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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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Acacia Springs

8630 West Nevso Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89147

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

I’ve been living here for 5 years so far. I enjoy playing bingo! I am a finicky eater but the menu here is decent and I can usually find something I like. I get along with everyone here. Both residents and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Acacia Springs Senior LivingAcacia Springs provides Independent Living and Assisted Living in a resort style atmosphere and encourages an active and independent senior lifestyle. Acacia Springs is a premier Las Vegas retirement community, and our environment is rich in daily...

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Okatie Pines Retirement Community

142 Okatie Center Blvd N, Okatie, SC 29909

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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24 reviews

ALL STAFF IS EXTRAORDINARILY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY. I WOULD REQUEST THAT HEALTHIER FOOD BE PROVIDED, AND THAT CARROT STICKS AND CELERY STICKS BE PROVIDED IN THE CHEF CORNER. i WOULD LIKE TO SEE BENCHES...

Provides: Independent Living
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Okatie Pines offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Okatie Pine's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or...

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Lakeview Retirement Community

2134 N Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29212

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

I am so happy to be here. People are so friendly. The managers make sure our every need is meet..The actives are wonderful. Never a dull moment! Love having someone to play cards with! Have made many new...

Provides: Independent Living
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Lakeview, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Lake Drive in Columbia. We look forward to opening brand new during the Spring of 2022! Lakeview will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...

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Quarry Ridge Retirement Community

2851 Fitchrona Road, Fitchburg, WI 53719

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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24 reviews

It's a beautiful place, visually. Especially the dining area. Stunning. The food, I'd give 4?? I didn't care for some of the hot meal options, so I would have the really nice soup and salad bar. You could...

Provides: Independent Living
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Quarry Ridge, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Fitchrona Road in Fitchburg. We look forward to opening brand new during the Spring of 2022! Quarry Ridge will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...

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Atria San Juan

32353 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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109 reviews

The only reason it's not a 5 is communication. The staff is incredibly friendly and kind They all treat my family like their family. The facility has great amenities, their dining is top notch. Chef is...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Overlooking the San Juan Hills Golf Course, convenient to shopping, banks and excellent medical centers, Atria San Juan offers one of the most respected senior living communities in San Juan Capistrano. Whether dining alfresco on our patio, staying active in our customized fitness center, or...

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Spring Village at Summerhill

183 Old Dublin Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458

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

They were so helpful in getting our family member settled into the facility. She was very confused, but they put her at ease. We have seen a remarkable improvement in her every day contentment. I think my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Village at Summerhill is tucked into the heart of the Monadnock Region in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We opened our doors in 1966 and our highly trained staff have been providing quality senior care ever since.The local community of Peterborough prides itself on top-notch shops and...

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The Willows at Raleigh

2722 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616

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

The folks have are fascinating and fantastic.Our schedule keeps our minds healthy active. We thrive on eating the right foods. The happy atmosphere keeps is going! Our children like is being at The Willows.

Provides: Independent Living
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The Willows at Raleigh offers high-quality independent living and access to assisted living services through licensed providers in Raleigh, North Carolina. Located in the heart of the South, our community exudes southern hospitality, capturing the warmth and friendliness of our city.

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Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

2378 S. Lincoln Rd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

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

I have been very pleased with Crestwood so far as a new home for my mom. When we were going through the process of looking at assisted living options, I found Crestwood's management to be much more...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Crestwood Village, a Leisure Living Community in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...

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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
43 reviews

The rooms are averaged size and very clean. The staff is very pleasant. The facility is always clean. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

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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Avista Magnolia

737 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA 92879

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

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Vista Corona Senior Living Management (VCSL), Staff, and Employees for their extraordinary care, during our father’s stay at Vista Corona Senior Living....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live your best life every day.If you’re ready more freedom and a fun lifestyle, our assisted living community in Corona, California, might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...

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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.