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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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Belmar Oakland

5990 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI 48098

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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91 reviews

It’s been a little over a month and I don’t have any complaints very nice people that work there- they have a lot of doctors that visit patients. They do need a better parking lot - but the place is great...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

There comes a time in one’s life when assistance is as welcome as it is a necessity. At Windemere Park of Oakland, the one you love is our VIP. It is our profession and our pleasure to provide dignity, comfort and compassion with customized care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Windemere is a...

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Atria Grand Oaks

2177 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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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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Vitality Living Hendersonville

419 E Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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119 reviews

Overall, we've had a positive experience. The staff is friendly and caring, and the rooms offer a good amount of floor space. The community is generally very clean, although there is occasionally an odor in...

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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Walnut Crossing

311 Professional Pkwy, Marysville, OH 43040

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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75 reviews

As previous stated they are currently in the process of changing their staff, i.e. Medical staff, around and things are going a little slower then I believe they had originally anticipated.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Walnut Crossing is a senior living community located in Marysville, Ohio. We offer exceptional assisted living and memory care services that prioritize hospitality, happiness, and the comfort of our residents. At Walnut Crossing, our award-winning programs are designed with a personalized...

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The Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community

215 Huber Village Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.5
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62 reviews

Overall, we have had a positive experience. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. There was a bit of a delay in communication after we initially decided to move forward with the lease, but everything...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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A most distinguished senior living community Welcome to The Village, a distinctive and gracious senior living residence. We are nestled in the charming community of Westerville on the northeast outskirts of Columbus, Ohio. This historic village features a beautifully restored “uptown,” many...

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Spring Village at Stratford

6911 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614

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

My mom has been a resident here for nine months, and I continue to be so impressed by the care she receives and the people who make this community such a wonderful place for her. Every member of the staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Spring Village, you'll find a dedicated staff who understand the importance of balancing individual care with your independence. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in our theater, reading a novel in our library, or taking an excursion to nearby local shops, we are dedicated to helping you live...

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Sunrise of Montgomery Village

19310 Club House Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20886

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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96 reviews

The staff is very attentive and caring. They have a lot of patience in situations that are often difficult. The apartments were beautifully designed-more storage space than we had thought. Residents in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...

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Cedar Bluff Assisted Living and Memory Care

354 Matlock Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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116 reviews

The staff is more like friends always friendly and helpful. I have been here for about 4 months and would recommend for anyone looking for a new place to call home. Stop by and see for yourself. We are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cedar Bluff Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Mansfield, TX, across the street from Mansfield Methodist Hospital at the corner of Broad and Matlock. We are a part of the Frontier Management family of senior housing communities. Our community has 98 total apartments, 61 in Assisted...

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Sunflower Springs - Trinity

2300 Welbilt Blvd, Trinity, FL 34655

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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72 reviews

Good- staff is always friendly. Not so great is the response time to get assistance. 911 got there quicker than the staff when help was needed at night. Food choices could be better. The written menu...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Holiday Sky Peaks

1520 Sky Valley Drive, Reno, NV 89523

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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83 reviews

The staff are great. Activities are fun. I'm ambassador here at Sky Peaks so I help out new residents and answer any questions they might have. The food is pretty good for the most part. The place is clean....

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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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.