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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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Broadway Court Estates

13505 East Broadway Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

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

I like that my mother is adjusting well to her apartment after living in the same house for over 50 years. She enjoys the food, and I haven't heard any complaints from Mom, which is rare. My family, who...

Provides: Independent Living

Broadway Court Estates is an independent living community in beautiful Spokane Valley, Washington. Our community is situated in a perfect location in the Spokane County to give our residents breathtaking views of the mountains that surround us, including Mount Spokane. We are also located just...

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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
16 reviews

They are very thoughtful. Making sure everyone gets whatever they need. Always checking on people there. They have holiday parties, crafts, game room, movie room, exercise room, haircut ,and get together for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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
59 reviews

Wonderful place to stay. Very nice facility, large & spacious rooms. Bathrooms are good size and can handle necessary wellness equipment requirements. Dallas the maintenance man does a great job with special...

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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Sunny Rose Glen

29620 Bradley Road, Menifee, CA 92586

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
51 reviews

We loved over a year. My sister felt the love and compassion from Day 1 and was excited to come here and try it. The first coupe of weeks were rough for her. But the staff was very patient and attentive and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunny Rose Glen is proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our guiding principle revolves around the notion that every resident is a unique individual, deserving of care that respects...

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Brookdale Midland

1808 West Loop 250 North, Midland, TX 79705

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2
2 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
70 reviews

[name removed] was extremely helpful and friendly. I was very impressed with the facilities and she made me feel at home. The tour was nice as well and all my question were answered.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Safe and SoundDo you want to exchange the household chores for a life rich in genuine friendships, quality care, and luxury amenities? If so, our assisted living community in Midland, Texas is ready to welcome you home. Because of our convenient location in the northern region of the city, you...

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Copper Springs Retirement Community

3303 East Gary Way, Gilbert, AZ 85234

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

I definitely would! My parents love it there. Weekly housekeeping and friendly dining room staff. Also a wide variety of activities.

Provides: Independent Living
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* Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 bath unit available now! W/D in unit. Fully equipped kitchen. Ice maker in freezer. Large balcony.

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Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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

Your heating and cooling systems need more upgrading/maintenance. Its either too hot or too cold in resident rooms, the Bistro, and the dining room. the quality of the food, although a bit better than with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.

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Stone River Retirement Community

7360 55th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13
13 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
62 reviews

The food is not as good as it was when we first came. Our activities director is really top notch. She works really hard to make sure we all find something we like to do. She really encourages socializing...

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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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks

4243 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78217

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

The staff is wonderful. They always make me feel welcome... I love how they keep their residents entertained. Live music almost every week, brigo, Trips to the stores, doctor appts, etc., my friend is very...

Provides: Independent Living
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Remember The Waterford at Thousand Oaks for Independent Living in San Antonio, Texas. Our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle with the independence they expect and deserve. From thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans to...

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Cedar Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center

2100 South Lakeline Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
74 reviews

After my children and I visited 6 different memory care facility, we chose Cedar Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center to place my husband. I did not want him sitting around watching television or doing...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Memory Care
See all Sinceri Senior Living communities

Cedar Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a fully equipped Memory Care Community located in Cedar Park, Texas. It is catered to those individuals struggling with dementia, memory loss, and Alzheimer's disease. At Cedar Ridge, we seek to provide our residents with exceptional service that...

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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.