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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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Atria Lincoln Place

612 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
71 reviews

After my dad passed away, my mom was adamant she would never move to assisted living. I tried to honor her wishes, but despite part-time home care, her cognitive, physical, and emotional health declined,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Lincoln Place is a popular Rhode Island retirement community that offers an active, warm atmosphere with all the comforts of home. A diverse calendar of events provides daily opportunities for staying healthy and socializing. Residents interested in exercising may work out with an...

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Avalon Memory Care - Meadow Ranch Road

1801 Meadow Ranch Road, McKinney, TX 75071

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

From day one, the staff made the transition smooth and comforting for our family member. Caregivers are attentive and genuinely invested in residents’ happiness. The community maintains a high standard of...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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When Avalon started with one home in Plano in 1995 we never anticipated there would be a need for a location further north. With the explosion of growth occurring in the outlying suburbs more calls have come from these areas necessitating a need for quality care without the long commute. Avalon...

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Revel Eagle

745 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, ID 83616

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
83 reviews

I’ve been at Revel four and a half years and moving a mere 4 miles from a large home that was far too big for a single person with some mobility limitations. Revel was perfect for me, offering views and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...

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Dogwood Estates

2820 Wind River Lane, Denton, TX 76210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
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9.9
Review Score
97 reviews

The community was very friendly, the apartments well laid out, meals included, and an all inclusive price. I would recommend to others. We were really impressed with how friendly everyone is at Dogwood. The...

Provides: Independent Living
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Dogwood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on the banks of beautiful Unicorn Lake in a charming community on the outskirts of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. You'll enjoy the convenience of our neighborhood with all the attractions of the...

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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community

3666 East County Line North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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

The staff is wonderful. I would recommend. Place is clean, have meals provided, cleaning and free bus! My mom absolutely loves it!!!!

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active is nestled in beautiful, secluded woods overlooking a modest lake. We offer small town charm with big city attractions. Healthcare, shopping, dining, golf and entertainment are all just minutes from your front door, and we're a short drive from the Twin...

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Independence Village of East Lansing

2530 Marfitt Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

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

! Staff is amazing, activities are great, assigned seating for meals promotes friendships and inclusion. [name removed] the executive director is phenomenal. No complaints at all. Apartment studio is perfect...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Most Friendly
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover personal freedom and spacious apartments at Independence Village of East Lansing, offering exceptional Independent Living services in East Lansing, Michigan. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may...

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Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson

11 History Ln, Jackson, NJ 08527

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

I will forever be grateful to Harmony Village Care One at Jackson. Making the decision to place my mother in a care facility was one of the hardest decisions of my life. The time [removed names] took with...

Provides: Memory Care
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Harmony Village at Care-One Jackson Memory Care Assisted Living accommodates 104 residents in studio apartments specifically designed for individuals that have memory impairments but may also need behavioral management and or medical care. Harmony Village has nurses on staff 24 hours a day as...

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Atria West 86

333 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024

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

What stood out was the warm and friendly feel to the place. I would recommend it, especially if you can get around, because the location is great. But there's a lot of interesting stuff going on at Atria...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Ideally situated and all-inclusive, this luxury residence is tailored exclusively to older New Yorkers – and makes it easier to live in the artistic and cultural heart of the City, just one block from scenic Riverside Park. Featuring handsome pre-war architecture, art deco-inspired finishes and...

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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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18 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
173 reviews

Attentive & courteous staff & residents. I would possibly consider reviewing a living establishment for a relative or friend in the future if need be. It seems organized and well adjusted to accommodate it's...

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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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Holiday Gardens at Wakefield

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
132 reviews

I'm a current resident at the Gardens at Wakefield and have to say the staff is extraordinary! There are lots of things to do and you can keep yourself very busy if you choose to. I find it very convenient...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Gardens at Wakefield provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.The Gardens at Wakefield is located in Raleigh, NC, the capital and second largest city in the state. The community is conveniently located in the northeast corner of Raleigh with close proximity to...

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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.