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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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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15
15 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
113 reviews

The facility is located on a beautiful lake that residents can view from a large patio. The library offered at the facility is very extensive and well taken care of. The apartments are modern and large....

Provides: Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Brookdale Hoffman Estates

1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
151 reviews

Welcoming, clean, happy residents and staff very informative and helpful. . I'm thankful that your organization helped me find my dad's new home.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.  When something needs to be...

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Stoney Ridge Senior Living

8630 Washington Church Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
67 reviews

Recently getting our sister moved to Stoney Ridge and we really enjoy the facility so far. [name removed] has been amazing with everything, helping us with set up and answering all of our questions in a very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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On the outskirts of downtown Dayton, residents of Stoney Ridge Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, are surrounded by all the natural beauty and recreation that Ohio has to offer. The community features cozy common spaces, a sun-filled courtyard, and specialized assisted living and...

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StoryPoint Knoxville West

8501 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
91 reviews

The whole experience of transferring my sister in law to assisted living from NH to Knoxville was so much simpler than I expected thanks to A Place for Mom and their amazing, efficient, supportive help....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Knoxville West! 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 senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...

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Asher Point Independent Living of Arlington

2315 Little Road, Arlington, TX 76016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
18
18 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
200 reviews

Staff is nice and professional Maintenance staff is nice, professional, and available Building is clean and pretty Studio apt is a nice size Lots of activities from which to choose The food is often very...

Provides: Independent Living
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Fox Run Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Deep in the heart of Texas, Fox Run Estates is the home you've been waiting for. You'll love the comfortable facilities and all the entertainment, culture and history that Arlington has to offer. Our...

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Legacy Heights Senior Living Community

11230 Ballantyne Trace Ct, Charlotte, NC 28277

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
20
20 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
86 reviews

We recently moved our mother from another facility to Legacy Heights Memory Care and we couldn't be happier. The Sales Director is an exceptional communicator and guided us through the process. The Executive...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome Home to Legacy Heights of Charlotte. We are located in South Charlotte's beautiful Ballantyne area, close to neighborhood shopping malls. Our community offers Assisted Living as well as our award winning Bridge to Rediscovery, Montessori-based memory care program. We also offer Respite...

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Sunrise of Five Forks

3997 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
89 reviews

Sunrise at Five Forks has truly been a blessing for our family. The care team is exceptionally compassionate, attentive, and dedicated—they take the time to know my mom as a person and not just a resident....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise at Five Forks, a Sunrise Senior Living Community is located in Lilburn, GA close to shopping, physician offices, churches, and major hospitals. At Sunrise, we welcome seniors into a warm, inviting community. We offer a choice of accommodations, from Companion to Two-Bedroom Suites. Each...

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The Wellington at Arapaho

600 West Arapaho, Richardson, TX 75080

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
177 reviews

What really stands out is the food. It used to be excellent—that’s what drew us in! The chef everyone loved, and especially loved for his food, left, and the next chef only lasted three weeks. Now there’s a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Get plugged in to The Wellington at Arapaho, where residents can experience luxury and style in a supportive environment in the Telecom Corridor. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Richardson boasts the comforts of home with walk-in closets and wall-to-wall carpet in spacious...

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Anthology of Boynton Beach (Summer 2024)

9776 S Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
13 reviews

They need to come to the rooms more often and check on their memory care people specially if they have medical conditions. My loved one was in there and she fell and couldn't get up and had to wait until...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Anthology of Boynton Beach, this is your time to shine under the warming Florida sun. Our brand new community offers a boutique-style living experience with person-centered care that’s there when you need it. Each day is yours to enjoy any way you like, whether you’re playing a round of golf...

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Brookdale Apache Junction

2080 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
111 reviews

The minute I walked into the facility staff and guest were all happy, friendly and greeted me so very kindly. Been here for my mom for 2 wks. Restaurant housekeeping and desk employees were all very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...

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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.