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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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Spring Arbor of Wilmington

809 John D Barry Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412

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

Staff which included nurses, kitchen help & especially the activities director, [name removed], genuinely cared for my mom & the other residents. Many times the office staff would step up if need be as well,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living

One Railroad Street, Milford, MA 01757

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

It has been a long journey over the last 3 months the staff is every caring and wonderful on all shifts the care about the residents and the families they all have supported me during my lowest times and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living offers compassionate care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located less than half a mile west of the Charles River and also enjoy activities at nearby parks and natural areas. We enjoy easy access to shopping and restaurants as well as day trips...

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Morningside House of Collegeville

1421 S Collegeville Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426

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

What impresses me the most about Morningside House of Collegeville is how caring and helpful the staff is. They really care and it shows. We are extremely satisfied with the whole experience.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in a charming residential area less than a mile from Providence Town Center. A supportive living community for active older adults. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and...

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Spring Arbor of Winchester

2093 Northwestern Turnpike, Winchester, VA 22603

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

What we like the most about the community is the staff and residents, they are joyful. Great variety of activities! Yes, we would absolutely recommend Spring Arbor of Winchester t other families based on the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Arbor - Winchester is in the historic town Winchester, Virginia and is an assisted living residence. Spring Arbor boasts colonial style architecture and is located just south of the Northwest Pike aka highway 50, just west the intersection of highway 37. It is only a couple of blocks from...

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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
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38 reviews

Staff is friendly as far as I know. She complained about a couple people moving her around (she can't move herself from her wheelchair to bed) and she said they didn't care if they were rough. Also, stated...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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Heritage Green

7080 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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

Though we never moved Dad to Heritage Green Hanover as he was hospitalized and died last year, the staff we interacted with at Heritage Green was friendly and professional. I recommend the facility to others

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...

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Magnolia Springs Louisville

8225 Whipps Mill Road, Louisville, KY 40222

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

I visit a friend of mine at Magnolia Springs! Everyone is always friendly and professional. The building is clean and smells nice. I would recommend Magnolia Springs assisted living too friends and family.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...

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Carriage Crossing Decatur

2650 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
70 reviews

Great place. It's a tough decision for families, but the staff there made it easy. I would recommend to others. They have been great to work with. Lots of activities for Mom.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!Making the move to senior living is a big decision. Fortunately, changing where you live doesn't mean changing your whole way of life. At Carriage Crossing, you'll find all the choices you need to live the life you love.Our welcoming campus features a variety of lifestyle...

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Holiday Palmer Hills

2617 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
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16 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
79 reviews

Right now, I would say 5 for all categories. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. The facility is clean and the residents appear friendly, the food is good and yes, I would recommend for independent...

Provides: Independent Living
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Palmer Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You'll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous...

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Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

502 N. Sherman Street, Ludington, MI 49431

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

I was impressed with the rooms and how homey it seems !!! Clean and how they serve meals also I liked. But the overall design of the community feel is great. To improve ... apparently my sister found some of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Ludington Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Ludington, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that...

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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.