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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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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks

4243 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78217

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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18
18 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
140 reviews

I would recommend. It's really a nice, clean & friendly home!!It was close to family. Other places I checked didn't have vacanties at this time. Meals could be better & more servings time. It's a little...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Remember 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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Mountainside of Warm Springs

2524 White House Pkwy, Warm Springs, GA 31830

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
4 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
60 reviews

Yes I would recommend. My family was pleased with all aspects of our experience with Mountainside and Mom's. We picked this community because of the location.

Best Meals and Dining
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Canopy Lifestyles, LLC communities

Roosevelt place is one of the best assisted living facilities in Georgia. Senior citizens probably have the best views of the sunrise and sunset of all the areas around. This has a world-class dining area to invite your loved one into a warm realm of comfort. And, the events and social...

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StoryPoint Middletown

500 Meridian Hills Drive, Middletown, KY 40243

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
99 reviews

For starters, this place is just beautiful and very well kept. A lot of amenities and the staff is super polite and helpful. I was just visiting a resident and I was treated wonderfully and felt like I was...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Middletown – our first community in Kentucky! We are excited to offer both independent and enhanced living services to seniors in the greater Middletown area. Our community is a place where seniors can enjoy a carefree retirement customized to their unique...

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Maplewood at Mayflower Place

579 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth, MA 02673

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
53 reviews

The independent living here has been wonderful. Both the staff and the residents loving here have been very friendly and caring.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Maplewood at Mayflower Place, you will find the nautical spirit and coastal charm of Cape Cod. Settled on 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, you can relax, breathe the fresh ocean air and enjoy the good things in life. Our continuing care retirement community is minutes from a variety...

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Grace Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care

1507 Glastonbury Dr, St. Johns, MI 48879

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
56 reviews

Physical facilities are excellent and very well maintained. Staff who works directly with resident are as professional as one could ask for. Rarely are they delayed in helping.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Grace Haven, a Leisure Living Community in St. Johns, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...

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Rivermont Independent Living

800 Canadian Trails Dr, Norman, OK 73072

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
55 reviews

If a friend asked me about Rivermont, I would say that we were blessed to find them and have had no negative experiences at all with any aspect of their facility. My sister-in-law has had several health...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Birches at Newtown

70 Durham Road, Newtown, PA 18940

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
104 reviews

I feel at home in my apartment here. I have an attendant who is knowledgeable, caring & selfless who makes me comfortable and safe in my hope. She's a triple AAA employee!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Heritage Senior Living, LLC. communities

The Birches at Newtown in Newtown, PA offer the ideal setting for your senior living community. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra security you want you're in the right place. You'll be able to get as much...

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Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem

2601 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
80 reviews

They only stayed for three months before my FIL passed away and my MIL could not be alone, but what they received while there was top notch. I would recommend it. The facility had a house dog and bird. They...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...

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Independence Village of Avon Lake

345 Lear Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
125 reviews

They were very friendly and had a lot of staff engaged with the residents. They seemed personally invested in the welfare of their charges and worked hard to keep them busy. I have already recommended this...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...

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StoryPoint Fort Wayne North

3715 Union Chapel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
22
22 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
85 reviews

I've been extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the facility, the ease of talking with staff throughout the complex to answer questions and the ability for my mom to stay socially connected with the...

Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to StoryPoint Fort Wayne North! 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...

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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.