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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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Aspen Trail Retirement Resort

5455 New Car Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

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

My Mom (and Dad before his passing) has lived at Aspen Trails as a charter member for about 5 years. I have visited many times. The facilities are very nice and always very well maintained. The staff is...

Provides: Independent Living
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Aspen Trail, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on New Car Drive in Colorado Springs. We look forward to opening brand new during the Fall of 2020! Aspen Trail will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...

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Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care

4276 Kroger Dr., Swartz Creek, MI 48473

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

We do enjoy the staff, people are helpful answer any questions and help with any concerns. We enjoy going to the activity, we have gone several time. The apartment is nice and neat. The food is good, we like...

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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Elan Corpus Christi

5441 Lipes Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

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

The facility is great, all the staffs are amazing & especially [name removed] who works the front desk makes everybody feel welcomed when they walk in the doors. Helps guide guests to what they’re here for,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Gardens of Wetumpka

209 Country Club Dr, Wetumpka, AL 36092

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

I often visit a long time friend of mine. She is always happy and speaking highly of the facility. She even jokes with me that I should move in. The employees are friendly. I've eaten lunch with her a few...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka 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. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...

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The Willows at Raleigh

2722 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616

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

The folks have are fascinating and fantastic.Our schedule keeps our minds healthy active. We thrive on eating the right foods. The happy atmosphere keeps is going! Our children like is being at The Willows.

Provides: Independent Living
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The Willows at Raleigh offers high-quality independent living and access to assisted living services through licensed providers in Raleigh, North Carolina. Located in the heart of the South, our community exudes southern hospitality, capturing the warmth and friendliness of our city.

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Spring Village at Summerhill

183 Old Dublin Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458

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

They were so helpful in getting our family member settled into the facility. She was very confused, but they put her at ease. We have seen a remarkable improvement in her every day contentment. I think my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Village at Summerhill is tucked into the heart of the Monadnock Region in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We opened our doors in 1966 and our highly trained staff have been providing quality senior care ever since.The local community of Peterborough prides itself on top-notch shops and...

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The Oaks

3675 S Rome St, Gilbert, AZ 85297

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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100 reviews

For the Oaks, I am very happy with everyone there. They have a fantastic staff and they kept me calm and focused throughout the process because we had to move fast. I love their 2 bedroom apartment. It's...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Stellar Senior Living communities

Our senior apartments have been designed to be the largest and most spacious inthe area. We are prepared to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, MemoryCare and Respite services. Our community environment is designed to be rich indaily activities, with all day restaurant-style dining,...

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The Wellington at Conroe

500 River Pointe Drive, Conroe, TX 77304

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

The Wellington is a wonderful place for seniors. Lots of special attraction. [name removed] has been so helpful and amazing to our family. The food is yummy and the chef is very accommodating. The staff is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Find a new you at The Wellington at Conroe, offering Independent Living and Assisted Living services in Conroe, Texas. Our community invites residents to appreciate the benefit of living in a community that puts you first. Residents choose from a number of floor plans, all of which strike the...

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Revel Province

2960 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922

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

I would recommend. Only worry is cost. But that's why it's so good. Very friendly people. I've already made a bunch of friends. Staff is wonderful too. Good amenities too.

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
See all Revel Communities, LLC communities

INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Province is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the...

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Clarendale of Mokena

21536 South Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448

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

I loved Clarendale in Mokena Beautiful facility, had a lovely apt. .... small but efficient . Good food and great people. Would be there now if I could.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Life Care Services LLC communities

Clarendale of Mokena is the only senior living community in The Village of Mokena, Ill. It is also the newest such community in the greater market area to offer three integrated lifestyle options under one roof - residential living, assisted living and memory care. Clarendale of Mokena creates an...

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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.