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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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Atria Westchase

11424 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
120 reviews

The caretakers are so sweet and friendly. The admin staff is easily available and easy to work with. The residents are also very cheerful and kind.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Atria Westchase is an assisted living and memory care community Houston, Texas. Houston is an exciting city located in Harris County, and it is widely known for its diversity, its arts and theatre scene and its recreational amenities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to Houston or...

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Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks

2698 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
9
9 Photos available
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2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
75 reviews

They were all wonderful everyone treated the residents with dignity, respect, and an incredible amount of patience!!! I highly recommend Tanglewood Oaks to anyone who needs to have loved ones taken care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our enclosed community, which provides assisted living and memory care, sits on five acres on the near west side of Fort Worth, Texas. We have an ideal location near the cultural district, Fort Worth's zoo, several museums, Trinity Park and the Colonial Country Club. As an assisted living...

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RidgePointe Senior Living

12600 & 12800 Marion Lane West, Minnetonka, MN 55305

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

Activities, independence, community, community run areas (grocery shop, library, arts crafts etc) Absolutely recommend to others

Provides: Independent Living
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RidgePointe is an active, independent, senior community for residents 62 or better, conveniently located in Minnetonka. Our inviting atmosphere and countless social opportunities allow you to enjoy as much activity as you wish. We are proud to offer a comprehensive amenities package, including...

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The Waterford at Mansfield

1296 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH 44906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
97 reviews

We're very happy with the staff and the way they interact with the residents. The Waterford always strikes me as a place you'd want to retire to, not as a stereotypical "old folks" home. Always looks and...

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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Julian Woods Retirement

421 Overlook Rd Ext, Arden, NC 28704

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

My sister has adapted well to independent living, and [name removed] was the right place for her. They run a very good establishment and demonstrate a lot of care for the people living there.

Provides: Independent Living
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Julian Woods Retirement CommunityJulian Woods Retirement Community is South Asheville’s beautiful brand new senior living community! Opened in May 2024 in Arden NC, Julian Woods has 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with a variety of...

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Brookdale Glen Ellyn

60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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

Meals are like dining at a 5-star restaurant every night of the week. The staff is so friendly and attentive. My 1 bedroom apartment is just right for me, but then I also have plenty of space around the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Forest Glen Assisted Living

29601 Amerihost Dr., Dowagiac, MI 49047

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

Our mother lives at Forest Glen, she absolutely loves it here. The atmosphere is fun and the food is great. She looks forward to the exercise classes and the painting classes.

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Forest Glen, a Leisure Living Community in Dowagiac, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a sunny summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Our assisted living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local...

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Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living

9494 Paden Rd., Lakeview, MI 48850

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
80 reviews

Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living is a wonderful facility for our mother. Staff is amazing, family atmosphere, beautiful courtyard and living experience. Very thankful for them and their care.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Lakeview Terrace, a Leisure Living Community in Lakeview, 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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Worthington Manor

1999 Lakes of Wedgewood Dr, Conroe, TX 77304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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36 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
33 reviews

Overall the staff is great but the house keeping and the pushers have a good turnover rate which makes them in a learning curve. Some residents take up a lot of time also causing delays in pushing other...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Worthington Manor is a community where seniors choose to live – a grand, warm, and welcoming home, where residents want to invite friends and family to gather. With an emphasis on resident-centered choices, Worthington Manor focuses on a holistic approach to wellness, in an environment that...

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Farrington Court

516 Kenosia Ave S, Kent, WA 98030

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
129 reviews

Great caring staff, good food, lots of activities, well kept up building and good appt size. Andrew the sales guy bends over backwards to help you get in. A VERY caring place. Can't say enough good things...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Farrington Court is a 62+ Senior Community that offers comfortable, spacious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Stellar Senior Living, who has set high standards for the retirement industry. Farrington Court offers a wide variety of...

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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.