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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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StoryPoint Grove City

3717 Orders Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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24
24 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
226 reviews

Apparently they've undergone many admin personnel changes in the last several months. There some confusion during the transitions, according to other residents. This probably contributes to some of my scores...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At StoryPoint Grove City, we are so proud to serve seniors and families in the area! Our community offers catered services, including independent living, assisted living and memory care. We have tailored our community's experiences to each resident and their specific needs, which is why...

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Brookdale Grand Court Lubbock

4601 71st Street, Lubbock, TX 79424

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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9.5
Review Score
70 reviews

I love it here so much -- I love the staff and the friends I have made-- I love everything about Brookdale Grand court- I have been here for many years . My family is always welcome and I wouldn't want to be...

Provides: Independent Living
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Find a Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living. At our upscale community, you can trade the stress and hassles that come from living at home for a resort-style life full of activities and events, and surrounded by luxurious accommodations. Our community is the only...

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The Wellington at North Richland Hills

6150 Glenview Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
158 reviews

Our main issue with Wellington was that we were under the impression that they were assisted living but they are not at all. The staff will not help if a resident falls, clean up any messes in the bathroom,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Live well and prosper at The Wellington at North Richland Hills, an Independent Living community in North Richland Hills, Texas, that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational and wellness programs. Our community offers residents the freedom to live as they...

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Faithful Living

2015 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
88 reviews

What we like the most about the community are the nurses and our loved one loved the food. Yes, we would recommend Faithful Living to other families based on the experience.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Faithful Living, your home away from home nestled in the heart of Denver, PA. Our personal care home and independent living community is rooted in a heartfelt mission to enrich the lives of our senior residents, while providing support and peace of mind to their loved ones in Denver,...

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Atria Tinton Falls

44 Pine Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
106 reviews

the staff are wonderful, they really care about the residents. we would absolutely recommend Atria Tinton Falls to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Conveniently located near the beaches, boardwalk and shops of the Jersey Shore and major highways, Atria Tinton Falls has served Monmouth County families for 20 years. This vibrant community is designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater...

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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore

2516 W Lakeshore Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
38 reviews

Everyone has been very nice. My dad was amazed that all of the staff (even kitchen staff) knew his name. He was afraid that it would be noisy and he'd have a hard time sleeping but that has not been the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee is a community, made up of individual threads, all woven together with purpose and skill. As a skilled artist can tell an entire story by weaving those threads together, ours are people...nurses, caregivers, doctors, therapists, community leaders,...

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The Waterford at Fitchburg

5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
132 reviews

The Waterford offers a friendly atmosphere. The caregivers are excellent and conscientious. The maintenance team is responsive to all my apartment needs. Dietary staff are very friendly and helpful. They...

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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Aspire at West End

5020 Sulky Dr, Richmond, VA 23228

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
16
16 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
45 reviews

I would give it five the whole way down for everything. What I like the most about the community is the food, the activities and the people both the clients as well as the staff

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday Sky Peaks

1520 Sky Valley Drive, Reno, NV 89523

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
11
11 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
74 reviews

It's been a very accommodating facility for my mom. Most of the staff is pleasant. Unfortunately the food isn't very good a lot of the time. There are loose carpet squares in the hallway that are a tripping...

Provides: Independent Living
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Sky Peaks is in Northwest Reno with gorgeous, panoramic views of the Reno skyline and Sierra Nevada mountains – in a quiet, residential neighborhood across from a beautiful park – yet we’re just minutes from lots of shopping, downtown Reno and Interstate 80.Sky Peaks is an independent living...

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Gable Pines

1260 County Rd E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
25
25 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
88 reviews

Gable Pines has been so supportive. [name removed]actually moves in next Monday, but we've been going over for lunches and dinners. Just trying to get acclimated everybody on staff and residence are so...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Gable Pines is a beautiful community that opened in June of 2016. Offering options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Located off County Road E, between 35E and Highway 61- Gable Pines is both close to the action of city living and offers the serenity and nature views of a...

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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.