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.
2650 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62526
Great place. It's a tough decision for families, but the staff there made it easy. I would recommend to others. They have been great to work with. Lots of activities for Mom.
LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!Making the move to senior living is a big decision. Fortunately, changing where you live doesn't mean changing your whole way of life. At Carriage Crossing, you'll find all the choices you need to live the life you love.Our welcoming campus features a variety of lifestyle...
405 SE 13th Avenue, Aledo, IL 61231
I felt very at ease whenever visiting my grandparents. Staff is always very friendly and welcoming. This is an assisted living where residents are happy and well taken care of, I see it whenever visiting....
A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...
2080 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
I am a crafty person. There are plenty of things to do here. I loved the activity department and so did my husband when I worked there.
The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...
3121 Lake Michigan Drive Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
I would give them all a 5. Everyone is very nice there! Everything looks really nice, it's all updated and doesn't look or smell like an old persons home. I have only eaten there a couple times, but both...
Situated in a beautiful, rural landscape just five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, you'll love the peaceful elegance of our grounds and facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the city. We're close to shopping, dining, healthcare and wonderful entertainment.Our all-inclusive...
10542 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH 43551
I am so very pleased with her care, friends, faculty and mostly her happiness there! Everything she needs is close by and she loves it there! My prayer is that she can stay there . Thanks for your concern...
The Commons a ProMedica Senior Living Community offers an all-inclusive rental package which provides services, amenities, and a social setting to encourage active lifestyles. Our community is designed for your active and healthy lifestyle offering an array of floor plans including studios, one...
1370 Celebration Blvd, Celebration, FL 34747
It is beautiful. The staff is great. But it is more expensive than other ALFs. For those that can afford it, it is the best AFL in the Orlando area.
At Windsor at Celebration, you will find an unmatched choice in modern senior living with the coveted Celebration, Florida, destination location. This residential, independent lifestyle features top-shelf, specialized services and amenities, cutting-edge technology for resident security and...
6729 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI 53092
Great location close to village market restaurants quiet neighborhood. Memory care unit next door. We have not moved in yet, but from what I have seen I would absolutely recommend the place.
Welcome to StoryPoint Mequon! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
809 John D Barry Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
Staff which included nurses, kitchen help & especially the activities director, [name removed], genuinely cared for my mom & the other residents. Many times the office staff would step up if need be as well,...
39630 Fairway Dr., Palmdale, CA 93551
Everything is there and people take advantage of them that can. The nurses are helpful and the food is not good, really. But I would eat it. So....I would recommend going to several different places and...
Rancho Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the beautiful desert country of Palmdale, you'll be charmed by the graceful elegance of our facilities and our warm and caring staff. We're just minutes from shopping, a restaurant circle and...
142 Okatie Center Blvd N, Okatie, SC 29909
ALL STAFF IS EXTRAORDINARILY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY. I WOULD REQUEST THAT HEALTHIER FOOD BE PROVIDED, AND THAT CARROT STICKS AND CELERY STICKS BE PROVIDED IN THE CHEF CORNER. i WOULD LIKE TO SEE BENCHES...
Okatie Pines offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Okatie Pine's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or...
*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.