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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 by Atria Andover Place

2601 Andover Court, Little Rock, AR 72227

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

The staff are very kind and helpful and see the residents in personal terms. They treat residents like individuals. The restaurant is quite good and 3 meals per day is nice. The rooms aren't always great or...

Provides: Independent Living
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Andover Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Little Rock, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities, the warmth of our staff, and the convenience of living just minutes from all the things...

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Brookdale Champions

14050 Cutten Road, Houston, TX 77069

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
71 reviews

Positive is parents are seen each day by staff, therapist, etc. so we have a good gauge on how they are doing and receive calls when something needs to be addressed. They are eating well! Negative--some...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Champions in Houston with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Enjoy a carefree lifestyle when you...

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Silver Comet Senior Village

4900 Richard D Sailors Pkwy, Powder Springs, GA 30127

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

1. 5 very beautiful facility 2. 5 very clean 3. 3 we only really met with the Sales Director [name removed]. She is very nice and responsive 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. 2. I could barely eat the lunch we were invited...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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A landmark for purposeful living, Silver Comet Village redefines retirement living. Offering independent living, assisted living and memory support options, Silver Comet Village is the best place to live and create new memories, experience life, and enjoy the company of family and friends. At...

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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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50 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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Brookdale Lakeview Crossing (Offering HealthPlus)

4000 Lakeview Crossing, Groveport, OH 43125

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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112 reviews

Overall 5 stars. They did have some issues when management changed to traditions. Plus they had a fire in d laundry. So laundry wasn't getting done as frequently. It was a mess for a while but it is now...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Live your best life every day. At our Assisted Living and memory care community in Groveport, Ohio, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and meals. You’ll also find comfort knowing that staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a...

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The Avalon of Lewis Center

8875 Green Meadows Dr, Lewis Center, OH 43035

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

The rooms are very nice with plenty of space. There are lots of fun activities to do. The meals are fantastic with plenty to eat. The staff is nice and helpful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to The Avalon of Lewis Center!If you’re looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you’ve come to the right place. We understand you probably have many questions, and we’re here to help make the process as simple and straightforward as possible. In...

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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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86 reviews

4 stars. Staff are caring and responsive. They have been helpful in securing physical therapy, and in helping me secure medical referrals, as needed. Maple Ridge has been my first experience to find...

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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Worthington Place

10799 Alliance Drive, Camby, IN 46113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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87 reviews

We love the staff the staff is very kind and attentive. Quality of care is great! They are able to meet many needs of our loved one. They have lots of activities that are simple yet challenging and geared...

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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Richmond Place

3051 Rio Dosa Drive, Lexington, KY 40509

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
169 reviews

The staff care, but are often slow to respond to patient calls (30+min). The food is good, but not kept warm if brought to patients room. Room size is quite sufficient.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...

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NewSeasons at New Britain

800 Manor Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914

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

The staff is wonderful. All are kind and compassionate, very friendly. Food is very good and menu is varied. The rooms are large, my mom is in a studio and it is spacious, and the bathroom is very large....

Provides: Assisted Living
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New Seasons at New Britain is located in scenic Bucks County. A Five Star Senior Living Community, we offer assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and on site physical, occupational, and speech therapy.We offer a variety of beautiful furnished or unfurnished studio...

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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.