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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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Silvermark Assisted Living

5521 Village Creek Dr, Plano, TX 75093

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9.8
Review Score
12 reviews

My dad is so happy and appreciative of the love and care he receives at Silvermark. He loves and is thankful to everyone. The owners and staff are very compassionate and committed to the family and residents...

Provides: Assisted Living

For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...

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Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids

1900-32nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

9.7
Review Score
27 reviews

The community is safe, clean and well managed by the staff who truly care about the residents. The community is more affordable than some of the other SP locations in town, but the care and attention seem...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Brookdale Champion Oaks

17705 Red Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77090

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9.5
Review Score
89 reviews

Everyone is so nice and the caregivers are wonderful. They let me play guitar and they appreciate it. I feel loved and cared for here. The garden is lovely and the outdoor furniture is beautiful. I think the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Redefine your independence with extra help with the little things. At our assisted living community just outside of Houston, we can help out with things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with more involved activities, such as bathing, getting dressed and managing medications. Here you can...

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Bloomfield

9804 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 68114

10
Review Score
61 reviews

Besides the bright and welcoming facility, it’s the people, both staff and residents, that make Bloomfield a wonderful place to live. It’s not the biggest place around, but that’s part of what I like about...

Provides: Independent Living
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Bloomfield Forum is a fully independent living community providing security, social opportunities, eleven different floor plans and a complement of amenities - located in the heart of Omaha! Bloomfield Forum a locally owned non-profit corporation that is democratically governed by an elected...

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Brandywine at The Gables

515 Jack Martin Boulevard, Brick Township, NJ 08724

10
Review Score
43 reviews

10 staff is great very accommodating helpful caring. [name removed] and [name removed] are the best people for their jobs. Besides caring . their go above and beyond to make everyone feel good and safe....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...

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The Heritage Assisted Living

45 Route 206, Hammonton, NJ 08037

9.9
Review Score
19 reviews

I give all categories a 5. My mother really likes the food and has invited her friends for lunch! A very big positive for a picky eater. The staff has been terrific and the place is always clean! I would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Heritage Assisted living is a family oriented senior living option that offers privacy and personal care while encouraging independence and community involvement. The Heritage family promotes independent living and preserves dignity while assuring safety and comfort. There are a variety of...

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Crown Pointe of Carmel

11610 Technology Dr, Carmel, IN 46032

9.8
Review Score
12 reviews

Our family couldn't be more grateful for the care Crown Pointe/Chapters SeniorLiving of Carmel has provided to my Father. From the moment we walked in for a tour, we knew this was the right place. The staff at Crown Pointe/Chapters are truly exceptio...

Provides: Assisted Living

Grace Pointe Living

1501 Grace Pointe Drive, Moore, OK 73170

9.7
Review Score
22 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean and feels very secure and safe. All areas appear to be well maintained. Opportunities for engagement abound. Yes, we would recommend Grace Pointe community to other families based on ...

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.