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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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The Waterford at Colby

1110 N Division St, Colby, WI 54421

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
96 reviews

We like that Waterford offers activities and outings, and enjoy seeing the pictures on the Facebook page. Staff appears caring and willing to communicate. Directors are aware of what is happening in the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Surround yourself with convenience and compassion at The Waterford at Colby. Our Assisted Living community in the charming city of Colby, Wisconsin offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy an array of unique amenities, including...

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Westmont of Escondido

500 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
61 reviews

The food is outstanding, and the friendliness of staff is definitely a plus! They all really care for their residence. My mom is currently in independent living so I cannot speak for the assisted-living...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Westmont Town Court is centrally located in Escondido, within walking distance from the Historic Grand Avenue Downtown District where residents can enjoy unique shops, fine eateries and medical services as well as cultural performances and fine art at the nearby California Center for the Arts....

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Holiday Andover Place

2601 Andover Court, Little Rock, AR 72227

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
16
16 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
72 reviews

We weren't there long. Shortly after the lease was signed, my parents deteriorated beyond independent living. The staff were understanding and made every effort to make my parents comfortable.

Provides: Independent Living
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Andover Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Little Rock, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities, the warmth of our staff, and the convenience of living just minutes from all the things...

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Marquis Place

20800 West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
66 reviews

The Activities director was really great. Marquis Place is a nice facility but it lacks a home feeling. My final thought is that memory care facilities are wonderful places for people who need it. It...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Discover the sweet life at Marquis Place of Elkhorn, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Our property invites residents to come together and enjoy the luxury of spacious apartments. Each of our units combines the very best safety features along with...

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Sunrise of Wayne

184 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
62 reviews

When it comes to the activities we are unable to evaluate due to my dad's medical condition. What we like the best about the community is the welcoming environment. What they could improve on would be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Belle Reve Senior Living Community

404 East Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
4 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
112 reviews

I had a great experience working with a Place for Moms counselor [name removed]. From the initial contact she was warm and friendly. [name removed] was compassionate, friendly and understanding of my...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Belle Reve Senior Living and Health Care Center is located in the heart of Milford, PA and is convenient to all of Northeast PA, as well as Orange County, NY and Sussex County, NJ. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community offers short and long term care and is licensed by the Pennsylvania...

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Juniper Village at Paramus

186 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
87 reviews

My Mom has been in Juniper for about 3 months now and is having a wonderful experience. She is absolutely thriving. The director [name removed] is so wonderful to work with. And I can't forget to mention how...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Juniper Village at Paramus is a lively community that offers both standard assisted living for those needing a little help with activities of daily life and a secure memory care environment designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders.Lovely outdoor walking paths...

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Atria Kew Gardens

117-01 84th Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY 11418

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
103 reviews

I would give a 5 in all categories. I'm very happy with the quality of care. Staff is trained in how to de-escalate situations. Very important when dealing with dementia patients. Residents are treated with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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KosherTwo blocks from Forest ParkIn house religious servicesMemory Care25 minutes from ManhattanOne block from restaurants and shoppingTenured team with over 20 years of experienceOne block off Lefferts and MetropolitanDirectly off Jackie Robinson Parkway

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The Waterford at Fort Worth

6799 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
140 reviews

I give it a 5, I really like it here. Although, I believe it needs to be made clear that it is an Independent Living, not so much an Assisted Living. I enjoy the activities, the food is good and the workers...

Provides: Independent Living
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Saddle up and mosey on down to The Waterford at Fort Worth. Our Independent Living community in Fort Worth, Texas, welcomes residents to enjoy the best years of their lives in the comfort of spacious apartments surrounded by great amenities and assisted by friendly staff. The Waterford offers the...

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Villa Santa Barbara

227 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
95 reviews

The residents are friendly and nice people. I think they are quite educated. The director, [name removed] is particularly helpful. The help staff is caring. The food is good. The patio on the roof has...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live life in style at Villa Santa Barbara, where residents can soak up the Southern California sun and enjoy desired amenities and services fit for the American Riviera. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...

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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.