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.
36 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Overall 5 stars. The staff are attentive and respond quickly to requests. Food is good. The 2/2 apt is a good size for a couple. Plenty of activities and the overall cleanliness of the facility is very good....
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a beautiful community located in a quiet, charming neighborhood, with shopping, restaurants, and local attractions just around the corner. From the beautiful sun porches, balconies, and landscaped grounds, to the fitness center, library, pool, and social...
3410 Post Oak Crossing, Sherman, TX 75092
Staff is attentive. Food is fair. The apartment is a nice size. Facilities are clean. My sister in law is happy there. I would recommend to others.
Our luxurious senior living community set on three acres of beautiful landscaped grounds in Sherman, Texas, offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your...
70 Village St, Waldorf, MD 20602
Morningside was amazing! [name removed] and her staff took awesome care of my Father- in- law, and the other residents. They knew them by name and treated us like family! My father -in-law passed away on...
The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...
419 E Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Overall, we've had a positive experience. The staff is friendly and caring, and the rooms offer a good amount of floor space. The community is generally very clean, although there is occasionally an odor in...
Vitality Living Hendersonville is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing...
14707 Northville Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
The process of renting, moving in and meeting the staff from different departments went well. Cleaners and laundry staff do a good job. Food is ok, sometimes comes cold. Activities mostly around music and...
Welcome to Independence Village! We make a point to provide a diverse variety of services and amenities through our independent living and enhanced living options. Designed with each resident’s specific needs in mind, we work diligently each day to make every moment of every day something special...
1520 Sky Valley Drive, Reno, NV 89523
I am happy here. The meals are good and easy to eat. I do feel that they do not offer enough exercise opportunities and less equipment than I would like. The apartment size is large.
Sky Peaks is in Northwest Reno with gorgeous, panoramic views of the Reno skyline and Sierra Nevada mountains – in a quiet, residential neighborhood across from a beautiful park – yet we’re just minutes from lots of shopping, downtown Reno and Interstate 80.Sky Peaks is an independent living...
2426 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
Faculty and staff are very nice and competent. Would have been nice if admin would have been more involved in move-in day. Apartments are small but functional. I can't think of any amenities they don't...
Atria El Camino Gardens welcomes you to come for a visit to see our warm and welcoming community where people gather and enjoy life together. Our residents know and rest assured we have the services and amenities they are looking for from our deliciously prepared meals choosing from three...
2177 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
What we like the most about the community is the Friendly people, observant staff always willing to help, security. Yes, we would recommend Atria Grand Oaks to other families.
Nestled in the heart of Thousand Oaks, Atria Park of Grand Oaks offers resort-style living in a Tuscanesque village setting for Southern California's active older adults. Our amenity-rich community offers all the comforts of home — without the burdens of home maintenance. We provide independent...
6901 Carslaw Ct, Prospect, KY 40059
Storypoint has always treated and cared for my mother with respect and kindness and have always been good to her. The staff is excellent and my mother enjoys being here.
Welcome to StoryPoint Prospect! From assistance with daily tasks to the handling of household maintenance and more, our experienced team at StoryPoint Prospect knows that care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we take the time to get to know each resident to ensure they receive the highest quality of...
4855 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
We have had nothing but a good experience with Cogir. My mother is very happy there. They have had several management turn overs but it seems to have settled down as of late. They are clean, attentive always...
Rohnert Park Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community located in Rohnert Park, California. Our community, located in Sonoma County, lies in the heart of wine country just a short drive north from San Francisco. Set on five acres of rolling hills and open pastures,...
*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.