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Best of 2026 Senior Living Award Winners: All Categories

Best of Senior Living Communities

The top senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top 1-2% of senior care providers nationwide based on reviews from those who matter most: residents and families. Below are the winners from the 2026 Best of Senior Living Awards. The 2027 award winners will be announced in February 2027.

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Palms at Bonaventure

111 N Wells Rd, Ventura, CA 93004

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
48 reviews

My father has been at The Palms at Buena Ventura for almost 2 years. As most people do when they have to leave their home, he complained. He gave it time and is very happy there. The staff is kind,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Palms is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining room serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Activities are an integral part of the lifestyle at The Palms and include arts, crafts, table games, fitness classes, and outings....

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43 reviews

The doctor and nursing staff at Arden Courts memory care facility provided excellent care for my mom. They were kind, patient, and attentive, always treating her with dignity and respect. They kept our...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)

701 Market Street, Oxford, MI 48371

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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330 reviews

Faculty/Staff are all very friendly and concerned about making sure you are settled in and all things you need will be addressed.

Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village! Located within the Waterstone Master Community, we offer innovative care to seniors in Oxford, Michigan. With both Independent Living and Enhanced Living options, our community allows you to maintain your independence and freedom, and we take care of everything...

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Grand Villa of DeLand

350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
10
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172 reviews

Grand Villa is wonderful. We moved my father-in-law here last week and he loves it. The facility itself is lovely, the staff are wonderful, the amenities and activities are abundant, and the food is great....

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...

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StoryPoint Pickerington

611 Windmiller Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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83 reviews

The staff always goes out of the way to make you feel welcome is the good part. I'm not sure what could be improved at the moment. I would recommend to others.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Pickerington! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our community offers independent living, where we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know...

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Sky Pointe Retirement Resort

5842 S Taft St, Littleton, CO 80127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
10
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37 reviews

I visit my grandfather often, and I love staying for every meal! The dining room staff is so friendly and helpful. I have never had a bad meal, either. So many options even for a picky eater like me. The...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Engage, Enjoy and Live!Affordable, lavish & amenity filled independent living made simple. Let us take care of your needs, so you can enjoy the important things in life.Sky Pointe Retirement Resort is a beautiful new Resort Lifestyle Community coming to Littleton, CO late 2018. Sky Pointe...

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Brier Pointe Retirement Community

5911 McCrimmon Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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31 reviews

The apartment is perfect. It's a 2Bed/2Bath with 2 walk in closets and a full kitchen. They also have an awesome covered 2nd floor balcony where we have installed hummingbird feeders. They enjoy watching the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Brier Pointe, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on McCrimmon Parkway in Morrisville. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2022! Brier Pointe will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy...

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Benton House at Oakleaf

417 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32222

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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56 reviews

The staff was generally very helpful with the move-in process and getting orientated to the facility. It’s been less than a week already, but seems to be going very well. I’m looking forward to visiting...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 at Oakleaf the most desired in the...

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Hearthstone Communities - Barrett

50036 Barrett, Macomb Township, MI 48044

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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105 reviews

I had a wonderful experience with Hearthstone Communities. The caregivers were kind, patient, and extremely professional, always taking the time to listen to my grandma and provide her not only with...

Provides: Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...

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The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch

8220 Nature's Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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70 reviews

I recommend the Windsor to others. It has been a good experience for my elderly mother. The installers did a great job, they worked efficiently and were very professional.

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Windsor is a licensed assisted living residence dedicated to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. At The Windsor, we are dedicated to each resident's...

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Best of 2027 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall Review Score of at least 9.5 based on reviews

Offer assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care or continuing care retirement communities

*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.

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The best senior 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 highest-rated senior living communities represent the top 1-2% of senior living providers nationwide.