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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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Savannah Pines Retirement Community

3900 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 68516

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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24
24 Photos available
11
11 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
40 reviews

I moved into Savannah Pines 20 months ago. It has been the best experience of my lifetime. I have made so many friends. The staff goes above and beyond to help. This is indeed a caring community. It’s filled...

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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The Fountains of Calhoun

265 Lovers Lane Rd SE, Calhoun, GA 30701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
16 reviews

The staff is wonderful. Very helpful and caring to my mother. Yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

1320 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
55 reviews

Arbor Grove is a warm, welcoming community. Staff and management are very compassionate and hands on with each resident in my experience. Also very patient driven care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Arbor Grove, a Leisure Living Community in Alma, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents and their families will enjoy our open,...

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Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort

3664 West US 22 & Ohio 3, Loveland, OH 45140

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
13
13 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
80 reviews

I have lived here for 5 years and enjoyed every minute. There is a great mix of people here and it has been easy to make friends. There is always something to do from card games to fitness classes, book...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Deerfield Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is NOW OPEN! We offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Deerfield Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in...

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Clarendale of Algonquin

2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Photos available
10
10 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
296 reviews

The care and staff are very friendly and thoughtful. My mom has made many positive connections. She feels safe and cared for by them and she has a place to go when she needs help.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...

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Middleton Senior Living

1500 Weaver Drive, Granville, OH 43023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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19 Photos available
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6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
92 reviews

From the very beginning of my father's stay at Middleton, the staff was friendly, kind and genuinely attentive to his needs. They showed incredible patience and treated him with dignity and respect providing...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Middleton Senior Living is a dynamic community that offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. Located in the quaint village of Granville, Ohio, Middleton provides a maintenance-free resort-like setting and a relaxing environment that their residents enjoy. Our caring and...

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Home Matters Caregiving - Beaverton

4875 SW Franklin Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
56 reviews

Home Matters Caregiving was AMAZING when I needed urgent help with my mom. I had no idea how to navigate getting in home care for her quickly and be able to trust that mom would be safe with a stranger...

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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American House Wildwood

7676 Rio Grande Blvd, Wildwood, FL 34785

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
229 reviews

Home is where the heart is the staff residents and guest enjoy being apart of the community. The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting. When guest family visit they can't believe it is so.

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Provides: Independent Living
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WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...

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Gardens of Pelham

2124 Old Montgomery Hwy, Pelham, AL 35124

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
130 reviews

Everything has been wonderful! Everyone has been extremely helpful there. Each of the staff are amazing. I don't have to worry about things. It's giving a chance for me to be a daughter and not a caretaker...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...

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Stone River Retirement Community

7360 55th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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34 Photos available
13
13 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
60 reviews

When my mom decided to move we looked at a few places. I told her that we were not going to look around at to too many places. It was like buying a wedding dress when you knew, you knew and that was it. We...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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If you're looking to live in a luxurious, exciting, secure, and convenient place that you can call home, look no further than Stone River Resort Lifestyle Community. With cooking and cleaning taken care of by our professional staff, you'll have the time and freedom to enjoy all the amenities...

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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, 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.