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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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Sodalis Stuart

860 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994

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

I was at Sodalis for 9 months and went to Independent Living . I missed the People and interaction with the Activities. I wanted to come back and here now enjoying the Amenities. The meals are great from...

Provides: Assisted Living
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EASY LIFESTYLEEngaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are hallmarks of Sodalis Stuart, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents-both on campus and throughout the beautiful Stuart area. With designer touches throughout, you'll enjoy a...

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Atria Kew Gardens

117-01 84th Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY 11418

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
112 reviews

Had fancy setting. The first few months were good. My husband would not participate in anything. He was in the memory unit. He had no bladder or bowel control. Combative toward the aides. Fell and in a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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KosherTwo blocks from Forest ParkIn house religious servicesMemory Care25 minutes from ManhattanOne block from restaurants and shoppingTenured team with over 20 years of experienceOne block off Lefferts and MetropolitanDirectly off Jackie Robinson Parkway

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Brookdale Anaheim

200 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
111 reviews

Brookdale Anaheim has turned out to be a wonderful place for my mom. She is very happy there. The staff is wonderful and she loves the food and her fellow residents. They have lots of great activities and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Your Best Chapter YetIt’s time to write a new chapter of your life—and this one is going to be your best chapter yet. It includes all kinds of enriching and inspiring activities, events and excursions, freedom to rekindle a passion for former interests and discover new ones, and a community of...

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Esplanade of Woodmere

130 Irving Pl, Woodmere, NY 11598

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
44 reviews

Staff not prompt on returning phone calls. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They keep it very clean. Not crowded nice and peaceful.

Provides: Memory Care
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For residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, Esplanade of Woodmere is proud to feature MONTESSORI MOMENTS IN TIME™ memory care programming. We make every day feel special for your loved one with exceptional care and success-oriented programming that brings a sense of purpose and meaning to...

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Vitality Living Spring Hill

7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, Spring Hill, FL 34608

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
149 reviews

I think the room size is really good for her. Her cleaning lady is great. She is very friendly and accommodating to my mom. My mom complains about the food being cold all the time. I ate there once with her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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As the premier independent living, assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Spring Hill is nestled within 16 wooded acres, close to the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. Here at Vitality Living Spring Hill, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being with a...

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Brookdale Lakeview Crossing (Offering HealthPlus)

4000 Lakeview Crossing, Groveport, OH 43125

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
107 reviews

Provides activities and the food is good. Which ever family member comes to visit the say the same thing he's happy there. They are all glad that we found this wonderful place.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Live your best life every day. At our Assisted Living and memory care community in Groveport, Ohio, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and meals. You’ll also find comfort knowing that staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a...

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Manor At Market Square

803 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
80 reviews

There are some excellent people working there who are taking good care of my Mom and her advanced needs. We like her room and the facility. I believe there is a management change underway, which is worth...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Manor at Market Square is truly a gem in the heart of Reading, PA. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra assistance when you need it, you're in the right place. Catering to both independent living and residents who...

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The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest

20600 S Diamond Lake Rd, Rogers, MN 55374

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
81 reviews

So far I do not have any complaints on the Wellstead... I have found most of the staff is very pleasant, they usually have quite a few activities that go on in the afternoon or evening. They have a monthly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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DIAMONDCREST at the Wellstead of Rogers is a beautiful four story private pay assisted living facility with an impressive stone exterior. The 'center' core of this state-of-the-art facility provides special resident amenities to include a dining room, Captain's lounge and bar, movie theater,...

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Atria Carrollton

1825 Arbor Creek Drive, Carrollton, TX 75010

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
108 reviews

My name is [name removed]. I live in Florida and my mother and sister have both been residence at Atria. My mom was there in the early [date removed] and probably live there five or six years. I had a great...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated in a residential neighborhood in the heart of Carrollton, Texas, Atria Carrollton is a bright and airy community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care just outside the outskirts Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.Relax with a day of shopping and dining at nearby retail...

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Independence Village of Traverse City

3950 Sumac Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
57 reviews

I have been a resident of Independence Village in Traverse City for four months. It's a beautiful facility, classically designed with a variety of apartments. Three meals daily are served with regular...

Provides: Independent Living
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Glen Eagle provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Traverse City, you'll be charmed by our comfortable facilities and the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...

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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.