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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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StoryPoint Louisville East

8021 Christian Court, Louisville, KY 40222

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Photos available
21
21 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
130 reviews

This is an excellent atmosphere for older residents needing extra attention such as having nourishing meals prepared for us that we couldn't cook often.

Provides: Independent Living
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StoryPoint Louisville East is located in a peaceful corner of Louisville. You'll enjoy living in a quiet, beautiful home in the heart of so much convenience and excitement. We're just minutes away from all of the shopping, healthcare and culture of downtown, and just as close to Church Hill...

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Cypress Square

205 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
81 reviews

The wonderful, loving care and family atmosphere created her is amazing! Both of my parents are residents here. It gives me so much comfort to know that they are loved, cared for with so much attention to...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cypress Place is located on a tree lined street in beautiful Summerville, South Carolina. We are two miles north of Old Fort Dorchester State Historical Park and about thirty miles from the Atlantic Ocean. At Cypress Place, we strive to maintain a cozy homelike atmosphere, with a caring staff...

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Danbury of Columbus

2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

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

They keep everything and always if there is it get fixed.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danbury in Columbus is an assisted living community located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus, which was ranked in BusinessWeek's 50 best cities in America, features endless events, attractions and dining and shopping opportunities. With guided tours through museums and factories, live...

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The Waterford at Levis Commons

7100 South Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
116 reviews

From what i've seen from a distance, I would rate the Waterford a 5 on all these dimensions. I believe my mother-in-law is in a safe, secure, clean and navigable facility at the Waterford at Levis...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore

2516 W Lakeshore Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
40 reviews

From day one, the staff was friendly, considerate of my father, very helpful and engaging. They greet my dad by name throughout the facility, which is important to ensure he feels welcome and a part of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee is a community, made up of individual threads, all woven together with purpose and skill. As a skilled artist can tell an entire story by weaving those threads together, ours are people...nurses, caregivers, doctors, therapists, community leaders,...

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Holiday Birch Heights

7 Kendall Pond Road, Derry, NH 03038

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
128 reviews

I wish they had more of a variety of activities. All and all, it's been a good place though. I would recommend it to others. I wish they had more a real "movie theater" type of place. Like some of the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Lively, friendly independent senior living community in Derry, NH.Enjoy the pleasures of independent senior living in a welcoming retirement community with small-town charm at Holiday Birch Heights. Meet people, attend events, pursue your hobbies, set goals for your retirement, and join friends...

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Atria Grand Oaks

2177 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
68 reviews

What we like the most about the community is the Friendly people, observant staff always willing to help, security. Yes, we would recommend Atria Grand Oaks to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Nestled in the heart of Thousand Oaks, Atria Park of Grand Oaks offers resort-style living in a Tuscanesque village setting for Southern California's active older adults. Our amenity-rich community offers all the comforts of home — without the burdens of home maintenance. We provide independent...

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Renaissance North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
16
16 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
118 reviews

We have been bought out by another entity. Slowly good changes are being made. New landscaping and painting main areas of the building. Refreshing the Pearl Restaurant. Updating decor. The staff is very...

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 Fitchburg

5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
135 reviews

Attentive staff, delicious meals, prompt attention to questions, respectful attitude to staff, visitors, and residents. Multiple fun activities every day. Beautiful apartments in a quiet but well resourced...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Get to know the warm, friendly environment at The Waterford at Fitchburg and you'll see how thoughtful amenities and world-class services come together in harmony. Residents at our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Fitchburg, WI, are afforded the privacy and freedom to live a...

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Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
120 reviews

Our sister is very happy at Atria Collwood. The staff are extremely kind, she has a lovely room looking out on lots of trees and enjoys the meals and activities.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Collwood is a senior residence located in the famous city of San Diego, California. Residents here enjoy access to highly qualified doctors, specialists, hospitals and medical centers. This active city features beautiful coastal views, great fishing, sailing, and many ways to stay active....

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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.