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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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Summit Place

107 Perpetual Square Drive, Anderson, SC 29621

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

* [name removed], the director, has been very helpful through a couple of medical issues we have encountered. * They helped set up hospice to come in and help with mom. * The activities are great when my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Live the good life at Summit Place, where desired amenities and world-class services excite our residents and provide a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our caring and professional staff provides a helping hand for residents who may appreciate assistance with activities of daily living. You can be...

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Danbury of Millersburg

4245 Glen Dr, Millersburg, OH 44654

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

I have been here a year and a half. It's the best life I have ever lived. I was in the military and then worked 41 years at Goodyear Aerospace. I'm where I should be.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grace Manor Suites

4620 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL 33809

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

Mom is doing well at Grace Manor. She says the staff is very supportive. Only thing she is getting use to is the food. Food is a little different than she is used to to.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living Care for Seniors with the Warmth of Southern Hospitality in North Lakeland with a decade of care and local ownership. We offer inclusive monthly pricing and there isn't a buy-in here, adding peace of mind. Grace Manor Suites is a warm, inviting home for seniors that offers...

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Atria Tinton Falls

44 Pine Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753

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

After searching and visiting several senior living facilities, in the New Jersey area, the Atria Tinton Falls was the superior choice for my mother. [name removed], Community Sales Director, went above and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Conveniently located near the beaches, boardwalk and shops of the Jersey Shore and major highways, Atria Tinton Falls has served Monmouth County families for 20 years. This vibrant community is designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater...

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Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

58 W Park Ave, Sugar Grove, IL 60554

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

The staff is very nice but they have had some significant staffing issues. I l know that they are not unique in that but for the cost to not have your room cleaned for 2 weeks is a problem. Saying that when...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...

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Cherry Blossom Senior Living

79 Blossom Field Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43213

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

Overall, I would describe the care here as above average. It's hard to expect everything to be perfect in this kind of setting, but the staff generally did a solid job supporting residents and handling daily...

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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Preston Place

5000 Old Shepard Place, Plano, TX 75093

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

What we like the most about the community has pretty much been all of it. Yes, we would recommend The Oaks at Plano to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Senior Apartments
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Preston Place!Nestled in the heart of Plano, Texas, our award-winning 55+ active adult retirement community features gated, garden-style grounds, resort-style amenities, and an array of convenient services tailored to simplify your...

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Canterfield of Fort Myers

18301 Trifecta Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33967

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
57 reviews

I don't get answers to verify if my brother gets laundry done, showers, bed made, bathroom and room cleaned and vaccummed. Have requested support to get my brother to clean his room; no response from staff....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Canterfield of Fort Myers invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. We are an inspiring retirement community that enables you to design each day as you desire. We are building a brand new tradition by offering "carefree living" in a country club-like setting where our residents...

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Holiday Golden Oaks

33398 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399

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

Very clean community. The staff is attentive and kind. The apartment is nicely laid out. The food is average. Activities are good.

Provides: Independent Living
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Golden Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled on stunning landscaped grounds in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes...

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The Pines Of Newmarket

9 Grant Road, Newmarket, NH 03857

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

Mom loves it here. When Ive had issues, the staff listens and makes sure things are corrected. We are very happy with our choice. A smallish community where it is easy for everyone to fit in. A lovely...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Pines Of Newmarket have served the residents of New England since 1999. At The Pines of Newmarket, our residents enjoy an array of services managed by a staff whose single goal is to help them enjoy life by creating a fun, loving and safe environment. We provide quality assisted living and...

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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.