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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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Independence Village of Zionsville West

6800 Central Blvd, Zionsville, IN 46077

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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18
18 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
63 reviews

Staff was incredibly welcoming and answered questions promptly. Facility is clean, bright and comfortable. Several choices of living styles and unit sizes. My mom is trying a temporary stay this winter. She...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village of Zionsville 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 independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...

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Verena at Bedford Falls

1580 Dunn Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614

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

Staff is friendly and helpful. I get the impression that they are cooking out of a recipe book. Nothing is simple. They spent a long time overcooking the entrees. All meats were cooked dry and flavorless....

Provides: Independent Living
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Do you love natural beauty, or is it the buzz of city happenings that you prefer? At Verena at Bedford Falls, one of the True Connection Communities, you don’t have to choose. We are ideally situated in a quiet neighborhood, only a stone’s throw from the thriving heart of Raleigh, the City of...

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Morningside House of Friendship

7548 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
142 reviews

Beautiful facility, awesome staff and my sister was well taken care of. She really liked it there. I would definitely recommend them to others. My sister made great progress there and was able to return...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Morningside Elite Management communities

Morningside House of Friendship is located in beautiful Hanover, Maryland, and is considered the 'top-referred' assistant living facility in the area. We are known for our ability to provide effective and compassionate care for seniors of all care levels. Staff members possess unique skills and...

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Sanctuary Grande

850 Applegrove St NE, North Canton, OH 44720

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

I recently moved my mother to this facility. We are very happy so far. The move-in process was smooth and straightforward. The staff is kind and helpful. She enjoys the food and the variety of activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

At Sanctuary Grande in North Canton, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location is perfect, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living,...

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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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51 reviews

I round say 5 for all but food. I would give that a 3. To much salt. Mom does not do activities. Personal choice. I liked the friendliness of the administration and staff. They were very accommodating for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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ProMedica Charlotte Stephenson Manor is a licensed Assisted Living Community that combines the resources of secure housing, personalized services and a continuum of healthcare designed to meet the needs of those who require help with daily living. Older adults who want to preserve the highest...

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Vista Park Retirement Community

4190 W Farm Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11
11 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
39 reviews

Moved my dad into Vista Park a year ago after my mom passed and couldn't be happier with the staff and accommodations. The managers, [name removed] and [name removed] are extremely hands on and [name...

Provides: Independent Living
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Vista Park, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is located on W. Farm Road in North Las Vegas. Vista Park offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Vista Park's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include...

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Pacifica Senior Living Hemet

1177 South Palm Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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18 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
287 reviews

One of the cleanest and home style facilities I have seen in multiple counties. The staff feel genuine about the care they provide. - Review placed by a son with their mom in the Memory care Cottages.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Pacifica Hemet offers assisted living and memory care in the heart of the Island Empire. With small-town appeal and lovely views of the San Bernardino Mountains, we are the perfect place to call home. We are just an hour from the Pacific Ocean, where we occasionally go to spend a day at the...

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StoryPoint Schererville

7770 Burr St, Schererville, IN 46375

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
94 reviews

This has been my home for the past 5 years it is home. Without the responsibilities of a home. I have so many friends here. We are close and have so many activities to be busy. The staff is wonderful, kind,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of Schererville is a top pet-friendly senior community in the Chicago metro area, providing independent living assisted living and memory care for our residents. Our convenient and comfortable suburban location features 177 units and is designed with seniors’ comfort and well-being in...

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Bridgewood Gardens

151 Woodham Drive, Albertville, AL 35951

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
45 reviews

Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Pegasus Senior Living, LLC communities

If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...

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Ivy Park at Sacramento

345 Munroe Street, Sacramento, CA 95825

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
47 reviews

The staff there were lovely and took great care of him. The food was good. I ate several meals there myself. It was clean and home-like. And the staff were very caring and tried to engage him in activities....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Oakmont Management Group communities

Located just minutes from Loehmann's Plaza, Lyon Village and Pavilions, Sunrise of Sacramento sits in one of Sacramento's prestigious and desirable neighborhoods. Just blocks away from the local parks, fine dining, and shopping. Our community is just moments away from the 'Fabulous 40's',...

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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.