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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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Village on the Park Onion Creek

11300 Farrah Ln, Austin, TX 78748

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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22
22 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
53 reviews

When a loved one passes or we can no longer maintain a home, the best recourse is to find a place where we can have a useful quality of life. The choices of places are numerous, but we need a place that will...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all The Aspenwood Company communities

Village on the Park - Onion Creek is an independent living - assisted living community located in Austin, TX. Austin is located in Travis County and is home to just over 912,000 people. Austin is a fun city where residents can enjoy dancing, shopping, going out to great restaurants, going to...

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Seasons Largo

4175 East Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
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9.8
Review Score
64 reviews

They are the absolute best over there seasons of Largo have been fantastic. We can't say enough about them. They were absolutely great. All the staff were just great !!!! The best !!!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Seasons State-Of-The-Art Assisted Living & Memory Care A Caring Place To Create Memories We've raised the bar for Assisted Living... Come discover the difference at Seasons Largo. Active Living... Exceptional Care... Good Friends and Great Times — you will find it all at Seasons....

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Oak Park Retirement Resort

1921 S Mason Rd., Katy, TX 77450

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
13
13 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
69 reviews

They have been so welcoming! It feels like home. Fun activities! Absolutely! In fact, my mom has moved there in addition to my in-laws.

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Provides: Independent Living
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ENGAGE, ENJOY AND LIVEOak Park Retirement Resort living at its Best! Our luxurious, all-inclusive resort-style community designed for independent living is available exclusively for Adults 55 and over. We offer the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living without the hassle of upkeep. Your...

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Brookdale Oak Park

1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Video available
8
8 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
79 reviews

My parents have been living in Brookdale for 4 months. Since the first tour of the facility, we have been impressed by the attentiveness of the staff, the welcoming atmosphere and the lovely facility that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Everything You Want, Everything You NeedIf first impressions are everything, we think we make a pretty good one. Nestled between historic Frank Lloyd Wright homes and a vibrant downtown shopping district, the location of our independent and assisted living community is just the start of what...

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The Havens at Princeton

2205 New Hope Rd, Princeton, WV 24739

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
29 reviews

Promised and told thing (marketing) but not really true ie: -Changing bedding -Cleaning rooms activities -Health maintenance like weigh ins

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Navion Senior Solutions communities

The Havens at Princeton is an assisted living community conveniently located off Old U.S. Highway 19 in Princeton town, West Virginia. The Havens is nestled among pristinely landscaped lawns against a beautiful forested backdrop. Residents can choose from a number of living arrangements which...

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Brookdale Medi Park West

7404 Wallace Boulevard, Amarillo, TX 79106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
116 reviews

The residents here are exceptionally kind and welcoming and loving. Most of the workers are also. There is a great sense of community. The food is pretty good and you couldn't ask for better activity...

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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Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community

150 Verdin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
49 reviews

We have been very pleased so far. They have been extremely friendly and go out of their way to be helpful and make sure my mother in law has been comfortable

Provides: Independent Living
See all Sunshine Retirement Living LLC communities

NOW OPEN August, 2020Maple Brook Terrace is the NEW Premier All-Inclusive Independent Living Retirement Community in the Upstate of South Carolina. As an all-inclusive community we offer many amenities and activities that you are sure to appreciate and enjoy. Maple Brook Terrace offers 24/7...

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Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care

4276 Kroger Dr., Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
91 reviews

I attended outing with my mom who is a resident. We went to a local Italian Restaurant. Residents were provided transportation and lunch of their choice. A great social experience within the local community.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Springvale, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Here, we’re dedicated to serving our senior-living residents and sharing life’s journey together. With assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services that...

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Quarry Ridge Retirement Community

2851 Fitchrona Road, Fitchburg, WI 53719

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

When my brothers and I or my dad talks about his new home at Quarry Ridge we describe it as entering into a grand hotel! It's beautiful decorations for each month and holiday the waterfall when you first...

Provides: Independent Living
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Quarry Ridge, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Fitchrona Road in Fitchburg. We look forward to opening brand new during the Spring of 2022! Quarry Ridge will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...

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Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup

2121 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
76 reviews

I am especially impressed with the responsiveness of the staff. When I have questions or concerns, the staff responds very quickly to me. I would absolutely recommend to others.

Provides: Memory Care
See all Cascadia Senior Living communities

Our Approach to Memory CareAt Fieldstone Memory Care, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents and their families by providing engaging, compassionate care focused on residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our team is made up of exceptional people who are...

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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.