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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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Atria Grand Oaks

2177 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
68 reviews

What we like the most about the community is the Friendly people, observant staff always willing to help, security. Yes, we would recommend Atria Grand Oaks to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Nestled in the heart of Thousand Oaks, Atria Park of Grand Oaks offers resort-style living in a Tuscanesque village setting for Southern California's active older adults. Our amenity-rich community offers all the comforts of home — without the burdens of home maintenance. We provide independent...

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Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living

4855 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

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

The food is great. The people are sweet. The facility is very clean. They offer the first month free, which was a savings of over [Amount Removed]

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Rohnert Park Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community located in Rohnert Park, California. Our community, located in Sonoma County, lies in the heart of wine country just a short drive north from San Francisco. Set on five acres of rolling hills and open pastures,...

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The Wellington at North Richland Hills

6150 Glenview Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

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

We were looking for a place for our loved ones who needed additional support, as they had been declining mentally, emotionally, and physically over time. We used the service to explore our options and...

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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StoryPoint Wyoming

2380 Aurora Pond Drive Southwest, Wyoming, MI 49519

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

When I contacted a place for Mom, I was given several places geographically close to my home. StoryPoint Wyoming was one of those facilities. I took a tour and was immediately impressed not only with the...

Provides: Independent Living
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StoryPoint Wyoming is located on the picturesque, landscaped grounds in Wyoming, the largest suburb of Grand Rapids. You'll love the quiet elegance of our community while being close to all the attractions of Michigan's second largest city. We're a short distance from shopping, healthcare and...

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Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony

13565 American Colony Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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50 reviews

The facility is always clean, decorated, provides a happy vibe appeal. The staff is excellent. They work hard as a team to deliver excellent care to the residents. Communication has been wonderful. I could...

Provides: Memory Care
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Safe, Secure, Serene and SatisfyingWe do one thing, and we do it really well. Our community is built for the specific needs of our memory care residents, who are dealing with all stages of Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive challenges. That means you can have the peace of mind knowing that...

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Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

3601 East Holt Ave, West Covina, CA 91791

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

5 stars across the board! The staff the amazing! They are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond. The facility is very clean and the food is delicious with many options. I also like...

Provides: Independent Living
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Bridgecreek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburb of Los Angeles, you'll love our beautiful grounds, elegant facilities and the convenience of being in the middle of it all. We're close to shopping, recreation and healthcare. Our...

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Holiday Sky Peaks

1520 Sky Valley Drive, Reno, NV 89523

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
73 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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Vitality Living Hendersonville

419 E Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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

Be aware of staffing of resident support employees depending on what is needed for you or your loved one. Good opportunity for activities for residents participation. Be ready to downsize as storage is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Vitality Living Hendersonville is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing...

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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 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
47 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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StoryPoint Chesterfield

51760 Gratiot Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48051

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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91 reviews

The cleanliness it's very updated in the variety of activities to do. Everyone there seems extremely happy which is important for well-being. The staff seems extremely nice and willing to help with whatever...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Chesterfield! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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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.