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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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9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
124 reviews

For the most part, it has been great. Most of the staff is great. Only exceptions have been a couple of the caregivers my mom has had issues with. Maybe 2 out of the 10 or so caregivers she has had. The only...

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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Jubilation

1301 Ashford Cir, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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36 reviews

The facilities, food, events, and most importantly, the people, have all been great! Very happy with our experience at Jubilation. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place...

Provides: Independent Living

The Lafayette

690 Mason Headley Rd, Lexington, KY 40504

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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45 reviews

Good conversation, good information from knowledgeable people, and then toured clean, spacious apartment. Wide range of services. I would recommend to others.

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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Oak Hill Terrace

1805 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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108 reviews

Friendly and kind staff, genuine concern. Variety of activities. Value Catholic activities for Mom. Yes would recommend to others.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Oak Hill Terrace is a community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into the fabric of...

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Holiday Genesee Gardens

4495 Calkins Rd, Flint, MI 48532

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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79 reviews

5 stars. They listened to the needs of my mom and helped her get the perfect apartment. The apartment was freshly painted, clean and everyone was friendly and helpful. The housekeeper even came to welcome my...

Provides: Independent Living
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Genesee Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Flint, you'll love the quality of our facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...

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StoryPoint Louisville East

8021 Christian Court, Louisville, KY 40222

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

You can tell from the moment you walk in this building that the staff all have one thing in common- they love their jobs and the people that live there. I don’t have the words that describe how the employees...

Provides: Independent Living
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StoryPoint Louisville East is located in a peaceful corner of Louisville. You'll enjoy living in a quiet, beautiful home in the heart of so much convenience and excitement. We're just minutes away from all of the shopping, healthcare and culture of downtown, and just as close to Church Hill...

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Brookdale Grand Court Lubbock

4601 71st Street, Lubbock, TX 79424

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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74 reviews

I love my community and give them a 10 star review for all of the devices and amenities that they provide. I love the food , transportation, and all of the activities. I am giving them a 10 Out of 10

Provides: Independent Living
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Find a Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living. At our upscale community, you can trade the stress and hassles that come from living at home for a resort-style life full of activities and events, and surrounded by luxurious accommodations. Our community is the only...

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Brookdale Hoffman Estates

1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

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

I chose Brookdale/Discovery Village independent living for my 87 yr old Dad based on a referral from A Place For Mom. [Name Removed] was super helpful and kind when I did the tour. She answered all my...

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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The Wellington at North Richland Hills

6150 Glenview Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

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

We were looking for a place for our loved ones who needed additional support, as they had been declining mentally, emotionally, and physically over time. We used the service to explore our options and...

Provides: Independent Living
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Live well and prosper at The Wellington at North Richland Hills, an Independent Living community in North Richland Hills, Texas, that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational and wellness programs. Our community offers residents the freedom to live as they...

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American House Village at Bloomfield

1957 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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46 reviews

It is a great apartment size, most of the staff is great, facility is well laid out, LOTS of activities = great for socializing. 3 meals are automatically included in rent, no separate meal plan is an...

Provides: Independent Living
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American House Village at Bloomfield is a brand new community. We opened our doors on November 1st, 2022. Our community features 150 Independent Living apartment homes with full kitchens, washer and dryer, patio or balcony. Some fairway views of The Links at Crystal Lake Golf Course, very close...

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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.