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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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Revel Province

2960 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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27 Photos available
10
10 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
83 reviews

I was deciding between moving to a 55+ home or a 55+ independent living community. The moment I met with the Sales Director at Revel Province and he showing me the building, I was blown away. You pay a...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Province is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the...

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Brookdale Glen Ellyn

60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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

I would rate them 5 stars for what they offer for independent living. This a more minimal amenities facility. The staff is willing to work with you for a great living experience. I live in a large 1 bedroom...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Stone Oak Retirement Community

4160 Trueman Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Photos available
12
12 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
72 reviews

My dad moved into Stone Oak a year ago [dqte removed] - and he is doing great! He celebrated his 91st birthday in July. His apartment is perfect for him and it’s a wonderful community. He really enjoys the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Stone Oak is the perfect choice for people with a passion for living who are looking for comfort, independence, security, convenience, and a friendly community in the place they call home. Month-to-month rent for studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedroom suites provide all-inclusive services including...

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The Lofts by Cogir

5300 NE 82nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
112 reviews

At 81 in Oct 2025 I moved from my acreage home of 53 years to The Lofts 2 bedroom apartment. The staff has been kind and truly understanding of how difficult this change has been for me. The fellow residents...

Provides: Independent Living
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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin

505 Rushing Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

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

It was absolutely perfection! From every level of staff, cleaning to administrator. They were responsive, kind, helpful, insightful and knowledgeable. My siblings and I cannot think of a better place for my...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...

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Robinwood Retirement Resort

2795 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett, TN 38134

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15
15 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
56 reviews

This is a wonderful place to live. The staff are friendly, professional, and caring. They are always willing to attend to your needs no matter how small or large they may be. The food is very good. With a...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Robinwood Retirement Resort is Bartlett's newest independent living community. Robinwood Retirement Resort comprises 142 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Robinwood Retirement is an...

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The Reserve at Greenbrier

1005 Elysian Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23320

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

I have been here two weeks and I really like my apartment especially the bedroom. . It was all that I was looking for. I have my own washer and dryer. I have a microwave icemaker, a garbage disposal and a...

Provides: Independent Living
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Living has never been better or easier with the perfect combination of comfort and location. Chesapeake's newest luxury apartment community designed for active adults will fill you with a fresh sense of contentment. Alta Reserve is a 55 and Better community, offers many luxuries and amenities....

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Atria Lincoln Place

612 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
77 reviews

I would give this place 5 stars. I don’t live there, but my mom does, and she really enjoys it. She especially loves the pool and has made friends easily. The people are friendly, and most importantly, she...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Lincoln Place is a popular Rhode Island retirement community that offers an active, warm atmosphere with all the comforts of home. A diverse calendar of events provides daily opportunities for staying healthy and socializing. Residents interested in exercising may work out with an...

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Havenwood of Buffalo

150 Division St E, Buffalo, MN 55313

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
54 reviews

Havenwood is definitely a five-star. I’d give the highest marks. I live at Havenwood and I have guests come in from outside the Community. The kitchen staff is amazing and everyone loves the staff and the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Evergreen Court

451 O'Connell St, North Bend, OR 97459

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

My only real complaint about the cleanliness is the outside of the windows which are thickly plastered with cobwebs. I realize that this would be an extra expense to clean but it is unpleasant nonetheless....

Provides: Independent Living

What are you looking for in an independent senior living community? Security? Companionship? Planned activities? Freedom from the burdens of home ownership? Whatever you’re looking for, chances are you find it at Evergreen Court located on the campus of Baycrest Village. At Evergreen Court, you...

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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.