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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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The Mansions of Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Support

3675 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
10 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
18 reviews

I toured the facility and knew it was the right place for my husband. Everything felt right. And I have not been disappointed at all. The nurses and other staff are all kind, friendly and very caring. I rest...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Mansions at Alpharetta offers care-free living in graciously appointed surroundings in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities that are located on our beautiful, large, landscaped campus.In our Assisted Living community, each private or semi-private suite is offered with an affordable...

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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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9.3
Review Score
86 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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Sodalis Stuart

860 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
43 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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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
157 reviews

Their is a lot of women. You need to have a good positive attitude to get along with others. Food is so so. They do take good care of you and treat people very nicely. They keep rooms and clean and maintain...

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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The Barrington

901 Seminole Boulevard, Largo, FL 33770

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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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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7 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
130 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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Brookdale Edina

3330 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN 55435

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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21 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
130 reviews

The culture is very positive and friendly. Memory Care has gone through 3 activities directors in a year and currently is without one. Staff all seem to know my parents by name which is nice. Overall I'd...

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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The Belvedere

5110 19th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

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

When I was visiting the Belvedere, I saw the several staff interacting with residents. The were very friendly and attentive. The residents seemed to very happy. The resident I was visiting had nothing but...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

estled in the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, Kings County, The Belvedere stands as a beacon of elegance and warmth in assisted living and memory care. This charming community, surrounded by the bustling energy and conveniences of a cosmopolitan neighborhood, offers its residents not just a place to...

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CareOne at the Cupola

100 West Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
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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
10
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15 reviews

5??! The staff are amazing! The people who live and work there are super friendly and engaged. My mom has thoroughly enjoyed the dining experiences and looks forward to joining friends daily for meals. She's in a one bedroom apartment, which is a per...

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.