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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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The Mansions at Sandy Springs

7300 Spalding Dr, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

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

My mother has been a resident of the Addison of Sandy Springs for 3 1/2 years. We were impressed from the beginning with the wide halls, large room, tall ceilings and abundance of light throughout the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At The Mansions at Sandy Springs, you’ll find more than a brand new building, an excited new team of committed professionals, and programming designed to meet every resident need. You’ll find community. The Mansions has a history of senior living in the Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Peachtree...

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Addison Place

2244 Q Ave, New Castle, IN 47362

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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26 reviews

I can’t say enough good things about the staff here at Addison. I was a ship without a sail in a very difficult situation with my elderly parent when the staff at Addison stepped in with knowledgeable and...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Addison Place is a vibrant assisted living community located in the small farming community of New Castle Indiana. We are in a quiet residential neighborhood on the east side of town, one mile directly west of Baker Park. Our staff understands how important our dogs and cats are to us and we are...

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Hearthstone Communities - Sterling Heights

36688 Briarcliff Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

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

Staff is attentive, facilities are always clean, fun and entertaining activities, private rooms are spacious, food portions could be smaller to prevent unnecessary weight gain.

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Lely Palms

6125 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples, FL 34113

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

I’m so glad that we placed Mom here! The staff are responsive and caring. Everyone is so helpful. The activities are amazing! Food is good. We couldn’t ask for a better environment for Mom. We highly...

Provides: Memory Care
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For over 25 years, Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals living with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts is solely dedicated to caring for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each...

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Avalon Park Independent Living

11001 Cottleville Trails Dr, Cottleville, MO 63304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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69 reviews

Everyone is very friendly and my mom already has many new friends. She really likes the food and enjoys doing the brain games in the morning with her new friends.

Provides: Independent Living

Avalon Park is a brand-new community located in charming Cottleville, MO. Priced 10-15% lower than any other community in the area – we offer the best value in senior living. Once you arrive at Avalon Park you can feel the authentic and caring culture from the staff the moment you walk in! The...

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The Waterford on Huebner

8551 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78240

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

All are 5. We could not have found anything better for my loved one. What we like the most about the community are the activities that are provided and the friendliness of all their staff members. We would...

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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RidgePointe Senior Living

12600 & 12800 Marion Lane West, Minnetonka, MN 55305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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63 reviews

Ridgepointe is life changing for my dad - the price is right for his extremely limited income, the location is ideal, 24-hr front desk service is fantastic and makes me feel like he is always safe, the...

Provides: Independent Living
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RidgePointe is an active, independent, senior community for residents 62 or better, conveniently located in Minnetonka. Our inviting atmosphere and countless social opportunities allow you to enjoy as much activity as you wish. We are proud to offer a comprehensive amenities package, including...

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Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown

2 Chester Turnpike, Allenstown, NH 03275

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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40 reviews

When I first went there I was impressed with how clean and bright it is. The apartment I chose for my father is a nice sized one bedroom. Staff have all been helpful and friendly. My father really likes the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown has 119 apartments of senior living suited for independent, assisted and memory care living. Whether you are interested in having a respite from cleaning, cooking and home maintenance but need no or little care, or, you need some assistance with daily living or...

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The Waterford at Mansfield

1296 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH 44906

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

They are a reliable source of strength and understanding. No matter how bizarre the circumstances with my dementia mom, they assure me it'll be ok, it's part of the disease, and they are there to help us...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Have a lot of fun and live life to its fullest at The Waterford at Mansfield. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Mansfield, Ohio, offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness...

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Trustwell Living at Westwood Place

37950 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793

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

Our mother is safe, clean and loved at Westwood! Although my mother is difficult in her own ways, the staff at Westwood does not judge her for her behavior. My mother is well cared for and this gives our...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Westwood Place is located in Woodsfield, Ohio, a small town surrounded by beautiful farm country. We provide assisted living for seniors looking for caring and fun retirement living. Our lively community offers many amenities to help you enjoy each day: Fitness room Whirlpool Private dining...

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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.