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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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Addison Place

2244 Q Ave, New Castle, IN 47362

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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26 reviews

I can’t say enough good things about the staff here at Addison. I was a ship without a sail in a very difficult situation with my elderly parent when the staff at Addison stepped in with knowledgeable and...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Addison Place is a vibrant assisted living community located in the small farming community of New Castle Indiana. We are in a quiet residential neighborhood on the east side of town, one mile directly west of Baker Park. Our staff understands how important our dogs and cats are to us and we are...

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Brookdale Oak Park

1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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75 reviews

Brookdale Oak Park is very nice place, very good staffing, good food, overall a pleasant place. Staff is exceptional.. great location they have very pleasant activities most days. I am able to include my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Everything You Want, Everything You NeedIf first impressions are everything, we think we make a pretty good one. Nestled between historic Frank Lloyd Wright homes and a vibrant downtown shopping district, the location of our independent and assisted living community is just the start of what...

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Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

2625 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI 49221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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71 reviews

It is what I expected. I visited 2 years prior to move. I am happy I made the move. My husband passed a year ago and I stay because I am safe and sound and well taken care of; and my friends are here. People...

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

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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Bella Vista Senior Living

1825 W Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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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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Cogir of Kent

25035 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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59 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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Grand Villa of Boynton Beach

1935 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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9.8
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165 reviews

Very pleasant environment, upbeat, clean, friendly, helpful efficient staff, lots of things to do. Administrative Services ([name removed]) has been extremely helpful as is [name removed](Nursing). The Nurse...

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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Danbury in Massillon

2550 University Drive SE, Massillon, OH 44646

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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48 reviews

Activities are great. The facility is updated. As far as cleanliness and furniture and bathrooms. I would recommend to others.

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

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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Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living

8350 Plumbrook Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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143 reviews

As with most independent living places the experience is as good as you make it. Pine Ridge provides good surroundings to make you feel at home. It can be up to you whether it is a good or no so good move.

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 Waterford at Fairfield

1460 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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113 reviews

The staff members are friendly and attentive to requests/concerns. The dining room is spacious with many windows which offer a nice view. The food is very good. I appreciate the "anytime" menu which offers...

Provides: Independent Living
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Seize the opportunity to thrive at The Waterford at Fairfield, where residents have the freedom to focus on family and friends thanks to our modern amenities and convenient services. Our Independent Living community in Fairfield, Ohio, offers the privacy and freedom to live the way residents...

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Tuscany Villa of Naples

8901 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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61 reviews

The staff were unbelievable . My friend was very happy and that made me feel that Tuscany was the right choice. Working with you and the Tuscany staff made it so much easier for me. I 'll definitely...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Tuscany Villa of Naples is a beautiful retirement community, offering assisted living apartments. Step inside our doors, and discover charming retirement living, with a historic grace reminiscent of Old Naples. Personal touches create a community rich in hospitality and friendship — a...

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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.