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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, 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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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin

505 Rushing Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

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

We recently moved my mother here. She is doing great and absolutely loves her new home. Best decision for her! The staff is amazing! So attentive and welcoming. I would highly recommend to anyone who...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...

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Sunny Rose Glen

29620 Bradley Road, Menifee, CA 92586

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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50 reviews

Transitioning my grandfather to assisted living was smooth thanks to [name removed]! She fully disclosed the process and helped with the forms needed to give to grandpa's doctor!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunny Rose Glen is proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our guiding principle revolves around the notion that every resident is a unique individual, deserving of care that respects...

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Willow Grove of Sherwood

9880 Brockington Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120

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

Honestly the food is the main complaint from the residents. Including my mom. I go often and some doesn't look bad. You have some workers that are amazing and some seem kind a lazy. I guess that's every...

Provides: Assisted Living
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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...

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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
84 reviews

The place is nice and clean, and is always smells great when you walk in. The residents are always happy and clean looking. Staffs are very accommodating and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this...

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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Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community

3090 Healthy Way, Birmingham, AL 35243

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

I visited my family at Cahaba Ridge. It is the best place for convenience and a loving community life. All the staff and workers were helpful and very accommodating. My dining experience was first rate. ...

Provides: Independent Living
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Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community is a part of Resort Lifestyle Communities. The company prides itself on providing a 'resort lifestyle' in its independent retirement communities. Cahaba Ridge will offer an all-inclusive experience where one price takes care of all residents' daily needs,...

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Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

70 W Argyle Street, Sandusky, MI 48471

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

Mom is very happy here at Stonegate. She is well taken care of and at peace. She loves being around people so this has been good for her.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Stonegate Village, a Leisure Living Community in Sandusky, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...

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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
Review Score
89 reviews

Staff has been superior; friendly and very engaged with the residence. They allowed my mother-in-law to keep all 4 cats even though policy says two. She is thrilled. Food and dining options has been...

Provides: Independent Living
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West Shores

2607 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR 71913

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

I moved my mom to West Shores because of the care needs. She has been enjoying her time and to have the front desk and staff so caring is great. You can tell that everyone is loved and well taken care of.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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See the natural beauty that flows through West Shores, a 17-acre community that combines serenity and security by offering desired services and amenities in every studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment home. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is...

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The Gardens of Port St Lucie

1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
69 reviews

I have lived here 1 1/2 years. As soon as I walked in I felt welcome and the family atmosphere. The staff is living and caring. Everyone involved in out care does a great job. The nursing staff has helped me...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...

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Finnish American Village

1800 South Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33461

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

They are wonderful people who care very deeply about their residents. All the residents that I have met seem very happy there. My brothers room is always immaculate and the staff gives them a lot of...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living

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, 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 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.