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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 Aurora

505 South Chillicothe Road, Aurora, OH 44202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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25
25 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
325 reviews

This is a beautiful, well-decorated community with many comfortable seating areas for visiting. There are plenty of activities available, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, the move...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Offering an array of services and amenities, residents can choose from independent living and assisted living. We understand it’s the small details in life that make a difference, which is why we strive to make each moment of every day something remarkable...

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Library Square

1820 South 75th Street, West Allis, WI 53214

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
58 reviews

When I was walking my dog a car pulled in and stopped to ask me about living here and I told them a lot of things how happy I was to be here and that I would recommend anyone to come live here and all the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Sinceri Senior Living communities

Library Square is a Sinceri Senior Living community in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin. With friendly neighbors such as the West Allis Public Library, the West Allis Senior Center, and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, seniors can enjoy numerous lifestyle activities in our community or around...

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Grand Villa of Ormond Beach

535 North Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
143 reviews

During our evening visit, the receptionist was very attentive to greet us as we walked in. Assist us in signing us in as she knew who we were visiting. Many Residents were scattered to some in the living...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Senior Management Advisors communities

At Grand Villa we offer a choice of lifestyles based upon your individual needs. We provide Assisted Living, Personal Care, Short-term/Respite Care and a Senior Day Program. Whatever lifestyle you choose, you are assured of our most important commitment: providing quality care with respect and...

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Holiday Lake Shore Commons

1402 Hospital Plaza Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
42
42 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
95 reviews

I would rate Solista a 5 on All of these Categories. What we like the most about the community is the dining and the use of exercise facilities and trips on the Bus. Yes, we would recommend Solista...

Provides: Independent Living
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Lake Shore Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet, beautiful section of Wilmington near the city's center, you'll love your peaceful home in the heart of town. We're minutes from healthcare shopping, dining and many interesting...

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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
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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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Brookdale Monument Valley Park

10 West Monument Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
100 reviews

Mom enjoy her stay here and enjoy the community and staff. Additionally the food is great. Truly a caring staff that worked the place stand out and rewarding to live at!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Home Sweet HomeNestled in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, this is the place where you can wake up each and every morning knowing the world is yours to embrace. As a resident in our assisted living and memory care community, you are no longer responsible for things like cooking, cleaning...

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Watermere at Firewheel (Fall 2024)

6868 N. George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75044

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

Loved it there. The staff is the best. The food was awesome. Watermere was a fun and enjoyable place to be. The cleaning staff took great care of cleaning everything. I really miss living there.

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watermere at Firewheel, a brand new independent living retirement community. Watermere is dedicated to creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment where residents can enjoy all the benefits of a safe, luxurious, and...

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Cypress Woods

2755 Chestnut Ridge Road, Kingwood, TX 77339

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
112 reviews

They are slowly making some good changes with the new management. The food seems to be more appealing. There have been more choices for bus trips. A weekly Bible study has just been added. It would be nice...

Provides: Independent Living
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Cypress Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in picturesque grounds and surrounded by trees, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're close to shopping, healthcare,...

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The Fountains at Greenbriar

2100 S Swope Dr, Independence, MO 64057

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
91 reviews

Overall I'm quite satisfied. The place is kept very clean, maintenance is pretty slow sometimes, meals are good, but I had to keep interceding when my dad's meals weren't being taken up to him, but he's been...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Fountains at Greenbriar offers extraordinary rental retirement living in a quaint, suburban setting that is ideally located to all the area has to offer. Improve your swing at a nearby golf course. Enjoy a dinner theater performance in Kansas City. Explore the collections of fine art at area...

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Cypress Court

1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
56 reviews

Cypress Court is very homely. The cleanliness of the place is great. Dinning experiences I have had are great. The staff is great. rooms are fine, size wise they are good. Really no issues at all. I would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Northstar Senior Living communities

Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...

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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.