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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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Holiday Orchid Terrace

4474 Butler Hill Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128

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9.6
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85 reviews

I've actually recommended it to others already. The facility is clean. The dining room is nice. Everything has been updated. The staff was great to work with as they really tried to get my mother-in-law to...

Provides: Independent Living
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Orchid Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of St. Louis, you'll be charmed by the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living in the heart of it all. We're just minutes from shopping,...

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Trustwell Living at River Run Place

1155 Darlene Lane, Eugene, OR 97401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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62 reviews

The facility is well kept and the food is good. The staff are all fantastic. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living
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A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...

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The Bentley

3362 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234

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9.6
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84 reviews

For me the combination of independent living with supportive services is important, I like having my independence. I am getting a 1 bedroom cottage with my own front and back door. I cannot comment on sizes...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Bentley provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet section of northwest Dallas, you'll enjoy the graceful elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living in a thriving city. We're close to shopping,...

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Danbury of Millersburg

4245 Glen Dr, Millersburg, OH 44654

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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34 reviews

One of the most striking things about Danbury is the commitment of the staff to treating each resident with dignity, kindness, and respect. It is obvious that great effort is taken to provide a clean...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct, Apex, NC 27502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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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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Atria Park of Sierra Pointe

14500 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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118 reviews

The staff is really nice the food is really good and they have a nice variety. The place is beautiful and clean. They have a lot of activities for the residents. The only negative for me at the moment is the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Our luxurious, resort-style community is situated in a residential neighborhood in North Scottsdale with stunning mountain views and kaleidoscopic sunsets. We're within walking distance of shopping, dining and banking less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. Atria Park of Sierra Pointe has...

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Brookdale Crown Point

10050 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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9.6
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54 reviews

The staff has been wonderful to my mother. They also made it very easy for me to transition mother into Brookdale. It was one of the hardest things to do. I would recommend to anyone!

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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Sodalis Texas City

1901 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX 77591

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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243 reviews

Five on all. I have nothing but good things to say about the Dallas. It's the best experience I've had with any type of care for my mom so far. The transition from long-term care to so Dallas, which is...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Sodalis Texas City, located in Texas City, Texas, offering exceptional assisted living options for seniors in the Houston area.Sodalis Texas City is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:Private and shared...

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Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care

1507 Glastonbury Dr, St. Johns, MI 48879

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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86 reviews

My sister and I were in need of immediate need for our mother's medical issues and health decline. She called and the director at grace haven said they had an opening in ther facility . It was more than mom...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Grace Haven, a Leisure Living Community in St. Johns, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...

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The Waterford at Fitchburg

5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711

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9.6
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135 reviews

Attentive staff, delicious meals, prompt attention to questions, respectful attitude to staff, visitors, and residents. Multiple fun activities every day. Beautiful apartments in a quiet but well resourced...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Get to know the warm, friendly environment at The Waterford at Fitchburg and you'll see how thoughtful amenities and world-class services come together in harmony. Residents at our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Fitchburg, WI, are afforded the privacy and freedom to live a...

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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.