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Best of 2026 Senior Living Award Winners: Independent Living

Top Independent Living Communities

These are the best independent living communities of 2026, 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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Palms at Bonaventure

111 N Wells Rd, Ventura, CA 93004

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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87 Photos available
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3 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
45 reviews

Having my sister at The Palms give me great-peace-of-mind. The staff treats her like family member. They are attentive kinds and professional. I receive regular updates on how my sister is doing and my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Palms is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining room serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Activities are an integral part of the lifestyle at The Palms and include arts, crafts, table games, fitness classes, and outings....

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Cogir of Brentwood

150 Cortona Way, Brentwood, CA 94513

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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60 reviews

Love it, absolutely love, love all the people! Why? The way I've been treated and all the activities like Happy Hour today! I didn't have that all at home. I've made so many friends already.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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When you join our community in Brentwood, Calif., we’ll surround you with upscale residential beauty and the most plush comforts and conveniences you can find in assisted living. Our assisted living lifestyle provides all the independence you want and a helping hand when you need it. We can get...

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Huntley Springs Retirement Resort

11700 Samatha Lane, Huntley, IL 60142

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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25 Photos available
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12 Floor plans available
10
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54 reviews

Our parents moved here a few years ago, and since then our father passed away. Our mother continues to thrive, in no small party because of the fantastic support she gets from the whole team here. From the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Huntley 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.Huntley Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities includes EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and...

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Grand Villa of Englewood

925 South River Road, Englewood, FL 34223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
10
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111 reviews

Even though I wasn't prepared for this more it has been comfortable pleasant experience. I felt comfortable the minute I came into the community. Many friendly staff and the residents welcomed me. The ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Englewood, our lovely assisted living community in quaint Englewood, Florida, located minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities, designed to help our residents enjoy life to the fullest! The...

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Magnolia Springs Bridgewater

14901 Carey Road, Carmel, IN 46033

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
10
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217 reviews

It’s a smaller facility, and each staff member truly knows every resident’s name and story—it’s impressive. We toured several facilities in the area, and Magnolia stood out for offering the best balance of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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>The Magnolia Springs WayWho says moving to a senior living community means giving up your sense of independence? Magnolia Springs embraces the fact you are your own person, different, unique, one-of-a-kind—with your own lifestyle, pursuits, and hopes for the future. Even better, we celebrate...

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Carolina Pines Retirement (Fall 2024)

2998 Alamance Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Photos available
10
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21 reviews

Everyone from staff and the residents are very friendly and helpful. I love the valet parking. The food is almost always excellent. And when it’s not something I like I can always get something else. I...

Provides: Independent Living
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StoryPoint Pickerington

611 Windmiller Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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81 reviews

My parents are residents of Story Point Pickerington, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by an attentive and caring staff that truly make a difference in the...

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Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Pickerington! 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 community offers independent living, where we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know...

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Brier Pointe Retirement Community

5911 McCrimmon Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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25 reviews

My husband and I have lived here for almost three years. We had lived at two other local senior living places and feel that this is the best. Having live in managers makes a big difference. The staff and...

Provides: Independent Living
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Brier Pointe, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on McCrimmon Parkway in Morrisville. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2022! Brier Pointe will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy...

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Benton House at Oakleaf

417 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32222

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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18 Photos available
10
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50 reviews

There are no better, more compassionate care givers than at the Addison of Oakleaf!! They genuinely care about their residents and have so many activities and beautiful celebrations to participate in!! I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House at Oakleaf the most desired in the...

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StoryPoint Union

9255 US-42, Union, KY 41091

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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76 reviews

The staff was amazing from the directors all the way down to the people in the kitchen. They were always so helpful with my mom and took such good care of her. They made her feel like she was a part of their...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Union! We are so thrilled to be a part of this beautiful community in Kentucky, offering independent and enhanced living options to seniors in the surrounding areas. With a team of dedicated individuals to help support all their needs, our residents can spend their...

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Best of 2026 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, 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, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best independent living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2026 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.