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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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Hearthstone Communities - Barrett

50036 Barrett, Macomb Township, MI 48044

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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105 reviews

I had a wonderful experience with Hearthstone Communities. The caregivers were kind, patient, and extremely professional, always taking the time to listen to my grandma and provide her not only with...

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Provides: 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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The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch

8220 Nature's Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

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65 reviews

I rate the overall experience a 5. My mother has done very well at The Windsor and is well cared for. I recommend The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch. It's a very nice assisted living facility, well run and the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Windsor is a licensed assisted living residence dedicated to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. At The Windsor, we are dedicated to each resident's...

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StoryPoint Union

9255 US-42, Union, KY 41091

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76 reviews

The staff was amazing from the directors all the way down to the people in the kitchen. They were always so helpful with my mom and took such good care of her. They made her feel like she was a part of their...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Union! We are so thrilled to be a part of this beautiful community in Kentucky, offering independent and enhanced living options to seniors in the surrounding areas. With a team of dedicated individuals to help support all their needs, our residents can spend their...

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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care

1821 N East St, Hastings, MI 49058

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82 reviews

I am super happy! I love the people, the residents and the staff. I love them. I love playing wii bowling and I love all of the meals are good! They've all been real good! I've gained 10 pounds! It's top...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Woodlawn Meadows, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Hastings, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior-living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...

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Gardens of Eufaula

395 Lake Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027

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101 reviews

My very special family member is a resident of the Gardens of Eufaula Assisted Living. She is thriving since moving in. She enjoys the other residents and the friendly staff. She says its her home away...

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Gardens of Eufaula is much more than an assisted living community, it’s a place where residents are surrounded by people who care. A unique setting where your parent or loved one lives among piers, new friendships are made, lives are shared and where they will feel right at home. Located across...

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Carriage Inn Conroe

750 Longmire Rd, Conroe, TX 77304

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198 reviews

Let me start by stating- I'm extremely picky. I have been in healthcare for 30 years plus and have very high expectations of certain things.... While this is independent living - and not Assisted... it's by...

Provides: Independent Living
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Embark on the best years of your life with Carriage Inn. Enjoy active senior living at its finest and discover our LOVE, FUN and WOW! Our convenient location near beautiful Lake Conroe is within easy reach of the Woodlands, Spring and Montgomery. Imagine a cruise ship on land, where you can live...

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Avalon Memory Care - Royal Circle

7355 Royal Circle, Dallas, TX 75230

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16 reviews

Watching someone you love navigate memory loss is heartbreaking, but this community has made the journey gentler. I was worried about the transition from home to this memory care home but it was easy. My...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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When is a house a home? Avalon Residential Care Homes provides its residents with the warmth of family love, care and respect. The innovative method of care given by Avalon caregivers is designed to create happy residents and to maintain that happiness. Avalon features premiere homes that include...

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Avalon Memory Care - Allen

750 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002

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30 reviews

This memory care facility delivers consistent, compassionate care. Staff take time to connect with residents and families alike. It’s reassuring to know my Aunt is in good hands. The consistency here truly...

Provides: Memory Care
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Welcome to Avalon Memory Care in Allen. We are located at the intersection of North Greenville Avenue and High Meadow Drive, right across the street from the Allen High School Football Stadium. Besides this gorgeous secure environment, Avalon brings its national award-winning care in the...

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Palm Beach Memory Care

639 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408

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26 reviews

So I'm fairly new, but there doesn't seem to be a clear-cut. Concise way to communicate with all key players. For example, if I was to take my dad out, I'm not exactly sure who I would communicate that to in...

Provides: Memory Care
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Hutcheson Manor

21620 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

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58 reviews

My mother-in-law has been at this facility for three years. She has always been loved and well cared for! [name removed] the owner is absolutely wonderful! Residents are well taken care of! The residents are...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Hutcheson ManorYour Home away from HomeYour Nursing Home AlternativeWelcome!Hutcheson Manor is your home away from home. We are your alternative to a nursing facility—we are quite the opposite. What makes us different?Quality Care You ExpectOur home is a small, licensed adult foster care home for...

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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.