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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 Brighton Valley

7700 Nemco Way, Brighton, MI 48116

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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25
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9.9
Review Score
363 reviews

As far as cost, I guess that type of care is just expensive. Everything was wonderful. The only thing was she was in the special care area and we felt the care people were not responsive very timely. We were...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Our independent living and enhanced living services allow residents to maintain their independence while providing a nurturing and enjoyable environment. We know it’s the little things in life that make a difference, so we work so hard to make each moment in our...

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Devonshire Retirement Village

101 Devonshire Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446

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

The staff are very friendly and caring. There's activities every day. We do kickball and exercise class and bingo and dominoes and rummicub and excursions. The food is pretty good but portions could be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Devonshire, a Leisure Living Community in Lapeer, Michigan, where residents share in the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted living and...

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Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort

1001 Hastings Park Dr, Bridgeville, PA 15017

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

We are very impressed with this community! My father lives there and couldn’t be happier. Everyone is so nice, the food is delicious & he felt right at home on day 1. The staff are wonderful & always...

Provides: Independent Living
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Chartiers Bend, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Chartiers Bend’s top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one...

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The Magnolia

106 W Main St, Frewsburg, NY 14738

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
61 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
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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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Cascade Trails Senior Living

1225 Spaulding Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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

Very bright, clean and beautiful facility. Staff very friendly and always helpful. They all make an attempt to include residents in activities, and make them feel part of the CascadeTrails"family". I feel...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Cascade Trails, a Leisure Living Community in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living,...

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Novel Place Overland Park

9651 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212

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

I went to visit my friend at Novel Place. This was so nice and welcoming I was taken aback. Was not expecting the gracious staff and very beautiful interior. The other residents were just as gracious as the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...

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Copper Springs Retirement Community

3303 East Gary Way, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
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12
12 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
38 reviews

I definitely would! My parents love it there. Weekly housekeeping and friendly dining room staff. Also a wide variety of activities.

Provides: Independent Living
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* Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 bath unit available now! W/D in unit. Fully equipped kitchen. Ice maker in freezer. Large balcony.

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Holiday Palmer Hills

2617 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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16
16 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
83 reviews

the staff at Holiday Palmer Hills is fantastic! The facility is clean, the staff are always looking to help, there are TONS of activities. The food is even decent (no food other than my mom's is rated...

Provides: Independent Living
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Palmer Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You'll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous...

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10 Wilmington Place

10 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
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9.9
Review Score
93 reviews

1.) The facility as a whole was very nice. It had a look of elegance throughout the building. My mother's room had a living room, bedroom, kitchen & bath which altogether were sizable and accommodated her...

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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Provision Living at East Lansing

6300 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
27 reviews

The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, and the facility is very clean and modern. I especially enjoy the occasional live piano performances. I would love to see more variety in the music offerings,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.