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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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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

5 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
29 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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Independence Village of Avon Lake

345 Lear Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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162 reviews

This place was a perfect match for my dad. Very caring, excellent care, professional but personal dad really like it here, especially the people and the food. We consider it as a great blessing. 10 out of 5...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...

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Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care

1430 Cleaver Rd, Caro, MI 48723

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

Mom moved in 3 months ago and immediately felt a part of the community at Heritage Hill. The staff here is very welcoming, compassionate and caring to all residents. They have activities going on throughout...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Heritage Hill, a Leisure Living Community in Caro, Michigan, residents can enjoy a relaxing afternoon under the pergola on a sunny day or stay warm next to the fireplace during the winter. Our community provides each resident with open, comfortable spaces that encourage everyone to fully enjoy...

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Atria Rye Brook

1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY 10573

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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98 reviews

Much bigger than I thought, most of the people who live or work here are. Friendly, dinning room service is good as well as the food,

Provides: Independent Living
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At Atria Rye Brook, you'll have countless opportunities to socialize and learn through a full calendar of activities. Visit our pottery studio complete with potter's wheel and kiln, on-site hair salon and barber shop, media room with large-screen TV and year-round indoor and outdoor pools. Atria...

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Benton House of St. Johns

115 Benton Lane, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

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

Mom has been in memory care since [date removed].We have been very pleased with her care. The staff has been outstanding. The caregivers have been taking great care of her her. They always treat her with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of St. Johns the most desired in the...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring

2505 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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

Outdoor walkways are a great feature of the Silver Spring facility but were locked most days that I tried them with the resident who wanted to be able to be outside and walk Would also not recommend being...

Provides: Memory Care
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Arden Courts of Silver Spring is a unique assisted living community that was built over 25 years ago and was designed exclusively for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia's. Our community is the second community to be built out of the 50+ Arden’s in the United States. We...

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Peregrine Salisbury

1110 Healthway Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
66 reviews

What we like the most about the community is their very friendly and rooms are spacious. Yes, we would recommend Peregrine Salisbury community to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...

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Arbour Square

695 Main St, Harleysville, PA 19438

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

So far the experience has been great. Staff are friendly and helpful. The apartment is a nice size and suits my family member's needs. The food is good and the residents are welcoming.

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Arbour Square of Harleysville!Nestled on a picturesque 22-acre campus in the heart of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, our 55+ independent senior community offers an enriching lifestyle. At Arbour Square, you can embrace worry-free living...

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The Baybrook of Largo

750 Starkey Road, Largo, FL 33771

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

The staff were very accommodating at move in, got to know my father immediately, and put a lot of effort into making him feel at home. They even escorted him to the dining room in the beginning to ensure he...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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On your website, it says The Grand Villa of Largo in place of The Baybrook at Largo.

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove

1940 Nerge Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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

I come here 3 times week for one of their residence, I keep her company, staff here is doing everything for her. I feel like she is in best hands and this is the safest place for her. Her family doesn't...

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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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.