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Best of 2024 Senior Living Award Winners: Independent Living

Top Independent Living Communities

These are the best independent living communities of 2024, 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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Holiday Azalea Park

1325 Grasslands Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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92 reviews

The staff has graciously help guide my Mother to feel more comfortable in her new surroundings. They have treated her kindly and was bringing her meals to her when she was sick. She is slowing working on...

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.We're the Florida destination you've been looking for. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Tampa, we're close to wonderful shopping, fine dining, churches and world-class healthcare. Come home to us...

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Genesis Village

2429 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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246 reviews

This is my second residency to live here. I relocated previously to see if I could enjoy my life elsewhere. But I could not. I was lost and lonely. I came home to be with my family.

Provides: Independent Living

Genesis Village is an active senior living community designed for people 55+ that includes exclusive amenities unlike any you’ll find in Northwest Ohio.Locally owned and operated, our 172,000 square foot community sits on over 10 partially wooded acres and offers 162 spacious apartments. Genesis...

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Traditions of Hanover

5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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91 reviews

It’s been a year since I came home to Traditions of Hanover. I came home to beautiful scenery, indoors and out. Home to choices - I can hang out on the porch, in the fireplace lounge or my own roomy,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Opportunity and choice are what Traditions of Hanover brings to seniors in the Lehigh Valley. Traditions of Hanover provides opportunity for seniors who might not be able to afford a retirement community because of its financial structure. Traditions features no entrance fees and a month to month...

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Sycamore Trace

1098 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN 37763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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76 reviews

The sales director was very informative and the tour of the facility was very nice. Every staff member was friendly, attentive, and responsive. The sales director checks with me to see how everything is...

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...

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Greenhaven Place

6350 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95831

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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77 reviews

The staff at Greenhaven Place always go above and beyond to make sure the residents are happy. Also they have a very personable relationship with the residents which makes it feel like home. Glad to have my...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Greenhaven Place is an independent living and assisted living community in Sacramento, California. Our community is tucked away in a quiet residential area near South Land and William Land Parks, convenient to shopping, dining, grocery stores and medical facilities. As the state's capital,...

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StoryPoint Collierville

691 S Byhalia Rd, Collierville, TN 38017

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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112 reviews

They are not only helpful but very pleasant whenever you need something or whenever you meet them in the hall, dining room or wherever. The location of the facility is great!

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Collierville! 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 and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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The Windsor of Bradenton

2800 60th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34207

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85 reviews

I enjoy the fellowship that I have found here at the community. Everybody likes everybody. I really like my quiet apartment where I can reflect. My big window has a nice view and allows a ton of natural...

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Provides: Assisted Living
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The Windsor of Bradenton is a licensed assisted living residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of senior adults...

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Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls

190 West Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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97 reviews

My loved one was previously a resident at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls and it was a great experience for her. The staff was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were also great. I was very pleased with the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls is a beautiful assisted living residence located in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, just north of Akron. It provides both assisted living and memory care to area seniors. Maplewood is found just south of Cuyahoga Valley National Forest, the only national park in...

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Tanglewood Manor

560 Fairmount Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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37 reviews

I have been for a few years now, I love my room, it has enough space for all of my belongs and a private bathroom. The food is great and we have a large variety and it changes daily. I really like the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Tanlgewood Manor, a licensed Assisted Living facility, has been “home” to many since opening its doors in 1984. Residents at Tanglewood quickly feel relaxed and comfortable surrounded by folks who make them feel like family, while still enjoying their outside connections to community activities...

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Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)

701 Market Street, Oxford, MI 48371

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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297 reviews

It's it's wonderful, it's expensive. Make sure you are getting your money's worth. Watch your finances and what they take out, each extra thing that they do for you will cost. But it's a really nice place if...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Located within the Waterstone Master Community, we offer innovative care to seniors in Oxford, Michigan. With both Independent Living and Enhanced Living options, our community allows you to maintain your independence and freedom, and we take care of everything...

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Best of 2024 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, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best independent living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2024 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.