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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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NewSeasons at New Britain

800 Manor Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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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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Faithful Living

2015 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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96 reviews

What they could improve on would be Ringing the bell my MIL said she sat for 45 minutes till they heard her. However, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Faithful Living, your home away from home nestled in the heart of Denver, PA. Our personal care home and independent living community is rooted in a heartfelt mission to enrich the lives of our senior residents, while providing support and peace of mind to their loved ones in Denver,...

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Shawnee Hills Senior Living

6335 Maurer Road, Shawnee, KS 66217

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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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 Skybridge at Town Center

360 Sky Bridge Dr, Largo, MD 20774

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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42 reviews

The facility is wonderful. They keep the place very clean and operational. They have 3 restaurants. One is for regular meals and snacks which are included in the monthly price. The other 2 are open...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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THE SKY BRIDGE AT TOWN CENTERChoose between two distinct communities in Largo Town Center.Immerse yourself in a setting where positive energy and never-ending opportunities for exploration meet. Let every day be filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. We know that not everyone’s...

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Cedar Bluff Assisted Living and Memory Care

354 Matlock Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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112 reviews

Went to participate with family for an Elvis luau, food was great, music was fun and upbeat- smiles everywhere/- it was fun and staff worked hard - it was a full house, we stayed chatting in dining room...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cedar Bluff Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Mansfield, TX, across the street from Mansfield Methodist Hospital at the corner of Broad and Matlock. We are a part of the Frontier Management family of senior housing communities. Our community has 98 total apartments, 61 in Assisted...

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Westgate Village

8847 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305

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

The staff took her time to show me and my sister (the apartment was for her) several apartments that were available and several floor plans. She even pushed my sister in a wheelchair, since she isn't able to...

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the best of the Arizona lifestyle with Westgate Village. Conveniently located in Glendale, Westgate Village offers year-round sunshine and resort-like amenities, all within 30 minutes of downtown Phoenix. This brand new independent senior living community is close to the Westgate...

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Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community

4316 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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57 reviews

I stayed with my other for a couple nights at Oakwood Hills and was really impressed with the staff and the facility itself. Everyone I encountered was friendly and welcoming - from the caregivers working in...

Provides: Independent Living
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The moment you enter Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community, you'll feel the relaxed grace, style and beauty that our residents cherish daily. A quiet home in the heart Eau Claire, you'll enjoy the convenience of being close to the Oakwood Hills Mall, excellent healthcare and all the unique...

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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
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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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Atria Hometown

6350 Winter Park Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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137 reviews

The staff is terrific and did a great job helping my neighbor transition from her home, including referring movers to bring her belongings from her home to her apartment. They were also very patient with...

Provides: Independent Living
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Nestled in a suburban neighborhood between Fort Worth and Dallas, Atria at Hometown offers upscale independent living for active older adults in North Richlands Hills, Texas. The multi-story community building provides a welcoming atmosphere and vibrant amenities in a modern environment. Situated...

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Church Creek

1250 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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

Rooms are very nice and adequate size. The facility was always clean and smelling fresh. Most of the staff was friendly and very kind. The administrative staff was very unwilling to return phone calls and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...

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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.