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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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Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields

3633 Breakers Dr, Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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

Sunrise is everything my mom and I were looking for. Everyone is friendly, nice, and truly cares. We were looking for better meal options as she is diabetic and has allergies, so their no sugar added items...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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,...

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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
92 reviews

I was visiting my friends aunt while in town for the holidays and the staff was so warm and welcoming! [name removed] was so helpful and the whole visit was amazing!!! This was the warmest place I’ve ever...

Provides: Independent Living
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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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Independence Hall

1639 NE 26th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

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

I currently have two family members residing at Independence Hall, and I could not be happier with the choice our family made while searching for communities in the area. We initially considered another...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Independence Hall is licensed as both an independent and assisted living facility, and is located in Wilton Manors, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our residents enjoy the gardens and gazebos on our property, and like feeling part of Independence Hall and the surrounding community. We have a...

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Silver Lakes Senior Living

509 Pineview Ave, Glencoe, AL 35905

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

I don't have any complaints at this point. They are very attentive. They have shown great care, love and compassion taking care of my mom. Anytime I call with a concern they check on it and get back with me....

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Silver Lakes Senior Living offers Independent Living, traditional Assisted Living as well as a person-centered Memory Care program. This newly renovated community offers a vibrant, homelike environment where assistance is right around the corner any time of the day or night. Whether it’s...

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Bella Vista Senior Living

1825 W Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202

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

The staff and food/ dining are all excellent. Cleanliness and size of apartment are more than adequate. My mother attends few activities because of her dementia, but the staff attempt to include her whenever...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Bella Vista Senior Living has been serving the Mesa community for over 40 years. With recently updated apartments Bella Vista is now updating the community with a fresh new look for our residents to enjoy.Our same great service, robust activities program and friendly residents remains unwaivering.

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Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay

841 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL 34285

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

I recently came to visit my Aunt at Tuscan Gardens. She was very hesitant about moving to a community however, after being there for a month, she has participated in all the activities and enjoys the baking...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay has been in operation since 2016 and is nestled on over six lush acres in the heart of Venice, Florida. In 2021, the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun voted Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay the 'Best Assisted Living Community with 50+ beds'.Tuscan Gardens Senior...

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Danbury in Massillon

2550 University Drive SE, Massillon, OH 44646

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

Great communication and staff. Always ready to help my dad and answer questions and the facility is always very clean. Best decision was moving my Dad to Danbury Senior living, highly recommend!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Danbury in Massillon, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care...

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Gardens of Wetumpka

209 Country Club Dr, Wetumpka, AL 36092

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

I visit my Aunt here regularly. The employees are friendly and residents seem to be happy. It’s the best assisted living in the area from the places I’ve visited. My aunt said issues are corrected promptly...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...

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Holiday Glenville

2 Tryon Avenue, Glenville, NY 12302

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

I have lived in other communities and had bad experiences. I was so unhappy that I did my best to move on and I found Provincial Glenville. Everyone here knows my name and I feel very welcomed, comfortable...

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday at the Atrium provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers: - Private apartment suites - Daily chef-prepared meals from scratch - A variety of enriching activities - Maintenance-free living - Weekly housekeeping...

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Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby

4200 W Utica Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317

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

The things we like the most about the community are the residents there and the staff members. There are also so many activities to do daily! We would recommend Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby to other families...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby!Nestled in the heart of Shelby Township, Michigan, our all-inclusive 55+ independent living community provides easy access to nearly 1,200 acres of parks and 18 miles of trails, giving residents ample opportunities...

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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.