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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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Acclaim at Belmont Bay

13875 Clear Lake Circ, Woodbridge, VA 22191

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
10 Photos available
22
22 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
35 reviews

My mom has been happy at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. It was a difficult transition for her, but everyone is so kind. She is slowly but surely making friends and starting to participate in activities. There are...

Provides: Independent Living
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Enjoy resort-style senior living, complete with upscale services and amenities at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. Now Open - Schedule your visit today!Our independent lifestyle rental community welcomes seniors 62 years or better to live their golden years in Woodbridge, VA. Located just 20 miles south...

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Brookdale Sleepy Hollow

7401 Seville Drive, Amarillo, TX 79121

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
67 reviews

[name removed] is very happy here. The staff is very helpful, and the food is delicious. I would recommend this facility to anyone. Thank you.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Great Care for Now, Great Care for LaterIf you’re looking to put a little more life into your senior living, our community provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in Amarillo. You’ll find us in a wonderful home-like property nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of Sleepy...

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Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

2625 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI 49221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
66 reviews

Whenever I visit the building is always clean, no odors, staff are smiling and you can hear laughter. Food always looks great and activities are always happening.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Gaslight Village, a Leisure Living Community in Adrian, MI, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. With assisted living and memory care options, our residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care...

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Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408

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

The staff are very conscientious. They are proactive and will notify me with any changes or concerns. They will notify me of any equipment needs. My Dad enjoys the food and going to the dining room to eat....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...

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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
346 reviews

I can't thank the staff enough for all of the love they showed my mother. Everyone was always kind, and willing to help out with any request we had. The Executive and Welllness Director were always on top of...

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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Palomino Gardens Retirement Community

9885 Palomino Drive, Lake Worth, FL 33467

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
23 reviews

Since befor Palamino opened it was a gem. We were invited to see where our parents were moving as a family. The sun shines in from all over even smiley faces are contagious. Once in, we have watched it fill...

Provides: Independent Living
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Palomino Gardens, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is Now Open! Located on Palomino Drive in Lake Worth. Palomino Gardens offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Palomino Garden's top-notch, all-inclusive services and...

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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

5 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
4 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
29 reviews

Just enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner hosted for the residents and their family and friends !! This was outstanding- the food, company, and environment. This place always has the best activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Independence Village of Avon Lake

345 Lear Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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25 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
162 reviews

This place was a perfect match for my dad. Very caring, excellent care, professional but personal dad really like it here, especially the people and the food. We consider it as a great blessing. 10 out of 5...

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 specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...

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Atria Rye Brook

1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY 10573

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
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11 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
98 reviews

Much bigger than I thought, most of the people who live or work here are. Friendly, dinning room service is good as well as the food,

Provides: Independent Living
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At Atria Rye Brook, you'll have countless opportunities to socialize and learn through a full calendar of activities. Visit our pottery studio complete with potter's wheel and kiln, on-site hair salon and barber shop, media room with large-screen TV and year-round indoor and outdoor pools. Atria...

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StoryPoint Rockford

2885 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
376 reviews

My Mom moved into Story Point about a year ago, into independent living. It was a big move for her, but it didn’t take long for her to adjust. The rooms are spacious, updated and clean. The staff is awesome....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At StoryPoint Rockford, we love being a part of the greater Grand Rapids area. Our community is a place where our residents can really enjoy a carefree retirement. At StoryPoint, we offer independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. We can meet each resident...

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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.