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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
30 Photos available
10
Review Score
51 reviews

We are very happy with Arden Courts! They are taking great care of Dad! Great nursing and care staff. He is always clean and so is his room and the facility. They allow us to bring our dogs to visit.

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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Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC.

11626 Tropical Isle Lane, Riverview, FL 33579

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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87 reviews

Lots of opportunities for outdoor walking or riding in a wheelchair. Bird watching and viewing outdoors. The lanai has a calming peaceful view of the community pond. Often Sand Hill Cranes visit and sing...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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In the process of upgrading and transitioning to an assisted living facility.

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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328 reviews

I like everything about it. I was just in the hospital and couldn't wait to come back home here to IV Oxford. PT helped me get back on my feet.

Provides: Independent Living
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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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Turners Rock Senior Living Community

3911 E State Hwy D, Springfield, MO 65809

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16
16 Floor plans available
10
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61 reviews

So far it's 5 stars. The staff overall have been great to work with. The activities are enjoyable and there are plenty of things to do.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.

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Williamsburg Landing

1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Photos available
10
Review Score
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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Grand Villa of DeLand

350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
10
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152 reviews

I love Grand Villa. It reminds me of a college campus just for old people. I have lived there about 3 weeks now and I love everything about my new home. It is a great place to also make friends. I have made...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna

2625 Ailanthus Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
10
Review Score
74 reviews

This place is truly excellent at memory care. My loved one and I agree that they are very kind across the board. I find folks to be perfectly responsive to my questions. The activities are varied and...

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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Sensations Memory Care Residence

511 E. Shephard St, Charlotte, MI 48813

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
10
Review Score
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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Sky Pointe Retirement Resort

5842 S Taft St, Littleton, CO 80127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
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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Carolina Pines Retirement (Fall 2024)

2998 Alamance Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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24 reviews

So far Carolina Pines has exceeded all my expectations! The residents are friendly and they look out for each other without infringing on anyone's privacy. The staff is mazing! I cannot say enough good...

Provides: Independent Living
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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.