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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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John-Wesley Villas

5471 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220

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

The staff that do check ins and deliver meds have been incredibly courteous and helpful. They engage with the residents and seem to enjoy their job.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Home is waiting for you at John-Wesley Villas! We are the only family-owned community in the area and have been open since 1986. We offer family values sharing in the same common goal- our residents are our families and are treated as such. John-Wesley Villas Macon understands that no two people...

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Morningside of Gastonia

2755 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

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

It's very clean, nice staff, I do not know much about food. It's my sister who lives there. She is real picky about food. She has a small apartment but sufficient. Management is always available and easy to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...

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Brightmore of East Memphis

6420 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
37 reviews

So far, very happy. There have been a lot of challenges, and they have been very helpful resolving issues. I would recommend this community to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Brightmore of East Memphis, a full-service rental senior living community in East Memphis near Germantown and Collierville, has the answer.Brightmore of East Memphis provides the vibrant retirement lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Here, you can choose from a number of Independent Living rental...

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Claremont Place

120 W San Jose Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
62 reviews

I had searched for an assisted living place for my Father, in about [date removed], his dementia was becoming an issue. Many places had an odor to them, some had people crammed into one large room, low...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our senior living community in Claremont, California, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide you...

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Atria Tinton Falls

44 Pine Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753

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

It is super clean. The staff is attentive. The food is ok, not great. There are Lovely grounds with birds and trees. My mom has bird feeders on her windows and loves seeing all the birds and squirrels come...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Conveniently located near the beaches, boardwalk and shops of the Jersey Shore and major highways, Atria Tinton Falls has served Monmouth County families for 20 years. This vibrant community is designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater...

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Landings of Sidney

1150 West Russell Road, Sidney, OH 45365

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

The Landings is a great place for our father. We are very comfortable having him in the care of this facility. The care staff is top notch checking on him often. They care for him as if he were a family...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Landings of Sidney provides seniors with assisted living that they need in the city of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. Sidney offers a peaceful place for seniors to call home. This area provides beautiful natural features, and it also offers the quiet that seniors are looking for. Guests of our...

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Carriage House Senior Living Community

3896 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27455

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
71 reviews

I would give a solid 4 across the board! What I like the most about the community is overall the general feel here. The staff are kind and there are only about 20 residents. The staff is consistent and know...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome Home to Carriage House! Carriage House Senior Living Community is assisted living and memory care support residence in Greensboro, North Carolina, a city rich in culture, history and arts. Our senior community is conveniently located near medical facilities, upscale shopping centers and...

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Summit Corners

8400 S Bedford Rd, Macedonia, OH 44056

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

[name removed] was amazing during the initial talks and also our onboarding. The team stayed late on [name removed]s move in. [name removed] is amazing with the activities that are provided. Care providers...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Summit Corners is a located by ample shopping, hotel accommodations, restaurants and entertainment including the Hard Rock Rocksino and phenomenal MetroParks system. We are within a 15-25 minute drive of Solon, Chagrin Falls, Aurora and 10 minute drive of Twinsburg, Hudson, Sagamore Hills and...

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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
58 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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Acclaim at East Beach

4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

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

The community is full of satisfied, happy people-with their dogs in tow. There are a variety of services and activities for people of all levels of activity. The facilities are easy to move about and are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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LUXURY SENIOR LIVING ON THE WATERFRONTIf you’re looking for a luxury-filled retirement community with waterfront views, discover more about Acclaim at East Beach. Located near Little Creek Marina and boardwalk, our independent lifestyle was designed for seniors 62 or better to provide you with...

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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.