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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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StoryPoint Collierville

691 S Byhalia Rd, Collierville, TN 38017

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13
13 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
160 reviews

So the leadership has changed there since they had some arrests for stealing from residents. But at the time they really worked with us as my dad's dementia progressed while he was in independent living to...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Collierville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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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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Atria Seville

2000 North Rampart, Las Vegas, NV 89128

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

My wife moved to Atria Seville this past December. It was a huge change for both of us. We have been treated with respect and kindness. The staff is absolutely wonderful, they all deeply care about her. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Atria Seville, you'll find a welcoming community nestled in a serene residential neighborhood. Take a relaxing walk in one of two landscaped courtyards or practice computer skills in the state-of-the art business center. Atria Seville offers spectacular views of the Spring Mountains and the...

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StoryPoint Chesterton

700 Dickinson Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304

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

I made the right decision to come here. I have heard so many nice things and I feel its all true. Everyone is so nice. I love it.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Chesterton! Our community is the perfect place to call home, offering both independent and enhanced living options. With a plethora of exciting activities, delicious chef-prepared meals and a devoted team of employees, StoryPoint provides the retirement experience you have...

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The Auberge at Lake Zurich

555 America Ct, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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

We are visiting my brother in law right now, he is listening to three gentlemen playing guitar and singing Country Roads, he is mouthing along. This is the best thing we could have heard on this visit, he...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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For nearly 20 years The Auberge at Lake Zurich has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those...

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McClellan Senior Living

41 Polkville Dr, Anniston, AL 36205

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

Very clean, food was good. Size of room is good. I wish Donna had not sold the refrigerator/ freezer we put in the room. We think she did it to upset [name removed]( her daughter). [name removed] in...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...

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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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3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
127 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
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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Seasons Largo

4175 East Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764

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

I would rate all of them a five. I was very happy with [name removed] at this facility. I like how all the employees helped [name removed] out when he needed assistance. They kept his room very clean. He...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Seasons State-Of-The-Art Assisted Living & Memory Care A Caring Place To Create Memories We've raised the bar for Assisted Living... Come discover the difference at Seasons Largo. Active Living... Exceptional Care... Good Friends and Great Times — you will find it all at Seasons....

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Clarendale Six Corners

4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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9.9
Review Score
29 reviews

First visited[Date removed] and left knowing this was where I wanted to live. Moved in last week and have met my lovely neighbors and am having lunch with them today. Also had my hair cut at the salon today...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale Six Corners is Chicago's most anticipated senior living community now open for you to experience! On a triangular corner of Six Corners in Northwest Chicago, Illinois, you’ll discover 10 floors of casual sophistication, superb hospitality services and great amenities.You'll enjoy...

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Brookdale Brighton

833 East Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI 48116

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
125 reviews

The people that were assigned to check in on her were awesome! The ones that got her up and ready for bed-my mom loved them. Mom also loved the dining hall, the food and her residents she sat with-her apt...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Put more life in your senior living. The senior life here is built on two things: interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. As one of the premier independent living communities in the heart of beautiful Brighton, Michigan, we offer our fantastic residents a fantastic...

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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.