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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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Richmond Place

3051 Rio Dosa Drive, Lexington, KY 40509

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

Everyone is so nice and pleasant to us and my Mom. Excellent customer service. My mom loves the food and she is eating better than ever. They also have activities you can participate or not.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...

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StoryPoint Strongsville

19205 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136

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

My friend has been here for a little while now. He seems to really enjoy the facility. The staff is friendly and attentive. The building is very clean. There are many activities to keep the residents busy.

Provides: Independent Living
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Situated on beautiful grounds in a peaceful suburb of Cleveland, you'll love our comfortable facilities while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby city. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare, dining and colorful local attractions.

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Chandler Place Independent Living

745 Dilworth Lane, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
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16 Photos available
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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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Holiday Orchid Terrace

4474 Butler Hill Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128

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

I've actually recommended it to others already. The facility is clean. The dining room is nice. Everything has been updated. The staff was great to work with as they really tried to get my mother-in-law to...

Provides: Independent Living
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Orchid Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of St. Louis, you'll be charmed by the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living in the heart of it all. We're just minutes from shopping,...

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Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct, Apex, NC 27502

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

What we like the most about the community is that I always felt welcome as a visitor. Yes, I would recommend Spring Arbor of Apex to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Independence Village of Plymouth

14707 Northville Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

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

I adore living at IVP. I love the staff. I loved the giant turkey leg last night. I almost ate the whole thing. The "Royals" event was so much fun!

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! We make a point to provide a diverse variety of services and amenities through our independent living and enhanced living options. Designed with each resident’s specific needs in mind, we work diligently each day to make every moment of every day something special...

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Patriot Heights

5000 Fawn Meadow, San Antonio, TX 78240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
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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Sodalis Texas City

1901 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX 77591

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
243 reviews

Five on all. I have nothing but good things to say about the Dallas. It's the best experience I've had with any type of care for my mom so far. The transition from long-term care to so Dallas, which is...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Sodalis Texas City, located in Texas City, Texas, offering exceptional assisted living options for seniors in the Houston area.Sodalis Texas City is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:Private and shared...

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The Bentley

3362 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234

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

All the F U N. Always someone to talk to, great parties, and 5 star food. The Forum helped me go on after Don passed away. We were married 53 years,

Provides: Independent Living
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The Bentley provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet section of northwest Dallas, you'll enjoy the graceful elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living in a thriving city. We're close to shopping,...

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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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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.