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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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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Photos available
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4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
125 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
See all Integral Senior Living Management Group communities

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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The Willows at Raleigh

2722 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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36 reviews

My mother had a bad transition because of stress but staff has been helpful. My parents are disappointed in some of the food but overall it is a great place.

Provides: Independent Living
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The Willows at Raleigh offers high-quality independent living and access to assisted living services through licensed providers in Raleigh, North Carolina. Located in the heart of the South, our community exudes southern hospitality, capturing the warmth and friendliness of our city.

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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
56 reviews

The director of the memory unit is very dedicated to the residents and families. The staff is gentle and helpful to residents. The entire executive staff knows every resident by name and the family...

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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Holiday Rolling Hills Ranch

4324 North 132nd Street, Omaha, NE 68164

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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94 reviews

On the overall experience... food good, staff friendly, helpful...sometimes there is an odor in the hallway, but they try their best...they try very hard to accommodate those with disabilities and...

Provides: Independent Living
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Rolling Hills Ranch provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet suburb of Omaha, you'll love the elegance of our facilities, friendly staff and the convenience of being close to the amenities of the nearby city....

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Holiday Alexis Gardens

4560 W Alexis Rd, Toledo, OH 43623

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
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115 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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Trustwell Living at Clyde Gardens Place

700 Coulson St, Clyde, OH 43410

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

I think it's a very nice place. Everybody there is kind and the staff is awesome and they take very good care of mom. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Clyde Gardens Place, we provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care....

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Legacy House of Taylorsville

6302 S Gold Medal Drive, Taylorsville, UT 84129

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

It's a pleasant environment and I enjoy the activities, shopping and people are easy to get alone with.The staff knows their jobs well.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Why Choose Legacy?Caring for seniors and their families since 1996, Legacy House of Taylorsville is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services.We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage of...

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StoryPoint Granger

6330 N Fir Rd, Granger, IN 46530

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

Excellent. I toured the facilities before choosing, and StoryPoint was first place far. I wouldn't have left her anywhere else. And they have proved to be every bit as great as we expected.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Granger! 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 enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...

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Holiday Haywood Estates

1180 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC 29615

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

My loved one moved in not long ago, so still getting comfortable. So far: -Friendly people -Having a remodeled apartment with kitchen and washer / dryer. -being allowed to have the dog.

Provides: Independent Living
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Haywood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built upon the picturesque, rural landscape of the Blue Ridge foothills, you'll enjoy strolling along our paths and appreciate the scenic views that await you at every vista. Residents also love the...

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The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes

7901 Radio Road, Naples, FL 34104

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

I like that many of the staff have been there for a while, so not a revolving door of staff. Everyone is very professional, they know my dad and he is really loving it there

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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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.