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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 Mansions at Sandy Springs

7300 Spalding Dr, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

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

My mother has been a resident of the Addison of Sandy Springs for 3 1/2 years. We were impressed from the beginning with the wide halls, large room, tall ceilings and abundance of light throughout the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At The Mansions at Sandy Springs, you’ll find more than a brand new building, an excited new team of committed professionals, and programming designed to meet every resident need. You’ll find community. The Mansions has a history of senior living in the Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Peachtree...

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The Waterford on Huebner

8551 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78240

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

The apartment is clean and the staff is so friendly!! Mom loves how quiet it is at night. She is sleeping so much better! Mom's apartment is bright and roomy. Some of the properties we toured were nice but...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Let our desired amenities and convenient services spur you into experiencing an exciting life at The Waterford on Huebner. Our Independent Living community in San Antonio, Texas, features thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans and a full calendar of activities and social...

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The Wellington at Conroe

500 River Pointe Drive, Conroe, TX 77304

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

The Wellington is a wonderful place for seniors. Lots of special attraction. [name removed] has been so helpful and amazing to our family. The food is yummy and the chef is very accommodating. The staff is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Find a new you at The Wellington at Conroe, offering Independent Living and Assisted Living services in Conroe, Texas. Our community invites residents to appreciate the benefit of living in a community that puts you first. Residents choose from a number of floor plans, all of which strike the...

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Trustwell Living at Westwood Place

37950 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793

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

Faculty staff was very supportive, and nice. The food is good, just about like a restaurant atmosphere. They really do a great job. Very clean and small enough, they don’t have to walk as far as some places.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Westwood Place is located in Woodsfield, Ohio, a small town surrounded by beautiful farm country. We provide assisted living for seniors looking for caring and fun retirement living. Our lively community offers many amenities to help you enjoy each day: Fitness room Whirlpool Private dining...

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Brookdale Medi Park West

7404 Wallace Boulevard, Amarillo, TX 79106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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113 reviews

Overall Brookdale is good. The food is good. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is beautiful inside and out . My only problem and it was a big one., My room was not clean when I moved in. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Exceptional Living for Exceptional SeniorsIt’s time to put a little more life into your senior living. To escape the stress and hassles of living at home and embrace a truly redefined independence. That’s what you’ll find here at our luxury senior living community in Amarillo, Texas. We offer...

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Independence Village of Midland

2325 Rockwell Drive, Midland, MI 48642

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

I lived here 7 years and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Im spoiled! Wonderful food, staff, cleaning people, everyone is amazing.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specialized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most important. Don’t wait to move in; call now...

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Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

70 W Argyle Street, Sandusky, MI 48471

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

From the very beginning of my residency everyone has been friendly and courteous to myself and my family. I have been able to make my room apartment my own by bringing in my own furniture and making it as...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Stonegate Village, a Leisure Living Community in Sandusky, 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...

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Holiday Glenville

2 Tryon Avenue, Glenville, NY 12302

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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65 reviews

5 for all except food, they try hard but its jard to please sich a variety of people, everything l tasted was good, they have a bad day once on awhile. They help you acclamate every step of the way, tons of...

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday at the Atrium provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers: - Private apartment suites - Daily chef-prepared meals from scratch - A variety of enriching activities - Maintenance-free living - Weekly housekeeping...

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Avalon Park Independent Living

11001 Cottleville Trails Dr, Cottleville, MO 63304

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

Everyone is very friendly and my mom already has many new friends. She really likes the food and enjoys doing the brain games in the morning with her new friends.

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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Independence Village of Grand Ledge

4775 Village Drive, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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

I have been well treated by helpers and staff! Multiple activities! Comfortable apartments!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. With these customized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and get support when needed the most. We are dedicated to making sure that life...

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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.