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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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Brookdale Russellville

240 South Inglewood Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
Review Score
33 reviews

My sister in law loved living there. She made a lot of friends very quickly. They keep the building very clean and well decorated. The staff are friendly and very helpful and willing to help you at any time....

Provides: Assisted Living
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Do more of what you loveLiving room or magical fort for the grandkids?  It’s your choice. At our community, your apartment will have plenty of room to entertain. With several floorplans to choose from, you have access to both Independent Living and Assisted Living so you’ll have the...

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Watercrest at Katy

200 S Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
95 reviews

From the moment I moved into Watercrest, I felt at home. The flexibility of their living options—whether you want to be more independent or need full support—makes it ideal for all types of seniors. I’ve...

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover a vibrant, hassle-free retirement at **Watercrest at Katy**, a premier independent living community designed for luxury, comfort, and active living. Enjoy resort-style amenities, a rich calendar of events, and the freedom to live life on your terms. Stay active in our cutting-edge...

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Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort

3664 West US 22 & Ohio 3, Loveland, OH 45140

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
58 reviews

I was impressed from my first tour. After visiting several independent living communities I was immediately impressed with how nice Deerfield Springs facilities are. From the number of activities to the...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Deerfield Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, welcomes you! We offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Deerfield Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in...

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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook

420 Elbrook Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
119 reviews

i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. The staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...

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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care

1821 N East St, Hastings, MI 49058

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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64 reviews

Just before the Holidays our loved one went into their care. Very difficult time to make this decision but with the complete staff to assist us, we made it through the 6 weeks that we had left. I do mean...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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...

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Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield

1300 Leonard St, Clearfield, PA 16830

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
21 reviews

Very satisfied Love the ease in getting in contact with receptionist and then wellness depth. No numerous extensions and long waits for call back. Bird cabinet so unique. Love they.ask dad onsite at the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield assisted living residence is an excellent solution when living alone is no longer an option.Our community offers a dedicated team with experience and dedication to give you around-the-clock assistance if needed in a beautiful living environment. Our new community...

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3030 Park, a CCRC

3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
52 reviews

They do a great job welcoming and introducing new residents into the community. They could digitize the events though, they just have a newsletter and bulletin board, a digital reminder through phone or...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, a Health Care Center with assisted...

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Grand Villa of Palm Coast

100 Magnolia Trace Way, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
92 reviews

I visited a neighbor recently who resides at grand villa. I felt I needed to let someone know my impression. The staff were very attentive to the residents and visitors, they did not know I was coming and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Palm Coast! Our beautiful community offers seniors aging in place options with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are able to customize a care plan for each resident. Our community is decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often...

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Oaks at Hampton

5610 Hampton Park Drive, Cumming, GA 30041

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
92 reviews

The staff was always available to assist the residents no matter what was needed. Also, I was impressed by the ability of the staff to know all the residents first names almost from the beginning of their...

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Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oaks at Hampton is proud to be an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia. The Eden registry exists to honor those organizations that have made a formal commitment to transforming traditional methods of care into an approach that puts the...

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Brookdale Colonial Park

4730 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
62 reviews

In six months I've found a community of new interesting friends and opportunities to participate in shared activities. I was so amazed how quickly the staff knew my name and special interests, even giving...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Rethinking Senior Living. Redefining Independence.There’s a different way to do senior living that doesn’t include living an isolated life at home. There’s a different way to be retired that doesn’t include spending days with the hassles and worries of home ownership and upkeep like cleaning 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.