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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 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
100 reviews

We have been very happy with the Waterford, from the friendly staff, to the food service, to the overall cleanliness and apartment accommodations. If anything, better than we expected. A lot of activities...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

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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Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living

8350 Plumbrook Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

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

We really love how much they care about their tenants. They actually interact with and know their tenants. When they have a holiday and the dining room is closed they make sure to deliver sandwiches to each...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Pine Ridge of Plumbrook!Nestled in the heart of Sterling Heights, our top-rated 55+ active adult community provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere and all-inclusive living.The woodsy grounds at Pine Ridge of Plumbrook make residents feel...

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The Auberge at Sugar Land

1221 Seventh St, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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

I am so glad they did have a room for my wife. Staff, management, LVNs, caregivers, food service, and cleaning crew members are second to none. The activities add so much to the community.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Frontier Senior Living communities

The Auberge at Sugar Land is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our tenured staff is committed to delivering a quality of care that meets the resident's physical, social, spiritual and...

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Farrington Court

516 Kenosia Ave S, Kent, WA 98030

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

Friendly and helpful staff, clean facility and good food cooked to order all day. I would recommend Farrington Court to others.

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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RidgePointe Senior Living

12600 & 12800 Marion Lane West, Minnetonka, MN 55305

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

The staff is amazing. They go out of their way to help with everything, and they are so friendly. They all knew my name by the second day I was here, and they would stop whatever they are doing to introduce...

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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Good Tree

2010 Good Tree St, Stephenville, TX 76401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
73 reviews

I moved my aunt into Good Tree from Laurel Glenn. She adapted very well once she got settle, to where she is almost her old self. Her aggression has calmed down, she is smiling and talkative with other. She...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Enjoy a great life at Good Tree, where residents are encouraged to branch out with the myriad recreational and social opportunities offered at our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Stephenville, Texas. Memories at Good Tree, our neighboring community, provides Memory Care...

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The Gardens of Port St Lucie

1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
82 reviews

The apartment size is great. Staff is lovely and know our names. Reception is in the center and see everyone going to and from which is very helpful. Residents are all happy and friendly. We are very happy...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...

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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community

3666 East County Line North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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

It's been very welcoming, comfortable, cozy, and friendly. In senior communities, you don't always expect everyone to be happy, but everyone from the staff to the residents make this such an inviting...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active is nestled in beautiful, secluded woods overlooking a modest lake. We offer small town charm with big city attractions. Healthcare, shopping, dining, golf and entertainment are all just minutes from your front door, and we're a short drive from the Twin...

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Lakewood Estates

8585 West Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226

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

This a wonderful community with lots of daily activities, excellent meals and very friendly staff!!! I would highly recommend this facility, in a neighborhood but still very convenient to all city services!

Provides: Independent Living
See all Sunrise Senior Living communities

Lakewood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on gorgeous, landscaped grounds in the thriving town of Lakewood, you'll love our tastefully elegant facilities and all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping,...

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Broadway Creek Senior Living

1046 N Jefferson St, Medina, OH 44256

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

Sometimes smells but it's hard not to since so many people wear diapers. The staff are very friendly. Lots of turnover and sometimes they seem understaffed. Always available and they respond quickly. Food...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sinceri Senior Living communities

Located in a suburb between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio, Broadway Creek Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking assisted living and memory care . As a part of Sinceri Senior Living, the community is committed to enriching...

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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.