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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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Independence Village of East Lansing

2530 Marfitt Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
128 reviews

Top notch staff who have residents needs at top of mind. All staff are courteous and go out of their way to have a supportive relationship with residents. My mother is very happy with not only the courteous...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover personal freedom and spacious apartments at Independence Village of East Lansing, offering exceptional Independent Living services in East Lansing, Michigan. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may...

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Savannah Pines Retirement Community

3900 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 68516

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
41 reviews

A 5 on all categories. It was definitely a pleasure living there. All the people who work there are awesome. I would and have recommended your facility.

Provides: Independent Living
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Savannah Pines Retirement is Lincoln, NE's Premier independent living community. Savannah Pines Retirement Resort comprises 119 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Savannah Pines Retirement is...

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Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care

4124 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642

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

Just excellent here at Candlestone. I get to make my choices, do what I want, have fun. I've made good friends w/ people and the staff. I look forward to driving my Amigo around and to get outside with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Candlestone, a Leisure Living Community in Midland, Michigan, where our residents share in life’s journey together. Our purpose is to provide high-quality assisted living and memory care that promotes the value and dignity of every person. At Candlestone, residents and family members...

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Regency Fallbrook

609 East Elder, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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41 reviews

We brought our mother here at 101 , she’s now 103 and is doing great because of the staffs care. The management is very proactive and responsive. Much appreciated . Looking forward to more years to come

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Regency Fallbrook's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...

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Oasis at Mesa Palms

1418 North Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
108 reviews

I am extremely happy at Oasis at Mesa Palms. The staff is very friendly and helpful with any requests that I have. The restaurant food is very good with great variety.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living

Mesa Palms is conveniently located next to the Mesa Country Club, shopping, health care and recreation in beautiful Mesa, Arizona. Mesa Palms is managed by S.L. Start & Associates. S.L. Start is a leader in the field of services to people and has been providing services since 1979. S.L. Start...

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Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care

777 Church Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
95 reviews

I'd go there. It's bougie. The staff is highly qualified and friendly. It's not too big or not too small. Has a great memory care option. Location and location to the hospital. Atmosphere. Staff. Price. ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...

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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
55 reviews

Both of my parents live there. I visit weekly. Every time I go, both of them are well cared for. They love the food there. This is the best place for them. My mother can be a very difficult person. The staff...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living

The Waterford at Ironbridge

1131 East Lakewood, Springfield, MO 65810

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
147 reviews

My mom loves it there she was at mission ridge which was great but this place just has the homey feel and she has joined in games and workouts never felt comfortable over at mission riidge to join in!

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Put a spring in your step at The Waterford at Ironbridge. Our community offers exceptional Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to the world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have...

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The Reserve at Red Run

30031 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
57 reviews

The amenities are awesome. Most everything is included so no other expenses to worry about. No set schedules for dining and Restaurant quality dining with chef onsite daily. Activities galore! Staff is...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Reserve At Red Run is a Modern, Independent Living Senior Residence located on the west side of Dequindre Road, north of Twelve Mile Road and south of Thirteen Mile Road in the City of Madison Heights. The Reserve at Red Run’s brand new planned, senior residential community, designed for both...

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Holiday Indigo Pines

110 Gardner Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Photos available
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28 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
77 reviews

Holiday Indigo Pines Very nice staff. Helpful with all questions and concerns. [name removed] met with my mother and welcomed and assured her of the living arrangements. Affordable on Moms fixed...

Provides: Independent Living
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Indigo Pines provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated within beautiful grounds on fabulous Hilton Head Island, you'll love the elegant comfort of our facilities while enjoying the charm and convenience of the island. We're just minutes from shopping,...

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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.