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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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Robinwood Retirement Resort

2795 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett, TN 38134

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Floor plans available
10
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49 reviews

What they could improve on would be the food. but it is institutional food, they do well with what they have. I like the friendliness and a staff that cares. The soups are very good. Sunday brunch is always...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Robinwood Retirement Resort is Bartlett's newest independent living community. Robinwood Retirement Resort comprises 142 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Robinwood Retirement is an...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna

2625 Ailanthus Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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78 reviews

Trying to decide on the best place for mom was not easy!! Visits to many facilities, but after visiting Arden Courts it was clear this was the place!! [name removed] and [name removed], caring staff, lots of...

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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Trustwell Living at Miller Place

1506 Meadowview Drive, Celina, OH 45822

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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64 reviews

Staff is compassionate and caring. The deluxe studio is a nice size. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Miller Place, our senior living community provides thoughtful, compassionate care to help our residents thrive. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of...

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Pacifica Senior Living Peoria

9045 West Athens Street, Peoria, AZ 85382

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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184 reviews

Basically everything was Fantastic. They were able to onboard him easily. The office staff was top notch. The head nurse was great. Staff was super helpful. He was only there for roughly 3 weeks before he...

Provides: Memory Care

Situated in the North Phoenix area, our Pacifica Senior Living community offers full-service memory care programs, providing a warm, inviting and familiar environment for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our community focuses on programs that help individuals with...

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Ashley Square

526 Haltiwanger Rd., Greenwood, SC 29649

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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108 reviews

We recently placed our mother at Ashley Square and are simply amazed with the care that she has received. The staff are super friendly and loving towards my mother and the rest of our family. We could not...

Provides: Assisted Living
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When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...

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North Pointe

701 Simpson Rd., Anderson, SC 29621

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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184 reviews

Mom moved in to memory care 1 week ago. I can usually spot things wrong immediately, and so far NOTHING! From tours to paperwork to moving in, everything has gone smoothly and I have loved everyone I have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Feel the electricity at North Pointe, where exciting amenities, world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents energized and buzzing. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Anderson, South Carolina, feels like one big family that shares meals...

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Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis

5342 Butler Hill Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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49 reviews

Staff is great, caring and very helpful. The size of the double occupancy room is very spacious. Yes, we would recommend Avalon Memory Care to other families based on the experience

Provides: Memory Care
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If you are a resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, then you may need to be aware of the services that Avalon Memory Care can provide for you or a loved one. This community provides support for dementia-related illness for you and your loved one within this appealing urban setting.The staff...

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Gardens of Daphne

1307 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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70 reviews

The Gardens of Daphne is the most wonderful facility and I am so thankful we found it. Every member of the staff has been so kind, compassionate, and patient with my Mom. She did not want to leave her home...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Daphne Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady front porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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Atria Golden Creek

33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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114 reviews

The care and staff have been very good! They have lots of activities. My mom has been happy with the food too. The size room has been just what she needed too. We have been very happy with everything over...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...

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Chateau of Batesville

44 Chateau Blvd, Batesville, IN 47006

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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41 reviews

I've had the best experience since my mother moved in. Everyone welcomed her and she fit right in. She has more of a social life now than she's had in many years. She enjoys going on outings a few times a...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Enjoy rural charm with upscale amenities at Chateau of Batesville, centrally located between Indianapolis; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Louisville, Kentucky. We offer a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. The Assisted Living community in...

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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.