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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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Brookdale Pinnacle (Offering HealthPlus)

1305 Lamplighter Drive, Grove City, OH 43123

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

All you have to do is ask. If the person you are asking is unable to answer, they will find someone who can. My mother was so welcomed by all the staff (so was myself and husband) when she had moved in. It...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Putting more living back into your life.It’s time to trade the worry and hassle of homeownership for the comfort and convenience of a life of redefined independence. It’s time to trade the stress of isolated life for the security and safety of a community designed from the ground up to be the...

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The Waterford at Decatur

475 Irvin Ct, Decatur, GA 30030

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
71 reviews

I highly recommend the Waterford at Decatur. They are caring & very professional. They took care of my sister during her passing; attempting CPR, treating her with dignity & respect.

Provides: Memory Care
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The Madeline of Decatur is a specialized memory care community that was purposefully built, by design, solely to serve residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Both the physical layout and care model enable us to provide a safe and loving environment for our residents to thrive.Each...

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Sunrise of Montgomery Village

19310 Club House Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20886

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

What we like the most about the community is that it is Close to shopping, lots of activities for the residents, apartments are a nice size. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...

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Known Memory Care at Tulsa

7807 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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101 reviews

We really do like the place. They have been great with her so far! They are now called Chapters Living. absolutely recommend this place. It is the cleanest facility of its kind I have ever been in. They...

Provides: Memory Care

Overview of Known Memory Care at TulsaAt Known Memory Care at Tulsa, we provide a variety of community amenities. Our purpose-built community offers the benefit of individualized care; every aspect of the community is designed to cater to the particular needs of its residents.Dining...

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StoryPoint Strongsville

19205 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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98 reviews

Beautiful facility, very friendly staff and administrator, and the dining hall service at your table! Most definitely I would recommend Story Point! I even ran into someone I know that lives there.

Provides: Independent Living
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Situated on beautiful grounds in a peaceful suburb of Cleveland, you'll love our comfortable facilities while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby city. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare, dining and colorful local attractions.

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The Auberge at Naperville

1936 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563

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

Very kind & friendly. All inclusive cost [fee removed]. Yes, we would recommend The Auberge at Naperville community to other families based on the experience

Provides: Memory Care
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The Auberge at Naperville is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...

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Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

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

A most excellent staff! Professional but yet caring, sincere people that I have observed myself. Every Tuesday, I visit my friend [name removed] & I am amazed how the staff is sooooo positive, gracious in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Collwood is a senior residence located in the famous city of San Diego, California. Residents here enjoy access to highly qualified doctors, specialists, hospitals and medical centers. This active city features beautiful coastal views, great fishing, sailing, and many ways to stay active....

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Atria Park of San Mateo

2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

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

care givers were so kind and capable of providing great care for my husband. I had only one issue that was difficult when my husband fell out of bed and Atria would not allow bed rails to prevent that -...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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For more than 20 years, Atria has served the families of San Mateo. The community will seek LEED® certification for sustainable design, construction and operation.In addition to discreet assistance with daily tasks like bathing and getting dressed, Atria Park of San Mateo has a licensed nurse...

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Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care

4500 Dobry Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

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

What we like the most about the community is just the overall atmosphere of your facility. The staff and fellow residents are just all so nice and welcoming. I feel fortunate that my sister is living in a...

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Close to shopping, dining and healthcare centers, Town Village is known for rich amenities—inside and out. Gather with friends and family around the stone fireplace or entertain in the private dining room. Step outside and discover peaceful spaces for strolling—across nine acres of beautiful...

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Brookdale Charlotte East

6053 Wilora Lake Road, Charlotte, NC 28212

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

We have been very pleased . The staff has been very kind. [name removed] has been very patient and kind to always patient and kind to answer our questions and keep us posted of any needs my sister has had...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...

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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.