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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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Stratford Court of Palm Harbor

45 Katherine Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15
15 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
54 reviews

Most of them are friendly not all. They should acknowledge the residents with a smile. Some look they are doing us a favor. This is happening in the dining room. I have a two bedroom apartment and is space...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Stratford Court, a premiere senior living community, is located on the west coast of Florida between Tampa and St. Petersburg in picturesque Palm Harbor. Our community is conveniently located minutes from Tampa International Airport but provides our residents with small town amenities such as...

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StoryPoint Cordova

1600 Appling Rd, Cordova, TN 38016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
54
54 Photos available
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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Lone Star Living

10680 Westbrae Pkwy, Houston, TX 77031

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

The grounds are beautiful, staff are friendly and responsive. There are daily activities and engagement is encouraged. Residents are personable and location is inviting. It feels comfortable and cared for.

Provides: Independent Living

Lone Star Living is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, conveniently located minutes from shops, restaurants, hospitals and various Jewish synagogues. We offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including 3 chef-prepared meals daily, a brand new 200 foot dog run, library,...

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Atria Marland Place

15 Stevens Street, Andover, MA 01810

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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19 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
99 reviews

I would recommend Atria to anyone seeking a assisted living place for a loved one. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. The atmosphere is very nice. My dad has a view of the river and he enjoys that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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For more than 18 years, Atria Marland Place has been the senior living provider of choice for Andover's wisest older adults. Building on this foundation of trust, they've recently completed a thoughtful, thorough renovation to expand and enhance their community — including the addition of Atria...

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Sancerre at Orange City

1101 Parc Hill Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
49 reviews

My mother had been a resident of memory care for two years. The caregivers at Sancerre of Orange City take such good care of her. We are so grateful that she is safe and loved. Sancerre is beautiful and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sancerre at Orange City is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services in a prime location in Orange City, Florida. Our community is situated near various shopping, entertainment, and dining options, making it a bustling and lively place to live. Sancerre at...

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Tribute at Melford by Cogir

17300 Melford Blvd, Bowie, MD 20715

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Photos available
9.4
Review Score
51 reviews

I don't live near the facility but my sister that lives in the area does. She believes since [name removed] left, the facility management has decreased. I believe all facilities have some problems. You just...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located at the new Melford Town Center, Tribute at Melford offers a living experience that combines easy access to modern conveniences with the peacefulness of suburban living. Resting on the edge of Globecom Wildlife Management Area, the community provides assisted living and memory care...

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Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch

5424 Lena Road, Bradenton, FL 34211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
23
23 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
105 reviews

What we like the most about Inspired Living is the cleanliness and the friendliness of the administrative staff, they are great. Where they are lacking is the ratio of residents to caregivers. Yes, we would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Bradenton’s premier senior living community, Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, sits on 14 lush, wooded acres conveniently located off SR 70, and within quick access of Interstate 75. We are just minutes away from the exclusive restaurants and shopping areas of Lakewood Ranch.Purposefully...

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Church Creek

1250 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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

I was under a terrible time constraint and they were wonderful, patient, helpful and worked within my availability to help get my loved one into a place. They made a horribly stressful situation much less!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...

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Shell Harbor Retirement Community

2855 Murrell Road, Rockledge, FL 32955

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

We moved in Shell Harbor when it first opened in 2021 and we have never regretted doing so. The facility is beautiful. We have a nice apartment. We feel very safe here. We love the people. Everyone is...

Provides: Independent Living
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Shell Harbor, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Murrell Road in Rockledge. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2021! Shell Harbor will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...

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Sancerre at Palm Coast

144 Cypress Point Parkway, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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49 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
42 reviews

I can honestly rate all of them as a five. The value for the money is a tricky question because I do understand that all assisted living facilities in this area seem to be very expensive and his bill can be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sancerre at Palm Coast is a senior living community located in Palm Coast, Florida, that offers top-quality assisted living and memory care services. Our community is located just a short 10-minute drive from the beach, making it an ideal location for seniors who enjoy spending time in the sun...

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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.