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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 Whippany
86
86 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
40 reviews

My wife is well taken care or and the staff have a hard job. I feel good after visiting her because she is happy. I come as often as I can. I love visiting my wife here. She is content and enjoys the...

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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Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living

One Railroad Street, Milford, MA 01757

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

It has been a long journey over the last 3 months the staff is every caring and wonderful on all shifts the care about the residents and the families they all have supported me during my lowest times and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living offers compassionate care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located less than half a mile west of the Charles River and also enjoy activities at nearby parks and natural areas. We enjoy easy access to shopping and restaurants as well as day trips...

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Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach

1050 SW 24th Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
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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Morningside House of Collegeville

1421 S Collegeville Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
54 reviews

What impresses me the most about Morningside House of Collegeville is how caring and helpful the staff is. They really care and it shows. We are extremely satisfied with the whole experience.

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
24
24 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
38 reviews

Staff is friendly as far as I know. She complained about a couple people moving her around (she can't move herself from her wheelchair to bed) and she said they didn't care if they were rough. Also, stated...

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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Spring Village at Stratford

6911 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
103 reviews

1.The YMCA told us about water exercises. Please follow up and provide transportation. 2. Please add a person able to help with cell phone and iPad.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Spring Village, you'll find a dedicated staff who understand the importance of balancing individual care with your independence. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in our theater, reading a novel in our library, or taking an excursion to nearby local shops, we are dedicated to helping you live...

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Heritage Green

7080 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
88 reviews

Though we never moved Dad to Heritage Green Hanover as he was hospitalized and died last year, the staff we interacted with at Heritage Green was friendly and professional. I recommend the facility to others

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...

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Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

502 N. Sherman Street, Ludington, MI 49431

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

I was impressed with the rooms and how homey it seems !!! Clean and how they serve meals also I liked. But the overall design of the community feel is great. To improve ... apparently my sister found some of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Ludington Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Ludington, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that...

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Spring Arbor of Wilmington

809 John D Barry Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
3
3 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
46 reviews

Staff which included nurses, kitchen help & especially the activities director, [name removed], genuinely cared for my mom & the other residents. Many times the office staff would step up if need be as well,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Daniel Pointe Retirement Community

514 Robert Daniel Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
12
12 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
70 reviews

My mother moved in to Daniel Pointe a few weeks back and it has been a wonderful experience for her. Amy could not have been more helpful and accommodating throughout the process. She was extremely...

Provides: Independent Living
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Daniel Pointe, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, has been developed exclusively for adults 55 and over and is now OPEN! We offer the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement. Daniel Pointe's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities...

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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.