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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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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

2701 Amhurst Dr, New Bern, NC 28562

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14
14 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
96 reviews

I would give them all a 5. They do charge more than I was quoted at the beginning. But she's very well taken care of and that makes everything penny worth it. Yes we would most definitely recommend this...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...

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Boulder Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care

6070 Northland Drive, Rockford, MI 49341

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

My mom joined the Boulder Creek family last November and is very much enjoying being there. She is cared for by people who really want to do their best for the people they take care of. She has access to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Boulder Creek, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Rockford, Michigan, where we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...

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Atria Stamford

77 3rd Street, Stamford, CT 06905

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
12
12 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
94 reviews

After visiting a number of places my daughter and I chose Atria for my wife of 55 years. This was a very sad moment but one that was necessary. The Atria facilities and people have been marvelous. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Stamford has served the families of Fairfield County since 2007. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion to enhance beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities,...

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Sodalis Martinez

515 The Pass, Martinez, GA 30907

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
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9.6
Review Score
66 reviews

Literal inclusive. No add on costs, watching the workers during serving a meal, patient and kindness toward all, faith evident by listening to employees talk, not too big. Location key, close to Warren...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sodalis Martinez is located in a vibrant suburb of Augusta, Georgia. The area is surrounded by beautiful traditions of the South and the prestige of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National. University Hospital and Augusta University Medical Center are just an eight-mile drive from our...

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Talamore Woodbury

289 Karen Dr, Woodbury, MN 55129

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
46 reviews

Staff - good and bad, no different than any other facility Activities - have not been attended much, but very happy they have added a Grief Group recently Food - generally pretty good, but salty sometimes...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Talamore Woodbury is a brand-new senior living community located in the heart of Woodbury, MN. This community open in March 2023 and offers the full continuum of care-- Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Care. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing exceptional...

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Harbor Village Senior Living Communities

90 Allen Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

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

Living at Harbor Village Senior Community has truly felt like coming home for our family, especially for my parent. From the very beginning, the staff welcomed us with genuine kindness and care, and that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living and assisted living so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one...

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Provision Living at St. Joseph

3351 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

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

I’m extremely pleased with the excellent care my Mom is receiving from Storypoint Saint Joseph. The entire staff is attentive, effective, timely, compassionate, and efficient in every aspect. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct, Apex, NC 27502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
3
3 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
36 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that I always felt welcome as a visitor. Yes, I would recommend Spring Arbor of Apex to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brookdale Crown Point

10050 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
53 reviews

The staff is so caring. They seem to take the time off to get to know the occupants well. The facility is very clean and decorated for all occasions.

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Provides: Memory Care
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Great Care for Great SeniorsBrookdale was one of the pioneers of memory care over 25 years ago, and we haven’t stopped perfecting our system ever since. Our program, called Clare Bridge, is an award-winning, research-based way of providing a safe, stable and predictable environment for seniors so...

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StoryPoint Schererville

7770 Burr St, Schererville, IN 46375

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
90 reviews

I have lived at Story Point (formerly [facility name removed]) of Schererville for 8 years. There have been many changes and have been many changes and have accepted them all. At this time the food could be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of Schererville is a top pet-friendly senior community in the Chicago metro area, providing independent living assisted living and memory care for our residents. Our convenient and comfortable suburban location features 177 units and is designed with seniors’ comfort and well-being in...

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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.