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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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Kessler Estates Senior Living

2075 N Eastown Rd, Lima, OH 45807

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
Review Score
33 reviews

What means the most to me is the peace of mind. I no longer have to worry if he is safe, lonely, or remembering to take his medication. I know the staff at Kessler make sure all of his needs are met daily.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Kessler Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, focuses on each resident’s total well-being in their continuing care community in Lima, Ohio. The one-story community offers common spaces, walking paths, and specialized assisted living and memory care services in a homelike...

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Swanhaven Manor

300 Kennely Road, Saginaw, MI 48609

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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63 reviews

I enjoy loving here for many reasons! The office girls are wonderful and so kind. Maintenance and custodial are the best!! The people living here are so sweet and kind- even the mail lady lol! I enjoy buying...

Provides: Independent Living
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Swanhaven Manor is an Award-Winning Independent Retirement Community that offers a wide variety of activities and options. Swanhaven Manor was voted Best Overall Star Senior Community in 2006, Best of the Best Senior Living Community in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2024. Winner of Thomas...

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Laurel Springs

151 East Plantation Terrace, Mustang, OK 73064

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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74 reviews

Across the board people here are fantastic I would highly recommend Laurel Springs and have to more than a few people. Very friendly and attentive to detail.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover luxury and carefree living at Laurel Springs, a senior living community in Mustang, Oklahoma. Indulge in premium amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, and walking trails, that promote socializing, exercising, and having fun. At Laurel Springs, our professional...

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Grand Villa of Delray East

14555 Sims Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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217 reviews

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Grand Villa East, where my mother has been living since [Date Removed]. From the moment she arrived, we felt a genuine sense of warmth and comfort. The staff is...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Delray Beach East Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Residence in Delray Beach, Florida. We're glad you're here! We are excited to show you all the wonderful features and amenities of our East Delray Beach senior living community. As you explore our web site, we think...

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Independence Village of Pella

2602 Fifield Rd, Pella, IA 50219

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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141 reviews

Comfortable happy, well treated by staff. When touring my son and I agreed this is the palce for me. I'm so glad to be here and not elsewhere. Staff is excellent and caring.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...

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Brookdale Sevierville

1020 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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45 reviews

My mom resided at Brookdale on the assisted living side for over five years and then in memory care for close to two years. My mom recently passed and the care and compassion the staff showed to her and my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....

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Oakmont of Redding

2150 Bechelli Ln, Redding, CA 96002

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
41 reviews

A Place for mom recommended Oakmont of Redding. They were right on the money. The facility is beautiful with a variety of activities including movies in their theater, special dinners, live bands, a top...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Redding is more than a beautiful home. It’s the community you’ve imagined, the lifestyle you deserve. Our world-class community is situated on a lush campus with industry-renowned dining and endless on-site amenities. Enjoy belonging to a community in which each day is a joy.

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Dogwood Estates

2820 Wind River Lane, Denton, TX 76210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
97 reviews

The community was very friendly, the apartments well laid out, meals included, and an all inclusive price. I would recommend to others. We were really impressed with how friendly everyone is at Dogwood. The...

Provides: Independent Living
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Dogwood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on the banks of beautiful Unicorn Lake in a charming community on the outskirts of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. You'll enjoy the convenience of our neighborhood with all the attractions of the...

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The Bungalows at Bowling Green

981 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
37 reviews

The environment is clean, the staff is friendly, and they are very accommodating. I would absolutely recommend them to others.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Located conveniently on Campbell Lane, Morningside of Bowling Green has provided a home-like atmosphere for seniors since 1999. We understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service plans that address the physical, spiritual, intellectual,...

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Novel Place Blue Springs

1001 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64014

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
81 reviews

I have lived there at Novel Place for almost 2 years. Our program director keeps us so busy. There's always something to do. We have a new chef and his food has been amazing. Our apartments are very...

Provides: Independent Living
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Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...

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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.