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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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The Watermark at Broadway Cityview

5301 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX 76132

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

My mother, who has dementia, lives in this facility. Overall I have a good feeling about where she is at. I feel like she is safe, well-fed. These are my frustrations: - While I realize that there are many...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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WELCOME HOMEDiscover The Watermark at Broadway Cityview.Deep in the heart of Texas, you’ll find a worry-free life of freedom and independence at The Watermark at Broadway Cityview in Fort Worth. Create the lifestyle you want in a vibrant community with all of the small-town southern charm you’d...

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Aspen Trail Retirement Resort

5455 New Car Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

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

My Mom (and Dad before his passing) has lived at Aspen Trails as a charter member for about 5 years. I have visited many times. The facilities are very nice and always very well maintained. The staff is...

Provides: Independent Living
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Aspen Trail, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on New Car Drive in Colorado Springs. We look forward to opening brand new during the Fall of 2020! Aspen Trail will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...

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Crestview Senior Living

8660 Grant Road, Crestwood, MO 63123

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

I really like the people - the residents and the staff. I would most definitely recommend the community to others who are currently searching.

Provides: Independent Living
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Life is an Invitation .... Enjoy Yours!Conveniently located in Crestwood, MO. Crestview offers Luxury Living at an affordable month to month price. Choose from studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartment homes. Crestview's quiet neighborhood is within minutes of Grants Farm and Grants Trail....

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The Auberge at Sugar Land

1221 Seventh St, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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

1. Resident to caregiver ratio is great 2. I was able to have cell numbers of the director, head nurse, David (in charge of caregivers) and have actually needed to call them on occasion after hours and my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Auberge at Sugar Land is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our tenured staff is committed to delivering a quality of care that meets the resident's physical, social, spiritual and...

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The Ashton on Dorsey

1105 Dorsey Lane, Louisville, KY 40223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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50 reviews

The Ashton at Dorsey had a very clean and bright atmosphere. Lots of natural light, colors that brightened rooms in both the common areas and apartment. The team at The Ashton was also very friendly and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Dealing with the realities of aging can be challenging—from physical limitations and medical issues to cognitive changes and more. No matter where you are in your story, we know that finding the right senior living experience is paramount. At The Ashton on Dorsey, we’re dedicated to helping you...

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Brookdale Adrian

1200 Corporate Drive, Adrian, MI 49221

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

The food is good the caretakers are very nice and very helpful, and the place is always clean. My wife has been in Brookdale since last June and she likes it there. I would recommend Brookdale to anybody.

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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Village on the Park Onion Creek

11300 Farrah Ln, Austin, TX 78748

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

When a loved one passes or we can no longer maintain a home, the best recourse is to find a place where we can have a useful quality of life. The choices of places are numerous, but we need a place that will...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Village on the Park - Onion Creek is an independent living - assisted living community located in Austin, TX. Austin is located in Travis County and is home to just over 912,000 people. Austin is a fun city where residents can enjoy dancing, shopping, going out to great restaurants, going to...

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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
70 reviews

The staff are fantastic[Name removed] is wonderful and listens to ALL your concerns and questions about everything l have seen several improvements in my short time here All staff members are great!!! A...

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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Danbury Senior Living Huber Heights

8001 Red Buckeye Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371

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

I have been impressed with the genuine care and attention the Danbury staff gives to every resdient. Every department works together to give my mother the best day possible each and every day.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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We are brand new to the area, opening in May of 2018, but not new to the business of delivering great care. We are privately owned and our owner is Bill Lemmon who is a senior of 83 years young himself. We pride ourselves in providing 5 star resort style living to seniors who may or may not...

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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
Review Score
79 reviews

I can not express enough how comforting it is to know our loved ones are in a place that safely meets all of their living needs. The amount of amenities that are offered on campus is unbelievable. They have...

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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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.