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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 Sunnyvale

175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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

Atria served us quite well somewhat surprisingly. Pricing was incredibly good, the staff was nice, especially [name removed] the sales rep and upper management. Some of the caregivers were better than others...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown Sunnyvale, California. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll along winding walkways or relax in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Or they may prefer to entertain...

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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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157 reviews

Toured a couple of Assisted Living facilities with my Mom this past [date removed]. Although every Assisted Living facility we visited was fantastic my Mom found an immediate connection with several...

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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Courtyards at Lake Granbury

801 Calinco Drive, Granbury, TX 76048

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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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The Delaney at Parkway Lakes

21700 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77407

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

Friendly atmosphere, clean pleasant surrounding, the food is great and bunch of activities that my husband and I enjoy, especially music and fun. My husband really enjoys living here because he has made a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to retirement living the way it is meant to be. At The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, you can enjoy life on your own terms. Take your pick from comfortable and spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, each designed with the casual elegance that's so popular today. Bright, sunny...

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Brookdale Hoffman Estates

1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

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

Discovery Village Hoffman Estates is a good place for this old man to live. The facilities are well kept and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. As an independent living resident I do not use the...

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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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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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Acclaim at East Beach

4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

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

Acclaim at East Beach is a place that I was looking for when I was considering Independent Living facilities. I'm content living here and I'm becoming more familiar with the area. I've made several friends...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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LUXURY SENIOR LIVING ON THE WATERFRONTIf you’re looking for a luxury-filled retirement community with waterfront views, discover more about Acclaim at East Beach. Located near Little Creek Marina and boardwalk, our independent lifestyle was designed for seniors 62 or better to provide you with...

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Brookdale Willows Sherman

3410 Post Oak Crossing, Sherman, TX 75092

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

The caring people, 1:1 attention, and relaxing atmosphere are the best factors! Administrators are visible and hands-on with residents and families! Overall they could improve processes and communication.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our luxurious senior living community set on three acres of beautiful landscaped grounds in Sherman, Texas, offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your...

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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
35 reviews

My mother is in memory care and the staff and care has been wonderful. My family appreciates the quality of care and attention to my mother. Everyone is very friendly, helpful and supportive. The daily...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Sodalis Martinez

515 The Pass, Martinez, GA 30907

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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66 reviews

Literal inclusive. No add on costs, watching the workers during serving a meal, patient and kindness toward all, faith evident by listening to employees talk, not too big. Location key, close to Warren...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sodalis Martinez is located in a vibrant suburb of Augusta, Georgia. The area is surrounded by beautiful traditions of the South and the prestige of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National. University Hospital and Augusta University Medical Center are just an eight-mile drive from our...

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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.