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...
3441 West 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771
The overall experience is truly similar to being on a cruise ship that never moves. That's the level of hospitality, joy, and professionalism that the staff shows every day. The residents openly communicate...
364 Little Walker Rd, Shohola, PA 18458
Our family is very grateful for the outstanding care that is provided for our dad. The staff is compassionate and patients are treated with kindness and dignity. The facility is kept clean and the food is...
Life at Twin CedarTwin Cedar Senior Living is an award winning assisted living/personal care home that offers a wonderful lifestyle in a perfect location, bordering New York and New Jersey giving our residents family and friends the ability to visit with ease. Our home is a 37-bed assisted living...
1131 East Lakewood, Springfield, MO 65810
Over all experience has been great. Really the only detractor is the food. The food is great, but there aren't a lot of healthier options it seems. Other than that, our experience has been great, and the...
Put a spring in your step at The Waterford at Ironbridge. Our community offers exceptional Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to the world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have...
750 Starkey Road, Largo, FL 33771
The staff were very accommodating at move in, got to know my father immediately, and put a lot of effort into making him feel at home. They even escorted him to the dining room in the beginning to ensure he...
On your website, it says The Grand Villa of Largo in place of The Baybrook at Largo.
101 Devonshire Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446
The staff are very friendly and caring. There's activities every day. We do kickball and exercise class and bingo and dominoes and rummicub and excursions. The food is pretty good but portions could be...
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...
3359 Consaul Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304
My mother lived at Ingersoll Place, and our experience there was wonderful. All the staff truly knew and cared about her. She participated in activities, loved the music, enjoyed being with other residents,...
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...
1500 Weaver Drive, Granville, OH 43023
The staff is overall good. They are friendly and caring. I will say that the staff was very agreeable for us to use natural supplements for my mom, but when it came to implementing that it has been an uphill...
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...
8001 Red Buckeye Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371
Danbury is a really nice facility that's clean. The staff is kind and nice to my mom. The nurses are especially good to her. They do seem to be short staffed at times and can't come in to be there when my...
We are brand new to the area, opening in May of 2018, but not new to the business of delivering great care. We are privately owned and our owner is Bill Lemmon who is a senior of 83 years young himself. We pride ourselves in providing 5 star resort style living to seniors who may or may not...
555 America Ct, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Staff was great and place was clean. Room size was adequate. There were always activities. Overall facility was smaller which worked since my dad had dementia and less confusing. I would recommend for memory...
For nearly 20 years The Auberge at Lake Zurich 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...
*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.