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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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Manor At Market Square

803 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
86 reviews

Everything has been wonderful. My father in law is in the memory care neighborhood and the staff is great. They have programs and great food.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Heritage Senior Living, LLC. communities

Manor at Market Square is truly a gem in the heart of Reading, PA. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra assistance when you need it, you're in the right place. Catering to both independent living and residents who...

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Brookdale Wayne AL/MC

820 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
72 reviews

Overall, I’ve had a good experience. The facility is very affordable and offers good value for the money. Value for Money: 4/5 This is a very affordable place, especially considering the services and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just a...

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Country Charm

3177 Meridian Parke Dr, Greenwood, IN 46142

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

I recently arranged for my Mom and Dad to be in assisted living at Country Charm. Once they were admitted, their care has been great, and everyone I’ve met have been very friendly and helpful. My Mom and Dad...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Let the allure of county living and appeal of big-city services lead to Country Charm, an Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Greenwood, Indiana. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally...

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Park Terrace Senior Living

2577 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
53 reviews

The overall experience is good to excellent. Indoor common areas are clean and maintained, outdoor areas are being repaired. Clean pathways Staff and residents are friendly. This is strictly independent...

Provides: Independent Living
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Atria Tinton Falls

44 Pine Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
114 reviews

It's 5 stars for me as the responsible family member. The place is spotless. The staff is incredibly observant and calls me whenever they have any suspicion that my mom is having any kind of difficulty,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Conveniently located near the beaches, boardwalk and shops of the Jersey Shore and major highways, Atria Tinton Falls has served Monmouth County families for 20 years. This vibrant community is designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater...

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StoryPoint Prospect

6901 Carslaw Ct, Prospect, KY 40059

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

Storypoint has always treated and cared for my mother with respect and kindness and have always been good to her. The staff is excellent and my mother enjoys being here.

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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Church Creek

1250 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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

Love Church Creek and the staff and the residents. We have been here 3 months and have enjoyed every day for one reason or another. The member activities are endless from the movie library of over 1,000...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...

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Courtyard At Lakewood

7100 West 13th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
220 reviews

We were looking for a safe and welcoming place for my sister and after touring 5 other facilities found Courtyard at Lakewood! Four months into her stay, I can say it has been THE BEST selection we could...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Courtyard at Lakewood provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Denver, you'll enjoy the benefits of living near a big city with all the peace and quiet of a secluded home tucked away in the hills. We're close to...

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Symphony at Delray Beach

4840 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
56 reviews

Everyone at Symphony was very welcoming and caring when my mom moved in. The front desk staff could not be nicer, always warm and friendly. I feel very welcome every time I visit. My mom has been more active...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Elegance Living, LLC communities

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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Danbury in Hudson

150 Omni Lake Parkway, Hudson, OH 44236

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
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9.5
Review Score
35 reviews

I love them here. Danbury's staff is amazing and so friendly, everyone works with me and my father to get his meds before we head out for chemo appts, the doctor checks in on him, the apartment was newly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danbury in Hudson offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options for seniors. This resort style senior living community offers abundant amenities, life enriching activities, and the care you need to make this next chapter in your life an excellent experience.

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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.