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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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Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763

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

I am so thankful that my brother is in a living situation with such a kind and warm-hearted staff. The facilities are great and he's made a lot of friends here. He is treated like part of a big family.

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...

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Colebrook Village at Hebron

55 John E. Horton Blvd, Hebron, CT 06248

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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38 reviews

Colebrook Village is amazing. We are so blessed to have this community for my mother. The staff is very attentive and polite! Thank you!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Now doing in person tours!Colebrook Village at Hebron opened in May of 2018. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We have 112 units and are located in a quaint small town in Eastern CT. Surrounded by flora and fauna, our building was designed to maximize the amount of...

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The Heritage Downtown

1785 Shuey Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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67 reviews

Heritage Downtown offers the best place to live in retirement when one leaves their home. A well run senior living place superior restaurant on site, safe and lovely neighborhood, cheerful and competent...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living

The Heritage Downtown offers active Senior Living within walking distance of the Broadway shopping center and amenities in the heart of Walnut Creek. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool and sparkling spa, beautiful views from a luxury apartment home. Choose from a variety of floor plans, including...

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Sunrise of Beverly Hills

201 North Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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45 reviews

I think the staff is great very friendly. I see the same people all the time and I like them so that's great. The room size is good very good and the amenities I believe were good ones. Minor thought was...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....

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Coterie Cathedral Hill

1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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31 reviews

The staff is unparalleled in their sincerity, commitment, and caring for each and every one of the residents and their families. They go the extra mile and are always there for you no matter what the...

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Coterie Cathedral HillDiscover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Coterie Cathedral Hill.Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Coterie is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and...

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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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118 reviews

Overall the experience has been great and the cleanliness is pretty good. The staff are wonderful and the quality of care is very good. Meals were great and flexibility of foods to fit mom's diet were...

Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Are you ready to redefine your independence?If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all...

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The Waterford at Corpus Christi

5813 Esplanade Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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108 reviews

I've been a resident here at the Waterford for going on 2 years and I love it here. They have wonderful team of people taking care of us. I recommend this place to anyone needing the extra help. Good food...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Waterford at Corpus Christi is dedicated to creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.Choose your path at The Waterford!It's not just a name, it's our mission. At The Waterford, we want our commitment to our residents to exemplify...

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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
85 reviews

Greeley place is wonderful the minute you walk in you feel like your family and they care and they respond to your needs your questions and your likability they make you feel welcome in every way they take...

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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Town Village Crossing

1250 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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74 reviews

The family member settled well and is happy. The staff I worked with was excellent. Based on the experience we have had, we have already recommend Town Village Crossings to other families who may need a...

Provides: Independent Living
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Town Village Crossing is a premier senior living community, offering personalized Independent Living, in Arlington, Texas. We’re located right in the heart of Arlington and its vibrant culture. We combine the kinds of exceptional amenities that our residents deserve with the services that can...

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Yorktown Assisted Living Residence

2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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28 reviews

Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but it...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Yorktown Assisted Living our mission is to provide personal care and the highest quality-of-life by partnering with residents and families to foster meaningful relationships. Our hand-picked staff are passionate about care and the people we care for, and are committed to supporting the...

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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 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.