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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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Benton House of Florence

1370 Celebration Blvd, Florence, SC 29501

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
36 reviews

Every time I come to visit to staff. Welcomes me with open arms. The building is beautiful, my love one is in the right place.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Florence the most desired in the...

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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
66 reviews

My father is 93 and active has been in memory care at Clarbridge Brookdale for 2 years. I credit his incredible health due to the outstanding care given by all the staff especially [names removed]. There are...

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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NewSeasons at New Britain

800 Manor Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914

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

All the workers & nurses are very nice, patient with my Mom and communicative. It's a 3.7 for me. Probably could do much better (for much more money). I would recommend but the price needs to stop going up....

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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Independence Village of Evansville

5050 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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24 Floor plans available
9.4
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70 reviews

I was apprehensive originally, but it has been so easy to adjust, the staff and other residents make it easy! Staff is very helpful and kind. I’ve gone to various staff for various reasons and always got...

Provides: Independent Living
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Willow Park has been a 30year staple in Evansville, Indiana. Our long standing reputation in the community exceeds itself being Voted "Best Independent Living" 5 years in a row by the Evansville Courier and Press. Our Third Party Care Providers: Senior Helpers provide care and comfort in a...

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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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56 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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Holiday Birch Heights

7 Kendall Pond Road, Derry, NH 03038

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

As we are moving from Florida, everyone has gone out of their way to make the transition as seamless as possible. [name removed] gave us a video tour of Birch Heights to assist us in choosing unit....

Provides: Independent Living
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Lively, friendly independent senior living community in Derry, NH.Enjoy the pleasures of independent senior living in a welcoming retirement community with small-town charm at Holiday Birch Heights. Meet people, attend events, pursue your hobbies, set goals for your retirement, and join friends...

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Brookdale Lakeview Crossing (Offering HealthPlus)

4000 Lakeview Crossing, Groveport, OH 43125

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

Room sizes are ok. We got a large room for mom. The small ones are not much bigger than a bedroom. You can fit a chair in there too but that's it. Food is fine. Activities I think they could actually have...

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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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
84 reviews

Lots more men here than most places. Oftentimes men outnumber women in the dining room for breakfast especially. We chose the most expensive room that has a separate bedroom from the main living area with a...

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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Atria Carrollton

1825 Arbor Creek Drive, Carrollton, TX 75010

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
110 reviews

I believe the facility was in a transition when we moved my Dad in. The apartment was not well cleaned before he got in there, think very dusty blinds, little bugs in the shower floor and bathroom floor. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated in a residential neighborhood in the heart of Carrollton, Texas, Atria Carrollton is a bright and airy community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care just outside the outskirts Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.Relax with a day of shopping and dining at nearby retail...

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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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9.4
Review Score
58 reviews

I would rate Independence Village 5 stars!! Staff is friendly & helpful, even if it's not their dept. My apartment is a large 2 bed, 2 bath & is beautiful. Very clean & fresh. Very happy here.

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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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.