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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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Cogir of Mill Creek

14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

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

I have been here 1 year by choice and wish I'd come sooner! Happy comfort. Food menu-adaptable nourishing. Variety to choose nursing 24/7. Physical therapy 100%. Activities are many to choose from staff. are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Cogir of Mill Creek Senior Living, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Cogir of Mill Creek is a beautiful assisted living and independent living community located between Mill Creek Nature Reserve and Mill Creek...

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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
135 reviews

The food is wonderful and they offer multiple choices for each meal. They have several activities for their residents and occasionally they have special activities for the resident and their families. The...

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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Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community

150 Verdin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

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

I am a recent resident of Maple Brook Terrace, moving here from a local Over-55 community. As I had just celebrated a major Birthday, my son felt I had earned a more comprehensive lifestyle, including...

Provides: Independent Living
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NOW OPEN August, 2020Maple Brook Terrace is the NEW Premier All-Inclusive Independent Living Retirement Community in the Upstate of South Carolina. As an all-inclusive community we offer many amenities and activities that you are sure to appreciate and enjoy. Maple Brook Terrace offers 24/7...

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Holiday Gardens at Wakefield

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

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

I've been here 9 mos. My apt is just fine for one person! I can't taste anymore so all good good for me and they always have other options. The help is great. Always willing to help in any way. Love someone...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Gardens at Wakefield provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.The Gardens at Wakefield is located in Raleigh, NC, the capital and second largest city in the state. The community is conveniently located in the northeast corner of Raleigh with close proximity to...

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Ella Springs Senior Living Community

16700 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090

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

It is difficult to give a real accurate score as my mom and dad were there for only two months. My mom passed away much earlier than expected and my dad felt too emotional to stay there. I felt we did have a...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Oakmont of Orange

630 The City Dr., Orange, CA 92868

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

Oakmont is a well-maintained community that provides a positive living environment. The staff I interact with on a daily basis are kind, attentive, and very helpful. I especially enjoy dining in the...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Orange is the newest premier Senior Living Community in Orange County. Our lovely retirement community is situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are close to shopping, fine dining, the arts and world-class entertainment....

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Cogir of Kent

25035 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030

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

We are very happy with Cogir! It is a good fit for my dad. The staff from beginning to the end of the intake process was amazing. The facility is beautiful and very comfortable for my dad. The staff are so...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Harborhill

159 Division Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

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

We left there [date removed], however what we liked the most about the community was their great staff, the great good and the good day trips. Based on the experience we had, we would recommend Atria...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Situated in a stately mansion, Atria Harborhill is a welcoming community where residents are encouraged to lead healthy, active, independent lives. Enjoy a relaxing walk around the grounds, sit and catch up with friends, or participate in one of many daily activities. Centrally located in the...

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Bridgewood Gardens

151 Woodham Drive, Albertville, AL 35951

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

Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...

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Grand Villa of Boynton Beach

1935 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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

I was originally skeptical about my friend leaving his home to go into an assisted living facility. His wife had passed away, and he wasn't doing too well. No longer driving, I could see that he was spending...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Boynton Beach! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities, designed to help our residents enjoy life to the fullest!Grand Villa offers lifestyle options...

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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.