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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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Cogir of Queen Anne

805 4th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
100 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...

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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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore

2516 W Lakeshore Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312

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

Best quality memory care. After visiting many this struck me as being fully staffed with trained, caring individuals. I would recommend to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee is a community, made up of individual threads, all woven together with purpose and skill. As a skilled artist can tell an entire story by weaving those threads together, ours are people...nurses, caregivers, doctors, therapists, community leaders,...

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Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

1330 West Oliver Street, Owosso, MI 48867

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

Mom is a resident with special care needs and has had great care with Oliver Woods and their staff. They always treat her with respect and dignity. They always greet her with a smile and are eager to help.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Oliver Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Owosso, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...

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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
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89 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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Carriage Crossing Decatur

2650 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62526

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

Great place. It's a tough decision for families, but the staff there made it easy. I would recommend to others. They have been great to work with. Lots of activities for Mom.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!Making the move to senior living is a big decision. Fortunately, changing where you live doesn't mean changing your whole way of life. At Carriage Crossing, you'll find all the choices you need to live the life you love.Our welcoming campus features a variety of lifestyle...

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Grand Villa of Lakeland

2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

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

I recently moved my mom from a different memory care facility. When I say night and day difference, I mean it completely! From the first tour, to move in day, to daily living I have seen a huge improvement...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Lakeland! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, Florida, is centrally located between Orlando and Tampa. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy life to the...

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The Mansions of Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Support

3675 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
16 reviews

I like the apartment, room size and the food is fair. The staff take too long to respond to calls - not trained well or supervised well.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Mansions at Alpharetta offers care-free living in graciously appointed surroundings in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities that are located on our beautiful, large, landscaped campus.In our Assisted Living community, each private or semi-private suite is offered with an affordable...

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Sierra del Sol

8151 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710

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

[Name Removed] was phenomenal. Room sizes were nice, activities were awesome. Something always offered. Amenities were good. Exercise room was really great. Food quality was not great. Hot items were almost...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...

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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
119 reviews

This has been beyond expectations. Unbelievable 100% of staff enjoy & care about taking care of us. The staff is responsive & very kind-hearted. Food is plentiful, with multiple choices each meal... And it...

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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Oakmont of Las Vegas

3185 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121

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

I would rate the overall experience at Oakmont to be a 5. The staff take very good care of the residents. The facility is very clean and attractive. The apartment size is just right for my mother. The food...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Residents at Oakmont of Las Vegas enjoy quality and comfort with five-star services and amenities. We offer spacious apartment-homes with a variety of luxurious and well-equipped floor plans to choose from. In each residence you will find a balance of beauty, function, attention to detail, and...

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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.