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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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The Cottages of Monroe

601 Breedlove Dr, Monroe, GA 30655

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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30 reviews

My husband's parents have lived at The Cottages of Monroe since [date removed] They moved from Mississippi to be closer to family. The Cottages - and Monroe, in general - has been a wonderful place for them...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living

The Cottages of Monroe The Cottages of Monroe, nestled in the quaint and picturesque city of Monroe, Georgia, offers a unique blend of gracious independent living with convenient access to a wide range of activities. Monroe, Georgia is minutes from Athens - voted #5 in 'The 25 Best Places to...

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Gardens of Clanton

850 Scott Dr, Clanton, AL 35045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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182 reviews

My mom has been a resident for over 6 years. This facility enhances both of our lives, 24 hr care can be life changing. My mom calls this home, she is still going out with family but always wants to go back....

Best of Senior Living All Star
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...

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Limestone Lodge

1532 W Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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96 reviews

The staff is great the place did not have the usual odor that most places do, everything clean and neat. I have told others about Limestone Lodge, I have nothing but good things to say. Again I would love to...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Limestone Lodge, we provide a combination of traditional assisted living and specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to...

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Los Angeles Board and Care

15214 Chatsworth Ave, Mission Hills, CA 91345

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26 reviews

We’re deeply thankful for the care our mother receives here. She’s treated with kindness and patience every day. The staff are attentive and thoughtful — they make sure she’s comfortable and included in...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Since our establishment in 2018, the Los Angeles Board and Care has been at the forefront of providing exceptional care in the assisted living sector. Our foundation is built on a commitment to offering a supportive and nurturing environment for seniors, where high-quality care goes hand in hand...

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Carmel Care Home

11971 4th Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345

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60 reviews

[name removed]and [name removed]were amazing, truly kind and caring and communicative during my father’s stay. They treat their residents with respect and a listening ear. [name removed]was always reachable...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

CARMEL CARE HOME is a privately owned Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), licensed by the State of California through the Department of Social Services and Community Care Licensing. We cater to 6 Private Rooms and we have exclusively 6 private bedrooms that will cater to you loved...

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CareTen Inc. - Hackensack, NJ

1 University Plaza Drive, Suite 104, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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72 reviews

This home health agency exceeded our expectations. From the initial intake to ongoing care, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and always...

Provides: Home Care

Land of Peace 6

22626 Kittridge St, West Hills, CA 91307

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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27 reviews

We needed to move my 99 year old Aunt from Senior Living to a nursing home. This group living (6 residents) home is fabulous. Very clean, extremely well run, and welcoming. I only wish we would have found it...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Land of Peace 6 is located in West Hills, CA in Los Angeles County. This residential care home provides the support that you are needing in an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles. The area of West Hills is surrounded by Chatsworth Reservoir, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Hidden Hills, and Bell...

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Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC.

11626 Tropical Isle Lane, Riverview, FL 33579

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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87 reviews

Lots of opportunities for outdoor walking or riding in a wheelchair. Bird watching and viewing outdoors. The lanai has a calming peaceful view of the community pond. Often Sand Hill Cranes visit and sing...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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In the process of upgrading and transitioning to an assisted living facility.

Villas At San Bernardino

2985 North G Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405

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166 reviews

Ever since my mom moved into the Villas. The staff has been responsive, caring and supportive in helping my mom transition to her new facility. Specifically [name removed] has been amazing with my mom. He...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our community is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and our leasing office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week. In person tours daily. Nestled in the scenic foothills of southern California, The Villas at San Bernardino embodies the heart of exceptional senior living. Offering a...

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Turners Rock Senior Living Community

3911 E State Hwy D, Springfield, MO 65809

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58 reviews

I enjoy just about everything about this place. The people here are always so happy and fun to be around. We have really great activities to participate in. I love the servers and how kind they are. They are...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.

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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.