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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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Holiday Lake Shore Commons

1402 Hospital Plaza Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

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

I would give our experience a full 5 out of 5 without hesitation. [name removed] gave us the tour, and he was absolutely incredible. He went above and beyond in every way to help make this transition smooth...

Provides: Independent Living
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Lake Shore Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet, beautiful section of Wilmington near the city's center, you'll love your peaceful home in the heart of town. We're minutes from healthcare shopping, dining and many interesting...

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Ashwood Meadows

11190 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097

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

Love Ashwood Meadows.[name removed] goes above and beyond I make new residents feel like home. Great food & choices.[name removed] absolutely LOVES Ashwood Meadows! They have done so much to make her feel...

Provides: Independent Living
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At Ashwood Meadows we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...

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Care Resolutions Inc - Sherborn

51 Forest St, Sherborn, MA 02052

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

I appreciate the service offered by Care Resolutions and TEAM. They very friendly from the moment. I stepped in their door. The services they offered are on point from the case manage to the director.

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
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4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
84 reviews

Staff are great and the place is clean. My mother likes the food and has a comfortable room. Staff seems to do a good job trying to run activities which is challenging with this demographic. Highly Recommend...

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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Magnolia Springs Louisville

8225 Whipps Mill Road, Louisville, KY 40222

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

I visit a friend of mine at Magnolia Springs! Everyone is always friendly and professional. The building is clean and smells nice. I would recommend Magnolia Springs assisted living too friends and family.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Bingham Farms

24005 W 13 Mile Rd, Bingham Farms, MI 48025

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

Arden courts was the saving grace. My family needed for my mom and they treated her very well. They communicated with me all the time and I had easy access in to see my mom when I wanted. I am forever...

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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Holiday Summerfield Estates

9133 Baird Road, Shreveport, LA 71118

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

I live in apartment 215. I moved here maybe 2months ago. I absolutely love the place. I love the fact that I don’t have to cook. I have housekeepers to come once a week and the friendly staff they have. I...

Provides: Independent Living
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Summerfield Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the scenic Southern Hills region of Shreveport, you'll love the elegant grace of our property and the convenience and color of our community. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...

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Highlands Square

225 Norfleet Dr., Somerset, KY 42501

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

The staff is very friendly and nice. They are prompt when you call for them. The food is amazing and the chef helped me lower my blood sugar. I am proud to call this place my home, I have been here for...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...

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Jubilation

1301 Ashford Cir, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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

My mom has said the food has been pretty good other than lack of salt. She is in the 2 bedroom, tons of closet space. It has a full kitchen with eating room at the counter. Right next to Fred Nats stadium...

Provides: Independent Living

Savannah Square

1 Savannah Square Dr, Savannah, GA 31406

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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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 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.