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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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Savannah Square

1 Savannah Square Dr, Savannah, GA 31406

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

The staff is always available and they are helpful. I would recommend the community to others who are currently searching for one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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The Ashton at Anderson

6849 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.7
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41 reviews

We chose The Ashton for my sister! It’s a beautiful facility but more importantly an experienced, caring, and friendly staff to care for her. We are grateful for all they do for our sister! Our family can...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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
42 reviews

Absolutely! Can't say enough good things about the staff/facility and food. Mom went from being a shell of herself to a glowing, moving almost 90 year old. She is happy, and now walking and going to exercise...

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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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
127 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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Inlet Coastal Resort

5087 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
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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Rosemont

6450 Kings Parkway, Humble, TX 77346

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

As the daughter of a past resident, I can honestly say my experience was exemplary. The care and the attention to detail for each resident was outstanding. My father could be more than difficult at times,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Strike a winning combination of comfort and convenience at Rosemont. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Humble, Texas offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy the freedom of Assisted Living — freedom from the...

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Pinnacle Springs Retirement Community (Summer 2024)

2055 S Bellview Rd, Rogers, AR 72758

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

After being here two months I would rate all categories a 5. I have been very impressed with this facility however I think you might check back with me in 8 or 10 months . I have been overwhelmed with the...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Ranch Estates of Tucson

2365 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

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

The Ranch Estates of Tucson is amazing. They are taking very good care of my Mother. It is an all-inclusive facility, meaning: staff is very engaged with the residents and caring, medical staff on-board, and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Ranch Estates of Tucson is senior living at its finest. We are located in the beautiful Casas Adobes area of Tucson, near Oro Valley. Our community includes assisted living and memory care services and amenities catered to the individual. The Ranch Estates of Tucson is much more than senior...

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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
86 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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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
131 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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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.