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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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Heartis San Antonio

15430 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78248

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

I would give it 5 stars, except [name removed] said some of the meals are unappetizing and scheduled therapy sessions are not consistent. The quality of meals could be better. Green soup doesn't look...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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HEARTIS San Antonio is an assisted living and memory care community offering high quality, personalized care services in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio is a thriving city highly regarded for its high quality of life, fine shopping and world-class dining and cultural opportunities. Home to...

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Independence Village of Fishers East

12950 Talblick St, Fishers, IN 46037

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

Gourmet chef, and the residents loved the meals, but I didn't. The activities are not included in my respite care lease and I was there for physical therapy. Staff, care, and physical therapy were excellent,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Fishers East! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout...

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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
25 reviews

I would be happy to! The staff is so kind, helpful, and welcoming. The rooms are bright and open; they feel like home while being clean and beautiful. The activities are so creative; my father wants to...

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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Holiday Lake Shore Commons

1402 Hospital Plaza Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

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

5 stars. And it gets a 5 stars for price alone. There's nothing else anywhere close to it. It is independent living but I have all of the peace of mind that I would have if she were at an assisted living...

Provides: Independent Living
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Lake Shore Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet, beautiful section of Wilmington near the city's center, you'll love your peaceful home in the heart of town. We're minutes from healthcare shopping, dining and many interesting...

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The Waterford at Fairfield

1460 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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116 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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The Ashton on Dorsey

1105 Dorsey Lane, Louisville, KY 40223

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

The Ashton at Dorsey had a very clean and bright atmosphere. Lots of natural light, colors that brightened rooms in both the common areas and apartment. The team at The Ashton was also very friendly and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Dealing with the realities of aging can be challenging—from physical limitations and medical issues to cognitive changes and more. No matter where you are in your story, we know that finding the right senior living experience is paramount. At The Ashton on Dorsey, we’re dedicated to helping you...

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Holiday Country Squire

1602 Buckingham Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64506

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

The staff is excellent and very helpful. The apartment (very clean and well maintained). Apartment size is great. Food and dining experience is good. Holiday Country Squire, is a nice, clean community with...

Provides: Independent Living
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Country Squire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. At Country Squire retirement community, you'll receive the royal treatment. We're located in a quiet corner of St. Joseph, a community that recalls the small-town friendliness of past generations. And if you...

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StoryPoint Wyoming

2380 Aurora Pond Drive Southwest, Wyoming, MI 49519

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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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Aspen Assisted Living

32406 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152

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

5 for all - We love Aspen the best move we've made my mom loves it there. Love the fact that there is a lot of activities for her to do she said the food is great its always clean when we come in . All the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Aspen Assisted Living strives to provide a home-like environment for adult citizens in our community who are aged or are experiencing age-related or memory care challenges. To us, this represents a focus on health and well-being supported by a team of compassionate caring people who possess a...

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Westmont of Escondido

500 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

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

Mom was moved into memory care two weeks ago and I am impressed with the number of activities that they do and it is great to see her participating in so many of them. The staff is very attentive and caring.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Westmont Town Court is centrally located in Escondido, within walking distance from the Historic Grand Avenue Downtown District where residents can enjoy unique shops, fine eateries and medical services as well as cultural performances and fine art at the nearby California Center for the Arts....

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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.