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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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Summit Place

107 Perpetual Square Drive, Anderson, SC 29621

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

* [name removed], the director, has been very helpful through a couple of medical issues we have encountered. * They helped set up hospice to come in and help with mom. * The activities are great when my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Live the good life at Summit Place, where desired amenities and world-class services excite our residents and provide a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our caring and professional staff provides a helping hand for residents who may appreciate assistance with activities of daily living. You can be...

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Barrington Terrace

1425 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

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

I’m happy and proud to be one of Barrington Terrace‘s Ambassadors. I have lived here for almost 2 years. So what does that mean? Along with the help of some other ladies, I’m the Welcome Committee! I help...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We partially participate with MEDICAID.US News & World Report, Year 2023 & years past, named Barrington Terrace as Best of Senior Living by achieving a perfect 5 out of 5 rating!!AHCA awarded Barrington Terrace with Assisted Living Quality Award in 2017. Our 2024 State Survey revealed...

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Brookdale Brighton

833 East Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI 48116

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

They have a 24/7 professional medical team on site called Balanced Home Care. Of course at an additional cost! All rooms are ground level (no stairs or elevators) Main dining room is fully carpeted with...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Put more life in your senior living. The senior life here is built on two things: interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. As one of the premier independent living communities in the heart of beautiful Brighton, Michigan, we offer our fantastic residents a fantastic...

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Atria Oakridge

10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614

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

Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. There have been many changes in staffing, including 4 changes in culinary director in the 10.5 months we've been here. The food has been the biggest issue.

Provides: Independent Living
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Atria Oakridge offers residents a lively social atmosphere while taking care of the housekeeping, cooking, and even transportation. Whether escaping with a good book on our patio or cheering on your favorite team in our sports lounge, your time is truly yours. We offer educational and cultural...

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Brookdale Midland

1808 West Loop 250 North, Midland, TX 79705

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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75 reviews

Everyone went above and beyond to make my husband stay comfortable at Brookdale. The food was excellent, and there were many choices. He had a very pleasant experience.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Safe and SoundDo you want to exchange the household chores for a life rich in genuine friendships, quality care, and luxury amenities? If so, our assisted living community in Midland, Texas is ready to welcome you home. Because of our convenient location in the northern region of the city, you...

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Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

3939 44th Street SW, Grandville, MI 49418

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

Staff is very attentive, food is well prepared, very clean building and rooms and laundry cleaned weekly. Apartments are 3 different sizes, very comfortable.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Grand Village, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Grandville, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. At our community, residents and family members will find a warm and inviting environment, where we support and...

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Holiday Alexis Gardens

4560 W Alexis Rd, Toledo, OH 43623

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

They are really friendly the whole staff. They keep the whole place ,Very clean. Health care professionals are staffed in the building . The apartment is just the right size and very bright with a lot of...

Provides: Independent Living
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Alexis Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Toledo, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, healthcare and many...

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Brookdale Everett

11333 3rd Place West, Everett, WA 98204

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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71 reviews

Well, they changed director right after my dad moved in, and the bill increased [removed] over what they quoted. That took some explaining and the lowered it. The dropped my dad at the emergency room and...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Brookdale Everett is your diamond for senior living. We are a smaller community of just 60 apartments. The building is easy to navigate and is filled with the best residents and staff. We have several staff members who have been here for over 20 years and some residents that have been here for...

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The Ranch Estates of Tucson

2365 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

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

The Ranch Estates of Tucson is amazing. They are taking very good care of my Mother. It is an all-inclusive facility, meaning: staff is very engaged with the residents and caring, medical staff on-board, and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Ranch Estates of Tucson is senior living at its finest. We are located in the beautiful Casas Adobes area of Tucson, near Oro Valley. Our community includes assisted living and memory care services and amenities catered to the individual. The Ranch Estates of Tucson is much more than senior...

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Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

2625 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI 49221

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

I am a health care worker and Gaslight staff really expressed me how compassionate the girls were about their work. The activities were amazing for the resident something for then to interact with each...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Gaslight Village, a Leisure Living Community in Adrian, MI, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. With assisted living and memory care options, our residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care...

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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.