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.
100 West Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
The staff for the most part is very good, the cleanliness and laundry service good, the food mediocre and the activities for residents are excellent. I feel our overall experience has been positive what I...
CareOne at the Cupola is an assisted living community located in Paramus, New Jersey, in Bergen County and home to just over 26,000 people. Paramus is a wonderful borough with parks, golf, tennis shopping malls, small eateries and convenient access to interstates to New York. Residents will enjoy...
3004 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
My brother seems to like everything mentioned except the food, I believe he would like more choices. I would recommend to others.
Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...
7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, Spring Hill, FL 34608
The room size was great for chair, double bed dresser tv and other little table, they kept everything clean. There needed to be in my opinion more activities for the people to keep them alert. They good good...
As the premier independent living, assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Spring Hill is nestled within 16 wooded acres, close to the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. Here at Vitality Living Spring Hill, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being with a...
175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
The staff at Atria are all very friendly and helpful. There's a pretty good variety of activities on a daily basis--donuts & bingo is probably the most popular activity! The apartment size is good...
Atria Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown Sunnyvale, California. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll along winding walkways or relax in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Or they may prefer to entertain...
1177 Sixth Street, Whitehall, PA 18052
The staff is wonderful and very supportive. The facility is very clean. My husband's room is enormous. He loves the high ceiling with the fans. There are several activities available. Sometimes my husband...
Whitehall Manor opened its doors to its first residents in Fall 1998. Our local owners are personally committed to providing the quality of care that is surpassed in the industry. Our organized healthcare service team brings to you many years of experience in all aspects of healthcare and...
1825 Arbor Creek Drive, Carrollton, TX 75010
Caregivers and nursing director are great. Med tech supervisor also great. Food is pretty good. Meals seem repetitive. Not enough variety in activities!! Lots of staff turnover in hourly positions. Apartment...
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...
200 Lillian Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24502
The thing that makes Heritage Green so good is the staff. Friendly, helpful, professional and knowledgeable about memory care. It’s unfortunate to have to place a loved one in memory care, thank goodness...
Growing a tradition of care! Heritage Green Assisted Living Community is a beautifully designed, single story building that caters to seniors that require assistance with activities of daily living but do not need skilled health care services. This 48-unit, 64 bed Assisted Living Community shares...
3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
My husband and I would rate everything a 5. However we've only been here 2-1/2 weeks and at the present time the elevator by our unit is "out" for the second time (which is inconvenient for someone...
Bedford Court is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with one of the lowest Entrance Fee that is 100% refundable. Located within walking distance of the Leisure World shopping center. Our community offers you a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...
3110 19th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Staff are super friendly, call every one by their name. Food choices are decent with acceptable alternatives at every meal. Coffee is good and available in the lobby al day. Grounds are well maintained I am...
Redefine your independence with a little bit of help and a lot of living.Here at our personal care community just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something...
822 Massachusetts 28, Yarmouth, MA 02664
100% satisfied on all fronts. The staff was eager to help and went well beyond normal expectations to provide assistance. The facility was in good order and clean. We've recommended it to other family...
Wise Living is a locally owned company that has been building retirement communities on Cape Cod for over 30 years. Our newest residence, Wise Living at Yarmouth, is Cape Cod's newest independent living community currently under renovation on Cape Cod. We are conveniently located on the mid-Cape...
*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.