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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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Cypress Woods

2755 Chestnut Ridge Road, Kingwood, TX 77339

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

They are slowly making some good changes with the new management. The food seems to be more appealing. There have been more choices for bus trips. A weekly Bible study has just been added. It would be nice...

Provides: Independent Living
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Cypress Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in picturesque grounds and surrounded by trees, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're close to shopping, healthcare,...

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Wooster Danbury

939 Portage Road, Wooster, OH 44691

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

Great staff! I am able to ask for assistance with ease, but also my privacy is respected. Food is delicious and my apartment is kept nice and clean. I have been here for over six years and am happy with my...

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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Cypress Court

1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
56 reviews

Cypress Court is very homely. The cleanliness of the place is great. Dinning experiences I have had are great. The staff is great. rooms are fine, size wise they are good. Really no issues at all. I would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...

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Options for Senior America - Gaithersburg, MD

6 Montgomery Village Ave, Suite 330, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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

The aide is very pleasant, well groomed and kind. The agency is very good to work with. We are very pleased with the agency and our aide at this time.

Provides: Home Care
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Options For Senior America Corp. started providing home care services in late 1989 to the residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. What started as a handful of customers grew substantially due to the personal customer service that the company's management has always been keen to...

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White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care

6827 Whitehall Rd., Whitehall, MI 49461

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

I rate White Lake Assisted Living 5 stars. My husband was a resident in the Memory Unit for the last 6 months of his life and I truly cannot think there are any better care options that could have eased our...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to White Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Whitehall, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted...

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Pacifica Senior Living Hemet

1177 South Palm Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2
2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
285 reviews

It's a good assisted living facility, clean have a nice Room , staff are friendly and they offer a free month, only problem is 50 miles from where I live so visiting my partner will take some time to get...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Pacifica Hemet offers assisted living and memory care in the heart of the Island Empire. With small-town appeal and lovely views of the San Bernardino Mountains, we are the perfect place to call home. We are just an hour from the Pacific Ocean, where we occasionally go to spend a day at the...

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The Waterford at Plano

3401 Premier Drive, Plano, TX 75023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
186 reviews

All the staff was very friendly and made me feel welcome. The building was quite clean and the residents all seemed happy. I had the opportunity to enjoy lunch with my dear friend and found it quite...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Gain the wealth of friendship while enjoying the good life at The Waterford at Plano. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Plano, Texas, affords residents a privileged lifestyle with quality services and top-notch amenities that continue to exceed expectations. Residents gather...

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Morningside House of Friendship

7548 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
141 reviews

Beautiful facility, awesome staff and my sister was well taken care of. She really liked it there. I would definitely recommend them to others. My sister made great progress there and was able to return...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside House of Friendship is located in beautiful Hanover, Maryland, and is considered the 'top-referred' assistant living facility in the area. We are known for our ability to provide effective and compassionate care for seniors of all care levels. Staff members possess unique skills and...

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Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach

1050 SW 24th Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

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

The amenities were great, and the staff was very pleasant. The residence are pretty happy there. I would definitely recommend them. Already sent another friend over to look and they were impressed. Thankful...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach, our lovely assisted living and memory care community is located in Deerfield Beach, FL, and minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Grand Villa offers outstanding features and amenities that help our residents live every day to the fullest!Grand Villa offers...

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Grand Villa of Clearwater

2750 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33759

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

As far as the facility goes, I would highly recommend it to families whose loved ones are social and need support with some activities of daily living, but are largely independent. Cost wise we found it...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Clearwater. Our beautiful resort style senior living community in Clearwater, Florida, is located on three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers a family-atmosphere with wonderful amenities to help our residents get the most out of life.Grand Villa...

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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.