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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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StoryPoint Portage

3951 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49024

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
248 reviews

When my folks were looking for a place to move after living in the same home for almost 60 years I started to do a great deal of research on assisted living homes in our area. I wanted a place that let my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Portage! 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, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...

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West Park Senior Living

801 Cypress Way, San Dimas, CA 91773

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
144 reviews

The staff is just outstanding over period. I have nothing bad to say or complain during my few months starting on [date removed]. My daughter feels the same way. She is in the health business in the UK and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Located within view of the stunning San Gabriel Mountains, West Park Senior Living is nestled on the eastern outskirts of Los Angeles in San Dimas, California. Our community is minutes away from the stunning Angeles National Forest and Mount Antonio, with Southern California’s world-renowned...

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American House Southland Senior Living

25250 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI 48180

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2
2 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
93 reviews

My mother has been here for 3 yrs and just recently celebrated her 100th birthday. The staff is compassionate and caring. Facilitated a wonderful birthday celebration.The facility is well maintained. She has...

Provides: Independent Living
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Meet the different personalities of our staff Friday, October 24 from 1 to 3pm This is a great opportunity to come and see what life is like here at Southland. Each department will have a display table to share with you what they do at our community. You'll receive a thank you gift, including a...

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Burr Ridge Senior Living

16W301 91st Street, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8
8 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
48 reviews

On Independent living they no longer do daily check ins or have the Life Alert like button service. A resident would need to get their own service. So that was a prior selling point. There was no reduction...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Burr Ridge Senior Living, we live by our core values of integrity, respect, leadership, personal growth, excellence, and stewardship.Our commitment to service and dedication to compassionate senior care can be felt throughout our community. From our empathetic staff to the many organized...

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Cottages at Palm Springs

1780 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
150 reviews

Mom is very happy. She is very happy and so am I. Everything is good. I chose it partially because of the grass areas. Feels like a park.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cottages at Palm Springs offers assisted living and memory care in a lovely residential neighborhood just a few blocks away from downtown Palm Springs. We are across the street from Sunrise Park and the Palm Springs Library. Our community is set on 4.5 beautiful acres with beautiful views of the...

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St. Mary Villa, a CCRC

701 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
9.3
Review Score
56 reviews

Sometimes, it is hard to connect with people to check up on my father and make sure he is receiving the service he requires. Room sizes and meals and dining are fine.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Nestled quietly near the Wissahickon creek in Lansdale, PA is St. Mary Villa for Independent and Retirement living. From the moment you enter the elegant and well-appointed lobby, you'll feel immediately at home. Once you walk on the wide paths through the gardens and pass the chapel filled with...

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Lewis Park Estates Senior Living

450 N Rivershire Dr, Conroe, TX 77304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
115 reviews

The staff is amazing- value is great-friendly is 5- cleanliness is 5-overall, it may be a 5. Activities seem to be a 5. Yes, we would recommend Lewis Park Estates Senior Living to other families based on the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Lewis Park Estates we acknowledge that every individual requires different levels of care at varying points of their lives. We are dedicated to providing specialized care specifically tailored to each resident’s unique needs throughout the aging experience. Our levels of care include assisted...

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Brookdale Monroe

1605 Fredericks Lane, Monroe, MI 48162

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
37 reviews

All of the staff are very friendly and helpful and kind. I really appreciate the care they give my mom. We picked this community because of the location.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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It’s time to put more living back into your senior lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for assisted living, which means just a little extra help with daily activities like dressing, bathing or managing medications, or you or your loved one are struggling with cognitive problems or Alzheimer’s, this...

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Courtyard At Lakewood

7100 West 13th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
159 reviews

Large rooms with excellent balcony. Remodeled bathroom with large shower and heat lamp. Lots of kitchen space with refrigerator and four burner range. Tasty food, friendly residents. Laundry and cleaning...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Courtyard at LakewoodSituated in the heart of Denver, The Courtyard at Lakewood provides exceptional independent living services. This elegant community is just a few minutes away from Denver and Wheat Ridge, making it easy for you to check out local attractions, such as the Denver Botanical...

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Fairmont of Washington Township

6800 Paragon Rd, Washington Township, OH 45459

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
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9.2
Review Score
69 reviews

My grandmother is flourishing in the memory Care unit. She has started eating again drinking again and seems to have a happier outlook on life despite her dementia. The staff cares for her very well and make...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Conveniently located in Dayton Ohio, near an assortment of medical facilities, shopping and local attractions, Fairmont Senior Living of Washington Township offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services tailored to the individual needs of each resident who calls our community home.Fairmont...

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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.