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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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Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care

3932 Monitor Rd., Bay City, MI 48706

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

This facility is extremely welcoming and the staff is so attentive to the residents. My mom enjoys the meals and the activities. Gathering spaces are cozy and clean. The residents rooms are large and well...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...

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Grand Villa of Delray East

14555 Sims Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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206 reviews

I am beyond thankful for every person at this facility who helped me through such a hard time. The facility is beautiful, the people are so kind, and the other residents are very friendly. My mom made...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Delray Beach East Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Residence in Delray Beach, Florida. We're glad you're here! We are excited to show you all the wonderful features and amenities of our East Delray Beach senior living community. As you explore our web site, we think...

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Autumn Glen

98 N 10th Street, Greencastle, IN 46135

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

I currently live at Autumn Glen and I love all the staff and residents who live there. I am grateful to have a safe place to live and everyone is so friendly. Could not have picked a better place to move to...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Enjoy numerous amenities and desired conveniences in the comfort of Autumn Glen, an Assisted Living community in Greencastle, Indiana. An atmosphere of warmth and caring fosters companionship while encouraging independence. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an...

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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 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
95 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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Villas of Holly Brook Marshall

17050 N. Quality Lime Rd., Marshall, IL 62441

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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40 reviews

When I came too Holly Brook my grandchildren said "Nana it's like being on vacation the rest of your life. The apartment are beautiful cleaned and well maintained. We can close the door and be alone or find...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Broadway Court Estates

13505 East Broadway Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

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

I like that my mother is adjusting well to her apartment after living in the same house for over 50 years. She enjoys the food, and I haven't heard any complaints from Mom, which is rare. My family, who...

Provides: Independent Living

Broadway Court Estates is an independent living community in beautiful Spokane Valley, Washington. Our community is situated in a perfect location in the Spokane County to give our residents breathtaking views of the mountains that surround us, including Mount Spokane. We are also located just...

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Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living

3441 West 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771

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

They are very thoughtful. Making sure everyone gets whatever they need. Always checking on people there. They have holiday parties, crafts, game room, movie room, exercise room, haircut ,and get together for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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
59 reviews

Wonderful place to stay. Very nice facility, large & spacious rooms. Bathrooms are good size and can handle necessary wellness equipment requirements. Dallas the maintenance man does a great job with special...

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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The Joy Senior Living of Loganville

434 Conyers Road, Loganville, GA 30052

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

Transitioning a loved one from their long time home into a memory care home is never easy. We feel very lucky to have found The Joy Senior Living. The owners are very involved and accessible which gives it...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Brookdale Midland

1808 West Loop 250 North, Midland, TX 79705

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

[name removed] was extremely helpful and friendly. I was very impressed with the facilities and she made me feel at home. The tour was nice as well and all my question were answered.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Safe and SoundDo you want to exchange the household chores for a life rich in genuine friendships, quality care, and luxury amenities? If so, our assisted living community in Midland, Texas is ready to welcome you home. Because of our convenient location in the northern region of the city, you...

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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.