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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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Photo of Charlotte Stephenson A ProMedica Senior Living Community
14
14 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
50 reviews

I round say 5 for all but food. I would give that a 3. To much salt. Mom does not do activities. Personal choice. I liked the friendliness of the administration and staff. They were very accommodating for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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ProMedica Charlotte Stephenson Manor is a licensed Assisted Living Community that combines the resources of secure housing, personalized services and a continuum of healthcare designed to meet the needs of those who require help with daily living. Older adults who want to preserve the highest...

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2nd Family - Eldersburg

1532 Liberty Road Suite 105, Sykesville, MD 21784

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
4 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
106 reviews

We started utilizing 2nd Family in 2018 when my father was sick. Caregivers would come to the house to help him and my mother with their daily activities. Once my father passed away and my mother moved to...

Provides: Home Care

A family-owned business, 2nd Family began in 2011 as a result of our own experience in searching for in-home care for our own loved one — our grandmother. We discovered first-hand that there was a huge void between the level of care available and the level of care that we wanted for our own loved...

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Vista Park Retirement Community

4190 W Farm Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
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11
11 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
38 reviews

Moved my dad into Vista Park a year ago after my mom passed and couldn't be happier with the staff and accommodations. The managers, [name removed] and [name removed] are extremely hands on and [name...

Provides: Independent Living
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Vista Park, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is located on W. Farm Road in North Las Vegas. Vista Park offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Vista Park's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include...

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Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup

2121 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
76 reviews

I am especially impressed with the responsiveness of the staff. When I have questions or concerns, the staff responds very quickly to me. I would absolutely recommend to others.

Provides: Memory Care
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Our Approach to Memory CareAt Fieldstone Memory Care, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents and their families by providing engaging, compassionate care focused on residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our team is made up of exceptional people who are...

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Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir

10459 Church St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
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9.7
Review Score
38 reviews

Beautiful facility. Staff was professional and pleasant. Loved the other resident. Wish my parents could have lived there longer.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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THE BEST OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR.Nestled in the foothills of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga is a remarkable retirement lifestyle community with an inspired approach to independent living, assisted living and memory care.Only open 2 years,...

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Independence Village of Aurora

505 South Chillicothe Road, Aurora, OH 44202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
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9.7
Review Score
325 reviews

This is a beautiful, well-decorated community with many comfortable seating areas for visiting. There are plenty of activities available, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, the move...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Offering an array of services and amenities, residents can choose from independent living and assisted living. We understand it’s the small details in life that make a difference, which is why we strive to make each moment of every day something remarkable...

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Holiday Lake Shore Commons

1402 Hospital Plaza Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
42
42 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
95 reviews

I would rate Solista a 5 on All of these Categories. What we like the most about the community is the dining and the use of exercise facilities and trips on the Bus. Yes, we would recommend Solista...

Provides: Independent Living
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Lake Shore Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet, beautiful section of Wilmington near the city's center, you'll love your peaceful home in the heart of town. We're minutes from healthcare shopping, dining and many interesting...

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Ivy Park at Sacramento

345 Munroe Street, Sacramento, CA 95825

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
47 reviews

The staff there were lovely and took great care of him. The food was good. I ate several meals there myself. It was clean and home-like. And the staff were very caring and tried to engage him in activities....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just minutes from Loehmann's Plaza, Lyon Village and Pavilions, Sunrise of Sacramento sits in one of Sacramento's prestigious and desirable neighborhoods. Just blocks away from the local parks, fine dining, and shopping. Our community is just moments away from the 'Fabulous 40's',...

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Brookdale Monument Valley Park

10 West Monument Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
100 reviews

Mom enjoy her stay here and enjoy the community and staff. Additionally the food is great. Truly a caring staff that worked the place stand out and rewarding to live at!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Home Sweet HomeNestled in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, this is the place where you can wake up each and every morning knowing the world is yours to embrace. As a resident in our assisted living and memory care community, you are no longer responsible for things like cooking, cleaning...

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Watermere at Firewheel (Fall 2024)

6868 N. George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75044

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
2
2 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
19 reviews

Loved it there. The staff is the best. The food was awesome. Watermere was a fun and enjoyable place to be. The cleaning staff took great care of cleaning everything. I really miss living there.

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watermere at Firewheel, a brand new independent living retirement community. Watermere is dedicated to creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment where residents can enjoy all the benefits of a safe, luxurious, and...

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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.