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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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Atria Oakridge

10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614

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

Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. There have been many changes in staffing, including 4 changes in culinary director in the 10.5 months we've been here. The food has been the biggest issue.

Provides: Independent Living
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Atria Oakridge offers residents a lively social atmosphere while taking care of the housekeeping, cooking, and even transportation. Whether escaping with a good book on our patio or cheering on your favorite team in our sports lounge, your time is truly yours. We offer educational and cultural...

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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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The Waterford at Westover Hills

4315 Rogers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

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

The people that work there are very sweet. The amount of space for 1 person in asst living is perfect. The dining room people are amazing. Moms always talks about how everyone through the facility knows her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Conveniently located in the SeaWorld – Lackland areas of San Antonio, The June offers comforts and choices that you and your loved one are seeking. Our resident-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities offer beautifully designed living options with lovely apartment-style residences,...

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Danbury in Massillon

2550 University Drive SE, Massillon, OH 44646

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

The staff is caring and helpful, always. I'm starting to get into some. Of the activities. The food is amazingly delicious for this sort of facility, thanks to Chef [name removed]. I can't remember how many...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Danbury in Massillon, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care...

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Atria Cary

7000 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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28 reviews

My grandma moved into Modena (formerly '[removed]') in Cary about a year and a half ago. She-- and our family-- have had nothing but wonderful experiences here. The staff is friendly and accommodating,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Sitting near the majestic Symphony Lake and surrounded by fragrant tall pines, Atria Cary will offer a vibrant new community for older adults who value their independence.The 138 apartments in this four-story residence will feature one- and two-bedroom floor plans – all with amazing views – and...

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Peregrine Salisbury

1110 Healthway Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804

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

Staff are incredibly friendly and engaged. Food was good. Room was excellent. Any small issues were addressed very quickly during my mom's stay. Would absolutely have her stay there again.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...

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Crescent Senior Living

11052 S. Grapevine Cove, Sandy, UT 84070

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
20 reviews

My Parents moved into Crescent Senior wing about three years ago. They have enjoyed the staff and become friends with many. When Mom died we had great support and were well taken care of! Dad has been...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Crescent Senior Living, winner of the 2021 National Health Care Association’s Silver Award for Quality Care, and the 2022 Pinnacle Customer Service Experience Award where quality care meets living independently. Our beautifully designed, luxurious senior living community is not your...

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Care Resolutions Inc - Sherborn

51 Forest St, Sherborn, MA 02052

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

This is all new for us we've never had to need help before. My aide made me feel secure from the very 1st day. Now it's like having a good friend come over every day.

Provides: Home Care

We are a recognized agency providing Home Health Care wherever a client lives in Eastern Massachusetts. We are also Alzheimer's specialists. The service can be a few hours or 24 hours. We offer Live-in, hourly, overnights, and respite care designed to the needs of the family. Our Aides are...

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Revel Eagle

745 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, ID 83616

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
87 reviews

The management staff is top notch - very responsive to needs, requests and new ideas. The hired help is also good to excellent. The only minor fault we find is the wait staff is mostly young and can be a...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...

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Gardens of Hazel Green

372 Jimmy Fisk Rd, Hazel Green, AL 35750

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

Recently visited with my aunt for the holidays. I was so surprised at how “at home” it felt! The staff are warm and welcoming and everyone seemed excited about Christmas. I don’t think we could ask for a...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Hazel Green Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady back porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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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.