Assisted Living
Memory Care
Independent Living
Home Care
Sign in

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.

Showing 588 communities
Sort by
Filters
Change location

Review Score
Providers
View all providers
Showing 588 communities
Sort by
Filters
Change location

Providers
View all providers

Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

2625 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI 49221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
16
16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
71 reviews

It is what I expected. I visited 2 years prior to move. I am happy I made the move. My husband passed a year ago and I stay because I am safe and sound and well taken care of; and my friends are here. People...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

At Gaslight Village, a Leisure Living Community in Adrian, MI, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. With assisted living and memory care options, our residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care...

... Read more

Landings of Oregon

3450 Seaman Road, Oregon, OH 43616

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
50 reviews

The staff is wonderful. The facility is very clean. All the meals have been wonderful. My husband really likes it. Very homey feeling. The residents are kept busy.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Meridian Senior Living communities

Landings of Oregon is a beautiful assisted living community in Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio. We believe here that most seniors are not in need of nursing homes but that they just need a little assistance. Landings of Oregon offers this assistance. This campus was designed to meet a variety of...

... Read more

Independence Village of Aurora

505 South Chillicothe Road, Aurora, OH 44202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
336 reviews

My husband & i were received here with much friendliness. Everyone we talked to was very helpful. We have lived here for 2 years + would highly recommend it to all.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village! Offering an array of services and amenities, residents can choose from independent living and assisted living. We understand it’s the small details in life that make a difference, which is why we strive to make each moment of every day something remarkable...

... Read more

Vista Veranda

141 Chestnut Hill Drive, Ravenna, OH 44266

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
98 reviews

The care is good, the aides are very caring. Food is not good and communication could be better but not terrible. The care is good, the aides are very caring. Food is not good and communication could be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Greenbrier Senior Living communities

Vista Veranda provides both assisted living and memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias. We are located at the north end of the small town of Ravenna in northeastern Ohio. We are a small single level community with many amenities and services to offer seniors in our area.Our...

... Read more

Sancerre at Orange City

1101 Parc Hill Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
63 reviews

We had great assistance before and after we moved in. The only thing I would say is that we would have liked to have an Orientation for us and Dad when he moved in. Highly recommend. They are very responsive

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Experience Senior Living communities

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...

... Read more

Barrington Terrace

1425 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
76 reviews

Quality of care is excellent which is the most important to us. Dad's health has improved since moving in. Activities are ok. They keep him stimulated, but wish there were more people with similar interests....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Five Star Senior Living communities

We partially participate with MEDICAID.US News & World Report, Year 2023 & years past, named Barrington Terrace as Best of Senior Living by achieving a perfect 5 out of 5 rating!!AHCA awarded Barrington Terrace with Assisted Living Quality Award in 2017. Our 2024 State Survey revealed...

... Read more

Gardens of Hazel Green

372 Jimmy Fisk Rd, Hazel Green, AL 35750

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
80 reviews

Recently visited with my aunt for the holidays. I was so surprised at how “at home” it felt! The staff are warm and welcoming and everyone seemed excited about Christmas. I don’t think we could ask for a...

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Cavalier Senior Living communities

Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Hazel Green Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady back porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

... Read more

Spring Village at Summerhill

183 Old Dublin Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
32 reviews

They were so helpful in getting our family member settled into the facility. She was very confused, but they put her at ease. We have seen a remarkable improvement in her every day contentment. I think my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all WoodBine Senior Living communities

Spring Village at Summerhill is tucked into the heart of the Monadnock Region in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We opened our doors in 1966 and our highly trained staff have been providing quality senior care ever since.The local community of Peterborough prides itself on top-notch shops and...

... Read more

Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
70 reviews

Our mom is a resident here. Overall we are happy. Our disappointment is with food/dining. The menu looks good on paper but it generally is not what is posted. Ex: fresh fruit is always canned fruit, fresh...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...

... Read more

Good Tree

2010 Good Tree St, Stephenville, TX 76401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
73 reviews

I moved my aunt into Good Tree from Laurel Glenn. She adapted very well once she got settle, to where she is almost her old self. Her aggression has calmed down, she is smiling and talkative with other. She...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Enjoy a great life at Good Tree, where residents are encouraged to branch out with the myriad recreational and social opportunities offered at our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Stephenville, Texas. Memories at Good Tree, our neighboring community, provides Memory Care...

... Read more

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.

Viewing 251-260 out of 588 communities

Frequently asked questions

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.