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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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Brookdale Glen Ellyn

60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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

Meals are like dining at a 5-star restaurant every night of the week. The staff is so friendly and attentive. My 1 bedroom apartment is just right for me, but then I also have plenty of space around the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Brookdale Medi Park West

7404 Wallace Boulevard, Amarillo, TX 79106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
111 reviews

Overall Brookdale is good. The food is good. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is beautiful inside and out . My only problem and it was a big one., My room was not clean when I moved in. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Exceptional Living for Exceptional SeniorsIt’s time to put a little more life into your senior living. To escape the stress and hassles of living at home and embrace a truly redefined independence. That’s what you’ll find here at our luxury senior living community in Amarillo, Texas. We offer...

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Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
69 reviews

The staff are very conscientious. They are proactive and will notify me with any changes or concerns. They will notify me of any equipment needs. My Dad enjoys the food and going to the dining room to eat....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...

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McClellan Senior Living

41 Polkville Dr, Anniston, AL 36205

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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...

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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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The Skybridge at Town Center

360 Sky Bridge Dr, Largo, MD 20774

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

What we like the most about the community is their attentive medical/nursing team, the friendly atmosphere and the multiple social spaces in the facility such as a cafe, theater, living room spaces with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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THE SKY BRIDGE AT TOWN CENTERChoose between two distinct communities in Largo Town Center.Immerse yourself in a setting where positive energy and never-ending opportunities for exploration meet. Let every day be filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. We know that not everyone’s...

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The Waterford at Westover Hills

4315 Rogers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
62 reviews

An amazing facility at Waterford at Westover Hill for memory care. My grandma is well taken care of & we do not have to worry about anything. I’m so grateful for amazing staff & a clean facility for our...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Conveniently located in the SeaWorld – Lackland areas of San Antonio, The June offers comforts and choices that you and your loved one are seeking. Our resident-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities offer beautifully designed living options with lovely apartment-style residences,...

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Cascade Trails Senior Living

1225 Spaulding Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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

What we like the most about the community is their friendly staff, the wide halls which makes it feel large. It is a newer building that provides housekeeping, shuttle and many activities as part of monthly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Cascade Trails, a Leisure Living Community in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living,...

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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

5 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
28 reviews

Just enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner hosted for the residents and their family and friends !! This was outstanding- the food, company, and environment. This place always has the best activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Julian Woods Retirement

421 Overlook Rd Ext, Arden, NC 28704

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

JWC is a happy place to be around and has positive energy everywhere. The staff is so kind, housekeeping keeps it clean and maintenance is very attentive if needed. There are 24/7 snacks and who doesn't love...

Provides: Independent Living
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Julian Woods Retirement CommunityJulian Woods Retirement Community is South Asheville’s beautiful brand new senior living community! Opened in May 2024 in Arden NC, Julian Woods has 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with a variety of...

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Acclaim at Belmont Bay

13875 Clear Lake Circ, Woodbridge, VA 22191

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Photos available
22
22 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
33 reviews

My mom has been happy at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. It was a difficult transition for her, but everyone is so kind. She is slowly but surely making friends and starting to participate in activities. There are...

Provides: Independent Living
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Enjoy resort-style senior living, complete with upscale services and amenities at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. Now Open - Schedule your visit today!Our independent lifestyle rental community welcomes seniors 62 years or better to live their golden years in Woodbridge, VA. Located just 20 miles south...

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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.