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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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Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living

1180 Ben Franklin Hwy E, Douglassville, PA 19518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20
20 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
111 reviews

Keystone Villa at Douglasville is like a home away from home. There activities for everyone. Word games, informative lectures, social gatherings without the cooking, and yardwork. But the best thing are the...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, an Independent Living retirement community, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs. You will find everything you need to enjoy a worry-free, healthy and active retirement community lifestyle. This is an ideal setting for seniors who want...

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Middleton Senior Living

1500 Weaver Drive, Granville, OH 43023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
93 reviews

The staff is overall good. They are friendly and caring. I will say that the staff was very agreeable for us to use natural supplements for my mom, but when it came to implementing that it has been an uphill...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Middleton Senior Living is a dynamic community that offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. Located in the quaint village of Granville, Ohio, Middleton provides a maintenance-free resort-like setting and a relaxing environment that their residents enjoy. Our caring and...

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The Auberge at Lake Zurich

555 America Ct, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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

Staff was great and place was clean. Room size was adequate. There were always activities. Overall facility was smaller which worked since my dad had dementia and less confusing. I would recommend for memory...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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For nearly 20 years The Auberge at Lake Zurich has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those...

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Danbury Senior Living Huber Heights

8001 Red Buckeye Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371

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

Danbury is a really nice facility that's clean. The staff is kind and nice to my mom. The nurses are especially good to her. They do seem to be short staffed at times and can't come in to be there when my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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We are brand new to the area, opening in May of 2018, but not new to the business of delivering great care. We are privately owned and our owner is Bill Lemmon who is a senior of 83 years young himself. We pride ourselves in providing 5 star resort style living to seniors who may or may not...

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Traditions of Hanover

5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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112 reviews

Traditions of Hanover is a wonderful independent senior living center. The staff is very caring and is involved with every resident. There are multiple daily activities to keep residents engaged in the...

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 Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
147 reviews

4 stars only because of the housekeeping. I don't think she is thorough at all. Love all else and everyone else. My loved one is in the smallest room. Overall, we are so happy with the entire facility....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Are you ready to redefine your independence?If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all...

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The Waterford at Westover Hills

4315 Rogers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

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

LOVE the social activities leaders! And the nurses, PT [name removed], and caregivers [name removed] and [name removed]. [name removed] and [name removed]( med techs ) always keep me up to his needs.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Conveniently located in the SeaWorld – Lackland areas of San Antonio, The June offers comforts and choices that you and your loved one are seeking. Our resident-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities offer beautifully designed living options with lovely apartment-style residences,...

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Greeley Place

1051 6th Street, Greeley, CO 80631

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

Greeley Place staff is outstanding! [name removed] the GM was so helpful and encouraging for this big move for my mom. [name removed], [name removed] and everyone on the team that we interacted with were...

Provides: Independent Living
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Greeley Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in a garden oasis in the heart of historic Greeley, you'll be delighted by our beautifully landscaped grounds and elegant facilities. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being near shopping,...

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Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community

3090 Healthy Way, Birmingham, AL 35243

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Floor plans available
9.9
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26 reviews

I visited my family at Cahaba Ridge. It is the best place for convenience and a loving community life. All the staff and workers were helpful and very accommodating. My dining experience was first rate. ...

Provides: Independent Living
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Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community is a part of Resort Lifestyle Communities. The company prides itself on providing a 'resort lifestyle' in its independent retirement communities. Cahaba Ridge will offer an all-inclusive experience where one price takes care of all residents' daily needs,...

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Independence Village of Petoskey

965 Hager Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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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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.