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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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Brookdale Hoffman Estates

1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

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

I came to this community 3 months ago. I like the staff. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I like the location. It's very convenient to shopping and family. Over all it is a nice place to call home.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.  When something needs to be...

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Home Place of Burlington

118 Alamance Rd, Burlington, NC 27215

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
37 reviews

The staff, all of them, from the receptionist to the nurses and aides, were great. They answered questions, stopped in to see how she was doing, etc. As her passing approached, they were making sure both Mom...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Homeplace of Burlington is centrally located between Raleigh and Winston-Salem in Burlington, North Carolina. Our community is two miles north of I-85/40 close to downtown, shopping and 3.5 miles from Alamance Regional Medical Center. Upon entering our community our comfortable interior,...

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The Lafayette

690 Mason Headley Rd, Lexington, KY 40504

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

The concern and warm attention to each resident and their guest is remarkable. I was very impressed by the great meals and flexibility you offer. The facility itself is very clean, well maintained,...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Lafayette is an all-inclusive independent living community in Lexington. The Lafayette has been providing exceptional services in the Lexington community for over 35 years. It is centrally located in the city and close to Keeneland and downtown Lexington. Independent Living is ideal for...

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Courtyards at Lake Granbury

801 Calinco Drive, Granbury, TX 76048

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

Courtyards at Lake Granbury served as an amazing addition to our family looking after mom during her time there. From the leadership to all of the staff, I can highly recommend it and encourage everyone to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Make a splash at Courtyards at Lake Granbury, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Granbury, Texas. Our residents enjoy a warm community where making new friends is the norm and receiving quality care from our experienced staff is expected. Each of our apartments presents the...

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Danbury of Broadview Heights

9500 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
61 reviews

We initially toured Danbury as an option for our Mom as an assisted living facility. She started out upstairs and for the past two years has been down in Memory Care with advanced dementia. As a family we...

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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The Harrison

3060 Valley Farms Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214

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

The staff is very friendly. They have some great little outings that are great for my mom, and she's pretty happy with the meals. She's adjusting and really enjoying even some of the other residents. The...

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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Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks

550 Old County Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
70 reviews

Wonderful place, staff go out their way to help everyone. I have only wonderful things to say. Will tell anyone looking for a place for family. Stonebrook Village is the best.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Now doing in person tours!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...

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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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4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
113 reviews

The facility is located on a beautiful lake that residents can view from a large patio. The library offered at the facility is very extensive and well taken care of. The apartments are modern and large....

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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Brookdale Lewisville

965 N Garden Ridge Blvd, Lewisville, TX 75077

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

The staff is very helpful, caring, and treated mom like she was their own. The lead medtech [name removed] went above and beyond for her.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our community, which offers assisted living services to seniors in Lewisville, Texas, welcomes seniors from all walks of life. We’ll work carefully with you to create an individualized care plan that focuses on exactly what you need — and what you don’t. We’ll never compromise your independence,...

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Symphony at Delray Beach

4840 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
55 reviews

We recently moved our 92 year old Mom to Symphony after a hospitalization that rendered her more vulnerable to living on her own as she had been. My brother and I looked at several assisted living facilities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated near multiple beaches on historic Atlantic Avenue, Symphony at Delray Beach is a modern, urban senior living community located near Delray Medical, Bethesda Hospital East and West and Boca Center for Health as well as Publix Plaza, Delray Square, Delray Municipal Beach and Morikami...

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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.