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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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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
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9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
126 reviews

I found Atria to be a good experience. The was friendly and experienced. And they weren't understaffed. Cleanliness was very good. I got a 1 bedroom t gf at I used as a studio. Had I needed the bedroom I...

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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StoryPoint Novi

42400 12 W Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377

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

The community is peaceful and clean. The food is good and the staff and companionship is wonderful. I am very happy to be a resident here. I have made many friends and enjoy spending time with everyone.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Asher Point Independent Living of Arlington

2315 Little Road, Arlington, TX 76016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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18 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
205 reviews

Talk to the residents! They are the best! I would recommend to others! Thanks for y'all's help in giving me the property to consider!

Provides: Independent Living
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Fox Run Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Deep in the heart of Texas, Fox Run Estates is the home you've been waiting for. You'll love the comfortable facilities and all the entertainment, culture and history that Arlington has to offer. Our...

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Trevi Vibrant Senior Living

11230 Trevi Village Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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41 reviews

Our overall experience with Trevi has been excellent. The staff are very friendly, and have gone above and beyond (at times) to communicate with us about my dad's situation (has had been diagnosed with...

Provides: Independent Living
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Trevi Vibrant Senior Living is a brand new, all-inclusive independent living community located in Northeast Charlotte. Amenities include exercise and fitness facilities, a Pickleball court, library, and beautiful chapel. Flowing from the amenity spaces are two outdoor courtyards that provide...

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The Waterford at Fitchburg

5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
139 reviews

Food rating decreased due to lack of staff in the kitchen but overall meals are otherwise well prepared and tasty. A lot of fun activities daily with excellent bus driver. Apartments are spacious. Overall...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Get to know the warm, friendly environment at The Waterford at Fitchburg and you'll see how thoughtful amenities and world-class services come together in harmony. Residents at our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Fitchburg, WI, are afforded the privacy and freedom to live a...

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Legacy Heights Senior Living Community

11230 Ballantyne Trace Ct, Charlotte, NC 28277

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
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8 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
89 reviews

Great place just priced us out. I would recommend it, but be aware of the increase. I haven't been there since new ownership.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome Home to Legacy Heights of Charlotte. We are located in South Charlotte's beautiful Ballantyne area, close to neighborhood shopping malls. Our community offers Assisted Living as well as our award winning Bridge to Rediscovery, Montessori-based memory care program. We also offer Respite...

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Clarendale Clayton

7651 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO 63117

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13
13 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
41 reviews

What a fantastic place to live. We have no concerns or worries about our move here. It already feels like home. The staff made it easy to move here. They were prepared for the day we moved here from the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Spring Arbor of Winchester

2093 Northwestern Turnpike, Winchester, VA 22603

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
42 reviews

Absolutely! Can't say enough good things about the staff/facility and food. Mom went from being a shell of herself to a glowing, moving almost 90 year old. She is happy, and now walking and going to exercise...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Arbor - Winchester is in the historic town Winchester, Virginia and is an assisted living residence. Spring Arbor boasts colonial style architecture and is located just south of the Northwest Pike aka highway 50, just west the intersection of highway 37. It is only a couple of blocks from...

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Danbury of Broadview Heights

9500 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147

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

[name removed] Director Of Maintenance and housekeeping is always willing to lead a helping hand and a smile. [name removed] director of activities innovative and engaging activities monthly. She always...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danbury Senior Living in Broadview Heights offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and Parkinson's care options with amenities that today's seniors expect for comfort, support, and security – all within a beautiful park-like setting. Our campus has 130 private apartments with a...

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Cogir of Queen Anne

805 4th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
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5 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
107 reviews

My brother is exceptionally happy there. Their medical staff is very attentive to his needs, the staff is kind and the food and dining times are great. Lots and lots of activities in and outside of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Queen Anne Retirement Community, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Queen Anne Retirement Community offers luxurious independent living and assisted living, with stunning surroundings, amazing amenities, 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.