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.
1507 Glastonbury Dr, St. Johns, MI 48879
Everyone here is so nice and attentive, always helpful. It's always clean and staff is always responsive. The activities are fun, my mother loves bingo. She has some extra special friends in memory care,...
Welcome to Grace Haven, a Leisure Living Community in St. Johns, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...
5435 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
It is a 5! As soon as we sat down with [name removed] at Story Point N all of our questions were answered. She got to see a two bedroom apartment and one was available when she wanted it. She has a full...
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...
1957 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
It is a great apartment size, most of the staff is great, facility is well laid out, LOTS of activities = great for socializing. 3 meals are automatically included in rent, no separate meal plan is an...
American House Village at Bloomfield is a brand new community. We opened our doors on November 1st, 2022. Our community features 150 Independent Living apartment homes with full kitchens, washer and dryer, patio or balcony. Some fairway views of The Links at Crystal Lake Golf Course, very close...
310 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT 84070
If you are willing to participate in activities you will meet friendly people who are ready to have a good time, enjoy life. The staff, also friendly, want to make sure your stay here is good and enjoyable....
Discover the charms of the Wasatch Mountains at Solstice Senior Living at Sandy, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Nestled in cozy and cultured-filled Sandy, our community is 20 minutes from Salt Lake City and 45 minutes from Park City....
140 Friendship Ln, Staten Island, NY 10314
I recently decided on having my 93 year old mom reside at the Brielle. My dealings with Mike and especially Alice Campbell made my decision so much easier. Alice was there to lend guidance and answer any...
The Brielle, a non-profit community featuring care-inclusive pricing structure, is nestled in a natural wooded oasis right on Staten Island. We offer assisted living and memory care on a 10-acre campus that's comfortably removed from the surrounding noise and hectic pace. It's an idyllic setting...
8825 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
We liked the staff. There were lots of fun activities. The food was good. The center is clean. My Dad's apartment was small. A concern of ours was that he fell in his room when he was woken up for his...
Atria Del Rey is a welcoming assisted living community in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Featuring views of Mt. Baldy and Red Hill Park, Atria Del Rey offers easy access to nearby freeways, restaurants and downtown Rancho Cucamonga.Residents of our pet-friendly community enjoy more...
4877 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
I would rate them 5 stars, the staff are very caring and attentive to their tenants. We are very pleased with her care there. I actually do recommend Lake Wylie to anyone asking about elder care.
Situated near the Catawba River in York County, minutes from the city of Charlotte, Lake Wylie Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With Lake Wylie nearby, a small town resort-like atmosphere and old-fashioned Southern charm make this peaceful...
2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
The staff has been excellent. I can't even count the number of times they have taken my worries and simply said, "Let us take care of this." The social and entertainment activities are wonderfully varied. My...
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...
18301 Trifecta Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33967
I would rate our experience 5 stars. Mom had a good size apartment-living room and separate bedroom. The facility was clean and the staff took good care of her. I would recommend this facility to anyone who...
Canterfield of Fort Myers invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. We are an inspiring retirement community that enables you to design each day as you desire. We are building a brand new tradition by offering "carefree living" in a country club-like setting where our residents...
7080 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Overall the staff especially the nurses were excellent with care and information. The whole building including the private rooms were always clean and neat. The size of the rooms was ok. The Food was good...
Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...
*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.