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.
8151 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710
I would recommend them. Everyone there was very caring. They had lots of activities to do and fun little bus trips to different places which my Mom loved. Sierra Del Sol was the perfect place for my Mom....
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
7100 West 13th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214
Our experience has been overall positive. Great food, attentiveness of staff, fun weekly activities, size of room is big and expenses are low.
The Courtyard at Lakewood provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Denver, you'll enjoy the benefits of living near a big city with all the peace and quiet of a secluded home tucked away in the hills. We're close to...
3939 44th Street SW, Grandville, MI 49418
The building is only 7 years old and very nice inside. You could call it upscale. The staff is very accommodating. The room is spacious and the food is well prepared by Chef [name removed].
Grand Village, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Grandville, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. At our community, residents and family members will find a warm and inviting environment, where we support and...
1455 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Overall, we’ve had a good experience. The staff is caring and the leadership seems strong, which makes a big difference. The facility itself is clean and well maintained, and the activities director does a...
Set on manicured grounds less than a mile from the ocean, Atria Newport Plaza is a vibrant senior living community where older adults can enjoy engaging events and chef-prepared meals in the company of friends and neighbors, and receive the discreet support they need – all backed by the...
4474 Butler Hill Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128
I've actually recommended it to others already. The facility is clean. The dining room is nice. Everything has been updated. The staff was great to work with as they really tried to get my mother-in-law to...
Orchid Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of St. Louis, you'll be charmed by the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living in the heart of it all. We're just minutes from shopping,...
9401 Old Sauk Road, Middleton, WI 53562
Staff are great, showing what's available, explaining activities, ministore, introducing staff and residents, making it feel more comfortable. Love the balconies and wall space to hang pictures. Not a lot...
The Jefferson has been here for over 16 years near beautiful farmland, Pope Farm and corn fields.We have senior care on site to offer Assisted Living. Our staff members have longevity over 15 years and more. We have won "Best Place to Live" 2018 and "Best Place to Work 3 years in a row. We are...
3351 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085
The facilities were great and strongly suited for my dad's needs, ie. Wide doors and easy in and out for the bathroom. The patient care was adequate at best. The dining was also adequate, nothing to write...
4855 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
The food is great. The people are sweet. The facility is very clean. They offer the first month free, which was a savings of over [Amount Removed]
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,...
6150 Glenview Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
We were looking for a place for our loved ones who needed additional support, as they had been declining mentally, emotionally, and physically over time. We used the service to explore our options and...
Live well and prosper at The Wellington at North Richland Hills, an Independent Living community in North Richland Hills, Texas, that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational and wellness programs. Our community offers residents the freedom to live as they...
2380 Aurora Pond Drive Southwest, Wyoming, MI 49519
When I contacted a place for Mom, I was given several places geographically close to my home. StoryPoint Wyoming was one of those facilities. I took a tour and was immediately impressed not only with the...
StoryPoint Wyoming is located on the picturesque, landscaped grounds in Wyoming, the largest suburb of Grand Rapids. You'll love the quiet elegance of our community while being close to all the attractions of Michigan's second largest city. We're a short distance from shopping, healthcare and...
*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.