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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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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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Atria West 86

333 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
149 reviews

Resident was dissatisfied, but he had put himself at odds with staff; I found care staff to be responsive, attentive, and professional. Late in the resident's stay, I had difficulty a few times getting a...

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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Holiday Simi Hills

950 Sunset Garden Ln, Simi Valley, CA 93065

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

The staff was very helpful and professional and friendly. The facility always looked clean and orderly. Some of the other issues like food, etc. are too soon to respond to because this is only the second day...

Provides: Independent Living
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Simi Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in one of the safest suburbs in the country, you'll enjoy our stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the tasteful elegance of our community. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being...

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The Auberge at Sugar Land

1221 Seventh St, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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

I am so glad they did have a room for my wife. Staff, management, LVNs, caregivers, food service, and cleaning crew members are second to none. The activities add so much to the community.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Auberge at Sugar Land is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our tenured staff is committed to delivering a quality of care that meets the resident's physical, social, spiritual and...

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Independence Village of Saginaw

4141 McCarty Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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124 reviews

Everything has been great. The only thing I would suggest is a weekly meet and greet with new residents and staff to go over specifics of the facility and staff to evaluate each new resident to under if they...

Provides: Independent Living
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Wescourt provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in the charming community of Saginaw, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...

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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
112 reviews

This is a really nice place to live. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, and there always seems to be something going on without it feeling overwhelming. The staff are kind, patient, and easy to...

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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Brookdale Mandarin Central

10875 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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

My uncle has had excellent care here for over two years. He is very happy and the staff are very kind and attentive. He is more engaged and participates in activities and outings. The personal interaction...

Provides: Memory Care
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A Community Built for One Thing: Memory CareWhile other communities might offer a range of care levels, we do one thing, and we do it very well. And because memory care is such a specialized kind of care, we think you’ll find that makes us special. Our community offers Alzheimer's and dementia...

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Gardens of Wetumpka

209 Country Club Dr, Wetumpka, AL 36092

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

They are very attentive to each resident. They truly do care about them. Yes, I would recommend the community to other families. I want to thank you guys for all of the help you provided me. You put me in...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...

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Atria Chandler Villas

101 South Yucca Street, Chandler, AZ 85224

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
202 reviews

I sincerely appreciate all the smiles and the handy person help I have been getting here at Atria Villas! This is truly one of the most happy and friendliest places in Chandler! If I could donate to the...

Provides: Independent Living
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At Atria Chandler Villas, residents will discover a welcoming independent senior living community nestled in the heart of Chandler, Arizona. The area’s Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment.We have been in business...

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Independence Village of Zionsville West

6800 Central Blvd, Zionsville, IN 46077

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

My loved one says she is really happy there. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for themselves or a loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Zionsville West! 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, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...

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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.