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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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Lakewood Estates

8585 West Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226

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

It's very nice. The inside needs some TLC but renovations are coming soon. The apartment size is great. The staff is fabulous. I would recommend the community to others searching for senior living once the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Lakewood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on gorgeous, landscaped grounds in the thriving town of Lakewood, you'll love our tastefully elegant facilities and all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping,...

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Avalon Memory Care - Meadow Ranch Road

1801 Meadow Ranch Road, McKinney, TX 75071

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.8
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25 reviews

From day one, the staff made the transition smooth and comforting for our family member. Caregivers are attentive and genuinely invested in residents’ happiness. The community maintains a high standard of...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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When Avalon started with one home in Plano in 1995 we never anticipated there would be a need for a location further north. With the explosion of growth occurring in the outlying suburbs more calls have come from these areas necessitating a need for quality care without the long commute. Avalon...

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Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown

2 Chester Turnpike, Allenstown, NH 03275

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

We couldn't be more impressed with the friendly staff, cleanliness, food, apartment size, facility and activities. They made it incredibly easy from our first visit to moving in and beyond. Highly recommend...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown has 119 apartments of senior living suited for independent, assisted and memory care living. Whether you are interested in having a respite from cleaning, cooking and home maintenance but need no or little care, or, you need some assistance with daily living or...

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Arden Courts of VA Beach

1853 Old Donation Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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33 reviews

Staff is attentive and caring. The community is beautiful with a warm homelike atmosphere. Smells good and residents seem to be happy and well taken care off. Overall great experience for those visiting and...

Provides: Memory Care
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'Daily Programs are designed to inspire purpose, invigorate healthy lifestyles and uphold the highest quality of life for residents'     At The Memory Center, we believe the challenging conditions of an aging brain should be met with a caring, interactive community designed around...

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The Abbey at Westminster Plaza

2855 Westminster Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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117 reviews

The Abbey takes their business seriously, and it shows in how helpful and caring the staff is. From the first point of contact through move-in and settling in, everyone is extremely supportive. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Abbey at Westminster Plaza is one of Houston's finest Assisted Living and Memory Enhancement Communities. We are pleased to also offer the newest and finest Luxury Independent Living Retirement Community, adjacent to the Assisted Living Community in West Houston. Family owned and operated...

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Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763

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

Staff is very friendly, great activities, mom loves the variety of food, it is well maintained and have different size room i.e. studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments at various pricing. Basically one...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...

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Grand Villa of Boynton Beach

1935 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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

Mom has been talking nonstop about how amazing the food is. I went to try it the other day and it blew my mind. Staff is so friendly to my mom. Im so grateful. I have no complaints Opal I know you will keep...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Boynton Beach! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities, designed to help our residents enjoy life to the fullest!Grand Villa offers lifestyle options...

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Ivy Park at Sacramento

345 Munroe Street, Sacramento, CA 95825

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

The staff there were lovely and took great care of him. The food was good. I ate several meals there myself. It was clean and home-like. And the staff were very caring and tried to engage him in activities....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just minutes from Loehmann's Plaza, Lyon Village and Pavilions, Sunrise of Sacramento sits in one of Sacramento's prestigious and desirable neighborhoods. Just blocks away from the local parks, fine dining, and shopping. Our community is just moments away from the 'Fabulous 40's',...

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Sycamore Trace

1098 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN 37763

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

I want to leave a positive review for [name removed] and her staff. They put up with a lot of stuff that they shouldn't. I've great experiences. no place is perfect And there are bound to be problems. The...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...

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Avalon Memory Care - 7140

7140 Hwy 287 S, Arlington, TX 76001

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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60 reviews

Our overall experience has been excellent. I have peace knowing that my mother is being taken care of. Of course she would prefer to be home but her needs exceed what I am capable of. I am pleased with the...

Provides: Memory Care
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If you are a resident of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, then you may need to be aware of the services that Avalon Memory Care can provide for you or a loved one. Located in various locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in Austin, this...

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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.