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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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Brookdale Apache Junction

2080 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

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

Friendly, clean, homey, good food, good games, puzzles, comfortable chairs, nice windows for good view outside, and good location.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...

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Indigo at Carolina Forest

176 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 Photos available
17
17 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
51 reviews

Most of the staff were ok. Some med techs have poor communication and bad attitudes, lack of compassion. Food was definitely good. My mom became to sick to participate in activities so I can not comment on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Sterling Place

22800 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48033

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

The Admitting Administrator is the absolute best! [name removed] was very patient, welcoming, and focused on my brother's needs. The entire staff is eager to assist with whatever my brother might be in need...

Provides: Independent Living
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When you choose a Holiday lifestyle, we simplify things for you.Sterling Place, an independent senior living community, offers exceptional service and convenient amenities to its residents and their families. Complete with spacious apartment suites, 10 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, and...

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StoryPoint Granger

6330 N Fir Rd, Granger, IN 46530

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

I enjoy and appreciate using the Library at Story Point; however, it would be very helpful if books printed in large print were all in a special location area.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Granger! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our senior living options include enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...

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Brookdale Murray

905 Glendale Road, Murray, KY 42071

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

Everyone has been very helpful with the transition from moving in to getting dad settled in highly recommend it's a great place

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Brookdale Senior Living-Murray, KYWe say YES!We are an award-winning assisted living community serving seniors in Murray, Kentucky. We are located just a few minutes south of downtown, which provides our residents with easy access to shopping and dining venues. Our residents also enjoy attending...

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StoryPoint Mequon

6729 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI 53092

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

I felt this was the right solution for me after taking a tour. It was clean, bright with an energy among staff and residents. I liked the apartment for an independent lifestyle, with options to meet my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Mequon! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...

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The Abbey at Westminster Plaza

2855 Westminster Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
115 reviews

When you are searching for an assisted living or memory care location for your loved one, trust me NOT ALL are the same and sadly many will promise things they cannot and do not deliver! We are so lucky to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Abbey at Westminster Plaza is one of Houston's finest Assisted Living and Memory Enhancement Communities. We are pleased to also offer the newest and finest Luxury Independent Living Retirement Community, adjacent to the Assisted Living Community in West Houston. Family owned and operated...

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Holiday Rolling Hills Ranch

4324 North 132nd Street, Omaha, NE 68164

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

On the overall experience... food good, staff friendly, helpful...sometimes there is an odor in the hallway, but they try their best...they try very hard to accommodate those with disabilities and...

Provides: Independent Living
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Rolling Hills Ranch provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet suburb of Omaha, you'll love the elegance of our facilities, friendly staff and the convenience of being close to the amenities of the nearby city....

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Solstice Senior Living at Sandy

310 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT 84070

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8
8 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
64 reviews

The food isn't great. Sometimes it seem low quality, especially the burgers. The admin hasn't really interacted with my mom since our initial sales pitch. I was really hoping there would be more outreach to...

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the charms of the Wasatch Mountains at Solstice Senior Living at Sandy, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Nestled in cozy and cultured-filled Sandy, our community is 20 minutes from Salt Lake City and 45 minutes from Park City....

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Walnut Crossing

311 Professional Pkwy, Marysville, OH 43040

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
72 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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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.