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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 Residence at Orchard Grove

258 Walnut St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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

The facility is very nice, warm and welcoming. The staff are all really caring from the receptionists, dining staff, activity coordinators and care staff. Go out of their way to be warm and friendly. There...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...

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Barrington Terrace

1425 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
55 reviews

I can’t be with my dad 24/7. Who can? But at a place like Barrington Terrace, there’s people everywhere! It’s intimate. I could speak about my father to any team member, and everybody knows exactly what, why...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We partially participate with MEDICAID.US News & World Report, Year 2023 & years past, named Barrington Terrace as Best of Senior Living by achieving a perfect 5 out of 5 rating!!AHCA awarded Barrington Terrace with Assisted Living Quality Award in 2017. Our 2024 State Survey revealed...

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Sunrise of Sandy

2130 East 9400 South, Sandy, UT 84093

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

We didn't ask about end of life care and we probably should have. With not knowing what to expect from the facility during this time I would like other families to know how great they were with all of our...

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Community & Location Highlights:Offering assisted living, memory care and short-term staysNear Alta View Hospital and Alta View Senior ClinicClose to Sandy Senior Center, the Quarry Shopping Center, South Towne Mall, Jordan Commons movie theater, La Caille, Sandy Amphitheater and Rio Tinto...

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Atria Draper Place

25 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
73 reviews

Atria Draper Place has been a truly special home for my grandmother. From the moment she moved in, the staff made her feel welcomed, cared for, and valued. The environment is warm and inviting, and it’s...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...

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West Shores

2607 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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129 reviews

The facilities are great, the staff efficient and friendly and the food usually good. The rooms are spacious and well maintained. We visited several facilities before choosing West Shores and we have never...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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See the natural beauty that flows through West Shores, a 17-acre community that combines serenity and security by offering desired services and amenities in every studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment home. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is...

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Grand Villa of Delray East

14555 Sims Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
167 reviews

Change is never easy, especially for an 84 year-old veteran. But that’s exactly what Grand Villa of Delray Beach East excels at. I’m beyond impressed by their on boarding team, as well as their director as...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Delray Beach East Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Residence in Delray Beach, Florida. We're glad you're here! We are excited to show you all the wonderful features and amenities of our East Delray Beach senior living community. As you explore our web site, we think...

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Greeley Place

1051 6th Street, Greeley, CO 80631

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
91 reviews

When my dad turned 83, he was still sharp and independent, but he was starting to need help with a few daily things like medication reminders and light housekeeping. We looked at several options, but Greeley...

Provides: Independent Living
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Greeley Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in a garden oasis in the heart of historic Greeley, you'll be delighted by our beautifully landscaped grounds and elegant facilities. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being near shopping,...

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McDowell Village

8300 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
91 reviews

5 for all. Food may be a 4, otherwise it was fantastic. The staff was supportive and patient in answering my questions, or when I needed an input on something

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Everyone has their own perception of what living at a senior community is like. We here at McDowell Village would like to invite you in to take a look.Our apartments are second to none. They range in size from 648 to 1300 square feet, and all of the apartments feature fully-equipped kitchens,...

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Willow Grove of Sherwood

9880 Brockington Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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57 reviews

I showed up at Willow Grove without an appointment, asking for a tour of the facility and was warmly welcomed. Willow Grove is very clean, attractive and has a bright and pleasant feel. Residents were...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 10 best cities in the US, Sherwood is a quiet, hometown neighborhood with all the amenities of an active city. An abundance of parks and ponds contribute to Sherwood's natural setting, while a short 12-mile drive will bring you all the cultural...

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Sunrise of Henderson

1555 West Horizon Ridge, Henderson, NV 89012

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

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and appreciation for your role in finding Sunrise for our family. Exactly one year ago, we were facing a difficult situation with my father's health, and we...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Henderson is nestled in the Green Valley area of Henderson and has million dollar views of casinos, mountains and sunsets coupled with a beautiful climate to enjoy with friends and loved ones. Residents enjoy the outdoor patios as hummingbirds flit about the gardens and small lemon...

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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall average rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews

Offer assisted living, home care, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care or continuing care retirement communities

*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.