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.
1155 Darlene Lane, Eugene, OR 97401
Mom loved it there, and I feel good about the care she received. The caregivers are wonderful, and there are lots of activities to keep residents engaged. The facility is very clean, and her room is a great...
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
2755 Chestnut Ridge Road, Kingwood, TX 77339
We are satisfied with our mom's accommodations. She doesn't attend any of the activities, so I can't comment on that. The food seems to have gotten less appealing. The menu might sound good but the food is...
Cypress Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in picturesque grounds and surrounded by trees, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're close to shopping, healthcare,...
493 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC 28043
This facility and staff is simply outstanding. It is clean, the food is great, and the entire staff has made my father feel right at home. They quickly care for all his needs and make adjustments when...
Quality Care You Can Count OnYou deserve quality care you can count on, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your freedom to have it. Here at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community, you can enjoy custom care plans, a fun-filled community calendar and a warm and welcoming...
3351 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085
The staff always answers the phone happy and polite. People have always been helpful to me when I’m helping my mother who is a resident. I also like that there are activities going on frequently. The staff...
555 Miller Lane, Los Banos, CA 93635
For the most part it has been a very pleasant place, I feel secure when I leave my husband each day knowing they will care for him. The workers are helpful and very pleasant, questions are answered promptly.
At Valley Spring Memory Care, our vision is to create a warm and inviting memory care community that empowers residents to lead fulfilling, purposeful lives. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to age gracefully, surrounded by a supportive network of caregivers, friends, and...
8400 S Bedford Rd, Macedonia, OH 44056
The staff is nice. The place is clean and my Mom likes her apartment. Her main complaint is the food. While she does like some of the food, the portions are small and not always good. Also, not good for low...
Summit Corners is a located by ample shopping, hotel accommodations, restaurants and entertainment including the Hard Rock Rocksino and phenomenal MetroParks system. We are within a 15-25 minute drive of Solon, Chagrin Falls, Aurora and 10 minute drive of Twinsburg, Hudson, Sagamore Hills and...
79 Blossom Field Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43213
The staff At Cherry Blossom specifically in Memory Care provided my mom an opportunity to have a meaningful life even with limitations. [name removed], the Director of Memory Care is an exceptional leader,...
There is a place for you or your loved one at Cherry Blossom Senior Living in Columbus, Ohio that centers around friendships, family, a life filled with independence and purpose, tender and trusted care when and how you need itand the feeling that you’re home.Find out more about Cherry Blossom’s...
1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
I really enjoy the activities especially trivia club which is my favorite. I also enjoy "My Lifestory," & Wi Bowling. The residents and staff are very friendly. They offer good enteratinment. It's a very...
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later. When something needs to be...
2015 32nd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
I would rate a 5 on all! I'm very pleased and I visit a lt! Love it!! The staff is Great! Especially [name removed]! The food is good. They have lots of activities! The rooms are a perfect size for a queen...
Water's Edge of BradentonWater’s Edge of Bradenton is a lovely assisted living community just off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the town of Bradenton, Florida. The local town is a vacation friendly area that is almost entirely filled with country clubs, beaches, and residential housing. With...
3525 North 167th Circle, Omaha, NE 68116
My mother-in-law lives at Maple Ridge. The staff, residents and 3rd party care takers are awesome. My father-in-law recently passed. We held his Celebration of Life in the theater and then held a...
Maple Ridge Retirement is Omaha, NE’s Premier independent living community. Maple Ridge Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Maple Ridge Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
*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.