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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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Claremont Place

120 W San Jose Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

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

He is receiving good care. With many residents he of course doesn't get one on one care but seems to be getting the care he needs. I am happy with the care he is getting. There could always be better care...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our senior living community in Claremont, California, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide you...

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Broadway Creek Senior Living

1046 N Jefferson St, Medina, OH 44256

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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107 reviews

Staff & administration are both focused on the individuals under their care. Since [Name Removed] wasn't there for even a month, I have no more experience to share.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in a suburb between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio, Broadway Creek Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking assisted living and memory care . As a part of Sinceri Senior Living, the community is committed to enriching...

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The Mansions at Sandy Springs

7300 Spalding Dr, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

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

Care responsiveness is way better than prior facility, food is just ok some meals better than others, they don't nickel and dime, BUT make sure to read the contract before you sign anything so you know what...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At The Mansions at Sandy Springs, you’ll find more than a brand new building, an excited new team of committed professionals, and programming designed to meet every resident need. You’ll find community. The Mansions has a history of senior living in the Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Peachtree...

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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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146 reviews

We really love how much they care about their tenants. They actually interact with and know their tenants. When they have a holiday and the dining room is closed they make sure to deliver sandwiches to each...

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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Oasis at Mesa Palms

1418 North Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201

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9.8
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114 reviews

I am an independent and active resident who chose to move here because of the spacious apartments and the variety of scheduled activities. I also appreciated that 40 meals per month are included, which is a...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living

Mesa Palms is conveniently located next to the Mesa Country Club, shopping, health care and recreation in beautiful Mesa, Arizona. Mesa Palms is managed by S.L. Start & Associates. S.L. Start is a leader in the field of services to people and has been providing services since 1979. S.L. Start...

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Downriver Estates Senior Living

19697 Allen Rd, Brownstown, MI 48183

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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103 reviews

Always highly responsive to requests. Staff very friendly. Facility is very clean. My mother does not say good things about the food.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located south of Detroit, seniors can enjoy a life well lived at Downriver Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community. The residential community offers great activities, the best of care services, and gorgeous natural surroundings. Residents enjoy living near Marsh Creek, local...

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Anchor Bay at East Providence

1440 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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127 reviews

I would give all of these categories a 5! We have been so pleased with everything about Anchor Bay. It's a warm friendly welcoming place and we have had no problems whatsoever. Sean Ledford at Anchor Bay is...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Elegance Living, LLC communities

Situated near One Hundred Acre Cove Nature Preserve with beautiful water views, Anchor Bay at East Providence is a vibrant, cozy senior living community located near Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital and Roger Williams Hospital as well as Seekonk Shopping Center, RISD Museum and Haines...

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One Lincoln Park

590 Isaac Prugh Way, Kettering, OH 45429

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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82 reviews

Great communication throughout the process. We chose this community because the executive director was extremely kind and welcoming, the facility was clean and well-maintained, and they offer three daily...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living

One Lincoln Park and Lincoln Park Manor offer all levels of care ranging from independent living, assisted and skilled nursing. Our community is comfortably nestled in the heart of Kettering's beautiful Lincoln Park. One Lincoln Park is the perfect blend of elegance, incomparable amenities,...

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Brookdale Adrian

1200 Corporate Drive, Adrian, MI 49221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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107 reviews

[name removed] and the entire team were incredibly accommodating throughout our experience. Everyone we met during our tour was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely kind. The maintenance staff even helped us...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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All the Comforts of HomeYou should never have to sacrifice quality care in exchange for freedom, especially when you can enjoy both here at our beautiful independent and assisted living community. Just a short drive from West Maumee Street, your new home puts you convenient to every part of town....

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The Oaks

3675 S Rome St, Gilbert, AZ 85297

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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104 reviews

The staff at The Oaks have been very responsive and answered all questions in a timely fashion before and during the move in process. I like that the staff greet my father in law by name each time they see...

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

Our senior apartments have been designed to be the largest and most spacious inthe area. We are prepared to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, MemoryCare and Respite services. Our community environment is designed to be rich indaily activities, with all day restaurant-style dining,...

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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.