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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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Brookstone of Aledo

405 SE 13th Avenue, Aledo, IL 61231

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

The facility is very nice and clean. The staff in all areas are very nice, caring and helpful. The meals are great and there are all kinds of activities for the residents to participate in. It doesn't feel...

Provides: Assisted Living
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A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...

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Atria Oakridge

10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614

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

Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. There have been many changes in staffing, including 4 changes in culinary director in the 10.5 months we've been here. The food has been the biggest issue.

Provides: Independent Living
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Atria Oakridge offers residents a lively social atmosphere while taking care of the housekeeping, cooking, and even transportation. Whether escaping with a good book on our patio or cheering on your favorite team in our sports lounge, your time is truly yours. We offer educational and cultural...

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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 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
86 reviews

From my limited experience, I would say it's 5 stars. My friend was the one living there for less than a week before going to a hospital. My observations were that it is a very nice place and clean. The food...

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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Sunrise of Lafayette Hill

429 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.7
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91 reviews

My brother-in-law was at another community where they were unable to meet his care needs as he was reaching the end of his life. The team at Sunrise of Lafayette Hill was there for us not only physically,...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...

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Inlet Coastal Resort

5087 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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41 reviews

The Food is great and constant activities helped my grandmother adjust quickly. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. We've had great luck with them and glad we...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Inlet Coastal Resort is an assisted living community located in the quaint, coastal village of Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina. Our premiere community is located just 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach and along the inter coastal waterway. This being the seafood capital of the...

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Holiday Sugar Valley Estates

4320 Georgetown Drive, Loveland, CO 80538

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

The staff is extremely friendly, helpful, and do an exceptional job. They offer many different activities, meet with the residents to get their input. The dining experience is interesting, again there is a...

Provides: Independent Living
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Sugar Valley Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled against the foothills of the Rockies on lovely grounds in Loveland, 'America's Sweetheart City,' you'll love everything about your friendly, elegant new home. We're just minutes from shopping,...

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Provident Assisted Living Buda

645 FM 967, Buda, TX 78610

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

My dad had to go in to assisted living following a traumatic illness and an extended stay at a skilled nursing facility. It all happened rather quickly and [name removed] and the staff at Provident helped to...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a homelike, apartment-style living with all meals, snacks, social activities and wellness programs included in your one monthly fee.We have 24-hour, compassionate associates on site to care for your loved one day and night, whether they are...

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Holiday Rancho Village

39630 Fairway Dr., Palmdale, CA 93551

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

Everything is there and people take advantage of them that can. The nurses are helpful and the food is not good, really. But I would eat it. So....I would recommend going to several different places and...

Provides: Independent Living
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Rancho Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the beautiful desert country of Palmdale, you'll be charmed by the graceful elegance of our facilities and our warm and caring staff. We're just minutes from shopping, a restaurant circle and...

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Highlands Square

225 Norfleet Dr., Somerset, KY 42501

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

The staff is very friendly and nice. They are prompt when you call for them. The food is amazing and the chef helped me lower my blood sugar. I am proud to call this place my home, I have been here for...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...

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Holiday Alexis Gardens

4560 W Alexis Rd, Toledo, OH 43623

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

The employees are great, they really do care about the people. So many activities. The place is beautiful and we'll taken care of both inside and out. The nursing service was very helpful and the food was...

Provides: Independent Living
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Alexis Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Toledo, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, healthcare and many...

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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.