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Best of 2023 Senior Living Award Winners: Independent Living

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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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Revel Rancharrah

5315 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89511

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
10
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46 reviews

The staff and crew are very professional, courteous and friendly. They work hard to make sure the residents have a happy and comfortable life. The residents are also very friendly and the many activities...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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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Revel Scottsdale

8225 E. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Floor plans available
10
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37 reviews

My grandmother moved into Revel and her life changed so much for the better! She actually looks 10 years younger than she did before she moved in. She goes to fitness classes 4 days a week and plays bridge...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...

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Greenhaven Place

6350 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95831

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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72 reviews

Amazing! A must! the dining rooms feels like you're at an actual restaurant. It's a generous portion size. Taco Tuesday is every Tuesday, but you will not be disappointed. Also you can always take extra back...

Best Meals and Dining
Best of Senior Living All Star
Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Pegasus Senior Living, LLC communities

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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Revel Folsom

2075 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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33 reviews

Great concept. Great community. Wished I had known about its existence when they first opened. Family member was reluctant at first, but loves it there now. Appears management might be changing a few things...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...

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Gardens of Pelham

2124 Old Montgomery Hwy, Pelham, AL 35124

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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98 reviews

The event was very nice. All the Veterans were recognized. My husband was a cadet coin, certificate and pin. The food was good. The speaker was very good . Event was open to family and friends to attend.

Provides: Assisted Living
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At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...

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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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49 reviews

I moved to Clear Lake, Iowa from Texas and was staying in a hotel. I contacted the manager at 4:00 on a Friday afternoon and she was willing to stay and give me a tour. She showed me everything including...

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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Legacy Ridge at Peachtree

1967 GA-54 West, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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78 reviews

Very happy at Legacy Ridge. Loves the food, activities and friends. We take such good care of him and know when something is wrong because we care so much. Legacy Ridge is a perfect match for him and his...

Best Meals and Dining
Best of Senior Living All Star
Best Activities
Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living
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About the communityLegacy Ridge at PeachtreeLegacy Ridge at Peachtree is an assisted living community in Peachtree City, Georgia. Tucked away in South Metro Atlanta, our charming, craftsman-style community is oriented around wellness, independence, and convenience. Our hospitable staff is devoted...

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Atria Darien

50 Ledge Road, Darien, CT 06820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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32 reviews

The entire team at Atria Darien, especially [name removed], went out of their way to make our mother’s transition from home to assisted living a great experience. [name removed] attention to detail, patience...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.

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Farrington Court

516 Kenosia Ave, Kent, WA 98030

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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91 reviews

What we really like about Farrington Court is they have a friendlier atmosphere with the residents interacting more like a family. The community is clean but the facilities are older and harder to maintain....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Farrington Court is a 62+ Senior Community that offers comfortable, spacious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Stellar Senior Living, who has set high standards for the retirement industry. Farrington Court offers a wide variety of...

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Vista Veranda

141 Chestnut Hill Drive, Ravenna, OH 44266

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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73 reviews

My Dad lived at VV Memory Care for almost 2 years. I’m that time, I would see the same staff working with him - which is so important for dementia residents. The food is tasty. The activities are enjoyable...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Vista Veranda provides both assisted living and memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias. We are located at the north end of the small town of Ravenna in northeastern Ohio. We are a small single level community with many amenities and services to offer seniors in our area.Our...

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Best of 2024 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an average overall rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews received during the award period

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

*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 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.