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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 Fairfield

7129 Gilmore Rd, Fairfield Township, OH 45011

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16
16 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
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
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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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Sodalis Texas City

1901 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX 77591

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
242 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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The Pinnacle of Louisville

10451 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1
1 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
50 reviews

We had a very positive experience with The Pinnacle! The staff were so welcoming, kind, patient, and respectful, and it was clear they genuinely cared about the residents. Communication with our family was...

Provides: Memory Care
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Park Louisville is a personal care community dedicated to enhancing quality of life by enabling residents to continue their daily routines with as much independence as possible. Every detail of the building is designed with the safety, security and personal freedom of residents in mind. Homelike...

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Holiday Chateau Ridgeland

745 South Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
59 reviews

This community provides a safe serene and caring professional environment for residents, their families and caregivers. The staff are particular focused on providing a warm and pleasant daily experience...

Provides: Independent Living
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Chateau Ridgeland provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on stunningly landscaped grounds in the quiet community of Ridgeland, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the amenities of the nearby community. We're just minutes...

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Sunrise of Wayne

184 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470

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

Mom moved in October and passed at the end of January. Construction on the common area started the day before she moved in. It was supposed to take 3 weeks but was still unfinished when she died 4 months...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Anthology of Farmington Hills

30637 W 14 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
46 reviews

The staff, the people, the aides there, absolutely wonderful. Full of positivity, personality and joy. The people make that place special. The factor that keeps it from being a 5 and perfect for us: the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Anthology of Farmington Hills, you will discover boutique-inspired senior living, designed especially with you in mind. We combine the best in accommodations, care, culinary experiences and community. Professional, in-house chefs prepare gourmet meals from scratch. Dedicated and compassionate...

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Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community

4316 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701

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

Staff has been great, storage is limited, food is super. I've only been here for 4 days so haven't gotten too involved, but everyone is friendly and a variety of activities.

Provides: Independent Living
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The moment you enter Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community, you'll feel the relaxed grace, style and beauty that our residents cherish daily. A quiet home in the heart Eau Claire, you'll enjoy the convenience of being close to the Oakwood Hills Mall, excellent healthcare and all the unique...

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The Bentley

3362 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
83 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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Atria Hometown

6350 Winter Park Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
130 reviews

It's a great place to call home! It's a blessing and glad my friend of relative has found a place that she feels comfortable. They have maintain a clean place and the food is very good. The staff has done a...

Provides: Independent Living
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Nestled in a suburban neighborhood between Fort Worth and Dallas, Atria at Hometown offers upscale independent living for active older adults in North Richlands Hills, Texas. The multi-story community building provides a welcoming atmosphere and vibrant amenities in a modern environment. Situated...

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Cogir of Queen Anne

805 4th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
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5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
99 reviews

I like it here at Cogir of Queen Anne Senior Living. I start my day early and usually wake up around 7 o’clock. Several days a week the staff help me with my showers, which makes me feel refreshed and ready...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Queen Anne Retirement Community, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Queen Anne Retirement Community offers luxurious independent living and assisted living, with stunning surroundings, amazing amenities, and...

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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.