeast Houston.The Landon Ridge Kingwood Assisted Living & Memory Care community has the unique look and feel of a...

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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.