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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 Waterford at Westover Hills

4315 Rogers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20
20 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
64 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
56 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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Acclaim at Belmont Bay

13875 Clear Lake Circ, Woodbridge, VA 22191

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
22
22 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
35 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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Brookdale Sleepy Hollow

7401 Seville Drive, Amarillo, TX 79121

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
67 reviews

[name removed] is very happy here. The staff is very helpful, and the food is delicious. I would recommend this facility to anyone. Thank you.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Great Care for Now, Great Care for LaterIf you’re looking to put a little more life into your senior living, our community provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in Amarillo. You’ll find us in a wonderful home-like property nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of Sleepy...

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Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

2625 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI 49221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
66 reviews

Whenever I visit the building is always clean, no odors, staff are smiling and you can hear laughter. Food always looks great and activities are always happening.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Gaslight Village, a Leisure Living Community in Adrian, MI, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. With assisted living and memory care options, our residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care...

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Atria Chandler Villas

101 South Yucca Street, Chandler, AZ 85224

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
12
12 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
195 reviews

I would tell a friend, it's a wonderful place to live. Everyone is so friendly. The staff is so helpful and we have a lot of fun.

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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Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
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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Palomino Gardens Retirement Community

9885 Palomino Drive, Lake Worth, FL 33467

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
23 reviews

Since befor Palamino opened it was a gem. We were invited to see where our parents were moving as a family. The sun shines in from all over even smiley faces are contagious. Once in, we have watched it fill...

Provides: Independent Living
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Palomino Gardens, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is Now Open! Located on Palomino Drive in Lake Worth. Palomino Gardens offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Palomino Garden's top-notch, all-inclusive services and...

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Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson

11 History Ln, Jackson, NJ 08527

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
102 reviews

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Harmony Village (CareOne) at Jackson. Their dedication to helping residents with dementia reconnect with their personalities and with their families is truly...

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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Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay

841 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL 34285

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
181 reviews

I recently had lunch with my mom at Tuscan Gardens. The food was delicious and and they have new technology. They have robots that deliver the food to the tables. very nice touch to this beautiful community.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay has been in operation since 2016 and is nestled on over six lush acres in the heart of Venice, Florida. In 2021, the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun voted Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay the 'Best Assisted Living Community with 50+ beds'.Tuscan Gardens Senior...

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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.