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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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Holiday Parkview in Allen

1451 South Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX 75002

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9.5
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216 reviews

Friendly & helpful staff, housekeeping is good, food is great, lots of activities (sewing quilting, exercise bead making, bingo), have craft sales, serving staff is friendly.

Provides: Independent Living
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Beauty and elegance surround you at Holiday Parkview in Allen. From the outdoor pool to the tastefully designed common areas, this pet-friendly community is nothing short of grand. The lush campus is filled with landscaped gardens and paved walking paths. Outdoor lovers will enjoy residing so...

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Independence Village of Plymouth

14707 Northville Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

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9.5
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320 reviews

I love it here. I want everybody to know how great it is. Staff/care: Excellent! The amount of activities every day is incredible, not sure how they do it. The food is wonderful. They have different...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! We make a point to provide a diverse variety of services and amenities through our independent living and enhanced living options. Designed with each resident’s specific needs in mind, we work diligently each day to make every moment of every day something special...

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Copperfield Hill

4200 40th Avenue North, Robbinsdale, MN 55422

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9.5
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123 reviews

The fours were mostly due to one of the aides that stands out to us in comparison to the rest, not as friendly and accommodating. Nurse [name removed] is exceptional. Truly wants what is best for resident...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Copperfield Hill offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our community is situated 'in the heart of Robbinsdale'. Robin Center and Crystal Lake are located just next door and North Memorial hospital is 1-mile south of Copperfield Hill. Our location offers convenience both to...

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Holiday Middleton

9401 Old Sauk Road, Middleton, WI 53562

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9.5
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154 reviews

My sister LOVES living at Middleton Crossings. The recent renovation is spectacular and everything is immaculate. Maintenance issues are taken care of immediately. She has made many friends and enjoys the...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Jefferson has been here for over 16 years near beautiful farmland, Pope Farm and corn fields.We have senior care on site to offer Assisted Living. Our staff members have longevity over 15 years and more. We have won "Best Place to Live" 2018 and "Best Place to Work 3 years in a row. We are...

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The Westmark

9505 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78240

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9.5
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127 reviews

The staff is friendly. Room size depends on availability and price. The food is good. My brother is not looking for activities but they do have some.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Retirement is the time to indulge yourself and re-ignite some of those passions that got left by the wayside throughout the years. Our community, located in a quiet residential neighborhood just 20 minutes from the historic and culture-rich downtown of San Antonio, Texas, offers assisted living...

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Watermere at Firewheel (Fall 2024)

6868 N. George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75044

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9.5
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27 reviews

Watermere At Firewheel is wonderful For being the smallest room they have it is actually very spacious. Everything is modern and clean. They have a wonderful selection of activities to choose from daily....

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watermere at Firewheel, a brand new independent living retirement community. Watermere is dedicated to creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment where residents can enjoy all the benefits of a safe, luxurious, and...

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Sunrise of Wayne

184 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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71 reviews

Some of the staff there have been there over 20 years. Which to me means a lot to me. They go out of their way to help. I get updates via text messages or phone calls. Relatives came to visit and were...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Brookdale Pinnacle (Offering HealthPlus)

1305 Lamplighter Drive, Grove City, OH 43123

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9.5
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101 reviews

We chose this facility because of its convenient location, cleanliness, and excellent personnel. The staff are wonderful and have been outstanding throughout our experience.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Putting more living back into your life.It’s time to trade the worry and hassle of homeownership for the comfort and convenience of a life of redefined independence. It’s time to trade the stress of isolated life for the security and safety of a community designed from the ground up to be the...

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The Ashton on Dorsey

1105 Dorsey Lane, Louisville, KY 40223

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9.4
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55 reviews

The facility is very attractive and well kept. Staff members are very friendly and know the residents by name. Memory Care residents are kept very safe. Food is good, and alternative selections are available...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Dealing with the realities of aging can be challenging—from physical limitations and medical issues to cognitive changes and more. No matter where you are in your story, we know that finding the right senior living experience is paramount. At The Ashton on Dorsey, we’re dedicated to helping you...

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Holiday Forsyth Court

2945 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

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9.5
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96 reviews

Helped to place my mother at Forsyth Court in September of 2025. She is safe and happy in this community. Lots of change of staff and leadership in the past year but not at the expense of residents who are...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Forsyth Court, an independent senior living community with compassionate staff and friendly neighbors. Boasting amenities and services, it's easy to picture what your life will be like here with us. As a resident, you'll enjoy a spacious studio, one-, or two-bedroom apartment suite...

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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.