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.
1001 Hastings Park Dr, Bridgeville, PA 15017
We are very impressed with this community! My father lives there and couldn’t be happier. Everyone is so nice, the food is delicious & he felt right at home on day 1. The staff are wonderful & always...
Chartiers Bend, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Chartiers Bend’s top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one...
812 Airport Rd, Port Orange, FL 32128
The Addison at Port Orange stood out for us as a place with a good infrastructure for care support with a smaller, more home-like atmosphere and strong, communicative employees. They helped us coordinate the...
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Port Orange the most desired in the...
7700 Nemco Way, Brighton, MI 48116
When we toured this community our decision was easy. This was the place we needed to be. The staff from the director, the life enrichment team, caregivers, housekeeping and maintenance, and dining staff has...
Welcome to Independence Village! Our independent living and enhanced living services allow residents to maintain their independence while providing a nurturing and enjoyable environment. We know it’s the little things in life that make a difference, so we work so hard to make each moment in our...
3932 Monitor Rd., Bay City, MI 48706
This is a great place to live. Very clean, wonderful staff. The food is great and plentiful. Everyone is always concerned about your welfare. They truly want to make sure you are happy.
Welcome to Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...
850 Scott Dr, Clanton, AL 35045
My mother had been there 1 1/2 years and she loves it. It’s like an extended family for her and us. [name removed] does an amazing job leading. At the facility with organizing things for them all the time....
Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...
4160 Trueman Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026
Stone Oak Retirement Community has consistently been a win–win for my mom and our family since we moved her there in August, 2020. Having the general managers living on the premise, round-trip...
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...
7092 S Outer 364 Rd, O'Fallon, MO 63368
The facility and grounds. are beautiful and the gathering room downstairs with the bowling alley was utilized several times by our family in celebration events for my mom.The staff was easy to work with and...
About the communityGarden Villas of O’Fallon Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a...
691 S Byhalia Rd, Collierville, TN 38017
StoryPoint is exceptional. The residents and staff are friendly. They pay attention to all your needs. If a correction is needed it is addressed immediately.
Welcome to StoryPoint Collierville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
106 W Main St, Frewsburg, NY 14738
I would recommend this place to my friends. It is very clean I have never felt so welcome with staff and residents as I have at Magnolia
Our Community is a newly renovated assisted living offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located on 3+ acres in a tranquil setting and cozy environment, giving our residents the perfect atmosphere of socialization,...
5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017
The staff are wonderful! They are very attentive, and I can always depend on them for whatever I need. I have enjoyed all the activities such as the card games, painting, drawing and Bingo. I also like the...
Opportunity and choice are what Traditions of Hanover brings to seniors in the Lehigh Valley. Traditions of Hanover provides opportunity for seniors who might not be able to afford a retirement community because of its financial structure. Traditions features no entrance fees and a month to month...
*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.