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.
90 Payne Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Staff is very friendly and helpful Many activities for everyone. Food is pretty good. Cleanliness is excellent. 2 bed room is good size. Bedroom could be a tad larger.
1805 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188
I’m so excited to be living here at Oak Hill Terrace! The people and staff are so friendly and welcoming. I look forward to all the activities. The food is very good, it’s like eating at good restaurant. I’m...
Oak Hill Terrace is a community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into the fabric of...
5435 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
The staff at StoryPoint are exceptional. They give loving care support to my mom. They tell her they love her. They hug her. They tell her everything is gonna be OK. They bend over backwards to make sure she...
Welcome to StoryPoint Gahanna! 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...
4620 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL 33809
The administrative staff is very helpful and handles most problems quickly. The health aides and general staff are very friendly, and do. their jobs well. Kudos to[Name removed]- he goes above and beyond ....
Assisted Living Care for Seniors with the Warmth of Southern Hospitality in North Lakeland with a decade of care and local ownership. We offer inclusive monthly pricing and there isn't a buy-in here, adding peace of mind. Grace Manor Suites is a warm, inviting home for seniors that offers...
5471 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220
The staff that do check ins and deliver meds have been incredibly courteous and helpful. They engage with the residents and seem to enjoy their job.
Home is waiting for you at John-Wesley Villas! We are the only family-owned community in the area and have been open since 1986. We offer family values sharing in the same common goal- our residents are our families and are treated as such. John-Wesley Villas Macon understands that no two people...
107 Perpetual Square Drive, Anderson, SC 29621
* [name removed], the director, has been very helpful through a couple of medical issues we have encountered. * They helped set up hospice to come in and help with mom. * The activities are great when my...
Live the good life at Summit Place, where desired amenities and world-class services excite our residents and provide a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our caring and professional staff provides a helping hand for residents who may appreciate assistance with activities of daily living. You can be...
1602 Buckingham Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
The staff is excellent and very helpful. The apartment (very clean and well maintained). Apartment size is great. Food and dining experience is good. Holiday Country Squire, is a nice, clean community with...
Country Squire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. At Country Squire retirement community, you'll receive the royal treatment. We're located in a quiet corner of St. Joseph, a community that recalls the small-town friendliness of past generations. And if you...
33398 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399
Very clean community. The staff is attentive and kind. The apartment is nicely laid out. The food is average. Activities are good.
Golden Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled on stunning landscaped grounds in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes...
120 W San Jose Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
I had searched for an assisted living place for my Father, in about [date removed], his dementia was becoming an issue. Many places had an odor to them, some had people crammed into one large room, low...
Our senior living community in Claremont, California, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide you...
2855 Westminster Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77082
It has been great! Everybody has been helpful and kind and accommodating. My mother has made friends and is getting out and doing things which she didn't do before. The caregivers are conscientious and...
The Abbey at Westminster Plaza is one of Houston's finest Assisted Living and Memory Enhancement Communities. We are pleased to also offer the newest and finest Luxury Independent Living Retirement Community, adjacent to the Assisted Living Community in West Houston. Family owned and operated...
*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.