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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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Benton House of Port Orange (Spring 2026)

812 Airport Rd, Port Orange, FL 32128

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

The Addison at Port Orange stood out for us as a place with a good infrastructure for care support with a smaller, more home-like atmosphere and strong, communicative employees. They helped us coordinate the...

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 of Port Orange the most desired in the...

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10 Wilmington Place

10 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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92 reviews

Place has a very nice environment. The room is spacious and has a good floor plan with ample kitchen amenities. There are a multitude of activities available, but unfortunately my Mom is unable to take...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

For 37 years, 10 Wilmington Place has been one of Dayton's premier senior living communities and has remained family-owned since opening in 1986. Situated on 34 acres of historic beauty in one of Dayton's classic neighborhoods, 10 Wilmington Place offers a wide range of services and amenities at...

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Sunny Rose Glen

29620 Bradley Road, Menifee, CA 92586

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
51 reviews

We loved over a year. My sister felt the love and compassion from Day 1 and was excited to come here and try it. The first coupe of weeks were rough for her. But the staff was very patient and attentive and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunny Rose Glen is proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our guiding principle revolves around the notion that every resident is a unique individual, deserving of care that respects...

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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
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152 reviews

The facility and grounds. are beautiful and the gathering room downstairs with the bowling alley was utilized several times by our family in celebration events for my mom.The staff was easy to work with and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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Havenwood of Buffalo

150 Division St E, Buffalo, MN 55313

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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32 reviews

I was very impressed with this facility. We were greeted with kindness and I felt comfortable and welcomed there. It is a lovely community!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Gardens of Clanton

850 Scott Dr, Clanton, AL 35045

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

My mom has been a resident for over 6 years. This facility enhances both of our lives, 24 hr care can be life changing. My mom calls this home, she is still going out with family but always wants to go back....

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...

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The Magnolia

106 W Main St, Frewsburg, NY 14738

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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59 reviews

I would recommend this place to my friends. It is very clean I have never felt so welcome with staff and residents as I have at Magnolia

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

Our Community is a newly renovated assisted living offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located on 3+ acres in a tranquil setting and cozy environment, giving our residents the perfect atmosphere of socialization,...

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Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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97 reviews

The entire family loves Wellpoint. It's obvious that the staff loves her. We truly feel like we now have a support system of people who care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...

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The Meridian at Brandon

9215 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619

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

The building and facilities are beautiful and impressive. It appears very well run, with many activities for residents and great menus for dining. Residents and staff are very friendly.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Supportive Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care The Meridian at Brandon is embracing a resort style living as our community was designed like a boutique hotel. A grand, two-story atrium, offering accommodations for exciting activities or events. Offering restaurant-Style dining by...

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Atria Westchase

11424 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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118 reviews

Friendly staff overall - he likes the food- they actively work to engage him in activities which he enjoys and it's great he can have his cat and they help him care for him when needed (during short...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Atria Westchase is an assisted living and memory care community Houston, Texas. Houston is an exciting city located in Harris County, and it is widely known for its diversity, its arts and theatre scene and its recreational amenities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to Houston or...

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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.