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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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Clarendale of St. Peters

10 Dubray Dr, Saint Peters, MO 63376

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
76 reviews

I would score the service as 5 stars. The apartment is well equipped w/ full kitchen/appliances, pantry, adequate closets/ storage, laundry room w/ washer/dryer, spacious living/dinette, bedroom and walk in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...

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Worthington Place

10799 Alliance Drive, Camby, IN 46113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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88 reviews

The staff is caring, and they know the names of residents and speak to them like family. [name removed] pours herself into being an amazing activities coordinator. The food is well planned and plated....

Provides: Assisted Living
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Worthington Place assisted living is nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the small town of Camby, Indiana. Camby is fifteen miles from Indianapolis, enabling us to enjoy the best of small town living and nearby big city amenities. Indianapolis is home to many activities, restaurants and festivals...

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Shawnee Hills Senior Living

6335 Maurer Road, Shawnee, KS 66217

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
104 reviews

I want to recognize [name removed] for going above and beyond! She came in on her day off to help put together [name removed] party. She didn’t have to, but she chose to give her time to help make the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...

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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
9.4
Review Score
20 reviews

Everyone on staff was friendly and very polite. I have gone to many facilities, and this one was the friendliest one yet! The person I went to visit, was overjoyed that I noticed how friendly everyone was....

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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Talamore Woodbury

289 Karen Dr, Woodbury, MN 55129

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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51 reviews

We have been very pleased with everything! Lots of fun activities to do. The food has been good. Staff is super friendly and helpful. The place is always clean and smells great! Very happy with Talamore!

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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Assisted Living at The Meadowlands

135 Meadowlands Estates Lane, O'Fallon, MO 63366

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
88 reviews

Everyone I felt with were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The facility is well maintained. My aunt didn't have any complaints about how she was teated during her stay. If the need comes for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Providing exceptional, loving and healing care to seniors. Our residents are invited to enjoy their days with friends and hobbies instead of filling them with everyday chores and hassles. Our vibrant, charming community offers privacy, comfort and safety with thoughtful amenities and a wide...

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Holiday Carson Plaza

2120 East Long Street, Carson City, NV 89706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
92 reviews

Our overall experience was good. Everyone is very nice, friendly and caring. The food: breakfast is usually cereal or oatmeal with toast or muffin. Lunch is the big meal of the day and [name removed] enjoys...

Provides: Independent Living
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Carson Plaza provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds in the charming community of Carson City, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of being in the heart of it all. We're...

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The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest

20600 S Diamond Lake Rd, Rogers, MN 55374

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
87 reviews

I would give Wellstead 5 stars. [name removed] has been thriving since I moved him to Wellstead. He has not had 1 fall as precautions have been taken with his bed height & wheelchair. He has hospice that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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DIAMONDCREST at the Wellstead of Rogers is a beautiful four story private pay assisted living facility with an impressive stone exterior. The 'center' core of this state-of-the-art facility provides special resident amenities to include a dining room, Captain's lounge and bar, movie theater,...

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Holiday Orchid Terrace

4474 Butler Hill Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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88 reviews

It is the best place she had ever lived. Great management, food is good, very clean. Her care is provided by Simply Home care & it is excellent!! No turnover. Very clean even the utility stair wells. Food,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Orchid Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of St. Louis, you'll be charmed by the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living in the heart of it all. We're just minutes from shopping,...

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Brookdale Clear Lake

780 West Bay Area Boulevard, Webster, TX 77598

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
10 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
168 reviews

My parents are in the process of moving in. [name removed] has been absolutely amazing, going above and beyond to get them the best deal possible, patiently answering our many questions, and touring us...

Provides: Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our independent living community might be the perfect fit for you. Because when it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do.So how do you want to spend your days? Here are just a few of the fun things...

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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.