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.
1605 Venture Dr, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
I moved my mother to Danbury Mt. Vernon 26 months ago when she could no longer care for herself. [name removed] and the staff are very welcoming and loving to my mother. It is comforting to me to know that she is safe and being cared for. The facilit...
2855 Southwest Vintage Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023
My dad loves the food they serve and has gained 11 lbs. Everyone is very kind and helpful. He has made many friends that live there. The falls that come in and clean do a great job. The apartment is very roomy and stylish (it's brand new). He loves t...
822 Massachusetts 28, Yarmouth, MA 02664
Beautiful facility. The staff is helpful, caring and knowledgeable. The food is delicious. The apartments are great. Smartest move I ever made. I’m simplifying my life. It has been great to be part of a...
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...
8600 East 21st Street North, Wichita, KS 67206
With no family nearby and urgency to move from Independent Living, we were so fortunate to be able to move my sister into Brookdale Tallgrass. First, we learned of their exceptional reputation, and it...
The Good LifeWhen you decide to join our assisted living community in Wichita, Kansas, prepare to enjoy more time freedom than ever. This is a place that provides you with everything some spacious private accommodations and inviting common rooms to personalized care and more, but we also handle...
1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
The chef’s table dinner was wonderful and plenty of food companionship and hopefully they’re gonna have this monthly. We’re all very excited. Thanks to all the storypoint in employees who make this possible.
StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...
5720 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130
I love this placement que the people are very very nice. Everything is new and we have everything in our apartment. I go first walk. The chef does try to do his best but it is not easy because this is a big community. The food taste good. The staff f...
3785 N Center Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603
What we like the most about the community is all the smiles from staff. Cleanliness all around. Lots of activity. Residents seem content and look well cared for.
25 Village Inn Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
My wife and I have resided at Birch Bay for five years. For two years we lived in an apartment and have since owned a cottage here. As these places go, Birch Bay is small, with approximately 100 residents...
Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
7550 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston, MI 48346
My sister-in-law receives wonderful care at this facility. It makes me very happy to see that she is now thriving due to the care she is receiving here. The Executive Director is amazing. This facility...
The Pines of Clarkston is an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility that serves residents and families throughout Southeastern Michigan.Our goal is to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our residents, offering their loved ones peace of mind.Our Assisted Living community, The...
3151 W 20th St, Greeley, CO 80634
My Mom lived at Garden Square at Westlake for 3 years until her recent passing in July at 99 years of age. She was treated with so much kindness, compassion, friendliness, and respect !!! She had dementia...
Garden Square at Westlake is comprised of 56 assisted living apartments including studio and one-bedroom floor plans. We provide a more intimate atmosphere that feels more like a home. Our dining space is open and can accommodate all residents and guests that wish to eat together. We also offer 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.