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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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Grandhaven Living Center

3145 West Mt Hope Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911

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

Everyone i have interacted with so far have been great. Many of the go above and beyond to help. Rooms are little apartments. Her bedroom is 10×12 ish. She has a small fridge, microwave, sink and cupboards...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Grandhaven, a Leisure Living Community in Lansing, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that is...

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Westmont of Escondido

500 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
67 reviews

I want to tell other Senior Citizens of a great place to live. Full of friendly staff; great food and other Tenants ready to be your friend, give advice and be there for you when needed The staff is always...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Westmont Town Court is centrally located in Escondido, within walking distance from the Historic Grand Avenue Downtown District where residents can enjoy unique shops, fine eateries and medical services as well as cultural performances and fine art at the nearby California Center for the Arts....

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Danbury in Massillon

2550 University Drive SE, Massillon, OH 44646

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

I lived in the Danbury Independent Living for 5 years before I came here. I feel good living in the assisted living. I like that It is all on one floor. [name removed] in activities does a great job and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Danbury in Massillon, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care...

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Independence Village of Plymouth

14707 Northville Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

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

my sister said the dining room is 'short staffed' and meal delivery is delayed. The facility is prompt with repairs, clean and the staff is friendly.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! We make a point to provide a diverse variety of services and amenities through our independent living and enhanced living options. Designed with each resident’s specific needs in mind, we work diligently each day to make every moment of every day something special...

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Courtyard At Lakewood

7100 West 13th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214

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

This place has no stairs and garage parking which is great for me beings I am disabled I don’t have to clean car off when it snows place gives me a ton of independence the food served could be hotter and...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Courtyard at Lakewood provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Denver, you'll enjoy the benefits of living near a big city with all the peace and quiet of a secluded home tucked away in the hills. We're close to...

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Atria at the Arboretum

9306 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
68 reviews

Definitely five stars. Staff is friendly and helpful and most know your name. They make a point of saying welcome. Food is excellent. Hours are comfortable and flexible Apartment is perfect size. It has...

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the elegance of a resort community with expansive Hill Country views and fine amenities. Our luxury apartments are beautifully appointed and provide an ideal launching point for enjoying Austin's unique culture.At Atria, the choice is always yours. Our community lies just 12 miles from...

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Richmond Place

3051 Rio Dosa Drive, Lexington, KY 40509

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
158 reviews

I really enjoyed the community feel, and how it feels more like an apartment feel than a facility. The staff is also amazing and genuinely cares.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...

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Amavida at Lakes Park

7820 Fanning Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907

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

I love it here because the place is immaculate and the help is fantastic. They try to help you any way they can. I like the food. I love happy hours because I like to dance. I would never live anywhere else.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to amavida, a 32-acre, resort-style senior living community in Fort Myers, Florida, designed for those who have a love of life. Choose from maintenance-free cottages, residences, apartments and suites. Indulge in exceptional amenities including a variety of pools, restaurants, bistros,...

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Brookdale Lewisville

965 N Garden Ridge Blvd, Lewisville, TX 75077

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
55 reviews

The people and the staff are amazing I love my home and I can keep my cat [name removed] with me. I recommend this place to all my friends.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our community, which offers assisted living services to seniors in Lewisville, Texas, welcomes seniors from all walks of life. We’ll work carefully with you to create an individualized care plan that focuses on exactly what you need — and what you don’t. We’ll never compromise your independence,...

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Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

58 W Park Ave, Sugar Grove, IL 60554

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

The size of the community is nice for seniors as it's not too big or overwhelming. The care is good from the staff. They are good with making sure the patrons get any PT/OT needed. Good activities. Food is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...

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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.