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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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Sodalis Stuart

860 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994

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

The size of the Facility and closeness to our home, is what stood out. The happy residents in the recreation room, the friendliness of the Staff.

Provides: Assisted Living
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EASY LIFESTYLEEngaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are hallmarks of Sodalis Stuart, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents-both on campus and throughout the beautiful Stuart area. With designer touches throughout, you'll enjoy a...

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Bedford Court, a CCRC

3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
109 reviews

Beautiful place and lovely people who genuinely care about creating the best atmosphere, stability and care for your loved one! I would absolutely recommend to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Bedford Court is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with one of the lowest Entrance Fee that is 100% refundable. Located within walking distance of the Leisure World shopping center. Our community offers you a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...

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Vitality Living Spring Hill

7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, Spring Hill, FL 34608

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

The staff is great. My mom seems to enjoy the food, even though she does say she would like to get ice cream from time to time. The only issue I have is with the room - She is in a shared room and the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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As the premier independent living, assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Spring Hill is nestled within 16 wooded acres, close to the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. Here at Vitality Living Spring Hill, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being with a...

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Independence Village of Olde Raleigh

3113 Charles B. Root Wynd, Raleigh, NC 27612

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
279 reviews

Staff is great. Food and the dining area are nice, although if you arrive 15 minutes before the meal times end. Plates, silverware, and cups are always clean. The food will be cold and usually in a to go...

Provides: Independent Living
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Stand tall at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh, where the natural beauty of our community's surroundings blends perfectly with the modern-day amenities offered in our updated studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. Wall-to-wall carpet and mini-blinds on all windows provide the comforts...

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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
118 reviews

The apartments are a perfect size and have a full little kitchen and a nice screened in porch. Their hall is clean and inviting in a homey way. The dining room is nice. The food is great as are the servers....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Del Sol

23792 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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

What we like the most about the community are the staff members and the other residents. Yes, we would recommend Atria Del Sol to other families based on the experience so far. My Dad loves it there!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Del Sol is an inviting senior living residence serving active older adults. In addition to independent and assisted living options, our thoughtfully designed community now offers Life Guidance, Atria's innovative memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of...

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Atria Park of San Mateo

2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

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

Good location Friendly staff Initial affordability but don't know how much they will raise the rent Application cost is extremely high

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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For more than 20 years, Atria has served the families of San Mateo. The community will seek LEED® certification for sustainable design, construction and operation.In addition to discreet assistance with daily tasks like bathing and getting dressed, Atria Park of San Mateo has a licensed nurse...

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Brookdale Edina

3330 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN 55435

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
128 reviews

One disappointing thing is that the major reason for choosing there was that the rent locks for life. That was our contract. With the sale, they voided that portion. The food is great, the Staff is great. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and when you come home to our luxurious, unique community, with its towering 18 stories and stunning views of downtown Minneapolis, you’ll see that each day opens up a whole realm of possibilities. Our continuing care community...

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CareOne at the Cupola

100 West Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
54 reviews

The staff for the most part is very good, the cleanliness and laundry service good, the food mediocre and the activities for residents are excellent. I feel our overall experience has been positive what I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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CareOne at the Cupola is an assisted living community located in Paramus, New Jersey, in Bergen County and home to just over 26,000 people. Paramus is a wonderful borough with parks, golf, tennis shopping malls, small eateries and convenient access to interstates to New York. Residents will enjoy...

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Cornerstone of Weymouth (Early Winter 2024)

1197 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA 02189

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.9
Review Score
13 reviews

Great sales team in [Names Removed]! Excellent amenities in an aesthetically appealing building. Compassionate presence in addressing challenging concerns and issues. Welcoming front reception staff with an efficient, technologically current sign-in ...

Provides: Independent Living
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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.