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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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Morningside House of Friendship

7548 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076

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

Our experience has been very positive from the beginning. The team was welcoming, compassionate, and helpful throughout the entire transition. The move-in process was straightforward, communication was...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside House of Friendship is located in beautiful Hanover, Maryland, and is considered the 'top-referred' assistant living facility in the area. We are known for our ability to provide effective and compassionate care for seniors of all care levels. Staff members possess unique skills and...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Northbrook

3240 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

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

I was able to visit with my wife this morning and brought our dog as a surprise. Everyone including the staff was thrilled to see “Mack”. The visit seemed to cheer everyone up especially my wife. Thank you...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Lucas Court

2910 Toccoa Rd., Beaumont, TX 77703

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

I thought Lucas Court was a wonderful and safe place for my Mom to live. The employees were all so nice and took the time to chat with everyone they came in contact with. The Nurses and Aides did a great...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Lucas Place is an award winning assisted living community in Beaumont, Texas. Beaumont is known for its many museums, the South Texas State Fair, Beaumont Jazz & Blues Fest and the annual Dog Jam rock concerts. We provide outings and transportation so that residents can enjoy these community...

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Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead

163 Heritage Circle, Oneonta, NY 13820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
101 reviews

I can't say enough about how friendly and helpful the staff have been...from director [name removed] to the ladies at the front desk, everyone has been wonderful and more than willing to be helpful with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Holiday Thornton Place

2901 Southwest Armstrong Ave, Topeka, KS 66614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
101 reviews

The food is very good. We eat a lot of chicken which I believe almost everybody's getting tired of but okay. For just being there for I think 4 months, it's very nice, very nice. Everybody's cool. I don't...

Provides: Independent Living
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Thornton Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within gorgeously landscaped grounds in the Flint Hills, you'll love the grandeur of Thornton Place while enjoying all the conveniences of nearby Topeka. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...

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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks

4243 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78217

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
183 reviews

I moved into this complex a year ago. I have been very pleased. The staff is great. They go out of their way to mae you feel at home. The housekeeping does an excellent job. I have been very happy with the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Remember The Waterford at Thousand Oaks for Independent Living in San Antonio, Texas. Our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle with the independence they expect and deserve. From thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans to...

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Broadway Creek Senior Living

1046 N Jefferson St, Medina, OH 44256

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

Sometimes smells but it's hard not to since so many people wear diapers. The staff are very friendly. Lots of turnover and sometimes they seem understaffed. Always available and they respond quickly. Food...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in a suburb between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio, Broadway Creek Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking assisted living and memory care . As a part of Sinceri Senior Living, the community is committed to enriching...

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Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living

9494 Paden Rd., Lakeview, MI 48850

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

Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living is a wonderful facility for our mother. Staff is amazing, family atmosphere, beautiful courtyard and living experience. Very thankful for them and their care.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Lakeview Terrace, a Leisure Living Community in Lakeview, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...

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Farrington Court

516 Kenosia Ave S, Kent, WA 98030

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

Friendly and helpful staff, clean facility and good food cooked to order all day. I would recommend Farrington Court to others.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Farrington Court is a 62+ Senior Community that offers comfortable, spacious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Stellar Senior Living, who has set high standards for the retirement industry. Farrington Court offers a wide variety of...

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Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson

11 History Ln, Jackson, NJ 08527

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

It's great. Staff is approachable and helpful and they take great care of my mom. Her room is always cleaned and she is very happy. It's also great that they have a lot of services available in house...

Provides: Memory Care
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Harmony Village at Care-One Jackson Memory Care Assisted Living accommodates 104 residents in studio apartments specifically designed for individuals that have memory impairments but may also need behavioral management and or medical care. Harmony Village has nurses on staff 24 hours a day as...

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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.