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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 Park of Glen Ellyn

95 Carleton Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15
15 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
131 reviews

I'd rate everything at Atria a 5, except for cost. They've had nearly 12% increases each year for the last 2 years. That's unsustainable over the long haul. All other services are excellent: nursing staff,...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...

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Glen Abbey Assisted Living and Memory Care

445 North Lotz Road, Canton, MI 48187

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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24 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
83 reviews

The faculty is beautiful inside and outside. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They treat my mom with loving care. They have a very good security system to keep the residents safe. Everything is clean...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Glen Abbey, a Leisure Living Community in Canton, 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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Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care

4500 Dobry Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
88 reviews

We had a great experience using A Place for Mom to find a place for our folks. Helpful information for us to make an informed decision. We could not have done as good a job without them.

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Close to shopping, dining and healthcare centers, Town Village is known for rich amenities—inside and out. Gather with friends and family around the stone fireplace or entertain in the private dining room. Step outside and discover peaceful spaces for strolling—across nine acres of beautiful...

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Sunrise of Five Forks

3997 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047

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

Her apartment is very nice. The staff care is very good. The facility is very clean. The food is good. The activities are fine. I would recommend to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise at Five Forks, a Sunrise Senior Living Community is located in Lilburn, GA close to shopping, physician offices, churches, and major hospitals. At Sunrise, we welcome seniors into a warm, inviting community. We offer a choice of accommodations, from Companion to Two-Bedroom Suites. Each...

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Aspire at West End

5020 Sulky Dr, Richmond, VA 23228

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
16
16 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
50 reviews

Overall, my experience has been very positive. The staff is excellent, and the activities are enjoyable. The food is very good, and the community is very clean. The room/apartment size is also very good....

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday Rolling Hills Ranch

4324 North 132nd Street, Omaha, NE 68164

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

My sister is on a very limited budget so she took the smallest room available. It is OK for her needs. The staff has been fantastic. The food has been very disappointing to my sister and all the friends that...

Provides: Independent Living
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Rolling Hills Ranch provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet suburb of Omaha, you'll love the elegance of our facilities, friendly staff and the convenience of being close to the amenities of the nearby city....

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Gable Pines

1260 County Rd E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
25
25 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
96 reviews

Would give them 5 stars. Our loved one was only there for 2 weeks - the staff were all very helpful and kind. They are well equipped for end of life care. I would recommend them to others who are searching...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Gable Pines is a beautiful community that opened in June of 2016. Offering options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Located off County Road E, between 35E and Highway 61- Gable Pines is both close to the action of city living and offers the serenity and nature views of a...

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Cogir of Queen Anne

805 4th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
18
18 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
106 reviews

My brother is exceptionally happy there. Their medical staff is very attentive to his needs, the staff is kind and the food and dining times are great. Lots and lots of activities in and outside of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Queen Anne Retirement Community, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Queen Anne Retirement Community offers luxurious independent living and assisted living, with stunning surroundings, amazing amenities, and...

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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
137 reviews

I feel very welcomed, and everything is attractive, clean, and quiet. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and it’s clear that a lot of thought goes into creating a comfortable environment. Overall, it’s a...

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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Avista Magnolia

737 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA 92879

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
98 reviews

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Vista Corona Senior Living Management (VCSL), Staff, and Employees for their extraordinary care, during our father’s stay at Vista Corona Senior Living....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live your best life every day.If you’re ready more freedom and a fun lifestyle, our assisted living community in Corona, California, might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...

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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.