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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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Five Star Residences of Clearwater

4519 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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17 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
62 reviews

Our Dear friend [name removed] has lived at Five Star Residences of Clearwater for about 2 years. She feels happy and safe inside the building, she had been living alone in her condo and the upkeep was just...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, Five Star Residences of Clearwater, an Independent and Assisted senior living community offers the best of home and adventure. There’s plenty to do at our community, from reading in our charming library to dining with friends to enjoying something...

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Sunrise at Countryside

45800 Jona Drive, Sterling, VA 20165

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
78 reviews

They are currently renovating so the available apartments are smaller/older. Would like more communication from staff and regular check ins/updates on my mom.

Provides: Assisted Living
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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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StoryPoint Chesterfield

51760 Gratiot Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48051

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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76 reviews

I would give Story Point Chesterfield 5 stars based solely on executive director [name removed]. She’s been amazing. [name removed] is responsive to the needs of my parents and has been extremely...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Chesterfield! 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 and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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The Country House in Westchester

2000 Baldwin Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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35 reviews

We were worried since my mother in law did not want to go into assisted living. She’s there maybe 3 months and she likes it very much! There is always someone around and everyone knows everyone on staff. We...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our senior living community in Yorktown Heights, New York, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide...

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American House Cedarlake

14800 Van Dyke Road, Plainfield, IL 60544

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
86 reviews

Our experience at American House Cedarlake has been exceptional. My dad started out in the independent living area, but he had to move over to assisted living due to his declining health. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...

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Atria Park of Glen Ellyn

95 Carleton Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
108 reviews

Wonderful Nursing, CNA, Activities, Dining Room and Front Desk staff! Made my mom and our family feel like a part of their family. LOVED Atria Park of Glen Ellyn. Unfortunately it became too costly as her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...

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Bethesda Gardens Frisco

10588 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75033

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
50 reviews

What we like most about Bethesda Gardens is the The staff, with the exception of two CNAs, were remarkably friendly, personable, patient, and accommodating. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Located just minutes from nearby fine dining and abundant shopping in downtown Frisco, Bethesda Gardens Frisco offers a vibrant, engaging senior community for our residents to safely enjoy.Whether you are relaxing in one of our three beautifully landscaped courtyards or taking part in an exciting...

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Brookdale Lafayette

215 West Farrel Road, Lafayette, LA 70508

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
51 reviews

The staff is their biggest asset. They are so focused on family and a care uniquely focused on the individual. One improvement would be easier access for visitors.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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A Full and Rich LifeTucked away on two acres of scenic property in the exclusive River Ranch neighborhood, you may be surprised to find a warm and welcoming adult residential care and memory care community. Because we operate more like a family than a traditional senior living home, we can almost...

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Atria Park of Sierra Pointe

14500 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
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9 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
106 reviews

Staff is very helpful and what they told us upfront has turned out to be true in practice. They are very attentive and have treated my Mom well in the 7 weeks she has been there

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Our luxurious, resort-style community is situated in a residential neighborhood in North Scottsdale with stunning mountain views and kaleidoscopic sunsets. We're within walking distance of shopping, dining and banking less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. Atria Park of Sierra Pointe has...

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Shawnee Hills Senior Living

6335 Maurer Road, Shawnee, KS 66217

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
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3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
87 reviews

They got to know [name removed]and watched out for him, At 100, that was appreciated. And the overall feel of the place was very good.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...

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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.