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.
3550 Horton St., Raleigh, NC 27607
My 97-year-old widowed mother has found such a wonderful home at Waltonwood. We looked at several independent living communities; none can compare to the warmth, care, and sense of community here. From the...
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...
3145 West Mt Hope Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911
Everyone i have interacted with so far have been great. Many of the go above and beyond to help. Rooms are little apartments. Her bedroom is 10×12 ish. She has a small fridge, microwave, sink and cupboards...
At Grandhaven, a Leisure Living Community in Lansing, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that is...
2577 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
5 on all. What I like the most about the community is the food and the cleanliness. Yes, I would recommend Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir to other families based on the experience so far.
3051 Rio Dosa Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
I recently moved my mom to Richmond Place as she wanted to be close to family but have her own space still. The facility and staff made the move very easy and welcoming for my mom. She has settled in and...
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
18510 North Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374
The facilities is clean, the kitchen and café staff are very friendly according to my sister-in-law. however, their management/office staff are not as responsive to questions. I would recommend this...
Vista de la Montana provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. If you like your days sunny, dry and steeped in the beauty of the Arizona countryside, then you've found your new home. Not only do residents enjoy the tastefulness and friendliness of our charming...
3075 Avenue C, Billings, MT 59102
The staff is cordial and the food is good. The apartment is cozy and clean. I would recommend this community to others who searching for one.
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Beautiful fishponds, fountains and waterfalls await you at Aspen View. Our lovely landscape covers nearly five acres of gorgeous Montana countryside, complete with gentle paths and wonderful views of the...
2601 Andover Court, Little Rock, AR 72227
They have a nice staff, lovely facilities, variety of room sizes, nice variety of scheduled activities. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a community.
Andover Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Little Rock, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities, the warmth of our staff, and the convenience of living just minutes from all the things...
58 W Park Ave, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
The staff is very nice but they have had some significant staffing issues. I l know that they are not unique in that but for the cost to not have your room cleaned for 2 weeks is a problem. Saying that when...
From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...
7901 Radio Road, Naples, FL 34104
Great community with kind staff and clean, welcoming environment. The day right after I moved in there was an all-white party at the community and I spent the evening dancing, eating, and had a great time....
We opened our Premier Community April, 2020 and are now taking reservations to hold a specific apartment. We are a premiere Concierge Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care community, providing state-of the art amenity-rich features. Royal Dining, Bistro Tropical, Private Dining or the Sea...
*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.