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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 Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

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

This has been beyond expectations. Unbelievable 100% of staff enjoy & care about taking care of us. The staff is responsive & very kind-hearted. Food is plentiful, with multiple choices each meal... And it...

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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Holiday Sky Peaks

1520 Sky Valley Drive, Reno, NV 89523

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

It's been a very accommodating facility for my mom. Most of the staff is pleasant. Unfortunately the food isn't very good a lot of the time. There are loose carpet squares in the hallway that are a tripping...

Provides: Independent Living
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Sky Peaks is in Northwest Reno with gorgeous, panoramic views of the Reno skyline and Sierra Nevada mountains – in a quiet, residential neighborhood across from a beautiful park – yet we’re just minutes from lots of shopping, downtown Reno and Interstate 80.Sky Peaks is an independent living...

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StoryPoint Schererville

7770 Burr St, Schererville, IN 46375

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
91 reviews

The administration is always willings to help and listen to the residents. The reason i say that is because i know that the people have concerns but they are points about where we live and our happiness. We...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of Schererville is a top pet-friendly senior community in the Chicago metro area, providing independent living assisted living and memory care for our residents. Our convenient and comfortable suburban location features 177 units and is designed with seniors’ comfort and well-being in...

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Vitality Living Hendersonville

419 E Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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

Be aware of staffing of resident support employees depending on what is needed for you or your loved one. Good opportunity for activities for residents participation. Be ready to downsize as storage is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Vitality Living Hendersonville is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing...

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StoryPoint Strongsville

19205 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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100 reviews

My parents who are both long time residents of Strongsville, did not want to leave the area, found their new home at StoryPoint Strongsville. StoryPoint offers meals, laundry, beauty, religious, therapeutic...

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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StoryPoint Grove City

3717 Orders Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

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

Apparently they've undergone many admin personnel changes in the last several months. There some confusion during the transitions, according to other residents. This probably contributes to some of my scores...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At StoryPoint Grove City, we are so proud to serve seniors and families in the area! Our community offers catered services, including independent living, assisted living and memory care. We have tailored our community's experiences to each resident and their specific needs, which is why...

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Cypress Square

205 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485

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

After many visits to assisted living facilities across the Lowcountry, I knew this was the place for my mom when I walked through the door. It is a smaller, cozy community that has a very pleasant and caring...

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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StoryPoint Chesterfield

51760 Gratiot Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48051

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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91 reviews

The cleanliness it's very updated in the variety of activities to do. Everyone there seems extremely happy which is important for well-being. The staff seems extremely nice and willing to help with whatever...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Chesterfield! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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Emerson on Harvest Hill

5550 Harvest Hill Road, Dallas, TX 75230

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

The price, the facility and the food is why we chose them. I would recommend to others! A great community and great amenities

Provides: Independent Living
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Emerson on Harvest Hill is a long-standing senior living community that has proudly served Dallas, Texas for many years. As a resident of Emerson on Harvest Hill, you will find that you are in an excellent location close to some of the city’s best shopping and dining options, as well as major...

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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

36 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907

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

I wonder give them a 5 in all the categories. I'm very pleased that I selected Merrill Gardens. I like the staff, the food, and I've met some very nice residents. I'm also getting excellent rehab for my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a beautiful community located in a quiet, charming neighborhood, with shopping, restaurants, and local attractions just around the corner. From the beautiful sun porches, balconies, and landscaped grounds, to the fitness center, library, pool, and social...

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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.