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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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Cogir of Mill Creek

14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

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

I am [name removed]. My beautiful mother resides at Arden Courts. She is 91 and loves the food and friendly faces both from staff and residential new friends. WE are happy and content with this new life for...

Best of Senior Living All Star
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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Parkers Bend Retirement

600 Centerton Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057

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

All of the employees have been very helpful and accommodating with even the smallest needs. Everyone is also very friendly even with visitors.

Provides: Independent Living
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Located in the historic and culture-rich community of Moorestown, Parkers Bend Retirement Community emphasizes an engaging lifestyle with convenient access to local sight-seeing and myriad dining and entertainment options. Spend an afternoon admiring the architecture in the 47-acre Moorestown...

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Elliott Place

9540 E 75th St, Raytown, MO 64138

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

Really no complaints at all. Staff is helpful and friendly. Maintenance is very responsive to requests and maintenance of the grounds is timely and nicely maintained. Activities are sufficient- weekly group...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Living at Elliott Place gives our residents every opportunity to keep active, stay involved and age gracefully. Enhance your lifestyle while taking advantage of the great Opportunities Elliott Place Retirement Community offers! Home Cooked Meals Our chefs plan meals that are similar to ones that...

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Arbor Landing at Hampstead

13937 US HWY 17, Hampstead, NC 28443

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

5 stars for sure - the staff is great, they have tons of activities, everything is new and spotless and the apartment my mom is in is a great size.

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Arbor Landing at Hampstead is offering a unique experiences for seniors and their families. The community is able to offer some traditional assisted living services with their on-site home care services, ask for details!In addition to independent living with assisted living services, the...

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The Waterford at Plano

3401 Premier Drive, Plano, TX 75023

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

The overall experience was excellent. The assisted living director and staff were very caring and respectful, and they communicated well with family. The executive director and finance manager were not...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Gain the wealth of friendship while enjoying the good life at The Waterford at Plano. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Plano, Texas, affords residents a privileged lifestyle with quality services and top-notch amenities that continue to exceed expectations. Residents gather...

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Courtyards at Lake Granbury

801 Calinco Drive, Granbury, TX 76048

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

Staff is very friendly and helpful. They have treated my mom with respect and care, making sure to followup on request in a reasonable amount of time

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Make a splash at Courtyards at Lake Granbury, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Granbury, Texas. Our residents enjoy a warm community where making new friends is the norm and receiving quality care from our experienced staff is expected. Each of our apartments presents the...

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HarborChase of Germantown

6300 Briarcrest Ave, Germantown, TN 38120

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

The kitchen staff and servers are wonderful. Food is good. Building is maintained extremely well. Apartment is extremely clean and well managed. Care staff take care of laundry and do a great job. An animal...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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HarborChase of Germantown is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and...

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The Watermark at Broadway Cityview

5301 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX 76132

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

The facilities, activities, food are all really nice. We are having a challenge getting my brother in law to socialize and engage more but he's content. I wish the staff checked on him a bit more. I think it...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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WELCOME HOMEDiscover The Watermark at Broadway Cityview.Deep in the heart of Texas, you’ll find a worry-free life of freedom and independence at The Watermark at Broadway Cityview in Fort Worth. Create the lifestyle you want in a vibrant community with all of the small-town southern charm you’d...

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Summit Place

107 Perpetual Square Drive, Anderson, SC 29621

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

* [name removed], the director, has been very helpful through a couple of medical issues we have encountered. * They helped set up hospice to come in and help with mom. * The activities are great when my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Live the good life at Summit Place, where desired amenities and world-class services excite our residents and provide a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our caring and professional staff provides a helping hand for residents who may appreciate assistance with activities of daily living. You can be...

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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.