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.
1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
My parents have been living in Brookdale for 4 months. Since the first tour of the facility, we have been impressed by the attentiveness of the staff, the welcoming atmosphere and the lovely facility that...
Everything You Want, Everything You NeedIf first impressions are everything, we think we make a pretty good one. Nestled between historic Frank Lloyd Wright homes and a vibrant downtown shopping district, the location of our independent and assisted living community is just the start of what...
345 Munroe Street, Sacramento, CA 95825
The staff there were lovely and took great care of him. The food was good. I ate several meals there myself. It was clean and home-like. And the staff were very caring and tried to engage him in activities....
Located just minutes from Loehmann's Plaza, Lyon Village and Pavilions, Sunrise of Sacramento sits in one of Sacramento's prestigious and desirable neighborhoods. Just blocks away from the local parks, fine dining, and shopping. Our community is just moments away from the 'Fabulous 40's',...
2750 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33759
Apartment size is perfect and good value. Overall Staff is great. Regular turnover noticed in wait staff but they are usually pretty friendly. Food is ok, could be a little better. My dad is not into the...
Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Clearwater. Our beautiful resort style senior living community in Clearwater, Florida, is located on three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers a family-atmosphere with wonderful amenities to help our residents get the most out of life.Grand Villa...
1101 Parc Hill Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763
My mom has now been living at Sancerre for six months. She could not be happier. The extremely well trained team is caring, compassionate, and dedicated to providing her with the best possible care. Top-down...
Sancerre at Orange City is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services in a prime location in Orange City, Florida. Our community is situated near various shopping, entertainment, and dining options, making it a bustling and lively place to live. Sancerre at...
3932 Monitor Rd., Bay City, MI 48706
I can highly recommend Bayfield. It's a 10 on staff, food, care, and cleanliness. Everyone that works there is friendly and attentive.
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...
1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY 10573
Lovely facility. Recently renovated, clean, well maintained. Staff is caring and attentive. Apartment (we chose a renovated unit) is light and airy, spacious, and looks like a modern apartment. We made a...
At Atria Rye Brook, you'll have countless opportunities to socialize and learn through a full calendar of activities. Visit our pottery studio complete with potter's wheel and kiln, on-site hair salon and barber shop, media room with large-screen TV and year-round indoor and outdoor pools. Atria...
630 The City Dr., Orange, CA 92868
Oakmont is a well-maintained community that provides a positive living environment. The staff I interact with on a daily basis are kind, attentive, and very helpful. I especially enjoy dining in the...
Oakmont of Orange is the newest premier Senior Living Community in Orange County. Our lovely retirement community is situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are close to shopping, fine dining, the arts and world-class entertainment....
2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763
Staff is very friendly, great activities, mom loves the variety of food, it is well maintained and have different size room i.e. studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments at various pricing. Basically one...
The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...
515 The Pass, Martinez, GA 30907
New management is doing great! Standards for the facility all improving, total cost, inclusive vice nickel and diming for additional fees. Employees not meeting standards, being let go. Overall climate...
Sodalis Martinez is located in a vibrant suburb of Augusta, Georgia. The area is surrounded by beautiful traditions of the South and the prestige of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National. University Hospital and Augusta University Medical Center are just an eight-mile drive from our...
13875 Clear Lake Circ, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Acclaim is always very clean, with nice flowers around the lobby. The hallways are always clean and lighted. I rarely eat at the restaurant since I prefer home cooking , but I had a few appetizers that were...
Enjoy resort-style senior living, complete with upscale services and amenities at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. Now Open - Schedule your visit today!Our independent lifestyle rental community welcomes seniors 62 years or better to live their golden years in Woodbridge, VA. Located just 20 miles south...
*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.