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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 Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange
30
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10
Review Score
41 reviews

Choosing a facility is never easy, but this community exceeds my expectations., The walking paths are beautiful, and you can tell a lot of thought went into the design for someone with memory care.Happy to...

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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Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)

701 Market Street, Oxford, MI 48371

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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313 reviews

Transport to doctors, grocery stores and special events are so appreciated. Actitives for holidays events are often and the leaders are fantastic. helping and friendly. The staff are the best.

Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village! Located within the Waterstone Master Community, we offer innovative care to seniors in Oxford, Michigan. With both Independent Living and Enhanced Living options, our community allows you to maintain your independence and freedom, and we take care of everything...

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Williamsburg Landing

1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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40 reviews

We are very grateful for the care my parents received at Williamsburg Landings. The team was consistently kind, compassionate, and welcoming, treating our family with genuine respect. Special thanks to the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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As an assisted living residence, Williamsburg Landing is committed to offering the full continuum of care. Our assisted living programs are designed for residents who cannot live independently, yet do not require skilled nursing care. Our dedicated staff provides assistance with daily activities...

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Sky Pointe Retirement Resort

5842 S Taft St, Littleton, CO 80127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
37 reviews

I visit my grandfather often, and I love staying for every meal! The dining room staff is so friendly and helpful. I have never had a bad meal, either. So many options even for a picky eater like me. The...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Engage, Enjoy and Live!Affordable, lavish & amenity filled independent living made simple. Let us take care of your needs, so you can enjoy the important things in life.Sky Pointe Retirement Resort is a beautiful new Resort Lifestyle Community coming to Littleton, CO late 2018. Sky Pointe...

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Sensations Memory Care Residence

511 E. Shephard St, Charlotte, MI 48813

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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126 reviews

The staff at Sensations Memory Care Residence were absolute angels when my mom became a resident. I can’t recommend them enough!! They’re some of the most kind and compassionate people I’ve ever met,...

Provides: Memory Care

Sensations is family owned with over 75 years combined experience in the senior industry—many years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Sensations has just opened with 39 beds, in Private and Friendship rooms. Adult Day Care and Respite Care is also available. ...

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The Reserve at Red Run

30031 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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10
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36 reviews

"Coming from another senior living community in the metro Detroit area, my parents have now lived at The Independence Village of Madison Heights for around 7 months, and they truly enjoy it here. The staff...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Reserve At Red Run is a Modern, Independent Living Senior Residence located on the west side of Dequindre Road, north of Twelve Mile Road and south of Thirteen Mile Road in the City of Madison Heights. The Reserve at Red Run’s brand new planned, senior residential community, designed for both...

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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2
2 Floor plans available
10
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138 reviews

It feels like family...everyone including the residents are so caring and friendly. Yes we would recommend Brookdale Dowlen Oaks to other families.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Brookdale communities

Are you ready to redefine your independence?If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all...

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Atria Golden Creek

33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
108 reviews

I moved from up North to be closer to my family. Little did I expect to build a new one here. I have happiness in my life I never expected. The place is nice, clean and the staff is wonderful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...

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Emerald Gardens

201 Overland Dr, Greenwood, SC 29646

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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90 reviews

I am a great friend of one of the residents at Emerald Gardens and I enjoy visiting my friend often. Every time I visit I observe how clean and well kept everything is. The staff is attentive to all the...

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Best of Senior Living All Star
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Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Premier Senior Living, LLC communities

Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...

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Elmbrook Village at Bozrah

380 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah, CT 06334

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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42 reviews

My daughters helped me find Elmbrook and it has been amazing. Whenever I have any issues with anything, everyone here tells me the truth and gets it fixed right away. I appreciate that. I love that everyone...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Everbrook Senior Living communities

Now doing in person tours!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...

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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.