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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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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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9.5
Review Score
86 reviews

The staff and quality of care is great. The food is really great and my sister has met some people and become friends. What I didn't like was the cost of having facility assistance to insure my sister was...

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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Brookdale Charlotte East

6053 Wilora Lake Road, Charlotte, NC 28212

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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116 reviews

My cousin's main complaint is about the quality of the food and attitude of workers in the cafeteria. Her rent increased by 7.75%[date removed]. I thought that was too much increase, but out of my control.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...

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Maple Ridge Senior Living

35300 Kaiser Ct, Willoughby, OH 44094

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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85 reviews

All facilities have a problem with staffing. Maple Ridge is not exempt. The quality of food is good. There are times I question the choice of food for dementia patients.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Maple Ridge Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care services to seniors in northeastern Ohio. We are near the shores of Lake Erie and have many parks and recreational options in our area. We are close enough to Cleveland for an easy afternoon drive to enjoy all of the dining and...

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Brookdale Forest Grove

3110 19th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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70 reviews

The food here is improving some, I go to activities, and play bingo and help decorate. Some med techs need to follow through. The building is nice and clean. I look forward to better things to come I’m here...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Redefine your independence with a little bit of help and a lot of living.Here at our personal care community just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something...

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The Westmark

9505 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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120 reviews

The community was great. Very clean and all the staff was very accommodating and friendly. The rooms were very spacious and the food was good with a wide variety.

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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Holiday Parkview in Allen

1451 South Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX 75002

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

The staff is friendly, the food is good, and the facility is clean with great activities. My mom has a one-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen—about 650 square feet—with a large walk-in closet. Not all...

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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StoryPoint Prospect

6901 Carslaw Ct, Prospect, KY 40059

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

Storypoint has always treated and cared for my mother with respect and kindness and have always been good to her. The staff is excellent and my mother enjoys being here.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Prospect! From assistance with daily tasks to the handling of household maintenance and more, our experienced team at StoryPoint Prospect knows that care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we take the time to get to know each resident to ensure they receive the highest quality of...

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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
Review Score
56 reviews

Families should know that the Promedica facility where I stayed last year [date removed] was very comfortable. It was my home away from home for about 2 weeks.

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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Aspire at West End

5020 Sulky Dr, Richmond, VA 23228

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

1. Food - five star rating for taste and the amount served. 2a. Food affordability- 3 star rating. 3. cleanest of common areas(dinning halls, restrooms, entry ways)- five star rating. 4. Cleanest of rooms by...

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday Jackson Oaks

2500 Marshall Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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49 reviews

The staff was caring, helpful, and asked how it was going. I had just had triple bypass surgery. I did not try any of the activities, but they always had something going on. The apartment size was great,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Jackson Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Jackson Oaks is a proud member of the Paducah Community. We're conveniently close to all that the city has to offer, with shopping, excellent healthcare and exciting restaurants just minutes from your door. ...

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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.