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.
1505 Willis Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
This is fully independent living. Your loved one will need to move if they require advanced care. The staff is amazingly helpful, and the residents extremely friendly.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Gilbert!With convenient access to Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Verena at Gilbert is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement in Arizona. Our 55+ all-inclusive independent senior living community offers chef-prepared...
311 Professional Pkwy, Marysville, OH 43040
I wish I would've done it sooner.I was living alone and far from my family. Now I am closer to my family and have people that can help me. I am still getting to know everyone, but everyone is so nice here.
Walnut Crossing is a senior living community located in Marysville, Ohio. We offer exceptional assisted living and memory care services that prioritize hospitality, happiness, and the comfort of our residents. At Walnut Crossing, our award-winning programs are designed with a personalized...
4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
The community is full of satisfied, happy people-with their dogs in tow. There are a variety of services and activities for people of all levels of activity. The facilities are easy to move about and are...
LUXURY SENIOR LIVING ON THE WATERFRONTIf you’re looking for a luxury-filled retirement community with waterfront views, discover more about Acclaim at East Beach. Located near Little Creek Marina and boardwalk, our independent lifestyle was designed for seniors 62 or better to provide you with...
2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Just some hiccups with scheduling tours and assessments. They are very responsive to providing information and answering questions.
Danbury in Columbus is an assisted living community located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus, which was ranked in BusinessWeek's 50 best cities in America, features endless events, attractions and dining and shopping opportunities. With guided tours through museums and factories, live...
44 Pine Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
It is super clean. The staff is attentive. The food is ok, not great. There are Lovely grounds with birds and trees. My mom has bird feeders on her windows and loves seeing all the birds and squirrels come...
Conveniently located near the beaches, boardwalk and shops of the Jersey Shore and major highways, Atria Tinton Falls has served Monmouth County families for 20 years. This vibrant community is designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater...
1306 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
My loved one is in the skilled nursing section so that is what I'm rating. I'd give each category a 4. I do think they are one of the better facilities in this area even though they've had some growing pains...
Home Sweet HomeServing seniors in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation, our community provides you with a warm and welcoming environment where you can experience newfound freedom and independence. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and household chores so you can...
2525 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, TX 76210
That the family is the best advocate for the care their parent receives. Get to know the staff. Let them see you. Be honest with them concerned with costs or lack of social programs. The staff at Brookdale...
For many seniors, assisted living, with staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, gives just the right level of care needed to flourish and triumph in their new phase of life. Our community in Denton, Texas, offers more options than ever before to make this happily possible. Our...
1 Savannah Square Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
I toured several senior communities in search of a place for my mother to live. Savannah Square stood out for many reasons! My initial impression was that this place has happy and friendly residents. I...
125 Apple Blossom Way, Coraopolis, PA 15108
The staff was fantastic. Attentive but not intrusive. PT people did wonders for my mom keeping her active. The only complaint was they often switched menu items with out notice.
2455 North Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67220
What we like the most about the Sedwick Plaza community is that the staff are super friendly and caring. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Welcome To The FamilySenior living as you may have once known it is much different today. Sedgwick Plaza strives to create something better—in every sense of the word. Here, you get an exceptional lifestyle filled with good friendships, meaningful activities, delicious food and, basically, all...
*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.