A Place for Mom
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Independent Living
Home Care
Sign in

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.

Showing 588 communities
Sort by
Filters
Change location

Review Score
Providers
View all providers
Showing 588 communities
Sort by
Filters
Change location

Providers
View all providers

Independence Village of Zionsville West

6800 Central Blvd, Zionsville, IN 46077

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of Independence Village of Zionsville West
18
18 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
64 reviews

My loved one says she is really happy there. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for themselves or a loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village of Zionsville West! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...

... Read more

Brookdale Denton South

2525 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, TX 76210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
45 reviews

Choosing an assisted living community is one of the hardest decisions a family can make, and we're so thankful we found Brookdale South. From day one, the staff has been incredibly kind, caring, and...

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Brookdale communities

For many seniors, assisted living, with staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, gives just the right level of care needed to flourish and triumph in their new phase of life. Our community in Denton, Texas, offers more options than ever before to make this happily possible. Our...

... Read more

Benton House of St. Johns

115 Benton Lane, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
34 reviews

My mom enjoyed her 2 week respite stay. Staff and everyone that works there super kind and friendly. They even put a bit of decor in her room for her short stay. Her only "complaints" were that food is...

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

We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of St. Johns the most desired in the...

... Read more

Brookdale Medi Park West

7404 Wallace Boulevard, Amarillo, TX 79106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
117 reviews

I could not have found a better place. The staff is wonderful very helpful and always smiling. The care is wonderful my Mother fell in her room and she had an alert necklace on and they responded...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Brookdale communities

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...

... Read more

The Glenwood Supportive Living of Staunton

18192 Renken Road, Staunton, IL 62088

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
34 reviews

I would rate it 5 stars, they seem very helpful and encourage mom to get up and eat at dining area. Also they seem to check on her regularly.

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Meridian Senior Living communities

The Glenwood of Staunton is located in Staunton, Illinois. This is a town that prides itself on history and simple charm. Family members and active residents alike will enjoy the quaint Main Street atmosphere and the bustling feel of all the years tourists, residents, and enthusiasts who have...

... Read more

Palomino Gardens Retirement Community

9885 Palomino Drive, Lake Worth, FL 33467

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

Pleasant courteous helpful staff. Variety of pleasing food. Apartment a generous size. Activities offered. I would recommend to others!

Provides: Independent Living
See all Resort Lifestyle Communities communities

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...

... Read more

Clarendale Six Corners

4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
41 reviews

We were thrilled with the accommodations. My mom's room was decorated in soothing colors, soft pillows and beautiful artwork. It was like a wonderful hotel. The staff were friendly and attentive. No place is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Life Care Services LLC communities

Clarendale Six Corners is Chicago's most anticipated senior living community now open for you to experience! On a triangular corner of Six Corners in Northwest Chicago, Illinois, you’ll discover 10 floors of casual sophistication, superb hospitality services and great amenities.You'll enjoy...

... Read more

Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields

3633 Breakers Dr, Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
100 reviews

My mother is so happy. I am also happy. The meals are wonderful with so many options and since she is diabetic it's so great that they have no sugar added desserts. The community has so many fun activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Sunrise Senior Living communities

Just 30 minutes south of Chicago, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields provides a highly personalized approach to care, including independent and assisted living tailored to resident needs and abilities. Here, you have a choice of unique ranch-style townhome villas with two-car garages, front porches,...

... Read more

Lincoln Court

850 Lincoln Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
82 reviews

They went way above the call of duty to get me into a place. I didn't have to wait or worry. The food is good, the facility is clean and we can have a our pets. Its been such a different experience.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Stellar Senior Living communities

Lincoln Court Retirement Community encourages an active senior lifestyle that supports residents' privacy and dignity. Our senior apartments are considered the largest and most spacious in Idaho Falls. Lincoln Court provides Independent Living, Assisted Living and Respite services. Our community...

... Read more

Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
110 reviews

We are so grateful for the Sales Director, [name removed] at Atria Forest Hills senior living community. From day one, he has been incredibly kind, approachable, and genuinely invested in the well-being of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Atria communities

Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.

... Read more

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.

Viewing 171-180 out of 588 communities

Frequently asked questions

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.