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.
1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
The staff is very friendly and my sister had an apartment that was on the first floor and very close to all the activities. With her compromised mentation, it was important that she was able to navigate...
Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...
101 Devonshire Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446
Devonshire is great, I'm guaranteed my father gets one good meal a day and he has a chance to socialize at lunch when he goes. [name removed] has been a delight and so very helpful and a friendly face every...
Welcome to Devonshire, a Leisure Living Community in Lapeer, Michigan, where residents share in the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted living and...
730 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Visiting a resident that [Name Removed] helped me place in Grand Villa. He was at another Assisted Living. Decided to move him to Grand Villa after[Name Removed] presented the facility. So glad I relocated...
Grand Villa of Sarasota is a beautifully landscaped, Florida community situated on three lush acres on the Hudson Bayou. It is close to historic and charming downtown Sarasota, which offers residents plenty of excellent shopping and dining options. Residents enjoy our warm, relaxing environment,...
1500 Weaver Drive, Granville, OH 43023
From the very beginning of my father's stay at Middleton, the staff was friendly, kind and genuinely attentive to his needs. They showed incredible patience and treated him with dignity and respect providing...
Middleton Senior Living is a dynamic community that offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. Located in the quaint village of Granville, Ohio, Middleton provides a maintenance-free resort-like setting and a relaxing environment that their residents enjoy. Our caring and...
64 Harbor View Dr, Saint Albans, VT 05478
It's a very comfortable facility too live in, everyone is very helpful and friendly. The cost is a bit high and the food is not my favorite but its clean here the staff are nice the activities are fun.
560 Fairmount Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701
I have enjoyed my stay very much since moving into TANGLEWOOD. The staff is amazing and always there to help in any way they can. Food is alright but they do give you meals options if you don't like the main...
Tanlgewood Manor, a licensed Assisted Living facility, has been “home” to many since opening its doors in 1984. Residents at Tanglewood quickly feel relaxed and comfortable surrounded by folks who make them feel like family, while still enjoying their outside connections to community activities...
2820 Wind River Lane, Denton, TX 76210
The community was very friendly, the apartments well laid out, meals included, and an all inclusive price. I would recommend to others. We were really impressed with how friendly everyone is at Dogwood. The...
Dogwood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on the banks of beautiful Unicorn Lake in a charming community on the outskirts of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. You'll enjoy the convenience of our neighborhood with all the attractions of the...
13617 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304
Overall I'd give it a 5 for cleanliness, as well as the attentiveness and friendliness of all staff members. They offered a variety of activities that residents could participate in if they chose. The...
LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Glendale is conveniently located in Glendale - close to doctors, hospital and shopping. Every apartment features a 24-hour response system, free utilities (except phone), spacious closets, Cox cable, full size refrigerator/freezer, and individually controlled...
1418 North Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201
This is a very peaceful and quiet place to live, which I truly appreciate. The apartments are big, roomy, and offer plenty of space to feel comfortable. I would give it five stars if the food and service...
Mesa Palms is conveniently located next to the Mesa Country Club, shopping, health care and recreation in beautiful Mesa, Arizona. Mesa Palms is managed by S.L. Start & Associates. S.L. Start is a leader in the field of services to people and has been providing services since 1979. S.L. Start...
1321 NE 24th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33909
The staff of Atrium, specifically in memory care, are amazing people. My mother lived there for almost two years, and the caregivers became like family to us. The memory care director is a beautiful human...
Welcome to award-winning senior living at Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral, Florida. Honored for outstanding service by families, and national and local publications and media outlets, Atrium has set a new standard for the highest quality of care and lifestyle. At the Atrium, life is vibrant...
*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.
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.