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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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Thrive Home Care - San Leandro

14895 E. 14th St Suite 130, San Leandro, CA 94578

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

He approaches every day with compassion, patience, and genuine kindness, and he consistently goes above and beyond to make a difficult situation easier for our dad and for all of us. His calm presence,...

Provides: Home Care

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks

12469 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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51 reviews

Everyone helped make the process as painless as possible. [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], [name removed] along with the entire staff acted as if they knew the hardship I was faced with....

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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The Joy Senior Living of Loganville

434 Conyers Road, Loganville, GA 30052

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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23 reviews

My mom has been at Joy Senior Living for about 1 month. So far, the Joy has taken great care of my mother. They are hands-on with her needs. If you are thinking of a place for your loved one, I suggest...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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97 reviews

The entire family loves Wellpoint. It's obvious that the staff loves her. We truly feel like we now have a support system of people who care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...

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The Meridian at Brandon

9215 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619

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

The building and facilities are beautiful and impressive. It appears very well run, with many activities for residents and great menus for dining. Residents and staff are very friendly.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Supportive Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care The Meridian at Brandon is embracing a resort style living as our community was designed like a boutique hotel. A grand, two-story atrium, offering accommodations for exciting activities or events. Offering restaurant-Style dining by...

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The Magnolia

106 W Main St, Frewsburg, NY 14738

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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59 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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Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care

3932 Monitor Rd., Bay City, MI 48706

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

This facility is extremely welcoming and the staff is so attentive to the residents. My mom enjoys the meals and the activities. Gathering spaces are cozy and clean. The residents rooms are large and well...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, 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 forming...

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Autumn Glen

98 N 10th Street, Greencastle, IN 46135

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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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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Novel Place Overland Park

9651 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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95 reviews

I went to visit my friend at Novel Place. This was so nice and welcoming I was taken aback. Was not expecting the gracious staff and very beautiful interior. The other residents were just as gracious as the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...

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Villas of Holly Brook Marshall

17050 N. Quality Lime Rd., Marshall, IL 62441

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

When I came too Holly Brook my grandchildren said "Nana it's like being on vacation the rest of your life. The apartment are beautiful cleaned and well maintained. We can close the door and be alone or find...

Provides: Assisted 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.