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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, memory care, and in-home 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 2025 Best of Senior Living Awards. The 2026 award winners will be announced in February 2026.
Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort
3664 West US 22 & Ohio 3, Loveland, OH 45140
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
13
13 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
62 reviews
The people who work here are extremely pleasant from the managers down to the housekeeper. They are attentive to every need the residents are also friendly and eager to include you in activities. I am very...
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
See all Resort Lifestyle Communities communitiesDeerfield Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is NOW OPEN! We offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Deerfield Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in...
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Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield
120 Regency Pkwy, Mansfield, TX 76063
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
30
30 Photos available
10
Review Score
115 reviews
What we like the most about Highlands Village is the friendly, compassionate staff that cared for Daddy. Clean and quiet facility. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Highlands Village Senior Living is offering the seniors in the area top-notch assisted living and memory care services. The community has a variety of floor plans to choose from as well as activities to enrich it's residents lives.
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Clarendale of Algonquin
2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
10
10 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
276 reviews
The facility is beautiful and clean. Very up to date and modern. Every inch has been recently renovated and looks like a copy try club. The staff is super friendly and helpful. My mom feels known and taken...
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Life Care Services LLC communitiesAt Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...
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Hearthstone Communities - Sterling Heights
36688 Briarcliff Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
10
Review Score
64 reviews
Hearthstone Communities has taken care of my grandmother for several years. She is healthier and happier non than she has been in some time. Thank you Hearthstone Communities !
Best Activities
Best Meals and Dining
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
See all Hearthstone Communities communitiesWelcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...
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Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)
701 Market Street, Oxford, MI 48371
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
10
Review Score
304 reviews
I am really pleased with my parents' choice to live at Independence Village of Oxford for the past three years. Their apartment along with the common areas are always clean and well-maintained, providing a...
Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to Independence Village! Located within the Waterstone Master Community, we offer innovative care to seniors in Oxford, Michigan. With both Independent Living and Enhanced Living options, our community allows you to maintain your independence and freedom, and we take care of everything...
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StoryPoint Union
9255 US-42, Union, KY 41091
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
10
Review Score
76 reviews
The staff was amazing from the directors all the way down to the people in the kitchen. They were always so helpful with my mom and took such good care of her. They made her feel like she was a part of their...
Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to StoryPoint Union! We are so thrilled to be a part of this beautiful community in Kentucky, offering independent and enhanced living options to seniors in the surrounding areas. With a team of dedicated individuals to help support all their needs, our residents can spend their...
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Holiday Gardens at Wakefield
12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
10
Review Score
121 reviews
The food isn't as good as it should be for the price. Other than that, we love it. It stays clean. There is always someone there if there are any problems with the dwelling. The staff is consistent and...
Provides: Independent Living
See all Holiday by Atria communitiesThe Gardens at Wakefield provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.The Gardens at Wakefield is located in Raleigh, NC, the capital and second largest city in the state. The community is conveniently located in the northeast corner of Raleigh with close proximity to...
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Legacy Ridge at Peachtree
1967 GA-54 West, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
91 reviews
This is my mother's third year in residence at Legacy Ridge at Peachtree. It's been such a wonderful place for her to live as she moves through her 80s. We can't say enough about the care and compassion of...
Best Meals and Dining
Best of Senior Living All Star
Best Activities
Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Atlas Senior Living communitiesAbout the communityLegacy Ridge at PeachtreeLegacy Ridge at Peachtree is an assisted living community in Peachtree City, Georgia. Tucked away in South Metro Atlanta, our charming, craftsman-style community is oriented around wellness, independence, and convenience. Our hospitable staff is devoted...
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Grand Villa of Palm Coast
100 Magnolia Trace Way, Palm Coast, FL 32164
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
94 reviews
Finally, people are putting dementia care into practice. The facility is lovely, quaint and very home like. The bedrooms are set up for allowing the resident to move around in the middle of the night safely....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Senior Management Advisors communitiesWelcome to Grand Villa of Palm Coast! Our beautiful community offers seniors aging in place options with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are able to customize a care plan for each resident. Our community is decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often...
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Brookdale Northbrook
4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
106 reviews
Despite my living in an apartment in Independent Living, I see the excellent care of others who are more impaired. I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Northbrook to other families!
Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Brookdale communitiesA Meaningful RetirementWhy would you settle for a senior living community that requires you to sacrifice your well-deserved freedom and independence in exchange for quality care? Our residents enjoy both here at our independent and assisted living community in Northbrook, Illinois. You can join...
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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria
*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 2025 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.
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