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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.
The Waterford at Thousand Oaks
4243 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78217
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
160 reviews
Very helpful and friendly staff members at The Waterford at Thousand Oaks! Apartment sizes and amenities offered for residents are adequate.
Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communitiesRemember The Waterford at Thousand Oaks for Independent Living in San Antonio, Texas. Our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle with the independence they expect and deserve. From thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans to...
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Magnolia Springs Louisville
8225 Whipps Mill Road, Louisville, KY 40222
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
143 reviews
Magnolia Springs has been a true blessing for our family! From the moment my parents moved in, they were welcomed with warmth and kindness. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sinceri Senior Living communitiesMagnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...
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Atria Forest Hills
112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
100 reviews
First, from the minute, we walked in we talked about a plan, and everything Greg mentioned came to fruition. Our main concern was that our mom would put up a battle to go back to her home, which proved to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Atria communitiesAtria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.
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Sunrise of Yorba Linda
4792 Lakeview Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
63 reviews
A Place for Mom was extremely helpful in setting up visits to three highly rated assisted living homes. Sunrise Senior Living of Yorba Linda was the cleanest, friendliest, and most homey facility. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sunrise Senior Living communitiesSunrise of Yorba Linda is located in a quiet, residential community at Lakeview and Lemon. We are within steps of the new Yorba Linda Library and Cultural Center and across the street from the Yorba Linda Towne Center complete with shops, eateries and theatres. We are also within minutes of ...
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Sunrise at Siegen
9351 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
48 reviews
Ease of moving.in, welcoming and attentive staff, food could use more variety.. but I suppose that is difficult. Room size was good, amenities were good - walking path and group rooms downstairs.. we did not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sunrise Senior Living communitiesSunrise at Siegen is an assisted living community situated in the lovely cultural capital of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Louisiana is one state that has increasingly been an independent setup and it has been incredibly endowed with French culture and customs. This...
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Town Village of Leawood
4400 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 66211
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
22
22 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
79 reviews
Since Town Village is an independent living facility, the quality of care can't be rated in the same way as a continuing care facility. The emphasis here is on "aging in place," which includes fitness...
Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Independent Living
See all Pegasus Senior Living, LLC communitiesTown Village of Leawood is an award-winning senior living community in Leawood, Kansas. As soon as you walk through our door, meet our wonderful staff, and see our beautiful community — you will understand why seniors love living at Town Village of Leawood.Awarded U.S. News's Best Independent...
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Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living
36333 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
111 reviews
The peace of mind i get from living here versus living in my family home cannot be overstated. No cooking, laundry or cleaning required. They do it all. Management, dining, housekeeping, laundry and...
Provides: Independent Living
See all True Connection Communities communitiesDiscover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Pine Ridge of Garfield!Nestled in the heart of Clinton Township, Michigan, our 55+ independent living community provides unparalleled amenities and services tailored to complement a vibrant and carefree lifestyle.Our on-site chef-prepared...
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Fairforest Grove Senior Living
120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
64 reviews
Great place she is still unhappy due to the move but daily they have been wonderful with her! We greatly appreciate all there work and care. Activities are limited for her because she is not sure about...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Mainstay Healthcare Management communitiesAt Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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Canterfield of Fort Myers
18301 Trifecta Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33967
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
35
35 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
47 reviews
It is small and not corporate owned so the staff and residents know you very quickly ! My husband and really liked that the residents helped each other when needed and they looked out for each other!
Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Medical Development Corp communitiesCanterfield of Fort Myers invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. We are an inspiring retirement community that enables you to design each day as you desire. We are building a brand new tradition by offering "carefree living" in a country club-like setting where our residents...
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StoryPoint Gahanna
5435 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
110 reviews
So far, so good. The team is very responsive and has done well to go above and beyond in assisting and supporting my mother when needed. I’ve appreciated the way the staff has kept me informed when my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to StoryPoint Gahanna! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria
*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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What are the best independent living communities in the United States?
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.
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