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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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Rowntree Gardens

12151 Dale St., Stanton, CA 90680

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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72 reviews

It's a very welcoming and loving place. The staff are very kind and helpful. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Ideally located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Orange County, Rowntree Gardens is one of the area’s only licensed, not-for-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). Available on one convenient campus, we offer Acacia Independent Living, The Cedars...

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Danbury of Millersburg

4245 Glen Dr, Millersburg, OH 44654

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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18 reviews

The staff at Danbury were extremely supportive of my parents, my sisters and me. We were coordinating the move from 3 states. We had so many questions and concerns. They answered them and never felt pushy.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Watermere at Flower Mound

5590 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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23 reviews

We like all the shopping and restaurants that are close by and based on the experience we have had with Watermere at Flower Mound to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watermere at Flower Mound, a brand new independent living retirement community located in the heart of Flower Mound. Watermere is dedicated to creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment where residents can enjoy all...

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Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir

10459 Church St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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22 reviews

It's just a really beautiful place. I keep telling her that she's living in a 5 star resort. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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THE BEST OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR.Nestled in the foothills of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga is a remarkable retirement lifestyle community with an inspired approach to independent living, assisted living and memory care.Only open 2 years,...

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Cedar Creek Assisted Living

4279 Judith Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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26 reviews

I've been here for four years and the staff has been outstanding to me. I enjoy the activities, food, and our bible study classes. It's splendid, like the walking areas around the community.

Provides: Assisted Living
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“CARING, PASSION, RESPECT in Assisted Living”, It’s what they do!Boasting 68 one-and-two bedroom apartments and studios, Cedar Creek offers the amenities of a booming community while maintaining the family friendly and personal atmosphere that draws so many to Merritt Island. “Upon becoming a...

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The Bradford Senior Living

2080 South Telegraph Road, Bloomfield, MI 48302

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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52 reviews

It’s the best. If you are looking in the Bloomfield Birmingham area you won’t be disappointed. Great team and wonderful building. Great activity director! The food is good and we come and eat with dad often

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Bradford Senior Living stops 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. Look around and you'll notice fresh flowers throughout the...

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The Residence at Cedar Dell

628 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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29 reviews

I love Cedar Dell. I feel like I am on a cruise, and I am a life long cruiser. You are waited on hand and foot. The residents and staff have been so nice and welcoming. The restaurant makes you exactly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to the newly renovated Residence at Cedar Dell!Located in Dartmouth Massachusetts, a tranquil south coast town, our community which recently received a $1.5 million full community renovation, is nestled on ten acres of land. We offer 61 apartments that are a combination of studio, one and...

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Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort

3664 West US 22 & Ohio 3, Loveland, OH 45140

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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54 reviews

Best choice I could have made! Apartments are spacious and lovely. Staff is wonderful and caring. Mgrs live on property and are wonderful!! Residents are welcoming and friendly numerous activities to enjoy...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Deerfield Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is NOW OPEN! We offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Deerfield Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in...

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RosePointe I

2555 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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191 reviews

Great food, activities very diverse. There is something for everyone. Lovely location with woods in back. Housekeeping is great!!! People are very friendly. Barber shop great. There are tons of...

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Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to RosePointeOur rental community is located in a quiet wooded setting in the heart of Roseville, MN. Nestled between Minneapolis and St. Paul, we are just minutes from shopping, both downtowns, parks, health care centers, and more. Carefully designed with personal independence in mind,...

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Danbury of Columbus

2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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34 reviews

The memory care staff here is great, hard working and understanding of the difficulties of both the resident and their family's difficulty to adapt to a new environment. The operation staff is also very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danbury in Columbus is an assisted living community located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus, which was ranked in BusinessWeek's 50 best cities in America, features endless events, attractions and dining and shopping opportunities. With guided tours through museums and factories, live...

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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.