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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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Carriage Hill Assisted Living

306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
66 reviews

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...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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...

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Brookdale Glen Ellyn

60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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139 reviews

When I first started looking for myself, I loved the feeling of the community. I’ve now lived here for 8 months and I’m more impressed each day. It has such a warm feeling, the staff is kind and responsive....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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...

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Evergreen Court

451 O'Connell St, North Bend, OR 97459

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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90 reviews

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...

Provides: Independent Living

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...

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SYNERGY HomeCare of Blaine, MN

9298 Central Ave NE, Suite 202, Minneapolis, MN 55434

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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153 reviews

The agency helped me by having dependable aides. The caregivers did everything well. The office staff returned phone calls, and they were easy to talk to. The caregiver took time to visit with him, and they...

Provides: Home Care

Welcome to SYNERGY HomeCare. My name is Brian McDonald and I am the owner of SYNERGY’s Twin Cities Northeast Metro office. As the owner of this business, and as someone who has experienced the need for caregiving in my family, I am committed to providing the highest quality in-home care for my...

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Mission Ridge

4349 South Kansas Avenue, Springfield, MO 65810

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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57 reviews

My mother recently moved to Mission Ridge memory care from an assisted living facility. The transition was seamless as she was welcomed with love and acceptance. She has acclimated to her new surroundings...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in the Southwest area of Springfield, our brand-new community offers quality senior living at its best. Mission Ridge senior living offers independent retirement living, assisted living and memory care. We feature spacious private apartments and stunning amenities.Our community is...

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Aiello Adult Foster Care

26071 Denning Road, New Boston, MI 48164

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
85 reviews

Well organized program with a professional, friendly, supportive staff! My Mom is a picky eater, however she does nothing but rave about the "home cooked" meals provided. A Great Place for Mom...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Aiello Adult Foster Care, a 6 bed ranch residential home, is located in a quiet neighborhood in New Boston, MI. Our mission is to provide a safe, secure, and loving home environment for seniors, allowing them to maintain as much self sufficiency as possible, while giving you peace of mind that...

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Hearthstone Communities - Lafayette

48675 Lafayette Dr, Macomb, MI 48044

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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59 reviews

Everyone there was so nice and caring. They made my mother in law very at home and they were so very kind. The house was always immaculate, her room was a perfect size and very cozy. They had entertainment...

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 Lofts by Cogir

5300 NE 82nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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92 reviews

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.

Provides: Independent Living
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Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care

1430 Cleaver Rd, Caro, MI 48723

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
122 reviews

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...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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...

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Home Matters Caregiving - Beaverton

4875 SW Franklin Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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57 reviews

My experience with Home Matters came about when my wife took a spill and broke her hip. We needed to find help quickly. Doctors advised rehab or a 24hr in home care. My wife also has Alzheimer's. So Routine...

Provides: Home Care

Home Matters Caregiving is locally owned and operated by medical professionals and has been in business since 2007. We are located in the heart of Beaverton and hold the highest level of in home care licensure. Being a comprehensive licensed agency allows us to provide services from companionship...

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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.