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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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Atria Westchase

11424 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082

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

I went to visit an elderly friend of mine recently. She couldn’t express enough how happy she it there. She loves the live entertainment every week and has made so many new friends that we no longer worry...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Atria Westchase is an assisted living and memory care community Houston, Texas. Houston is an exciting city located in Harris County, and it is widely known for its diversity, its arts and theatre scene and its recreational amenities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to Houston or...

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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 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
132 reviews

5 everywhere. [name removed] is wonderful but she could do a bit better for returning phone calls. Staff seems to be excellent, same with food, based upon reports from the tenant. Facilities seem up to par.

Provides: Independent Living
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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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Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls

1695 Queens Gate Circle, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

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

I developed a medical condition that was not improving and I wanted to make a move while I could do it myself. My expectation level was realistic. Danbury Cuyahoga Falls fit all my needs. The staff is very...

Provides: Independent Living
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Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls is an independent senior living community that overlooks Brookledge Golf Course. Our goal is to provide our residents with a carefree active independent life style. We are near shopping, banks, restaurants and offices. All apartments have spacious rooms equipped with...

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Holiday Vista de la Montaña

18510 North Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374

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

My father is a resident here, and our experience with the community has been wonderful. The environment is consistently clean, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout the entire facility, which gives our...

Provides: Independent Living
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Vista de la Montana provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. If you like your days sunny, dry and steeped in the beauty of the Arizona countryside, then you've found your new home. Not only do residents enjoy the tastefulness and friendliness of our charming...

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Clarendale of Mokena

21536 South Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
145 reviews

I have toured 4 places by recommendations by people in the community. This was by far my favorite for many reasons, including ease of going on waiting list, moving parents to the facility, price, cheerful...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of Mokena is the only senior living community in The Village of Mokena, Ill. It is also the newest such community in the greater market area to offer three integrated lifestyle options under one roof - residential living, assisted living and memory care. Clarendale of Mokena creates an...

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Village on the Park at Steeplechase

12102 Steepleway Blvd, Houston, TX 77065

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

Only low rate for some cottages are pretty far from dining. Food is great. Activities are not well attended by cottage residents. I would recommend!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Embark on the best years of your life at Village on the Park. Enjoy active senior living at its finest and discover active senior living at its finest! Our convenient location in Northwest Houston is within easy reach from downtown Houston, Galleria and the 290 corridor. Imagine a spacious...

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The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes

7901 Radio Road, Naples, FL 34104

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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9.7
Review Score
113 reviews

I've lived at The Pineapple House for over 2 years. I had one condition before I moved in and that was that I needed an apartment with a balcony that had a nice view and was relaxing and quiet. I found that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We opened our Premier Community April, 2020 and are now taking reservations to hold a specific apartment. We are a premiere Concierge Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care community, providing state-of the art amenity-rich features. Royal Dining, Bistro Tropical, Private Dining or the Sea...

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Apple Blossom

125 Apple Blossom Way, Coraopolis, PA 15108

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

The care team is overworked and understaffed. While most caregivers are great, there aren't enough to meet demand. My loved one has expressed that response times are slow, particularly for transport back to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Bella Vista Senior Living

1825 W Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
144 reviews

I moved into Bella Vista on [date removed] after being gone from Arizona for two years. I was very pleased with the welcoming we received. Moved into a two bedroom apartment with balcony overlooking the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Bella Vista Senior Living has been serving the Mesa community for over 40 years. With recently updated apartments Bella Vista is now updating the community with a fresh new look for our residents to enjoy.Our same great service, robust activities program and friendly residents remains unwaivering.

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The Waterford at Shavano Park

4096 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249

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

The Waterford has been AMAZING! My only regret is not moving my mom sooner. Staff, residents, and volunteers are top-notch! EVERYONE is super friendly and I know that my mom is well cared for everyday.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Our pet-friendly community in San Antonio, Texas, offers both assisted living for seniors needing a little help with day-to-day activities and memory care for those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia.As an assisted living resident at our community, you’ll relish...

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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.