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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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Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care

1507 Glastonbury Dr, St. Johns, MI 48879

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

My sister and I were in need of immediate need for our mother's medical issues and health decline. She called and the director at grace haven said they had an opening in ther facility . It was more than mom...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Grace Haven, a Leisure Living Community in St. Johns, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...

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Stoney Ridge Senior Living

8630 Washington Church Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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69 reviews

Recently getting our sister moved to Stoney Ridge and we really enjoy the facility so far. [name removed] has been amazing with everything, helping us with set up and answering all of our questions in a very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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On the outskirts of downtown Dayton, residents of Stoney Ridge Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, are surrounded by all the natural beauty and recreation that Ohio has to offer. The community features cozy common spaces, a sun-filled courtyard, and specialized assisted living and...

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Renaissance North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613

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

Beautiful and well-kept property. Daytime front desk ([name removed]) was a gem. Maintenance staff was e extremely available and helpful. Can't comment on dining room specifically but food seemed pretty...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Renaissance is an upscale senior living community in Tampa, Florida.Renaissance has been renovated with an upscale, modern feel and offers a continuum of care without expensive buy-ins. This multi-million-dollar renovation brings a renewed vibe and reawakened energy to the community.

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The Waterford at Fort Worth

6799 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133

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

Everyone is friendly including the servers and staff. The food is great. The prices for rent are reasonable. I would definitely recommend the community to others. And those who don't care for the food listed...

Provides: Independent Living
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Saddle up and mosey on down to The Waterford at Fort Worth. Our Independent Living community in Fort Worth, Texas, welcomes residents to enjoy the best years of their lives in the comfort of spacious apartments surrounded by great amenities and assisted by friendly staff. The Waterford offers the...

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Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

3601 East Holt Ave, West Covina, CA 91791

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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78 reviews

5 stars across the board! The staff the amazing! They are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond. The facility is very clean and the food is delicious with many options. I also like...

Provides: Independent Living
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Bridgecreek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburb of Los Angeles, you'll love our beautiful grounds, elegant facilities and the convenience of being in the middle of it all. We're close to shopping, recreation and healthcare. Our...

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Westgate Village

8847 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305

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

The facility was very clean and recently updated making it bright and it didn't feel old and tired. The staff was friendly and went above and beyond in showing the different apartments available and even...

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the best of the Arizona lifestyle with Westgate Village. Conveniently located in Glendale, Westgate Village offers year-round sunshine and resort-like amenities, all within 30 minutes of downtown Phoenix. This brand new independent senior living community is close to the Westgate...

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StoryPoint Prospect

6901 Carslaw Ct, Prospect, KY 40059

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

I have been at STORYPOINT Prospect since early January 2026 and find it to be warm , authentic and professional. The Staff members are passionate about their responsibilities. The support structure of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Prospect! From assistance with daily tasks to the handling of household maintenance and more, our experienced team at StoryPoint Prospect knows that care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we take the time to get to know each resident to ensure they receive the highest quality of...

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Paramount Senior Living at Manassas

8341 Barrett Dr, Manassas, VA 20109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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86 reviews

The staff are very friendly and take the time to know my name and who my person there is. They are very kind to my mom, and treat her very well. The staff check in on her often just to "check". The staff has...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Paramount Senior Living at Manassas is a premiere assisted living community in Manassas, Virginia. Our campus, which is set on six acres, is just a short drive from Washington D.C. and near downtown Manassas, a local shopping mall and an abundance of restaurants. Manassas is a quiet and peaceful...

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Anthology of Farmington Hills

30637 W 14 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
47 reviews

The staff, the people, the aides there, absolutely wonderful. Full of positivity, personality and joy. The people make that place special. The factor that keeps it from being a 5 and perfect for us: the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Anthology of Farmington Hills, you will discover boutique-inspired senior living, designed especially with you in mind. We combine the best in accommodations, care, culinary experiences and community. Professional, in-house chefs prepare gourmet meals from scratch. Dedicated and compassionate...

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Atria Sunnyvale

175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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

The service was amazing. It was so helpful at such a stressful time. My client support person was so kind and supportive she really helped me through the decisions I needed to make for my mom. He was...

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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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.