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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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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Pikesville

8909 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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37 reviews

Our family’s experience with this memory care community has been deeply reassuring during a time that is emotionally challenging. From the very beginning, the staff treated our loved one with genuine...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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NewSeasons at New Britain

800 Manor Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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55 reviews

Overall my mom is in an environment that I feel is safe. I would like to see outside activities that includes going to the movies, mall walks. thrift store shopping with supervision. Not the restaurant...

Provides: Assisted Living
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New Seasons at New Britain is located in scenic Bucks County. A Five Star Senior Living Community, we offer assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and on site physical, occupational, and speech therapy.We offer a variety of beautiful furnished or unfurnished studio...

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Maple Ridge Senior Living

35300 Kaiser Ct, Willoughby, OH 44094

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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84 reviews

All facilities have a problem with staffing. Maple Ridge is not exempt. The quality of food is good. There are times I question the choice of food for dementia patients.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Maple Ridge Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care services to seniors in northeastern Ohio. We are near the shores of Lake Erie and have many parks and recreational options in our area. We are close enough to Cleveland for an easy afternoon drive to enjoy all of the dining and...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Palos Heights

7880 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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97 reviews

What we like the most about the community is the friendliness, and their compassion for those who reside there, I felt comfortable knowing that my brother was well taken care of. I miss [name removed] so...

Provides: Memory Care
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Arden Courts of Palos Heights is a Memory Care Assisted Living community dedicated to caring for individuals living with various forms of memory impairment and dementia. Located near the corner of Southwest Highway and College Drive, our community has been serving Palos Heights and the...

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Cedarhurst of Oakwood

4251 Hudson Drive, Oakwood, GA 30566

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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58 reviews

Fantastic experience, very happy with the service and professionalism! Very nice facility, good attention to residents, amazing activitu schedule, good food with alternate choices available. Senior...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Pave the way to a carefree life when choosing to reside at Cedarhurst of Oakwood with today's most desired amenities and thoughtful features. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...

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Holiday Jackson Oaks

2500 Marshall Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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47 reviews

My mom says the food is not great but tolerable. The cleanliness in the common areas is not good. I've visited my mom several times in the past month and there are places that haven't been cleaned especially...

Provides: Independent Living
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Jackson Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Jackson Oaks is a proud member of the Paducah Community. We're conveniently close to all that the city has to offer, with shopping, excellent healthcare and exciting restaurants just minutes from your door. ...

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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
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9.5
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15 reviews

My father has been a resident here for about 18 months. He has settled in beautifully! There were initially some snags with showers or laundry not happening as scheduled, but management was immediately...

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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Atria Del Sol

23792 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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128 reviews

What we like the most about the community are the staff members and the other residents. Yes, we would recommend Atria Del Sol to other families based on the experience so far. My Dad loves it there!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Del Sol is an inviting senior living residence serving active older adults. In addition to independent and assisted living options, our thoughtfully designed community now offers Life Guidance, Atria's innovative memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of...

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Whitehall Manor

1177 Sixth Street, Whitehall, PA 18052

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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116 reviews

I feel the staff is friendly and they communicate well with the family. They always call if there is an issue to keep us informed. My father in laws room is very spacious. He has a double bed, 2 chairs, and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Whitehall Manor opened its doors to its first residents in Fall 1998. Our local owners are personally committed to providing the quality of care that is surpassed in the industry. Our organized healthcare service team brings to you many years of experience in all aspects of healthcare and...

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Pacifica Senior Living Sunrise

4201 Springtree Dr, Sunrise, FL 33351

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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348 reviews

ALL the staff of Springtree: from the administration, to the maintenance crew, to the care giver team, to the receptionists, are ALL compassionate, uber competent, and continually helpful. They work...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Pacifica Senior Living Sunrise provides excellent assisted living and memory care options for seniors in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our ideal location among many quality shopping centers and restaurants creates a wonderful setting for seniors to enjoy retirement life.Our intimate community is an...

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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.