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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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Traditions of Hanover

5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017

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

Ever since my 90 year old mother moved into Traditions of Hanover last year, my brother and I now have peace of mind knowing that she is safe and is being cared for by an amazing staff. Every single staff...

Provides: Independent Living
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Opportunity and choice are what Traditions of Hanover brings to seniors in the Lehigh Valley. Traditions of Hanover provides opportunity for seniors who might not be able to afford a retirement community because of its financial structure. Traditions features no entrance fees and a month to month...

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Holiday Palmer Hills

2617 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722

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

the staff at Holiday Palmer Hills is fantastic! The facility is clean, the staff are always looking to help, there are TONS of activities. The food is even decent (no food other than my mom's is rated...

Provides: Independent Living
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Palmer Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You'll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous...

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The Waterford on Huebner

8551 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78240

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

My initial visit to The Waterford on Huebner was very pleasant. The entire staff was friendly, caring, professional and very knowledgeable about the community and what they had to offer. The tour covered...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Let our desired amenities and convenient services spur you into experiencing an exciting life at The Waterford on Huebner. Our Independent Living community in San Antonio, Texas, features thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans and a full calendar of activities and social...

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Grand Villa of Sarasota

730 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

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

My wife and I moved in 2 months ago and we can’t say enough good things about our experience so far. The staff goes out of their way in every way possible to help us. They know us and call us by name which...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa of Sarasota is a beautifully landscaped, Florida community situated on three lush acres on the Hudson Bayou. It is close to historic and charming downtown Sarasota, which offers residents plenty of excellent shopping and dining options. Residents enjoy our warm, relaxing environment,...

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10 Wilmington Place

10 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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93 reviews

1.) The facility as a whole was very nice. It had a look of elegance throughout the building. My mother's room had a living room, bedroom, kitchen & bath which altogether were sizable and accommodated her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

For 37 years, 10 Wilmington Place has been one of Dayton's premier senior living communities and has remained family-owned since opening in 1986. Situated on 34 acres of historic beauty in one of Dayton's classic neighborhoods, 10 Wilmington Place offers a wide range of services and amenities at...

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Provision Living at East Lansing

6300 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
27 reviews

The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, and the facility is very clean and modern. I especially enjoy the occasional live piano performances. I would love to see more variety in the music offerings,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Heritage Green

7080 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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

Overall the staff especially the nurses were excellent with care and information. The whole building including the private rooms were always clean and neat. The size of the rooms was ok. The Food was good...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...

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Holiday Creekside Terrace

3895 Old Vineyard Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

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

The staff was kind and did everything they could to help when any issue arose. The activities were daily & just what we needed.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Creekside Terrace has been in the business of caring for Seniors. We love all Seniors and are passionate about helping YOU live a better life. Senior Care is our passion.

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Autumn Glen

98 N 10th Street, Greencastle, IN 46135

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

I currently live at Autumn Glen and I love all the staff and residents who live there. I am grateful to have a safe place to live and everyone is so friendly. Could not have picked a better place to move to...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Enjoy numerous amenities and desired conveniences in the comfort of Autumn Glen, an Assisted Living community in Greencastle, Indiana. An atmosphere of warmth and caring fosters companionship while encouraging independence. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an...

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Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living

3441 West 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771

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

The atmosphere is so different, and much nicer than any of the other facilities that we toured. The staff is very attentive and the management is very easy to communicate with

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.