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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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Holiday Indigo Pines

110 Gardner Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Photos available
28
28 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
74 reviews

I think management does a great job. Servers are friendly, in fact all staff is friendly and helpful. I have a very nice apartment. I have no complaints. I’m very happy at Indigo Pines and think others...

Provides: Independent Living
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Indigo Pines provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated within beautiful grounds on fabulous Hilton Head Island, you'll love the elegant comfort of our facilities while enjoying the charm and convenience of the island. We're just minutes from shopping,...

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American House Wildwood

7676 Rio Grande Blvd, Wildwood, FL 34785

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
230 reviews

When you drive up, the grounds are beautiful, well kept. Friendly staff from the front door on. In just 2 weeks I had the pleasure of going on 3!! Outings. Fun! Dining is a pleasure, excellent food, wait...

Provides: Independent Living
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WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...

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Holiday Blue Water Lodge

2840 Keewahdin Rd, Fort Gratiot Township, MI 48059

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

The staff is wonderful and extremely helpful and supportive. The quality of care is good, but they are often short staffed. There are always activities going on. The dining experience is amazing! It's run...

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday Retirement is the oldest and largest independent senior living company in the country. For almost 50 years we have been helping older people live better. Blue Water Lodge has been in the Port Huron area for almost 20 years

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The Fountains of Calhoun

265 Lovers Lane Rd SE, Calhoun, GA 30701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
16 reviews

The staff is wonderful. Very helpful and caring to my mother. Yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

1320 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
55 reviews

Arbor Grove is a warm, welcoming community. Staff and management are very compassionate and hands on with each resident in my experience. Also very patient driven care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Arbor Grove, a Leisure Living Community in Alma, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents and their families will enjoy our open,...

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Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort

3664 West US 22 & Ohio 3, Loveland, OH 45140

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
13
13 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
79 reviews

Property management does an excellent job keeping the property itself clean and inviting. My Dad moved in last June and the place is as lovely and inviting now as it was when he moved in. The residents could...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Deerfield Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is NOW OPEN! We offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Deerfield Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in...

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Ingersoll Place

3359 Consaul Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
53 reviews

Most importantly the level of care was excellent. Services were personalized to residents needs. Medications were always on time and as prescribed. Food was excellent. Activities were devised and well...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Rich in history, Ingersoll Place has provided a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals who are unable to remain in their own homes due to physical limitations or mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Ingersoll Place is a local, not-for-profit organization providing assisted...

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Colonial Courtyard At Bedford

220 Donahue Manor Rd, Bedford, PA 15522

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
27 reviews

Overall experience has been great and would rate every aspect as great. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Colonial Courtyard at Bedford is ideally situated for senior citizens who are still young enough to enjoy what the great outdoors has to offer. Set against a lovely mountainous backdrop in central Pennsylvania, it is senior living for the nature lover at its very best! Known for gorgeous...

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Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville

350 Arbor View Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
55 reviews

I would give it 4 stars, I would have given it 5, but my mom consistently tells me the food is not good. The staff is great and I think that apartment is a really good size. She's in a one bedroom. Her...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Benefits of Moving toARBOR RIDGE AT STANLEYVILLEArbor Ridge isn’t your typical Independent or Assisted Living community. We are only one of two communities in Forsyth County registered with the state of North Carolina as a “multi-unit assisted housing community with services” (MUAHS). Our...

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Clarendale of Algonquin

2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
10
10 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
296 reviews

The care and staff are very friendly and thoughtful. My mom has made many positive connections. She feels safe and cared for by them and she has a place to go when she needs help.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...

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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.