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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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Five Star Residences of Noblesville

7235 Riverwalk Way N, Noblesville, IN 46062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
72 reviews

5 across the board I am very pleased. I enjoy being here. The housekeeping is good and lighting is bright and warm. The staff is helpful with computer problems and other tasks. The physical therapists are...

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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The Barrington

901 Seminole Boulevard, Largo, FL 33770

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
122 reviews

Well it started when I decided to move in to the Barrington. Right off I felt at home . The residence here are very welcoming and friendly. I love the activity I’m not able to do all of them. But there’s...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Morningside House of St Charles

70 Village St, Waldorf, MD 20602

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
86 reviews

Morningside was amazing! [name removed] and her staff took awesome care of my Father- in- law, and the other residents. They knew them by name and treated us like family! My father -in-law passed away on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...

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Independence Village of Traverse City

3950 Sumac Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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63 reviews

Mom is in a one bedroom apt. With an outdoor patio of her own. Just perfect for one and a brief visitor overnight with a pullout small couch. Small galley kitchen but other than a coffee pot and a toaster...

Provides: Independent Living
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Glen Eagle provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Traverse City, you'll be charmed by our comfortable facilities and the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...

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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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9.3
Review Score
44 reviews

The facility is fantastic. The staff is very caring and friendly. The food in Memory Care is really not the most appetizing. The downfall is not knowing the cost from month to month--up and down and awfully...

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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Westgate Village

8847 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
64 reviews

Westgate sets the highest standards for quality service, cleanliness, good food and happy residents! I speak from experience as I personally visited many independent living facilities for my parents. The...

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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Westerwood (Friendship Village Columbus)

5800 Forest Hills Blvd, Columbus, OH 43231

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
56 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that the staff are very nice and the holiday meals are always very nice to see everyone

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Friendship Village of Columbus is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community established in 1978. Nestled in a residential setting on 25 acres of naturally wooded grounds, we are conveniently located near downtown Westerville. Our community is based on respect for older adults and...

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Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
68 reviews

Atria is great. The staff is caring and helpful and go above and beyond food service is also excellent in the dining area. The facilities is extremely clean and pleasant, well decorated. They do a great job...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Longmeadow Place is a welcoming senior community nestled in a wooded area of Burlington, Massachusetts. The community is adjacent to town conservation land and located directly across the street from the world-renowned Lahey Clinic. Residents at Atria Longmeadow Place enjoy the best of both...

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StoryPoint Grove City

3717 Orders Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
230 reviews

Good place to live except very expensive. If you can afford the rent this is a very good community to live in Every one that works here is so wonderful and caring. The food is good unit's are nice and homey.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At StoryPoint Grove City, we are so proud to serve seniors and families in the area! Our community offers catered services, including independent living, assisted living and memory care. We have tailored our community's experiences to each resident and their specific needs, which is why...

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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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9.3
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95 reviews

I have visited Holiday Andover many times since my mom has moved it. It is ALWAYS clean and the workers are nothing but polite and easy to work with. There are plenty of activities throughout the day to keep...

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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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.