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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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Independence Village of Aurora

505 South Chillicothe Road, Aurora, OH 44202

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

My husband & i were received here with much friendliness. Everyone we talked to was very helpful. We have lived here for 2 years + would highly recommend it to all.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

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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The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows

71 Longview Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804

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

The entire staff is professional, compassionate and they all seem to like their jobs! My mother is getting wonderful care there. It is beautiful and my mom enjoys the food. I can't think of anything they can...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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There is a difference in assisted living ... it's called The Terrace at The Glen. If someone you love needs help with everyday activities, you can feel secure knowing that there's a community that offers peace of mind -- both for you and your loved one. With 43 private apartments (with...

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Apple Blossom

125 Apple Blossom Way, Coraopolis, PA 15108

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

The care team is overworked and understaffed. While most caregivers are great, there aren't enough to meet demand. My loved one has expressed that response times are slow, particularly for transport back to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Fountains at Greenbriar

2100 S Swope Dr, Independence, MO 64057

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

I think all 5. My dad liked it he just didn't like being ill. Everything we needed was done for us. Yes, we would recommend The Fountains community to other families based on the experience,

Provides: Independent Living
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The Fountains at Greenbriar offers extraordinary rental retirement living in a quaint, suburban setting that is ideally located to all the area has to offer. Improve your swing at a nearby golf course. Enjoy a dinner theater performance in Kansas City. Explore the collections of fine art at area...

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Cogir of Kent

25035 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030

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

Overall it is a very nice place. Open and bright, and good amenities for when/if she becomes more limited in her capacities. Overall we're pretty happy with it. The staff have all been wonderful and there...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Independence Village of Grand Ledge

4775 Village Drive, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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

What we like the most about Independence Village of Grand Ledge is that the staff and residents are so welcoming and friendly. The administrative staff are very helpful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. With these customized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and get support when needed the most. We are dedicated to making sure that life...

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Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

58 W Park Ave, Sugar Grove, IL 60554

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

The staff at Prairie Pointe are very efficient, capable, and caring towards their residents. Any questions we have had are answered in a timely manner. Family access to visit residents is excellent. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring

2505 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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

The staff are cheerful, kind, and caring. Several activities are offered daily. [name removed] is wonderful. I am very happy with the care they give.

Provides: Memory Care
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Arden Courts of Silver Spring is a unique assisted living community that was built over 25 years ago and was designed exclusively for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia's. Our community is the second community to be built out of the 50+ Arden’s in the United States. We...

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Sterling Place

22800 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48033

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

The place is great and the staff. Apartment size is perfect for one. My mom hasn't really participated in the activities and she does not love the food, but overall she likes it. Apartment is kept clean.

Provides: Independent Living
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When you choose a Holiday lifestyle, we simplify things for you.Sterling Place, an independent senior living community, offers exceptional service and convenient amenities to its residents and their families. Complete with spacious apartment suites, 10 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, and...

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Atria Stamford

77 3rd Street, Stamford, CT 06905

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

After visiting a number of places my daughter and I chose Atria for my wife of 55 years. This was a very sad moment but one that was necessary. The Atria facilities and people have been marvelous. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Stamford has served the families of Fairfield County since 2007. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion to enhance beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities,...

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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.