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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 Anderson
14
14 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
68 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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Care Resolutions Inc - Sherborn

51 Forest St, Sherborn, MA 02052

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

This is all new for us we've never had to need help before. My aide made me feel secure from the very 1st day. Now it's like having a good friend come over every day.

Provides: Home Care

We are a recognized agency providing Home Health Care wherever a client lives in Eastern Massachusetts. We are also Alzheimer's specialists. The service can be a few hours or 24 hours. We offer Live-in, hourly, overnights, and respite care designed to the needs of the family. Our Aides are...

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Inspired Living at Ivy Ridge

7179 40th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
86 reviews

5 across the board but unfortunately I live out of state so I wish I could pop in more often but several out of state family members have been to see my mother and they all remark on the staff and the...

Provides: Memory Care
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Located in northwest St. Petersburg, Inspired Living Ivy Ridge provides personalized care for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory impairments. The care your loved one receives at Inspired Living Ivy Ridge is tailored to each resident. We begin by learning his or her life...

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Windsor at Celebration

1370 Celebration Blvd, Celebration, FL 34747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
61 reviews

My wife and I have been residents for 4 years. We moved to Windsor because both of us have medical problems. About a year (after surgeries), we decided to explore other residencies. We did move to another...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Windsor at Celebration, you will find an unmatched choice in modern senior living with the coveted Celebration, Florida, destination location. This residential, independent lifestyle features top-shelf, specialized services and amenities, cutting-edge technology for resident security and...

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Holiday Golden Oaks

33398 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399

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

Very clean community. The staff is attentive and kind. The apartment is nicely laid out. The food is average. Activities are good.

Provides: Independent Living
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Golden Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled on stunning landscaped grounds in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes...

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Danbury of Columbus

2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
49 reviews

Just some hiccups with scheduling tours and assessments. They are very responsive to providing information and answering questions.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danbury in Columbus is an assisted living community located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus, which was ranked in BusinessWeek's 50 best cities in America, features endless events, attractions and dining and shopping opportunities. With guided tours through museums and factories, live...

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Summit Place

107 Perpetual Square Drive, Anderson, SC 29621

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
115 reviews

* [name removed], the director, has been very helpful through a couple of medical issues we have encountered. * They helped set up hospice to come in and help with mom. * The activities are great when my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Live the good life at Summit Place, where desired amenities and world-class services excite our residents and provide a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our caring and professional staff provides a helping hand for residents who may appreciate assistance with activities of daily living. You can be...

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Brookdale Denton South

2525 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, TX 76210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
40 reviews

That the family is the best advocate for the care their parent receives. Get to know the staff. Let them see you. Be honest with them concerned with costs or lack of social programs. The staff at Brookdale...

Provides: Assisted Living
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For many seniors, assisted living, with staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, gives just the right level of care needed to flourish and triumph in their new phase of life. Our community in Denton, Texas, offers more options than ever before to make this happily possible. Our...

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The Waterford at Baytown

901 West Baker Road, Baytown, TX 77521

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
112 reviews

I don't eat there or join in activities because I don't live there, my mother does. According to my mother, the food is good, the activities are fun, the people are helpful and friendly (staff), the room is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Discover convenient services and compassionate care at The Waterford at Baytown in Baytown, TX, a charming and close-knit city located on Texas' scenic Gulf Coast. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...

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Savannah Square

1 Savannah Square Dr, Savannah, GA 31406

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
38 reviews

I toured several senior communities in search of a place for my mother to live. Savannah Square stood out for many reasons! My initial impression was that this place has happy and friendly residents. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, 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.