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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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Rosemont

6450 Kings Parkway, Humble, TX 77346

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

Everything is 1st class. They put the patients 1st as far as health and activities. They always make sure they are engaged. If not they are making sure they get assistance in whatever way needed. And they...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Strike a winning combination of comfort and convenience at Rosemont. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Humble, Texas offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy the freedom of Assisted Living — freedom from the...

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Landings of Sidney

1150 West Russell Road, Sidney, OH 45365

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

The people who work there are all so friendly and nice. They were very kind and caring. Yes, I would definitely recommend the Landings.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Landings of Sidney provides seniors with assisted living that they need in the city of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. Sidney offers a peaceful place for seniors to call home. This area provides beautiful natural features, and it also offers the quiet that seniors are looking for. Guests of our...

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Aspen Assisted Living

32406 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152

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

Mom’s been at Aspen for 6 weeks and we are very pleased with the kind and compassionate care, and the responsiveness and presence of leadership. Leaders and staff know all the residents by their first names...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Aspen Assisted Living strives to provide a home-like environment for adult citizens in our community who are aged or are experiencing age-related or memory care challenges. To us, this represents a focus on health and well-being supported by a team of compassionate caring people who possess a...

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Independence Village of Olde Raleigh

3113 Charles B. Root Wynd, Raleigh, NC 27612

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

Staff friendly. Residents personable. Spacious studios and apartments. Meals provided and delicious. Plenty of activities. Overall, good setup and organization. One downfall. Expensive for fixed income...

Provides: Independent Living
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Stand tall at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh, where the natural beauty of our community's surroundings blends perfectly with the modern-day amenities offered in our updated studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. Wall-to-wall carpet and mini-blinds on all windows provide the comforts...

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Vintage Gardens

3302 N Woodbine Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64505

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

The quality of the care services is a 5+. We rating the staff down due to poor financial communication and process. With the activities, our loved one wasn't able to use much, however my mother had THE BEST...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Settle into a beautiful country setting at Vintage Gardens while enjoying modern amenities and desired services in St. Joseph, Missouri. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides several floor plans with a range of conveniences such as full-sized kitchenettes and walk-in closets....

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Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community

9401 Old Sauk Road, Middleton, WI 53562

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

The staff was awesome! From the front desk to the PT department. Very friendly and a lot of fun. Mom did say the food could've been better. She enjoyed the activities such as when they'd bring in music.

Provides: Independent Living
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Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living has been here for over 16 years near beautiful farmland, Pope Farm and corn fields. We have senior care on site to offer Assisted Living. Our staff members have longevity over 15 years and more. We are known for our Chef Prepared Meals with 4 choices daily,...

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Five Star Residences of Dayton Place

1950 S Dayton St, Denver, CO 80247

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

Comfortable; happy with activities; daily encouragement; wonder and friendly staff : friendly atmosphere. I love living in this beautiful place with a comfortable atmosphere, freedom of movement, and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Whether you're looking for independent or assisted living, DAYTON PLACE is one of Denver's finest retirement communities. We offer a gracious lifestyle, with a wide range of services and programs designed to enhance the health, comfort, and security of our residents. Since 1987, DAYTON PLACE has...

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Landings of Kaukauna

793 Tarragon Drive, Kaukauna, WI 54130

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

From the moment. We I stepped in the door met [name removed] for the tour I felt at home and that we were in the right place. Our short time here was a positive experience. Made us feel like family every...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At The Landings, you’ll find more than senior living services. You’ll find community. We offer living options for seniors in the Kaukauna, WI area. Feel confident in our experienced senior care team who are invested in your wellbeing. Choose from our living options to find the suite that you...

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Discovery Commons Orland Park

7420 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462

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

The resident facility is really quite impressive. There is a huge emphasis on quality care to both residents and visitors. The level of customer service provided and cleanliness are second to none. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Heartis Orland Park is a luxurious senior living community offering you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived.The upscale services and amenities create a vibrant atmosphere with new experiences around every corner. Socialize with neighbors and visitors in the courtyards or theatre....

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The Waterford at Virginia Beach

5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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

The facility was adequate and appropriate based on the cost. It provided us a short term option for my father. Communication was difficult, and being out of state made it more difficult to reach staff. When...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome Home to The Waterford at Virginia Beach! We offer more than just a place to live, with our warm atmosphere and our caring staff, you will become part of our family. We offer multiple choice of meals to suite your culinary taste. Like to go to the theater? So do we, our bus can take you,...

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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.