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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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9.6
Review Score
91 reviews

Lynridge has been updated . It has a new clean interior. This community is just the right size not to big or small. My parents have overall enjoyed the setting.

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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Crown Pointe Retirement Community

2820 S 80th St, Omaha, NE 68124

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

Communication has failed a couple of times. Food is good and the aides are also. The room size is perfect. For being blind it is a nice size and mostly easy moving around. The only drawback is the size of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Discover the good life at Crown Pointe, where the most sought after Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Omaha, Nebraska, can be found in abundance. Our warm and inviting community is filled with potential friends and comforts to help residents enjoy every moment of...

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Atria El Camino Gardens

2426 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608

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

Staff turnover has had negative impact. They have events frequently for the residents. They celebrate individuals as well. I still recommend.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria El Camino Gardens welcomes you to come for a visit to see our warm and welcoming community where people gather and enjoy life together. Our residents know and rest assured we have the services and amenities they are looking for from our deliciously prepared meals choosing from three...

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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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54 reviews

Legacy was a great place when mom needed it It worked wonderful for her at the time. Very friendly. Clean place. Good management.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is an assisted living community located in Tampa, Florida which is in Hillsborough County. The environment of this community is that of a luxurious resort. Residents will always have a variety of things that they can choose to participate in every day. From emotional...

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Holiday Montara Meadows

3150 East Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89121

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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149 reviews

My wife and I toured Montara Meadows along with other similar Independent Living - All Inclusive communities for my elderly Uncle. We selected Montara Meadows. My uncle has been a resident for 6 weeks now...

Provides: Independent Living
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Montara Meadows provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, you'll love the elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of a home in the heart of it all. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare and all...

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Holiday Redbud Hills

3211 East Moores Pike, Bloomington, IN 47401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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21 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
63 reviews

It's a relaxed environment, there are behavior specialists to help with people an situations, the food is good, the soups are great and there is lots of good entertainment and activities to choose from. ...

Provides: Independent Living
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Redbud Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Rated as one of the top 10 retirement cities by both AAA and AARP, you'll love our pristine grounds conveniently situated close to all the things that make life rich. We're minutes from shopping, healthcare...

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Patriot Heights

5000 Fawn Meadow, San Antonio, TX 78240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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91 reviews

Patriot Heights provides numerous activities, outside dining experiences, trips to unique locations, transportation to doctors visits as needed, staff is very friendly. Housekeeping services. In-house...

Provides: Independent Living
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Our luxurious continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides a wide range of care options, activities and amenities for seniors in an upscale, elegant environment. We’re located in San Antonio, Texas, a culture-rich, historic and vibrant city with deluxe entertainment options and plenty of...

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Chandler Place Independent Living

745 Dilworth Lane, Rock Hill, SC 29732

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

They are definitely trying to maximize their rent amounts charging before u even move in was my biggest issue. The community is very clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They didn't have to care...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Chandler Place. Our newly constructed apartment homes provide a distinctive combination of service and independence which enables you to make choices and enjoy life. With a choice of one or two bedroom apartments, you may select the option that best meets your needs. Your apartment...

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Ashford Court

37501 Joy Road, Westland, MI 48185

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

I have been at Ashford Court for less than a year and would rate it 4 stars. The staff is very caring and responsive to concerns. I would recommend the community to others.

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Ashford Court, we provide all the comforts of home without the responsibilities of home. All our apartment suites include kitchenettes, private bathrooms, heating, air conditioning, and 24/7 emergency response services. Rent at Ashford Court includes regular housekeeping and linen services,...

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Brookdale Forest City

493 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC 28043

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

The staff is well-trained to care for patients with memory issues. The staff remain gentle and calm even when patients are agitated and combative. We would recommend Brookdale Memory Care as a top choice for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Quality Care You Can Count OnYou deserve quality care you can count on, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your freedom to have it. Here at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community, you can enjoy custom care plans, a fun-filled community calendar and a warm and welcoming...

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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.