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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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Regency Fallbrook

609 East Elder, Fallbrook, CA 92028

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

Something that is great about Regency is that it’s not too crowded or too big, it’s a great size where we get more attention individually. The personal care is wonderful. The activities director is wonderful...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Regency Fallbrook's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...

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Limestone Manor

600 US Highway 31 S, Athens, AL 35611

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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106 reviews

I attended the Valentine party . This was a very nice experience. The party was well planned and executed. The food was balance and tasted good had a nice variety. Decor was beautiful. Games were...

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Limestone Manor Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...

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Cogir of Mill Creek

14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

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

I have been here 1 year by choice and wish I'd come sooner! Happy comfort. Food menu-adaptable nourishing. Variety to choose nursing 24/7. Physical therapy 100%. Activities are many to choose from staff. are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Cogir of Mill Creek Senior Living, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Cogir of Mill Creek is a beautiful assisted living and independent living community located between Mill Creek Nature Reserve and Mill Creek...

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Bella Vista Senior Living

1825 W Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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140 reviews

The staff and food/ dining are all excellent. Cleanliness and size of apartment are more than adequate. My mother attends few activities because of her dementia, but the staff attempt to include her whenever...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Bella Vista Senior Living has been serving the Mesa community for over 40 years. With recently updated apartments Bella Vista is now updating the community with a fresh new look for our residents to enjoy.Our same great service, robust activities program and friendly residents remains unwaivering.

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Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living

8350 Plumbrook Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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135 reviews

The food is wonderful and they offer multiple choices for each meal. They have several activities for their residents and occasionally they have special activities for the resident and their families. The...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Pine Ridge of Plumbrook!Nestled in the heart of Sterling Heights, our top-rated 55+ active adult community provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere and all-inclusive living.The woodsy grounds at Pine Ridge of Plumbrook make residents feel...

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Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community

150 Verdin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

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

I am a recent resident of Maple Brook Terrace, moving here from a local Over-55 community. As I had just celebrated a major Birthday, my son felt I had earned a more comprehensive lifestyle, including...

Provides: Independent Living
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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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Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis

5342 Butler Hill Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128

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

A year ago, we had to make the incredibly difficult decision to move my mom into Avalon Memory Care after she was no longer recognizing my father. It was one of the hardest moments our family has faced, but...

Provides: Memory Care
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If you are a resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, then you may need to be aware of the services that Avalon Memory Care can provide for you or a loved one. This community provides support for dementia-related illness for you and your loved one within this appealing urban setting.The staff...

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Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks

2698 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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72 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that their staff members are very caring and professional. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks to other families based on the experience.

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our enclosed community, which provides assisted living and memory care, sits on five acres on the near west side of Fort Worth, Texas. We have an ideal location near the cultural district, Fort Worth's zoo, several museums, Trinity Park and the Colonial Country Club. As an assisted living...

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Parkwood Independent Living

2700 Parkview Lane, Bedford, TX 76022

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

When my husband and I moved here we were welcome very warmly by residents and staff, My husband passed away last year and I felt love and support from my friends here. I have loved living here.

Provides: Independent Living
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Find award-winning options for independent living at Parkwood Retirement Community. This Life Care Services community in Bedford, Texas offers a beautiful, wooded campus surrounded by greenspace nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Bedford. Parkwood has a genuine, casual environment, where...

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Atria Harborhill

159 Division Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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44 reviews

We left there [date removed], however what we liked the most about the community was their great staff, the great good and the good day trips. Based on the experience we had, we would recommend Atria...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Situated in a stately mansion, Atria Harborhill is a welcoming community where residents are encouraged to lead healthy, active, independent lives. Enjoy a relaxing walk around the grounds, sit and catch up with friends, or participate in one of many daily activities. Centrally located in the...

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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.