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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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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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Brookdale Midland

1808 West Loop 250 North, Midland, TX 79705

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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75 reviews

Everyone went above and beyond to make my husband stay comfortable at Brookdale. The food was excellent, and there were many choices. He had a very pleasant experience.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Safe and SoundDo you want to exchange the household chores for a life rich in genuine friendships, quality care, and luxury amenities? If so, our assisted living community in Midland, Texas is ready to welcome you home. Because of our convenient location in the northern region of the city, you...

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Bella Vista Senior Living

1825 W Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202

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

Strong 4 stars. The place is nice. It's a shame that my mom won't participate in the activities, I think she'd be happier if she did.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Bella Vista Senior Living has been serving the Mesa community for over 40 years. With recently updated apartments Bella Vista is now updating the community with a fresh new look for our residents to enjoy.Our same great service, robust activities program and friendly residents remains unwaivering.

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Limestone Manor

600 US Highway 31 S, Athens, AL 35611

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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112 reviews

Staff was great. Room size was fine. Mama liked the games and activities. Cleanliness was good. They seemed to be a little short staffed at times. (I'm a Nurse so I get it.) Administration was good. Bridget...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Limestone Manor 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. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...

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Seagrass Village Panama City Beach - Independent Living

201 Seagrass Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

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

Friendly staff, CLEAN facilities, gorgeous grounds. Perfect sized apartments with huge bathroom and shower. I'm jealous of it. Jealous of the ceiling fans and view from his 3rd floor pool view apartment....

Provides: Independent Living
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• 24/7 Security, featuring 42 independent living villas over 1800 sq. ft. each, 3 story/90,000 sq. foot independent living apartments. •Age is 55 yrs. and older •Blue Heron Dining Room featuring Restaurant-Style menus and service•Private dining room•Social hour at The Summer Wind Bar &...

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Wooster Danbury

939 Portage Road, Wooster, OH 44691

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

I have lived by myself for 21 yrs and did good by myself. But the time cae and I knew I needed help. I have several health issues which mde it necessary to make some life changing decisions. I have heard...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Danbury Woods of Wooster is the newest assisted living and memory care unit in Wooster, OH. Located a half mile from Wooster Community Hospital, near the small towns of Creston, Sterling, Apple Creek, and Orrville. We are dedicated to providing the finest in senior housing and amenities. Each of...

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Crestview Senior Living

8660 Grant Road, Crestwood, MO 63123

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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116 reviews

I’ve lived here about 9 months now, and the staff is incredible and very professional. Everybody loves my dog,[Name Removed]. When I first came here, I had an apt picked out on the second floor and one...

Provides: Independent Living
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Life is an Invitation .... Enjoy Yours!Conveniently located in Crestwood, MO. Crestview offers Luxury Living at an affordable month to month price. Choose from studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartment homes. Crestview's quiet neighborhood is within minutes of Grants Farm and Grants Trail....

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Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

3939 44th Street SW, Grandville, MI 49418

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

Staff is very attentive, food is well prepared, very clean building and rooms and laundry cleaned weekly. Apartments are 3 different sizes, very comfortable.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Grand Village, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Grandville, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. At our community, residents and family members will find a warm and inviting environment, where we support and...

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Morningside House of Collegeville

1421 S Collegeville Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426

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

Room is a nice size and is very well kept. They do a lot of activities and rides to Valley Forge. My mom likes it. I have not eaten at the facilities but the food looks very good. The staff is friendly every...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in a charming residential area less than a mile from Providence Town Center. A supportive living community for active older adults. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and...

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Sanctuary Grande

850 Applegrove St NE, North Canton, OH 44720

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

I went to visit with my Aunt and everyone was very friendly. From Maryann at the front desk, Merri and Sherry on activities always giving invites to activities the nurses and the RCs are fantastic too. The...

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

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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.