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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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Crown Pointe Retirement Community

2820 S 80th St, Omaha, NE 68124

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

I have a grandfather living at Crown Pointe. Everyone is so nice here. The building is well maintained and they always have a ton of fun things going on for my grandpa to do. He really enjoys living here and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Discover the good life at Crown Pointe, where the most sought after Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Omaha, Nebraska, can be found in abundance. Our warm and inviting community is filled with potential friends and comforts to help residents enjoy every moment of...

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The Delaney at Parkway Lakes

21700 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77407

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

I have been here for about 2 years and I am very comfortable. The Delaney is a very neat, clean and organized, and the staff makes me feel home. There are some improvements that need to be worked out but...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to retirement living the way it is meant to be. At The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, you can enjoy life on your own terms. Take your pick from comfortable and spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, each designed with the casual elegance that's so popular today. Bright, sunny...

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Cogir of Mill Creek

14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

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

Such a warm, clean, and fun filled place! I love all of the music and entertainment. I also think that the pool and exercise room are wonderful. My dad has lived here for about three years now. It’s a great...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Cogir of Mill Creek Senior Living, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Cogir of Mill Creek is a beautiful assisted living and independent living community located between Mill Creek Nature Reserve and Mill Creek...

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Spring Arbor of Wilmington

809 John D Barry Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
3
3 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
49 reviews

I would give a 5 for all very happy with everything staff goes above and beyond and care. Staff are very attentive to my sister. There are plenty of activities to participate in and therapy's are available...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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StoryPoint Chesterfield

51760 Gratiot Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48051

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

It is a beautiful place for my Aunt. She enjoys the bingo and the drumming the exercise class. She also enjoys sitting outside on the bench, both in the front and the back of the building. She also takes...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Chesterfield! 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 independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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The Waterford at Fairfield

1460 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
118 reviews

The food is very good. The process of setting up payments for rent could be improved with the website operation. Would recommend the Waterford at Fairfield.

Provides: Independent Living
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Seize the opportunity to thrive at The Waterford at Fairfield, where residents have the freedom to focus on family and friends thanks to our modern amenities and convenient services. Our Independent Living community in Fairfield, Ohio, offers the privacy and freedom to live the way residents...

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Boulder Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care

6070 Northland Drive, Rockford, MI 49341

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

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Boulder Creek Assisted Living! My mom has been there since May, and she is truly thriving. When she arrived, she could barely walk. Today, she is walking with a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Boulder Creek, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Rockford, Michigan, where we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...

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StoryPoint Fairfield

7129 Gilmore Rd, Fairfield Township, OH 45011

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
128 reviews

I rate a 5...the care packages can be a little confusing. Also, with the care being separate from StoryPoint They are very helpful and go out of their way to get people settled in. Living and bedroom good...

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Fairfield! Our residents are our pride and joy, so we love to provide them with the most joyful retirement experience. Offering independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care options allow us to provide a catered experience for each resident’s specific...

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StoryPoint Wyoming

2380 Aurora Pond Drive Southwest, Wyoming, MI 49519

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

The entire staff are the most caring group of people. From the receptionist, to the dining hall people, to the Corso Care team, housekeepers, activities, Director and executive Director, they get to know the...

Provides: Independent Living
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StoryPoint Wyoming is located on the picturesque, landscaped grounds in Wyoming, the largest suburb of Grand Rapids. You'll love the quiet elegance of our community while being close to all the attractions of Michigan's second largest city. We're a short distance from shopping, healthcare and...

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Southwick Village

802 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077

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

I came to Southwick Village at the request of family. I was wary, giving up my home for an apartment at... ugh... a retirement facility. Never a day has passed where I've regretted the move, Southwick...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Southwick Village is a 55+ retirement community, located in the historic town of Southwick, MA. Nestled on 46 acres of towering trees and nature in a park-like setting, close to golf courses, hiking trails and quaint town amenities. Our spacious one and two bedroom cottages have plenty of room...

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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.