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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, memory care, and in-home 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 2025 Best of Senior Living Awards. The 2026 award winners will be announced in February 2026.

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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange
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30 reviews

I am always amazed that the staff is so very kind, professional and competent. The nurses and staff are taking very good care of all the residents. The meals are good There are good activities and a good...

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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Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas

5455 La Sierra Dr, Dallas, TX 75231

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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25 reviews

Professional, loving community from the residents to all the staff. Hands down the best place I visited for my Mom. So glad we found it!

Provides: Independent Living
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Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas is a vibrant, rental independent living senior community located in Dallas, TX. Step out of your well-appointed apartment to a stunning 10-story atrium where you’ll find smiling tenured staff, spirited residents, nooks to socialize, and activities designed...

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Arbor Landing at Surfside

3105 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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44 reviews

We are very happy with Arbor Landing they have been wonderful to my Mom. Yes, we would definitely recommend Arbor Landing at Surfside to other families based on the experience so far.

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Provides: Independent Living
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Our independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...

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Sensations Memory Care Residence

511 E. Shephard St, Charlotte, MI 48813

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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112 reviews

Working with people who have memory loss must be challenging on the best of days, but the staff of Sensations are always kind, patient, and clearly familiar with my Grandma’s idiosyncrasies - which means...

Provides: Memory Care

Sensations is family owned with over 75 years combined experience in the senior industry—many years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Sensations has just opened with 39 beds, in Private and Friendship rooms. Adult Day Care and Respite Care is also available. ...

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Watercrest at Bryan

3801 E Crest Dr, Bryan, TX 77802

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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39 reviews

Great place the management is outstanding. All staff is awesome, my mother in law is extremely happy. I have met a lot of the residents they are all very nice and happy to be living here. Great place highly...

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Bryan, a independent living retirement community located in Bryan/College Station, TX just minutes from Texas A&M University. Watercrest is dedicated to a creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment...

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Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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34 reviews

My mother has lived here for her last 23 months. She loves the musical programs and live entertainment they bring in. She also enjoys the chair tai chi, bingo, bible study, outings, but especially her 3...

Provides: Memory Care
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Newly constructed, the separate Memory Care Suites building on Silvergate’s beautiful retirement campus provides seniors with a higher level of award-winning care in a secure, nurturing environment. Our “Neighborhood Design” eliminates long hallways for a more familiar home-like setting. Drawing...

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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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93 reviews

This assisted living community feels like family. My loved one has been thriving here, thanks to the dedicated and kind staff. The activities and care plans are outstanding! We couldn’t have chosen a better...

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Best of Senior Living All Star
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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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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care

150 Meadow Lane, Bad Axe, MI 48413

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10
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47 reviews

In [date removed] my mother was experiencing a steep decline in her cognitive state after a stable period of home care. We were torn as a family of 6 on whether we should pursue identification of a memory...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Meadow Lane, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Bad Axe, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services that...

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The Palms of St. Lucie West

501 NW Cashmere Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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28 reviews

Good afternoon I want to leave a message regarding the wonderful care at the Palms assisted living in Port St. Lucie. I have a friend who is a resident here and the care that she receives is superb the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Everything you love and need.At the Palms of St. Lucie West, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Adult day program, A short-term stay, or a year-round home? We’re here.You’ll find restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity...

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Elegance at Lake Worth

9948 Woodwind Lane, Lake Worth, FL 33467

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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40 reviews

From the moment my daughter walked into Elegance. We felt a sense of belonging. Everyone that works there makes you feel at home. The staff is loving and kind. We feel that our loved one is in a safe and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated in the heart of Lake Worth close to the beach, parks, Park Ridge Golf Course, Lake Worth Lagoon and Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Elegance at Lake Worth is a modern, just-right sized senior living community located near Palms West Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center, with easy...

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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall average rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews

Offer assisted living, home care, 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, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best senior living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2025 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.