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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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Independence Village of Petoskey

965 Hager Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770

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

Independence Village is an excellent option for my Mom and she has transitioned well. The staff is very good and I am pleased with everything so far.

Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living and enhanced living services. Our team strives each day to make sure all residents are at their happiest and healthiest. Whether it’s helping out with simple, everyday tasks or adding a favorite recipe to our menus, we’re...

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Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville

350 Arbor View Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

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

The staff and other residents are wonderful. Whenever we have an issue or concern, the staff listens and makes an effort to resolve it. They provide a large monthly calendar filled with activities and things...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Benefits of Moving toARBOR RIDGE AT STANLEYVILLEArbor Ridge isn’t your typical Independent or Assisted Living community. We are only one of two communities in Forsyth County registered with the state of North Carolina as a “multi-unit assisted housing community with services” (MUAHS). Our...

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Regency Fallbrook

609 East Elder, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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42 reviews

We brought our mother here at 101 , she’s now 103 and is doing great because of the staffs care. The management is very proactive and responsive. Much appreciated . Looking forward to more years to come

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Regency Fallbrook's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...

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Traditions of Hanover

5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017

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

I am a current resident at Traditions of Hanover. Of all the senior complexes that I visited, Traditions of Hanover was the best! The staff was friendly and courteous and treats you like family. They are...

Provides: Independent Living
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Opportunity and choice are what Traditions of Hanover brings to seniors in the Lehigh Valley. Traditions of Hanover provides opportunity for seniors who might not be able to afford a retirement community because of its financial structure. Traditions features no entrance fees and a month to month...

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Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks

2698 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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80 reviews

Mom has a private studio apartment with a mini fridge and microwave. She also has her own bathroom with a walk in shower and a bench seat. They try to cater their menu to their residents eating...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our enclosed community, which provides assisted living and memory care, sits on five acres on the near west side of Fort Worth, Texas. We have an ideal location near the cultural district, Fort Worth's zoo, several museums, Trinity Park and the Colonial Country Club. As an assisted living...

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LifeStream at Glendale

13617 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304

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

They are very good at doing what you need. My apartment is just the right size for me. The staff is good now that [name removed] is our new director.

Provides: Independent Living
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LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Glendale is conveniently located in Glendale - close to doctors, hospital and shopping. Every apartment features a 24-hour response system, free utilities (except phone), spacious closets, Cox cable, full size refrigerator/freezer, and individually controlled...

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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
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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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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
155 reviews

The place is very clean, bright, and colorful. The staff is very friendly and responsive. The medical care is exceptional in the assisted living wing where my father is. With him there, I don't have to worry...

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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Juniper Village at Lebanon

1125 Birch Road, Lebanon, PA 17042

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
61 reviews

My mother was only there 6 days. She had to then be hospitalized and on hospice. The overall care, staff, food was wonderful. She wasn't there long enough fir me to comment about activities.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Juniper Village at Lebanon is a senior living community located in Lebanon, PA offering both personal care and independent living. Lebanon is home to just over 24,500 people, and is a beautiful small city in Lebanon County with a railroad and Central Square. Residents can enjoy quiet walks,...

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Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care

4124 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642

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

Just excellent here at Candlestone. I get to make my choices, do what I want, have fun. I've made good friends w/ people and the staff. I look forward to driving my Amigo around and to get outside with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Candlestone, a Leisure Living Community in Midland, Michigan, where our residents share in life’s journey together. Our purpose is to provide high-quality assisted living and memory care that promotes the value and dignity of every person. At Candlestone, residents and family members...

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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.