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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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Holiday Blue Water Lodge

2840 Keewahdin Rd, Fort Gratiot Township, MI 48059

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

Choosing Blue Water Lodge Senior Living Community for my loved one was one of the best decisions our family has made. From the very beginning, the staff have been welcoming, compassionate, and genuinely...

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday Retirement is the oldest and largest independent senior living company in the country. For almost 50 years we have been helping older people live better. Blue Water Lodge has been in the Port Huron area for almost 20 years

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Gardens of Clanton

850 Scott Dr, Clanton, AL 35045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
190 reviews

My mother’s has been a resident of this facility for 7 years. The staff is attentive, love our new activities director, food is great. My mom is happy and I can sleep at night! The facility is located in a...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...

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The Reserve at Red Run

30031 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
59 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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Stone Oak Retirement Community

4160 Trueman Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Photos available
12
12 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
69 reviews

Stone Oak Retirement Community has consistently been a win–win for my mom and our family since we moved her there in August, 2020. Having the general managers living on the premise, round-trip...

Provides: Independent Living
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Stone Oak is the perfect choice for people with a passion for living who are looking for comfort, independence, security, convenience, and a friendly community in the place they call home. Month-to-month rent for studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedroom suites provide all-inclusive services including...

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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
30
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9.9
Review Score
55 reviews

My mom was on a memory ward for two years in a facility that I was very unhappy with. The staff had no training and in more than one occasion I was insulted by comments made to me. I never felt comfortable...

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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Independence Village of Brighton Valley

7700 Nemco Way, Brighton, MI 48116

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
363 reviews

As far as cost, I guess that type of care is just expensive. Everything was wonderful. The only thing was she was in the special care area and we felt the care people were not responsive very timely. We were...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Our independent living and enhanced living services allow residents to maintain their independence while providing a nurturing and enjoyable environment. We know it’s the little things in life that make a difference, so we work so hard to make each moment in our...

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Devonshire Retirement Village

101 Devonshire Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
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9.9
Review Score
93 reviews

The staff are very friendly and caring. There's activities every day. We do kickball and exercise class and bingo and dominoes and rummicub and excursions. The food is pretty good but portions could be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Devonshire, a Leisure Living Community in Lapeer, Michigan, where residents share in the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted living and...

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Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort

1001 Hastings Park Dr, Bridgeville, PA 15017

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

We are very impressed with this community! My father lives there and couldn’t be happier. Everyone is so nice, the food is delicious & he felt right at home on day 1. The staff are wonderful & always...

Provides: Independent Living
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Chartiers Bend, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Chartiers Bend’s top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one...

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The Magnolia

106 W Main St, Frewsburg, NY 14738

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
61 reviews

I would recommend this place to my friends. It is very clean I have never felt so welcome with staff and residents as I have at Magnolia

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our Community is a newly renovated assisted living offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located on 3+ acres in a tranquil setting and cozy environment, giving our residents the perfect atmosphere of socialization,...

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Cascade Trails Senior Living

1225 Spaulding Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
62 reviews

Very bright, clean and beautiful facility. Staff very friendly and always helpful. They all make an attempt to include residents in activities, and make them feel part of the CascadeTrails"family". I feel...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Cascade Trails, a Leisure Living Community in Grand Rapids, 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 to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living,...

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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.