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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 Oxford (Waterstone)

701 Market Street, Oxford, MI 48371

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
Review Score
322 reviews

We loved the private, comfortable, and well maintained apartments. The food and nursing staff were fantastic and exceeded our expectations. The setting of the facility inside a subdivision made for a...

Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village! Located within the Waterstone Master Community, we offer innovative care to seniors in Oxford, Michigan. With both Independent Living and Enhanced Living options, our community allows you to maintain your independence and freedom, and we take care of everything...

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Turners Rock Senior Living Community

3911 E State Hwy D, Springfield, MO 65809

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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60 reviews

My mother had the opportunity to move into Turners Rock Senior Living into a studio apartment two months ago. From day one and the very beginning of her time at Turners, mom embraced the community and set...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.

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Williamsburg Landing

1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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40 reviews

We are very grateful for the care my parents received at Williamsburg Landings. The team was consistently kind, compassionate, and welcoming, treating our family with genuine respect. Special thanks to the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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As an assisted living residence, Williamsburg Landing is committed to offering the full continuum of care. Our assisted living programs are designed for residents who cannot live independently, yet do not require skilled nursing care. Our dedicated staff provides assistance with daily activities...

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Grand Villa of DeLand

350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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149 reviews

The things I love best about grand villa is it always smells clean and the place is maintained well. Also the activities keep us moving and entertained and the staff is warm.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...

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Sky Pointe Retirement Resort

5842 S Taft St, Littleton, CO 80127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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37 reviews

I visit my grandfather often, and I love staying for every meal! The dining room staff is so friendly and helpful. I have never had a bad meal, either. So many options even for a picky eater like me. The...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Engage, Enjoy and Live!Affordable, lavish & amenity filled independent living made simple. Let us take care of your needs, so you can enjoy the important things in life.Sky Pointe Retirement Resort is a beautiful new Resort Lifestyle Community coming to Littleton, CO late 2018. Sky Pointe...

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Carolina Pines Retirement (Fall 2024)

2998 Alamance Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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24 reviews

So far Carolina Pines has exceeded all my expectations! The residents are friendly and they look out for each other without infringing on anyone's privacy. The staff is mazing! I cannot say enough good...

Provides: Independent Living
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Robinwood Retirement Resort

2795 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett, TN 38134

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Floor plans available
10
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48 reviews

What I like the most about the community is the cleanliness and friendliness. I also like the fact it is month to month and not a long term contact!

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Robinwood Retirement Resort is Bartlett's newest independent living community. Robinwood Retirement Resort comprises 142 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Robinwood Retirement is an...

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Ashley Square

526 Haltiwanger Rd., Greenwood, SC 29649

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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108 reviews

We recently placed our mother at Ashley Square and are simply amazed with the care that she has received. The staff are super friendly and loving towards my mother and the rest of our family. We could not...

Provides: Assisted Living
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When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...

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Atria Golden Creek

33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
Review Score
110 reviews

There are many members of the staff that treat her like family and are very nice and welcoming and warm. They are very good at listening to your concerns and making changes to make sure you're happy. My mom...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...

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Oakhaven Manor

1320 Ashebury Ln., Howell, MI 48843

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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53 reviews

Being at Oakhaven is like being in one big family. The staff treats you like family and makse sure you are happy safe and well cared for. Being able to have a pet is a big plus. Maintenance is quick to take...

Provides: Independent Living
See all The Associated Management Company communities

Oakhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 55 years and older.As a resident of Oakhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment.Our Activities Coordinator has a wide variety of activities planned, including shopping,...

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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.