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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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Paradise Village

2700 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950

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

At this time in our lives Paradise Village is exactly where we need to be. Service are excellent, people are very friendly and the apartment is far nicer and more spacious then anything else we have seen for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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WELCOME TO PARADISE! Introducing Paradise Village, the newest retirement community located in San Diego's South Bay. Offering retirement and assisted living in a resort-style, gated community with a Mediterranean flair. One bedroom, one bedroom w/den, 2 bedroom, and penthouse options. Studio and...

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Cogir of Queen Anne

805 4th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.5
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100 reviews

I like it here at Cogir of Queen Anne Senior Living. I start my day early and usually wake up around 7 o’clock. Several days a week the staff help me with my showers, which makes me feel refreshed and ready...

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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Talamore Woodbury

289 Karen Dr, Woodbury, MN 55129

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

Staff - good and bad, no different than any other facility Activities - have not been attended much, but very happy they have added a Grief Group recently Food - generally pretty good, but salty sometimes...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Talamore Woodbury is a brand-new senior living community located in the heart of Woodbury, MN. This community open in March 2023 and offers the full continuum of care-- Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Care. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing exceptional...

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The Waterford at Fitchburg

5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711

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

The Waterford offers a friendly atmosphere. The caregivers are excellent and conscientious. The maintenance team is responsive to all my apartment needs. Dietary staff are very friendly and helpful. They...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

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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Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

1330 West Oliver Street, Owosso, MI 48867

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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81 reviews

Mom is a resident with special care needs and has had great care with Oliver Woods and their staff. They always treat her with respect and dignity. They always greet her with a smile and are eager to help.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Oliver Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Owosso, 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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Sunrise of Montgomery Village

19310 Club House Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20886

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

What we like the most about the community is that it is Close to shopping, lots of activities for the residents, apartments are a nice size. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on...

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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Gable Pines

1260 County Rd E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

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

Gable Pines has been so supportive. [name removed]actually moves in next Monday, but we've been going over for lunches and dinners. Just trying to get acclimated everybody on staff and residence are so...

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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Grand Villa of Lakeland

2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
154 reviews

I recently moved my mom from a different memory care facility. When I say night and day difference, I mean it completely! From the first tour, to move in day, to daily living I have seen a huge improvement...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Lakeland! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, Florida, is centrally located between Orlando and Tampa. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy life to the...

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The Mansions of Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Support

3675 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005

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

I like the apartment, room size and the food is fair. The staff take too long to respond to calls - not trained well or supervised well.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Mansions at Alpharetta offers care-free living in graciously appointed surroundings in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities that are located on our beautiful, large, landscaped campus.In our Assisted Living community, each private or semi-private suite is offered with an affordable...

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Oakmont of Las Vegas

3185 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121

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

I would rate the overall experience at Oakmont to be a 5. The staff take very good care of the residents. The facility is very clean and attractive. The apartment size is just right for my mother. The food...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Residents at Oakmont of Las Vegas enjoy quality and comfort with five-star services and amenities. We offer spacious apartment-homes with a variety of luxurious and well-equipped floor plans to choose from. In each residence you will find a balance of beauty, function, attention to detail, 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.