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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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Benton House of Bluffton

8 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14
14 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
35 reviews

Repairs to the apartment were not completed by move in and the cook quit so the staff was trying to fill in. So food left a lot to be desired. I think the issues are due to a new director, office manager on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Bluffton 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of...

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Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls

1695 Queens Gate Circle, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
64 reviews

The staff is very friendly. I used to be employed here and I miss it . However my aunt lives here and I get to come back and visit.

Provides: Independent Living
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Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls is an independent senior living community that overlooks Brookledge Golf Course. Our goal is to provide our residents with a carefree active independent life style. We are near shopping, banks, restaurants and offices. All apartments have spacious rooms equipped with...

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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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16 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
58 reviews

Love Boulder Creek Assisted Living! We had our first tour of this great facility when we were initially looking for a place for mom. She wasn't quite ready and was still safe in our home. When the time came...

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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Holiday Aspen View Senior Living

3075 Avenue C, Billings, MT 59102

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Photos available
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27 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
113 reviews

She’s at senior living, which she has meet new friends. She has has no complaints of food and staff, and she participates in many of the activities and has used the bus transportation to go to the store....

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Beautiful fishponds, fountains and waterfalls await you at Aspen View. Our lovely landscape covers nearly five acres of gorgeous Montana countryside, complete with gentle paths and wonderful views of the...

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The Harrison

3060 Valley Farms Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
57 reviews

Every time I've been to see my mom or meet with you guys when we toured the facility it's been outstanding service and attention to detail. I'm so grateful to have my mom there where I feel like she's cared...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Race over to The Harrison at Eagle Valley, where desired amenities and convenient services get residents revved up about a vibrant Indy lifestyle that encourages independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community...

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Carriage House Senior Living Community

3896 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27455

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
72 reviews

1. Staff: Since new company, there has been a lot of CNA turnover. 2. Quality of care: On a scale from 1 to 5, with five being best, I would say quality of care is probably a 3 1/2 to 4 on any given day. 3....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome Home to Carriage House! Carriage House Senior Living Community is assisted living and memory care support residence in Greensboro, North Carolina, a city rich in culture, history and arts. Our senior community is conveniently located near medical facilities, upscale shopping centers and...

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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
115 reviews

The entire staff are amazing. Any help my parents need is quickly taken care of. I fully trust my parents are safe and taken care of.

Provides: Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Harbor Village Senior Living Communities

90 Allen Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
67 reviews

My mom pays for a single meal a day, she is 95 and living in a 1 bedroom independent living space. The space is spacious with ample closets and kitchen appliances. Unfurnished otherwise. Cleaners come in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living and assisted living so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one...

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Atria Park of Sierra Pointe

14500 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
12
12 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
121 reviews

My mother loves the food, the staff, and has made so many friends. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Our luxurious, resort-style community is situated in a residential neighborhood in North Scottsdale with stunning mountain views and kaleidoscopic sunsets. We're within walking distance of shopping, dining and banking less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. Atria Park of Sierra Pointe has...

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The Brielle

140 Friendship Ln, Staten Island, NY 10314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
83 reviews

I recently decided on having my 93 year old mom reside at the Brielle. My dealings with Mike and especially Alice Campbell made my decision so much easier. Alice was there to lend guidance and answer any...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Brielle, a non-profit community featuring care-inclusive pricing structure, is nestled in a natural wooded oasis right on Staten Island. We offer assisted living and memory care on a 10-acre campus that's comfortably removed from the surrounding noise and hectic pace. It's an idyllic setting...

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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.