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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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Colonial Courtyard At Bedford

220 Donahue Manor Rd, Bedford, PA 15522

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
29 reviews

it is difficult to speak to provider. Asked multiple times to speak to the provider about concerns. I am a hospital nurse and have seen places and patients with illness from facilities. Colonial Courtyard in...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Colonial Courtyard at Bedford is ideally situated for senior citizens who are still young enough to enjoy what the great outdoors has to offer. Set against a lovely mountainous backdrop in central Pennsylvania, it is senior living for the nature lover at its very best! Known for gorgeous...

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American House Wildwood

7676 Rio Grande Blvd, Wildwood, FL 34785

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
231 reviews

He really likes it there and is happy with the food, friendly people and staff. The only issue we've had is the unexpected price increase was much higher than we thought it would be. He moved in [Dates...

Provides: Independent Living
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WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...

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West Shores

2607 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
147 reviews

The apartment is a nice size. Housekeeping is awesome. I'm not used to someone knocking and unlocking my door and walking in. I put a small sign on my door "Please knock and give me a chance to answer door....

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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See the natural beauty that flows through West Shores, a 17-acre community that combines serenity and security by offering desired services and amenities in every studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment home. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is...

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Garden Villas of O'Fallon

7092 S Outer 364 Rd, O'Fallon, MO 63368

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
154 reviews

My experience has been mixed. The activities seem okay, although I haven’t participated in any yet. The facility is not very large, and while my apartment is small, it is nice. However, I feel there could be...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Delmar Gardens Management Services, Inc. communities

About the communityGarden Villas of O’Fallon Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a...

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Tanglewood Manor

560 Fairmount Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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59 reviews

Recently moved Dad back home from out of state. The staff at Tanglewood Manor made the transition so easy! Dad is so happy being back, closer to family etc. This facility is clean, with an amazing staff....

Provides: Assisted Living
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Tanlgewood Manor, a licensed Assisted Living facility, has been “home” to many since opening its doors in 1984. Residents at Tanglewood quickly feel relaxed and comfortable surrounded by folks who make them feel like family, while still enjoying their outside connections to community activities...

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Dogwood Estates

2820 Wind River Lane, Denton, TX 76210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
101 reviews

They have had problems w their chef, but there is a new one now. The food is good now. Everyone here is very nice. Most residents are happy. There are plenty of activities. Just got back from watching a...

Provides: Independent Living
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Dogwood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on the banks of beautiful Unicorn Lake in a charming community on the outskirts of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. You'll enjoy the convenience of our neighborhood with all the attractions of the...

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Highlands Square

225 Norfleet Dr., Somerset, KY 42501

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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59 reviews

Toured this place after an accident with my dad. Really thought it was nice. Staff is so friendly and thorough. Great care for residents and comfort for their family. Excellent food. Very clean. Well pleased...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin

505 Rushing Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
82 reviews

Staff is wonderful. Food problem is not the fault of the kitchen staff. They cook what is ordered for them on menus that are given to them. To sum it up on one sentence, for rent in excess of [removed]...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...

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Magnolia Springs Lexington

2701 Magnolia Springs Dr, Lexington, KY 40511

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
188 reviews

Move in day was a little rough as the apartment had not been cleaned. It took a few weeks to make [name removed] understand that she had to call for any needs, they don't routinely just drop by in assisted...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sinceri Senior Living communities

Who 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 it! Each and every day....

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The Reserve at Red Run

30031 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
59 reviews

The amenities are awesome. Most everything is included so no other expenses to worry about. No set schedules for dining and Restaurant quality dining with chef onsite daily. Activities galore! Staff is...

Provides: Independent Living
See all Parallel Management Group communities

The Reserve At Red Run is a Modern, Independent Living Senior Residence located on the west side of Dequindre Road, north of Twelve Mile Road and south of Thirteen Mile Road in the City of Madison Heights. The Reserve at Red Run’s brand new planned, senior residential community, designed for both...

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Best of 2027 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall Review Score of at least 9.5 based on 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, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026. 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.