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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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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Anderson
14
14 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
67 reviews

This is a safe place to have my spouse. At Arden in Anderson she has several caretakers versus just one in me. She is very happy all the time and eating well, and she likes it very much. The staff knows her...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Spring Arbor of Winchester

2093 Northwestern Turnpike, Winchester, VA 22603

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
39 reviews

What we like the most about the community is the staff and residents, they are joyful. Great variety of activities! Yes, we would absolutely recommend Spring Arbor of Winchester t other families based on the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Arbor - Winchester is in the historic town Winchester, Virginia and is an assisted living residence. Spring Arbor boasts colonial style architecture and is located just south of the Northwest Pike aka highway 50, just west the intersection of highway 37. It is only a couple of blocks from...

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Walnut Crossing

311 Professional Pkwy, Marysville, OH 43040

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
26
26 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
70 reviews

I wish I would've done it sooner.I was living alone and far from my family. Now I am closer to my family and have people that can help me. I am still getting to know everyone, but everyone is so nice here.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Walnut Crossing is a senior living community located in Marysville, Ohio. We offer exceptional assisted living and memory care services that prioritize hospitality, happiness, and the comfort of our residents. At Walnut Crossing, our award-winning programs are designed with a personalized...

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Library Square

1820 South 75th Street, West Allis, WI 53214

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
56 reviews

The staff is absolutely wonderful. Very caring and d knowledgeable. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Library Square is a Sinceri Senior Living community in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin. With friendly neighbors such as the West Allis Public Library, the West Allis Senior Center, and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, seniors can enjoy numerous lifestyle activities in our community or around...

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The Waterford at Plano

3401 Premier Drive, Plano, TX 75023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
6
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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Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup

2121 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371

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

My mom has lived here for almost a year now. They provided excellent care, are very communicative, and the food and activities are great! We are very happy with the love shown for my mom by all the...

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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Holiday Palmer Hills

2617 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
16
16 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
78 reviews

Right now, I would say 5 for all categories. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. The facility is clean and the residents appear friendly, the food is good and yes, I would recommend for independent...

Provides: Independent Living
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Palmer Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You'll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous...

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The Cottages at Clear Lake

400 Landing Blvd, League City, TX 77573

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
63 reviews

We work diligently to know the staff plus visited multiple times during a week. Friendly staff, afternoon snacks, special meals for holidays, personal calls when necessary for updates on loved ones,...

Provides: Memory Care
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The Cottages are state-of-the-art certified assisted living residences for people living with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders. Under the direction of our highly qualified, 24-hour staff and access to 7 days-a-week nursing, we provide personal care assistance, medications supervision,...

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White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care

6827 Whitehall Rd., Whitehall, MI 49461

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
61 reviews

Very good, friendly staff. Meals are okay. Starting to get into activities. Sometimes I miss the craft I want to do. Not fond of the dining table so I like to in our room.

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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Seasons Largo

4175 East Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
58 reviews

My husband is on a special diet. On the first day I gave the chef a list of food he couldn't have. He said he'd do his best. He finally admitted that most of the food was premade and there was little he...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Seasons State-Of-The-Art Assisted Living & Memory Care A Caring Place To Create Memories We've raised the bar for Assisted Living... Come discover the difference at Seasons Largo. Active Living... Exceptional Care... Good Friends and Great Times — you will find it all at Seasons....

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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall average rating of at least 4.5 stars for 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, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. 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.