Independent Living Near Me
MyLivingChoice is a free directory of 10,390 independent living communities across the United States, with photos, family reviews, and published starting prices. Share your location or enter a ZIP code to compare the communities nearest you, sorted by distance, with no signup and no phone calls.
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Key facts
- •MyLivingChoice lists 10,390 independent living communities across the United States, searchable by ZIP code or your current location.
- •Results are sorted by distance from you, and each listing shows photos, family reviews, and the published starting price when the community shares one.
- •MyLivingChoice is a directory, not a placement agency: no commissions, no selling your information, and inquiries go to the community and nobody else.
How to choose between nearby options
Distance matters more than most families expect: the closer a community is, the more often people actually visit, and visit frequency is one of the strongest predictors of how well a move goes. Start with everything inside a comfortable drive, then compare on the things that differ.
Three checks separate the strong candidates. Read the review themes on each listing, since patterns across many reviews tell you more than any single one. Look up the community's state inspection history, which every state publishes. And tour at a mealtime, when you can see the dining room full and the staff in motion. Our tour questions guide covers exactly what to ask when you visit.
On money: listings show each community's published starting price when the community shares one, and our guide to paying for senior care covers what Medicare does and does not pay, Medicaid waivers, and VA benefits.
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Common questions
- How do I find independent living near me?
- Enter your ZIP code or share your location above to see independent living communities around you, with photos, reviews, and published prices. No signup required.
- What does independent living include?
- A private apartment plus the household load handled: restaurant-style meals, housekeeping, maintenance, usually transportation, and a full activity calendar. It includes no personal care, which is what separates it from assisted living.
- Is independent living the same as a 55+ community?
- No. A 55+ community is age-restricted housing you buy or rent, with no services. Independent living bundles housing with meals, housekeeping, and social programming in one monthly fee. Our comparison guide walks through choosing between them.
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