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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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Atria Del Rey

8825 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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

The director was very open and honest with me after my Mom was assessed. She suggested my Mom be in memory care where as other places didn't have availability and tried to convince me that she could "try...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Del Rey is a welcoming assisted living community in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Featuring views of Mt. Baldy and Red Hill Park, Atria Del Rey offers easy access to nearby freeways, restaurants and downtown Rancho Cucamonga.Residents of our pet-friendly community enjoy more...

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Grand Villa of New Port Richey

6120 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653

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

They are so good to my mother and they take such good care of her. Room sizes are a bit small activities are sufficient they have multiple activities for different people and my mom said the food is deliciou

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of New Port Richey! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in New Port Richey, Florida, is just north of Tarpon Springs in Pasco County. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy...

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Apple Blossom

125 Apple Blossom Way, Coraopolis, PA 15108

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

The staff was fantastic. Attentive but not intrusive. PT people did wonders for my mom keeping her active. The only complaint was they often switched menu items with out notice.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Sunrise of Lafayette Hill

429 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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93 reviews

My brother-in-law was at another community where they were unable to meet his care needs as he was reaching the end of his life. The team at Sunrise of Lafayette Hill was there for us not only physically,...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Glen Ellyn

2 South 706 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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

We are very happy with Arden Courts. Professional and caring. The commitment of management to take care of the issues associated with severe dementia that my family member has. Room size. Adequate. Amenities...

Best of Senior Living All Star
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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Merrill Gardens at Greenville

90 Payne Street, Greenville, SC 29601

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

Staff is very friendly and helpful Many activities for everyone. Food is pretty good. Cleanliness is excellent. 2 bed room is good size. Bedroom could be a tad larger.

Provides: Independent Living
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Oak Hill Terrace

1805 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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100 reviews

I’m so excited to be living here at Oak Hill Terrace! The people and staff are so friendly and welcoming. I look forward to all the activities. The food is very good, it’s like eating at good restaurant. I’m...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Oak Hill Terrace is a community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into the fabric of...

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9.7
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56 reviews

We recently had a loved one in Arden Courts Towson, and as a family member, I truly appreciated the level of compassion and patience shown by the staff. They took the time to get to know each resident 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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StoryPoint Gahanna

5435 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

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

The staff at StoryPoint are exceptional. They give loving care support to my mom. They tell her they love her. They hug her. They tell her everything is gonna be OK. They bend over backwards to make sure she...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Gahanna! 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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Grace Manor Suites

4620 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL 33809

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

The administrative staff is very helpful and handles most problems quickly. The health aides and general staff are very friendly, and do. their jobs well. Kudos to[Name removed]- he goes above and beyond ....

Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living Care for Seniors with the Warmth of Southern Hospitality in North Lakeland with a decade of care and local ownership. We offer inclusive monthly pricing and there isn't a buy-in here, adding peace of mind. Grace Manor Suites is a warm, inviting home for seniors that offers...

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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.