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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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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
91 reviews

Visited several times over the holidays and was always impressed! I sleep better knowing my mother is safe and has someone available at all times if she needs them! If you are considering moving a family...

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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Brookdale Anaheim

200 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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113 reviews

They very helpful along the whole process. I would recommend. Unfortunately my mom did not stay, so I do not have additional details. Friendly, up and coming, retirement community.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Your Best Chapter YetIt’s time to write a new chapter of your life—and this one is going to be your best chapter yet. It includes all kinds of enriching and inspiring activities, events and excursions, freedom to rekindle a passion for former interests and discover new ones, and a community of...

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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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9.5
Review Score
83 reviews

The Staff is nice. The food is good (except my fil hates pork) he enjoys the rest. It is clean and they do a fairly good job with keeping his room somewhat clean. His space is large for him and he seems to...

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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Five Star Residences of Noblesville

7235 Riverwalk Way N, Noblesville, IN 46062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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64 reviews

I would definitely rate it a 5! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful... they have very good food with a great assortment of choices and very good quality! The nursing staff is excellent and very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Everyone loves freedom and choices...and we kept that in mind when designing our Senior Apartments. Our community also offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual, allowing them to live life to the fullest.

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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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48 reviews

I've been well pleased with every one here including the staff, food, and activities!!! It's been a great place for me, since I lost my husband last year in April. As a new widow, I felt secure and safe,...

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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StoryPoint Louisville East

8021 Christian Court, Louisville, KY 40222

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

Nice food is YUMMY & places to go I enjoy being around everyone even the workers. THANK YOU I DON'T MIND PAYING THE MONEY IT'S WORTH IT THANK YOU SO MUCH TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM & PLACES DOCTORS VISITS...

Provides: Independent Living
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StoryPoint Louisville East is located in a peaceful corner of Louisville. You'll enjoy living in a quiet, beautiful home in the heart of so much convenience and excitement. We're just minutes away from all of the shopping, healthcare and culture of downtown, and just as close to Church Hill...

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Holiday Carson Plaza

2120 East Long Street, Carson City, NV 89706

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

My friend lives here and she can never say enough how much she loves it here. She is always complimenting the staff, particularly [name removed] I had a wonderful lunch here yesterday and I like to visit...

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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Holiday Pinecrest

915 29th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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150 reviews

The meal servers are awesome - friendly, helpful, upbeat. The head cook here is horrible at meal planning, menu, and cooking. Meat is always dry and chewy. Chicken about 5 nights a week. The other cooks are...

Provides: Independent Living
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Pinecrest provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll be instantly charmed by our peaceful, rural setting that's just a short drive from Charlotte, Asheville, Blowing Rock and Boone. Residents enjoy the convenience of being close to all the entertainment,...

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Brookdale Everett

11333 3rd Place West, Everett, WA 98204

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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64 reviews

The community has a cozy atmosphere that really stood out to us. The staff are friendly and welcoming, which helps create a comfortable environment for residents and families. It’s also in a convenient...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Brookdale Everett is your diamond for senior living. We are a smaller community of just 60 apartments. The building is easy to navigate and is filled with the best residents and staff. We have several staff members who have been here for over 20 years and some residents that have been here for...

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The Waterford at Shavano Park

4096 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249

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

5 on all. Only glitch was elevator not working which delayed move-in. The staff are extremely caring and attentive. The facility is very clean and inviting. Wish it cost less, but it's well worth it....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our pet-friendly community in San Antonio, Texas, offers both assisted living for seniors needing a little help with day-to-day activities and memory care for those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia.As an assisted living resident at our community, you’ll relish...

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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.