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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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Sterling Place

22800 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48033

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

The Admitting Administrator is the absolute best! [name removed] was very patient, welcoming, and focused on my brother's needs. The entire staff is eager to assist with whatever my brother might be in need...

Provides: Independent Living
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When you choose a Holiday lifestyle, we simplify things for you.Sterling Place, an independent senior living community, offers exceptional service and convenient amenities to its residents and their families. Complete with spacious apartment suites, 10 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, and...

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Atria Stamford

77 3rd Street, Stamford, CT 06905

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

After visiting a number of places my daughter and I chose Atria for my wife of 55 years. This was a very sad moment but one that was necessary. The Atria facilities and people have been marvelous. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Stamford has served the families of Fairfield County since 2007. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion to enhance beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities,...

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Brookdale Meridian Westland

10695 West 17th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
79 reviews

A very good experience. Welcoming environment. [name removed], Sales and Marketing Director, is the one who showed me around and who has been in regular contact with me. A sweet, friendly gal.

Provides: Independent Living
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The Luxury of IndependenceNestled within the charming city of Lakewood, Colorado, you’ll discover an independent living community that feels more like a resort. Brimming with luxury services and amenities like an on-campus bistro, putting green, billiards room, and more, you can soak up the best...

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Sedgwick Plaza

2455 North Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67220

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

What we like the most about the Sedwick Plaza community is that the staff are super friendly and caring. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Welcome To The FamilySenior living as you may have once known it is much different today. Sedgwick Plaza strives to create something better—in every sense of the word. Here, you get an exceptional lifestyle filled with good friendships, meaningful activities, delicious food and, basically, all...

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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
40 reviews

Everyone has been very helpful in helping me get settled in. The food is good and the dining room staff is very pleasant. I would recommend the community to others without reservation.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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
52 reviews

The staff was fantastic. Attentive but not intrusive. PT people did wonders for my mom keeping her active. The only complaint was they often switched menu items with out notice.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa of New Port Richey

6120 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
196 reviews

Mom moved to Grand Villa when she decided it was time to move to a facility. She's been there couple years now. The staff takes very good care of her, she's happy, and I feel like I'm part of the GV family...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of New Port Richey! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in New Port Richey, Florida, is just north of Tarpon Springs in Pasco County. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy...

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Watermere at Firewheel (Fall 2024)

6868 N. George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75044

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

Staff and residents are all very friendly. Place is exceptionally clean and smells good. Lots of activities, more than I need personally. I do play cards and attend bible study. Food is good and plentiful....

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watermere at Firewheel, a brand new independent living retirement community. Watermere is dedicated to creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment where residents can enjoy all the benefits of a safe, luxurious, and...

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The Ashton at Anderson

6849 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
40 reviews

Facility is gorgeous and has nice outside areas. And very clean. All staff seem happy and helpful. Lots of activities and events.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Indigo at Carolina Forest

176 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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

Most of the staff were ok. Some med techs have poor communication and bad attitudes, lack of compassion. Food was definitely good. My mom became to sick to participate in activities so I can not comment on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.