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Top Independent Living Communities

These are the best independent living communities of 2023, 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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Greenhaven Place

6350 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95831

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10.0
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52 reviews

I enjoy the activities at Greenhaven Place a lot. The activities Director puts so much time and effort into what activities we do at the community and they are very fun. We don't do the same activities they...

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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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Willow Grove of Sherwood

9880 Brockington Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120

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33 reviews

Love the refresh of the facility. Mom moved in in 2015. Celebrating the holidays makes Willow Grove feel like home. Parties, gatherings, good food, and family time means everything.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 10 best cities in the US, Sherwood is a quiet, hometown neighborhood with all the amenities of an active city. An abundance of parks and ponds contribute to Sherwood's natural setting, while a short 12-mile drive will bring you all the cultural...

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Pacifica Senior Living Ocala

11311 SW 95th Circle, Ocala, FL 34481

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10.0
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182 reviews

The staff are really great to work with. The resident services director LPN is very efficient and takes a great interest in all her residents. The management personnel are also very accommodating. I cannot...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Pacifica Senior Living Ocala is a quaint community nestled amongst the quiet of oaks of Ocala. We are near two hospitals, select rehabs, and only minutes away from On Top of the World. Our community is also within walking distance to shopping, popular restaurants, financial institutions, and...

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Revel Folsom

2075 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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27 reviews

Revel Folsom is like the best of my family and friends. With a recent surgery, I found how caring and supportive the Revel community can be. Residents were there to help me get my meals, mail, and positive...

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Provides: Independent Living
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELExperience Revel Folsom, a new brand of independent living where you are free to be yourself in a home that feels more like a retreat than retirement. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and be...

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Revel Rancharrah

5315 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89511

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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37 reviews

We went in and had Thanksgiving with our mom this year. Wow, what an excellent meal. The turkey was so juicy and had all the right spices. Best I have ever tasted. Excellent service and staff on...

Provides: Independent Living
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INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Rancharrah is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the...

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Fairfield Place

2357 Mack Road, Fairfield, OH 45014

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95 reviews

The constant attention and care are reasons for physical improvement and this resident was re-evaluated for level of care, ie. monthly $rate was reduced. We would recommend the Fairfield Place to other...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Fairfield Place is an exceptional assisted living community located in beautiful Fairfield, Ohio. The town of Fairfield is a wonderful place to call home near Cincinnati, boasting over 28 parks and recreation facilities, a beautiful golf course, community arts center and state of art aquatics...

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Solano Life House

575 S. Jefferson Street, Dixon, CA 95620

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84 reviews

I can't say enough about the excellent quality of care my mother received at Solano Life House. Even though mom was only there for a short time I greatly appreciated the compassion and dignity shown, not...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to Solano Life House. My name is Mary Felix, and I have been dedicated to senior care for eighteen years, and passionate about distinguishing Solano Life House as its Administrator since 2015, with award winning Memory Care. When considering care, you’ll have some key interests, so I’ll...

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Carroll Place

3682 Dolson Ct NW, Carroll, OH 43112

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81 reviews

Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Although the transition was hard for my aunt, who is a fiercely independent 95 year-old, the kindness of the staff made it easier. Especially [name removed],...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Carroll Place assisted living is located in the small community of Carroll, Ohio. We are one mile north of Fairfield County airport and four miles southeast of Greenfield Lake. We provide individualized care in an elegant but home like environment. Our beautifully landscaped property is ideal...

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TimberCrest at Glen Oaks

200 Glen Oaks Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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44 reviews

Socialization is a huge part of TimberCrest at Glen Oaks. There is always so much to do from swimming, kayaking, water aerobics to playing cards and eating popcorn by the fireplace. I haven't meet anyone I...

Provides: Independent Living

At Glen Oaks Community, we’ve created our TimberCrest Apartments custom designed for residents aged 55 and up, with scenic views, recreational opportunities, and new friendships all equipped with warmth, security, and comforts for your new home. Located in Clear Lake, IA, nestled between rolling...

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Capitol Hill Senior Living

76 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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41 reviews

I would recommend to others. We picked this community because, I spoke with [name removed]on the phone and came to visit and liked it. My loved one really like's it and has made a lot of friends.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Capital Hill Senior Living offers premier retirement living options to seniors in the greater Salt Lake City, Utah area. Salt Lake City offers an abundance of natural beauty from the snowcapped peaks of the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains to the shimmering waters of the Great Salt Lake. Our...

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Best of 2023 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews during the award period on APlaceforMom.com or SeniorAdvisor.com

Attain an average overall rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews

Offer assisted living, in-home care, independent living, skilled nursing or memory care in the United States or Canada

*Based on reviews and rating collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period, Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2022. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best independent living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2023 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.