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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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Pacifica Senior Living Hemet

1177 South Palm Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543

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

It's a good assisted living facility, clean have a nice Room , staff are friendly and they offer a free month, only problem is 50 miles from where I live so visiting my partner will take some time to get...

Best of Senior Living All Star
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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Genesis Village

2429 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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269 reviews

I thought when I moved in, I would have a complete computer connection, with a simple plug-in to start. For the first month after I arrived, everything went well, and then all of sudden, I couldn't even get...

Provides: Independent Living

Genesis Village is an active senior living community designed for people 55+ that includes exclusive amenities unlike any you’ll find in Northwest Ohio.Locally owned and operated, our 172,000 square foot community sits on over 10 partially wooded acres and offers 162 spacious apartments. Genesis...

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Grand Villa of Clearwater

2750 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33759

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

[name removed] and [name removed], who both work at Grand Villa we're absolutely wonderful with showing my aunt and I the unit taking her around the whole property being sensitive to the fact that she was...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Clearwater. Our beautiful resort style senior living community in Clearwater, Florida, is located on three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers a family-atmosphere with wonderful amenities to help our residents get the most out of life.Grand Villa...

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The Waterford at Plano

3401 Premier Drive, Plano, TX 75023

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

All the staff was very friendly and made me feel welcome. The building was quite clean and the residents all seemed happy. I had the opportunity to enjoy lunch with my dear friend and found it quite...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Gain the wealth of friendship while enjoying the good life at The Waterford at Plano. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Plano, Texas, affords residents a privileged lifestyle with quality services and top-notch amenities that continue to exceed expectations. Residents gather...

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Spring Village at Stratford

6911 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614

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

Need to keep on top of what's going on as much as possible for the first several weeks, especially for a relative that needs a higher level of assistance. Rooms all nicely renovated & good size. Dining is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Spring Village, you'll find a dedicated staff who understand the importance of balancing individual care with your independence. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in our theater, reading a novel in our library, or taking an excursion to nearby local shops, we are dedicated to helping you live...

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White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care

6827 Whitehall Rd., Whitehall, MI 49461

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

Very good, friendly staff. Meals are okay. Starting to get into activities. Sometimes I miss the craft I want to do. Not fond of the dining table so I like to in our room.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to White Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Whitehall, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted...

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Oakmont of Roseville

1101 Secret Ravine Parkway, Roseville, CA 95661

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

We have found all the staff to be pleasant and friendly. My mother in law is well taken care of and all her needs are met. Very, very satisfied.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Oakmont of Roseville opened in August of 2013 and is innovative in its approach to senior living. Oakmont builds the finest communities in the industry. We pay exceptional attention to design, finish and detail and take great pride in creating attractive spaces that provide a safe, interesting...

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The Clairmont Retirement Community

12463 Los Indios Trail, Austin, TX 78729

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

5 in ALL categories except food, which I wasn't able to sample. But my brother thinks the food is pretty good. Welcoming and friendly, [name removed] is awesome, super-helpful and enthusiastic.

Provides: Independent Living
See all Sunshine Retirement Living LLC communities

The Clairmont is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, conveniently located in N.W. Austin and just minutes from shops, restaurants and hospitals. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer newly remodeled apartments with kitchenettes, new appliances, and private patios with...

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The Commons A ProMedica Senior Living Community

10542 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
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9.7
Review Score
31 reviews

I am so very pleased with her care, friends, faculty and mostly her happiness there! Everything she needs is close by and she loves it there! My prayer is that she can stay there . Thanks for your concern...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Commons a ProMedica Senior Living Community offers an all-inclusive rental package which provides services, amenities, and a social setting to encourage active lifestyles. Our community is designed for your active and healthy lifestyle offering an array of floor plans including studios, one...

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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
140 reviews

I have to say, it’s really the staff that makes this place special. The facility itself is very nice — don’t get me wrong — but it’s the people who truly make the difference. We’ve been there for two years...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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.