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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 El Dorado

714 West Arapaho Road, Richardson, TX 75080

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

El Dorado is my special place! The staff is awesome! There are more activities onsite and off that you can’t possibly do them all! Food is great, also. The residents are so friendly and warming to others and...

Provides: Independent Living
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The El Dorado....a homey community of 104 apartments, two floors, central elevator situated on a 5 acre greenbelt. A walking path surrounds the community; and if walked (4) times around equals ONE MILE. Just blocks away from State recognized well-known Richardson Senior Center, grocery stores,...

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StoryPoint Cordova

1600 Appling Rd, Cordova, TN 38016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
60 reviews

Nice building with friendly, smiling faces. The pool and gym are nice additions to an already beautiful community. My favorite place is the area with the pinball machines. The games are nice touches to the...

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

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Brookdale Forest Grove

3110 19th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116

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

Meals & dining need a lot of help. [name removed] in the office isn't real good about following up on concerns brought up, have to stay on him. overall just a quiet home style place no real over priced bells...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Redefine your independence with a little bit of help and a lot of living.Here at our personal care community just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something...

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Manor At Market Square

803 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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72 reviews

They have nice people/employees my dad reports good food. Communication to families could be improved a bit. Yes I would recommend this facility to others. Ultimately, of all the options my dad and I toured,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Manor at Market Square is truly a gem in the heart of Reading, PA. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra assistance when you need it, you're in the right place. Catering to both independent living and residents who...

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Solista Carson by Cogir

2120 East Long Street, Carson City, NV 89706

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

The hospitality of having family and future residents having meals together during the initial visit was wonderful. It showed the genuine care the staff gave each person. The food was good especially having...

Provides: Independent Living
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Not far from Lake Tahoe and tucked amongst rugged mountains is Solista Carson by Cogir — a charming community offering a home-like environment, friendly fellowship, and quality independent living services.Rustic, brick exteriors and cozy, wood-accent interiors welcome you home. This thoughtfully...

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Parkview in Allen

1451 South Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX 75002

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

Residents like the place. It's clean and well taken care of. Home health in the building is good to have. 4 meals a day is nice. [name removed] loves the food but I think the choices could be better. Meals...

Provides: Independent Living
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Beauty and elegance surround you at Holiday Parkview in Allen. From the outdoor pool to the tastefully designed common areas, this pet-friendly community is nothing short of grand. The lush campus is filled with landscaped gardens and paved walking paths. Outdoor lovers will enjoy residing so...

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Danbury Westerville-Parkside Village

730 North Spring Road, Westerville, OH 43082

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

It's a lovely community and we were sad to leave. That was a bumpy start - the Activities Director was out so my aunt was unable to connect with people and become comfortable. And it took a while for anyone...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Danbury Westerville! 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 assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...

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Chapel Hill Senior Living

10 Old Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864

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

The facility itself is very cozy and that's what I like about it. It's very home like not like institutions or a hotel like other places revisited. The staff is always available when you need them and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Chapel HIll is a luxury senior living community in the tranquil village of Chapel Four Corners in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island. Our community is located just off Route 295, offering a convenient and short drive from the major cities of Providence, Boston, New Haven and Hartford....

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Sun City Senior Living

3855 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573

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

Very friendly staff, [name removed] is an angel! Beautiful and clean facility. Lots of areas to relax in and socialize, inside and out! Very nice flooring and lights throughout the Center. Gorgeous area...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida and convenient to Tampa, St. Petersburg and the beautiful beaches. Offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day Care and Respite in the greater Tampa Bay Area. We are pet friendly, close to beaches, shopping and hospitals. We offer daycare from...

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Aspire at West End

5020 Sulky Dr, Richmond, VA 23228

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

Aspire has a great living experience for Seniors. They offer an array of activities & fun outings. There amenities here are vast for your enjoyment. Gym, pool, movie theater, beauty parlor, dining room...

Provides: Independent Living
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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.