
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.
1370 Celebration Blvd, Florence, SC 29501

Every time I come to visit to staff. Welcomes me with open arms. The building is beautiful, my love one is in the right place.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Florence the most desired in the...
14050 Cutten Road, Houston, TX 77069
My father is 93 and active has been in memory care at Clarbridge Brookdale for 2 years. I credit his incredible health due to the outstanding care given by all the staff especially [names removed]. There are...
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Champions in Houston with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Enjoy a carefree lifestyle when you...
800 Manor Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914
All the workers & nurses are very nice, patient with my Mom and communicative. It's a 3.7 for me. Probably could do much better (for much more money). I would recommend but the price needs to stop going up....
New Seasons at New Britain is located in scenic Bucks County. A Five Star Senior Living Community, we offer assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and on site physical, occupational, and speech therapy.We offer a variety of beautiful furnished or unfurnished studio...
5050 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715
I was apprehensive originally, but it has been so easy to adjust, the staff and other residents make it easy! Staff is very helpful and kind. I’ve gone to various staff for various reasons and always got...
Willow Park has been a 30year staple in Evansville, Indiana. Our long standing reputation in the community exceeds itself being Voted "Best Independent Living" 5 years in a row by the Evansville Courier and Press. Our Third Party Care Providers: Senior Helpers provide care and comfort in a...
4316 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701
I stayed with my other for a couple nights at Oakwood Hills and was really impressed with the staff and the facility itself. Everyone I encountered was friendly and welcoming - from the caregivers working in...
The moment you enter Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community, you'll feel the relaxed grace, style and beauty that our residents cherish daily. A quiet home in the heart Eau Claire, you'll enjoy the convenience of being close to the Oakwood Hills Mall, excellent healthcare and all the unique...
7 Kendall Pond Road, Derry, NH 03038
As we are moving from Florida, everyone has gone out of their way to make the transition as seamless as possible. [name removed] gave us a video tour of Birch Heights to assist us in choosing unit....
Lively, friendly independent senior living community in Derry, NH.Enjoy the pleasures of independent senior living in a welcoming retirement community with small-town charm at Holiday Birch Heights. Meet people, attend events, pursue your hobbies, set goals for your retirement, and join friends...
4000 Lakeview Crossing, Groveport, OH 43125
Room sizes are ok. We got a large room for mom. The small ones are not much bigger than a bedroom. You can fit a chair in there too but that's it. Food is fine. Activities I think they could actually have...
Live your best life every day. At our Assisted Living and memory care community in Groveport, Ohio, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and meals. You’ll also find comfort knowing that staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a...
135 Meadowlands Estates Lane, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Lots more men here than most places. Oftentimes men outnumber women in the dining room for breakfast especially. We chose the most expensive room that has a separate bedroom from the main living area with a...
Providing exceptional, loving and healing care to seniors. Our residents are invited to enjoy their days with friends and hobbies instead of filling them with everyday chores and hassles. Our vibrant, charming community offers privacy, comfort and safety with thoughtful amenities and a wide...
1825 Arbor Creek Drive, Carrollton, TX 75010
I believe the facility was in a transition when we moved my Dad in. The apartment was not well cleaned before he got in there, think very dusty blinds, little bugs in the shower floor and bathroom floor. The...
Situated in a residential neighborhood in the heart of Carrollton, Texas, Atria Carrollton is a bright and airy community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care just outside the outskirts Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.Relax with a day of shopping and dining at nearby retail...
3950 Sumac Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
I would rate Independence Village 5 stars!! Staff is friendly & helpful, even if it's not their dept. My apartment is a large 2 bed, 2 bath & is beautiful. Very clean & fresh. Very happy here.
Glen Eagle provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Traverse City, you'll be charmed by our comfortable facilities and the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...
*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.