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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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Stoney Ridge Senior Living

8630 Washington Church Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
70 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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Renaissance North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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117 reviews

The staff are very friendly and treat the residents like they are part of the family. They are resident-focused, if there is an issue, the listen and make adjustments as needed. My Brother in Law is so...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Renaissance is an upscale senior living community in Tampa, Florida.Renaissance has been renovated with an upscale, modern feel and offers a continuum of care without expensive buy-ins. This multi-million-dollar renovation brings a renewed vibe and reawakened energy to the community.

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Arden Courts Richmond

13800 Bon Secours Dr, Midlothian, VA 23114

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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48 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that they are very professional and personable. My friend has adjusted so well due to the exceptional staff. Food looks great also.

Provides: Memory Care
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Arden Courts of Richmond - ProMedica Senior Care, located near Historic Richmond Virginia is a secured memory care community located on Richmond's Southside, in Midlothian, Chesterfield County, an area that is rich in history, arts, and culture. In 2014, Outside Magazine selected Richmond, VA as...

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StoryPoint Fairfield

7129 Gilmore Rd, Fairfield Township, OH 45011

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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115 reviews

It has been a wonderful experience for my wife and myself to live at StoryPoint. The top leadership people are wonderful. I highly recommend Storypoint to my friends.

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to StoryPoint Fairfield! Our residents are our pride and joy, so we love to provide them with the most joyful retirement experience. Offering independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care options allow us to provide a catered experience for each resident’s specific...

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Westgate Village

8847 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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53 reviews

The facility was very clean and recently updated making it bright and it didn't feel old and tired. The staff was friendly and went above and beyond in showing the different apartments available and even...

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the best of the Arizona lifestyle with Westgate Village. Conveniently located in Glendale, Westgate Village offers year-round sunshine and resort-like amenities, all within 30 minutes of downtown Phoenix. This brand new independent senior living community is close to the Westgate...

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Atria Sunnyvale

175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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

The service was amazing. It was so helpful at such a stressful time. My client support person was so kind and supportive she really helped me through the decisions I needed to make for my mom. He was...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown Sunnyvale, California. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll along winding walkways or relax in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Or they may prefer to entertain...

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Courtyard At Lakewood

7100 West 13th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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209 reviews

Our experience has been overall positive. Great food, attentiveness of staff, fun weekly activities, size of room is big and expenses are low.

Provides: Independent Living
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The Courtyard at Lakewood provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Denver, you'll enjoy the benefits of living near a big city with all the peace and quiet of a secluded home tucked away in the hills. We're close to...

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Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

3939 44th Street SW, Grandville, MI 49418

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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59 reviews

The building is only 7 years old and very nice inside. You could call it upscale. The staff is very accommodating. The room is spacious and the food is well prepared by Chef [name removed].

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Grand Village, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Grandville, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. At our community, residents and family members will find a warm and inviting environment, where we support and...

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Atria Newport Plaza

1455 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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

Overall, we’ve had a good experience. The staff is caring and the leadership seems strong, which makes a big difference. The facility itself is clean and well maintained, and the activities director does a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Set on manicured grounds less than a mile from the ocean, Atria Newport Plaza is a vibrant senior living community where older adults can enjoy engaging events and chef-prepared meals in the company of friends and neighbors, and receive the discreet support they need – all backed by the...

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Provision Living at St. Joseph

3351 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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16 reviews

The facilities were great and strongly suited for my dad's needs, ie. Wide doors and easy in and out for the bathroom. The patient care was adequate at best. The dining was also adequate, nothing to write...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.