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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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The Waterford at Mansfield

1296 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH 44906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11
11 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
99 reviews

It's been an amazing journey. They have made this experience like a family event, caring, loving, compassionate. Definitely recommend

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Have a lot of fun and live life to its fullest at The Waterford at Mansfield. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Mansfield, Ohio, offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness...

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Parkwood Independent Living

2700 Parkview Lane, Bedford, TX 76022

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
150 reviews

My parents lived here about 10 or 12 years ago. They love it. Now my Aunt, my Mom’s youngest sister lives here. The facility has been very well maintained over all the years. The food is good and presented...

Provides: Independent Living
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Find award-winning options for independent living at Parkwood Retirement Community. This Life Care Services community in Bedford, Texas offers a beautiful, wooded campus surrounded by greenspace nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Bedford. Parkwood has a genuine, casual environment, where...

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Brookview Meadows

1740 Condor Lane, Green Bay, WI 54313

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

I like everything! The people the staff meals! I have a button I can press for help. I fell out of bed and I was so thankful there were people to help me get back into bed safety. They are here 27/7.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Feel entitled in Titletown when taking up residence at Brookview Meadows. Secluded on a wooded lot and surrounded by a brook and meadow, our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Green Bay puts an emphasis on quality — from construction to care and everything in between. Spacious...

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Atria Chandler Villas

101 South Yucca Street, Chandler, AZ 85224

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
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12 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
201 reviews

Staff is absolutely amazing!! The apartment size is a little small. I would highly recommend Atria Chandler Villas to anyone looking for retirement living!

Provides: Independent Living
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At Atria Chandler Villas, residents will discover a welcoming independent senior living community nestled in the heart of Chandler, Arizona. The area’s Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment.We have been in business...

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Stone River Retirement Community

7360 55th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13
13 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
65 reviews

Everything and everyone has been great! They go beyond the call of duty and because of that the residents are so happy and friendly. The staff is super supportive, kind, helpful and courteous. It's a...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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If you're looking to live in a luxurious, exciting, secure, and convenient place that you can call home, look no further than Stone River Resort Lifestyle Community. With cooking and cleaning taken care of by our professional staff, you'll have the time and freedom to enjoy all the amenities...

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Holiday Creekside Terrace

3895 Old Vineyard Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
101 reviews

The staff was kind and did everything they could to help when any issue arose. The activities were daily & just what we needed.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Creekside Terrace has been in the business of caring for Seniors. We love all Seniors and are passionate about helping YOU live a better life. Senior Care is our passion.

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Homestead Senior Living

64 Harbor View Dr, Saint Albans, VT 05478

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
45 reviews

enjoys her time here Food in dining room has been good. Does not participate in activities but says at 90, she is past her time. But all activities seem to make other residents happy.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Pacifica Senior Living Menifee

28333 Valley Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
181 reviews

Staff is very friendly and helpful. My mom has had a little trouble adjusting and they have been very understanding. She enjoys the activities and also the morning exercises. There are plenty of things for...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Located on nine-acre grounds with beautiful valley views in the master-planned residential community of Sun City, CA, Pacifica Menifee is an assisted living community backed by the quality standards of Pacifica Senior Living.At Pacifica Menifee, it’s easier for older people to continue the way of...

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Revel Province

2960 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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27 Photos available
10
10 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
71 reviews

4 for all. Some room for improvement. Food allowance is too small. Not possible to eat more than one meal a day to stay within the 550 points given for meals ... so monthly rent goes up.

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Province is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the...

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Avalon Park Independent Living

11001 Cottleville Trails Dr, Cottleville, MO 63304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
72 reviews

Every category is a five. My mom loves being at Avalon Park. My mom has become very active since she started living at Avalon Park. She plays card games several times a week and in the morning she plays...

Provides: Independent Living

Avalon Park is a brand-new community located in charming Cottleville, MO. Priced 10-15% lower than any other community in the area – we offer the best value in senior living. Once you arrive at Avalon Park you can feel the authentic and caring culture from the staff the moment you walk in! The...

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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.