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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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Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach

1050 SW 24th Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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24
24 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
155 reviews

The amenities were great, and the staff was very pleasant. The residence are pretty happy there. I would definitely recommend them. Already sent another friend over to look and they were impressed. Thankful...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach, our lovely assisted living and memory care community is located in Deerfield Beach, FL, and minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Grand Villa offers outstanding features and amenities that help our residents live every day to the fullest!Grand Villa offers...

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Maple Ridge Retirement Community

3525 North 167th Circle, Omaha, NE 68116

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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23 Photos available
11
11 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
74 reviews

My mother-in-law lives at Maple Ridge. The staff, residents and 3rd party care takers are awesome. My father-in-law recently passed. We held his Celebration of Life in the theater and then held a...

Provides: Independent Living
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Maple Ridge Retirement is Omaha, NE’s Premier independent living community. Maple Ridge Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Maple Ridge Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...

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Windsor at Celebration

1370 Celebration Blvd, Celebration, FL 34747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
61 reviews

My wife and I have been residents for 4 years. We moved to Windsor because both of us have medical problems. About a year (after surgeries), we decided to explore other residencies. We did move to another...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Windsor at Celebration, you will find an unmatched choice in modern senior living with the coveted Celebration, Florida, destination location. This residential, independent lifestyle features top-shelf, specialized services and amenities, cutting-edge technology for resident security and...

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Seagrass Village Panama City Beach - Independent Living

201 Seagrass Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
27 reviews

Seagrass Village is a pleasant place to live has plenty of activities the staff is excellent the residents are friendly and easy to get along with is and thers plenty of activities and plenty to do in that...

Provides: Independent Living
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• 24/7 Security, featuring 42 independent living villas over 1800 sq. ft. each, 3 story/90,000 sq. foot independent living apartments. •Age is 55 yrs. and older •Blue Heron Dining Room featuring Restaurant-Style menus and service•Private dining room•Social hour at The Summer Wind Bar &...

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StoryPoint Knoxville West

8501 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
95 reviews

I was with a friend who was visiting her grandmother in assisted living. This was the first time I had ever visited an assisted living community. The lady at the front desk was very welcoming. She knew my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Knoxville West! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...

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Holiday Summerfield Estates

9133 Baird Road, Shreveport, LA 71118

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

I live in apartment 215. I moved here maybe 2months ago. I absolutely love the place. I love the fact that I don’t have to cook. I have housekeepers to come once a week and the friendly staff they have. I...

Provides: Independent Living
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Summerfield Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the scenic Southern Hills region of Shreveport, you'll love the elegant grace of our property and the convenience and color of our community. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...

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Daniel Pointe Retirement Community

514 Robert Daniel Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
12
12 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
70 reviews

My mother moved in to Daniel Pointe a few weeks back and it has been a wonderful experience for her. Amy could not have been more helpful and accommodating throughout the process. She was extremely...

Provides: Independent Living
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Daniel Pointe, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, has been developed exclusively for adults 55 and over and is now OPEN! We offer the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement. Daniel Pointe's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities...

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Cherry Blossom Senior Living

79 Blossom Field Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43213

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
60 reviews

The facility is beautiful and makes you feel almost like you're staying in a resort or nice suite hotel that is laid out on a single ground floor. If you didn't know, you could barely tell this is an...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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There is a place for you or your loved one at Cherry Blossom Senior Living in Columbus, Ohio that centers around friendships, family, a life filled with independence and purpose, tender and trusted care when and how you need itand the feeling that you’re home.Find out more about Cherry Blossom’s...

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Holiday Forsyth Court

2945 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
14
14 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
88 reviews

The staff is very sweet. According to mom the food is so so and takes forever to come to the table. The rooms are clean and nice! They have studios which are good sized! They have little kitchenettes but no...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Forsyth Court, an independent senior living community with compassionate staff and friendly neighbors. Boasting amenities and services, it's easy to picture what your life will be like here with us. As a resident, you'll enjoy a spacious studio, one-, or two-bedroom apartment suite...

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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
124 reviews

I have lived here for 5 years. I love my apartment and the other residents. I participate in activities and enjoy my life here.

Provides: Independent Living
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...

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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.