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.
17050 N. Quality Lime Rd., Marshall, IL 62441
I recently move here and it was the best decision I ever could have made. The staff here go out of their way to make sure all my needs are met. The food is wonderful and I’ve already made a lot of friends. I...
9000 North Congress Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153
I have lived here for for five years. My life began in a great home in the state of Virginia. After looking at three other retirement places, my son [name removed] brought be back here three times and the...
Riverstone Retirement is Kansas City’s Premier independent living community. Riverstone Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Riverstone Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
9880 Brockington Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120
The entire staff are so friendly and helpful. They are up for any challenge. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 10 best cities in the US, Sherwood is a quiet, hometown neighborhood with all the amenities of an active city. An abundance of parks and ponds contribute to Sherwood's natural setting, while a short 12-mile drive will bring you all the cultural...
451 O'Connell St, North Bend, OR 97459
The food gets old. The staff is wonderful. Everyone from the people who clean my apartment and the public areas of the facility, the maintenance staff who were most helpful when I moved in almost one year...
What are you looking for in an independent senior living community? Security? Companionship? Planned activities? Freedom from the burdens of home ownership? Whatever you’re looking for, chances are you find it at Evergreen Court located on the campus of Baycrest Village. At Evergreen Court, you...
1321 NE 24th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33909
The staff of Atrium, specifically in memory care, are amazing people. My mother lived there for almost two years, and the caregivers became like family to us. The memory care director is a beautiful human...
Welcome to award-winning senior living at Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral, Florida. Honored for outstanding service by families, and national and local publications and media outlets, Atrium has set a new standard for the highest quality of care and lifestyle. At the Atrium, life is vibrant...
306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823
my mother was there from [dates removed] when she passed. My mother had alzheimers and when I could no longer care for her in my home I choose Carriage Hill. They from the beginning till the end cared for...
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
1430 Cleaver Rd, Caro, MI 48723
The best place I've seen. I had friends other places down south and they don't compare to what I found. I am very happy here, it's not home, but the next best thing to it. Everyone is so kind and I have made...
At Heritage Hill, a Leisure Living Community in Caro, Michigan, residents can enjoy a relaxing afternoon under the pergola on a sunny day or stay warm next to the fireplace during the winter. Our community provides each resident with open, comfortable spaces that encourage everyone to fully enjoy...
5300 NE 82nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662
Good facilities and the staff is great. Affordable, nice apartment with a good kitchen well thought out and full activities calendar . Food could be improved and Cogir should deep clean the hall carpets.
60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Everyone is very caring and genuinely concerned about the care given. The entire staff is very welcoming. The facility is clean and comfortable- my mother is very happy there.
If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...
41 Polkville Dr, Anniston, AL 36205
Great place to live very cleanthe staff is always there to help when needed! So glad I chose mccllean as my home! I stay busy with daily activities and the food is amazing! There isn't a day that goes that I...
While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
*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.