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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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Provident Assisted Living Buda

645 FM 967, Buda, TX 78610

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

I must say this is the best decision we made for my father ! [name removed] and her staff are so welcoming and made my father really feel at home . They always have the best activities for their residents!...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a homelike, apartment-style living with all meals, snacks, social activities and wellness programs included in your one monthly fee.We have 24-hour, compassionate associates on site to care for your loved one day and night, whether they are...

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Holiday Palmer Hills

2617 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
81 reviews

*It is bright and cheerful. *Staff are all wonderful! Attentive and friendly. *Food is delicious and mom gets 3 meals a day. *Lots of activities!

Provides: Independent Living
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Palmer Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You'll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous...

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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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11 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
112 reviews

Now that she's settled in, a 5 on all of them. The first couple months were a little tough for her but she loves it there now. The staff have always been very friendly and helpful. They also have a new...

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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StoryPoint Knoxville West

8501 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
103 reviews

Dad has been at ST-knoxville for 4 weeks now. The staff has been so kind and proactive in helping dad to adjust to his new lifestyle. He says there is much to do. Special thanks to the lead receptionist...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Knoxville West! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...

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The Waterford at Mesquite

700 North Town East Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 75150

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
130 reviews

Yall have been very accommodating and understanding of my mom and myself. It's been a hard transition for her and myself and I really appreciate the support yall give.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to The Waterford at Mesquite where we adhere to the saying "everything is bigger in Texas"! Our independent living community boasts BIG amenities and countless recreational and social opportunities to keep our residents inspired and excited about their life here with us. Our thoughtfully...

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Archwood East

25025 75th St, Salem, WI 53168

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
37 reviews

In the short time that the resident has been at the facility she is eating better and putting on weight. I'm also notified promptly when there is an issue that needs to be taken care of, whether its...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Grandhaven Living Center

3145 West Mt Hope Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
72 reviews

Everyone i have interacted with so far have been great. Many of the go above and beyond to help. Rooms are little apartments. Her bedroom is 10×12 ish. She has a small fridge, microwave, sink and cupboards...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Grandhaven, a Leisure Living Community in Lansing, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that is...

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The Havens at Princeton

2205 New Hope Rd, Princeton, WV 24739

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2
2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
28 reviews

Promised and told thing (marketing) but not really true ie: -Changing bedding -Cleaning rooms activities -Health maintenance like weigh ins

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Havens at Princeton is an assisted living community conveniently located off Old U.S. Highway 19 in Princeton town, West Virginia. The Havens is nestled among pristinely landscaped lawns against a beautiful forested backdrop. Residents can choose from a number of living arrangements which...

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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
Review Score
100 reviews

The facility is clean, smells good and the staff is fantastic. We are learning all of their names and about their families. They are very helpful in getting us whatever we need--haircuts, podiatrists,...

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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Brookdale Wayne AL/MC

820 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470

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

Brookdale has been absolutely fabulous for my dad! The care is exceptional and the staff helps everyone feel at home. I highly recommend Brookdale for your loved one or for any seniors that require assisted...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just 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.