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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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Elan Corpus Christi

5441 Lipes Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

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

The staff, food and room size are good. We had an issue after moving in with medication but Hospice came and straightened it out. Since the Memory Care Cottages are kept locked it sometimes takes a few...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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
71 reviews

The atrium area is lovely, my mom isn’t happy with the food. Internet isn’t the greatest, apartments need to be updated there is old nasty carpets throughout. The bathroom fixtures are extremely difficult to...

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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Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408

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

I’ve been here for about three years or so. Every time I came to visit them out of town I’m so happy that he lives at West Pine. He couldn’t have found a nice place to move to. Facility looks like brand new...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...

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StoryPoint Chesterton

700 Dickinson Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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124 reviews

I have never been to a community that has as much fun as Story Point, Chesterton! [name removed] at the front desk is the nicest receptionist I have met! She is always ready to help and can solve any problem

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Chesterton! Our community is the perfect place to call home, offering both independent and enhanced living options. With a plethora of exciting activities, delicious chef-prepared meals and a devoted team of employees, StoryPoint provides the retirement experience you have...

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Oasis at Mesa Palms

1418 North Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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120 reviews

I love the apartment. It is small and perfect for one person. The staff is friendly and really cares about the tenants. The common areas could not be cleaner. I have never seen even a piece of paper left...

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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Brookdale Apache Junction

2080 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

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

5 stars over all....everyone amazing...especially [name removed] and [name removed] ... the food is amazing...everyone has helped us and Mom so much.. they are always there to speak with us...mom is living...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...

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Savannah Square

1 Savannah Square Dr, Savannah, GA 31406

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

Savannah Square is all that I had hoped it would be and more. Moving to Georgia from my home in Texas was an overwhelming experience. But I did it and the people, both residents and staff have made me feel...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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The Waterford at Fort Worth

6799 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133

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

My mom loves the place, lobby and dining is always nice and clean, and the staff is amazing. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.

Provides: Independent Living
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Saddle up and mosey on down to The Waterford at Fort Worth. Our Independent Living community in Fort Worth, Texas, welcomes residents to enjoy the best years of their lives in the comfort of spacious apartments surrounded by great amenities and assisted by friendly staff. The Waterford offers the...

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Crestview Senior Living

8660 Grant Road, Crestwood, MO 63123

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

Crestview Senior living has been wonderful! The staff couldn’t be nicer and they have been incredibly accommodating and efficient in making sure my 97-year-old mother had everything she needed for a smooth...

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 Waterford at Westover Hills

4315 Rogers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

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

Today was a routine visit to see my mother. The facility was clean and the staff is always welcoming. I always sign in and wear the badge provided. When I ended my visit with my mother, I signed out and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Conveniently located in the SeaWorld – Lackland areas of San Antonio, The June offers comforts and choices that you and your loved one are seeking. Our resident-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities offer beautifully designed living options with lovely apartment-style residences,...

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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.