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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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The Brielle

140 Friendship Ln, Staten Island, NY 10314

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

The memory care staff are wonderful. My family had to worry about anything. 2 years my aunt was there. The staff great care of her. The manger team was always accessible. The residents alway came first....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Brielle, a non-profit community featuring care-inclusive pricing structure, is nestled in a natural wooded oasis right on Staten Island. We offer assisted living and memory care on a 10-acre campus that's comfortably removed from the surrounding noise and hectic pace. It's an idyllic setting...

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The Waterford at Shavano Park

4096 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249

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

5 on all. Only glitch was elevator not working which delayed move-in. The staff are extremely caring and attentive. The facility is very clean and inviting. Wish it cost less, but it's well worth it....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our pet-friendly community in San Antonio, Texas, offers both assisted living for seniors needing a little help with day-to-day activities and memory care for those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia.As an assisted living resident at our community, you’ll relish...

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Country Charm

3177 Meridian Parke Dr, Greenwood, IN 46142

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

Visited my sister, [name removed] while I was in Indy for Christmas. We had a very god visit. I was glad to see the remodeling work in the hallways. Painted the walls and doors. This will “brighten”...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Let the allure of county living and appeal of big-city services lead to Country Charm, an Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Greenwood, Indiana. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally...

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Church Creek

1250 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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

I really appreciate the various levels of ways they have to look out for residents and make sure they're safe. I also really love the variety of activities available for them to make friends and keep busy.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...

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Atria Grand Oaks

2177 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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67 reviews

Food is limited cooking staff limited cooking skills ,after being assured they would adjust safety bars at their expense for my height, they have re-negged on that commitment and informed me that I would...

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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Brookdale Forest Grove

3110 19th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
68 reviews

The food here is improving some, I go to activities, and play bingo and help decorate. Some med techs need to follow through. The building is nice and clean. I look forward to better things to come I’m here...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Redefine your independence with a little bit of help and a lot of living.Here at our personal care community just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something...

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Copperfield Hill

4200 40th Avenue North, Robbinsdale, MN 55422

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

5 on all. What we like the most about the community is the atrium, I know mom wouldn't have a hard time finding her room. Love the staff. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would indeed recommend...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Copperfield Hill offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our community is situated 'in the heart of Robbinsdale'. Robin Center and Crystal Lake are located just next door and North Memorial hospital is 1-mile south of Copperfield Hill. Our location offers convenience both to...

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The Delaney at Parkway Lakes

21700 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77407

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

When we moved my parents in, we were not told about the upcoming major construction that was needed. They moved in last October, and the construction is still going on. Despite the fact that all of this is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to retirement living the way it is meant to be. At The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, you can enjoy life on your own terms. Take your pick from comfortable and spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, each designed with the casual elegance that's so popular today. Bright, sunny...

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Renaissance North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613

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

The facilities are excellent, clean and well kept but the food services have recently declined. However, I would recommend Renaissance of North Tampa to other families based on the experience so far.

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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Clarendale of St. Peters

10 Dubray Dr, Saint Peters, MO 63376

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
63 reviews

My mom just became a resident of Clarendale St Peters and what a warm welcome she received! She literally got the red carpet treatment. She was nervous about this life-changing move but the warmth and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...

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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.