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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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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
65 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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The Waterford at Levis Commons

7100 South Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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121 reviews

Staff is good. Activities are good, but my dad doesn't take advantage of them. The food I've heard is above average. The place is kept clean. The rooms need more storage. The communication between the staff...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Embrace a bright future at The Waterford at Levis Commons, where desired amenities and convenient services provide residents the opportunity to live a vibrant lifestyle. Imagine an apartment home with no cooking, cleaning or maintenance — and friends next door. That's what residents get at The...

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Avista Garden City

5815 Coffey Street, Garden City, ID 83714

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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71 reviews

The staff is friendly; administration is proactive and communicative; facility is pleasant and located in a peaceful part of town. Yes, I would recommend it.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Avista Garden City is an assisted living community located in Garden City, Idaho, in a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood just south of River Pointe Park. Avista Garden City is committed to providing residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by working alongside them and their families...

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Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living

4855 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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78 reviews

We have had nothing but a good experience with Cogir. My mother is very happy there. They have had several management turn overs but it seems to have settled down as of late. They are clean, attentive always...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Rohnert Park Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community located in Rohnert Park, California. Our community, located in Sonoma County, lies in the heart of wine country just a short drive north from San Francisco. Set on five acres of rolling hills and open pastures,...

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Sodalis Tampa

2626 West Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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134 reviews

Sodalis Tampa has worked very hard when it comes to staffing and care for their residents. The New Executive Director is amazing as well as very involved with the residents and their families. Sodalis Tampa...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sodalis Tampa is a single-story community located on 6 acres of beautifully landscaped land with opened courtyards and is adjacent to one of Tampa's wetland and conservation areas.This community offers affordable luxury and is just moments from the abundant conveniences of the Greater...

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Vista Veranda

141 Chestnut Hill Drive, Ravenna, OH 44266

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

Vista Veranda is a lot smaller than other places we visited which we liked. Moms room is just the right size for her. The room wasn't as clean as we thought it should be - we did some cleaning ourselves. We...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Vista Veranda provides both assisted living and memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias. We are located at the north end of the small town of Ravenna in northeastern Ohio. We are a small single level community with many amenities and services to offer seniors in our area.Our...

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Holiday Pinecrest

915 29th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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159 reviews

Hickory Solista is great - the staff is attentive, the facility is very clean and well kept, and the one-bedroom apartment is perfect for my dad. There are great activities arranged, but my dad has not...

Provides: Independent Living
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Pinecrest provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll be instantly charmed by our peaceful, rural setting that's just a short drive from Charlotte, Asheville, Blowing Rock and Boone. Residents enjoy the convenience of being close to all the entertainment,...

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Grand Villa of New Port Richey

6120 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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203 reviews

Everything is going well. The staff are very polite and kind. My father in law enjoys the activities and the meals. He is happy overall. The nurses keep up updated of his health condition.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of New Port Richey! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in New Port Richey, Florida, is just north of Tarpon Springs in Pasco County. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy...

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Preston Place

5000 Old Shepard Place, Plano, TX 75093

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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105 reviews

Overall I have to give all employees from the top down a 5. Everyone I've needed for one reason or another have always been pleasant and helpful. I don't use the fitness room but it always seems clean and...

Provides: Senior Apartments
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Preston Place!Nestled in the heart of Plano, Texas, our award-winning 55+ active adult retirement community features gated, garden-style grounds, resort-style amenities, and an array of convenient services tailored to simplify your...

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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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57 reviews

Overall experience has been good. The staff has been patient and kind with our very difficult resident. Room is nice but not always happy with the housekeeping. But to be fair the resident refuses to allow...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Alta Senior Living communities

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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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.