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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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StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place

1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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

Appreciate so many employees here. They are friendly cheerful and very helpful. A place you know you can have help if you needed. Meals may be difficult with so much sodium. Working on that. Transportation...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...

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Traditions of Saginaw

3785 N Center Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603

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

What we like the most about the community is all the smiles from staff. Cleanliness all around. Lots of activity. Residents seem content and look well cared for.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Dry Harbor Nursing Home

61-35 Dry Harbor Rd, Middle Village, NY 11379

3
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10
Review Score
392 reviews

Dry Harbor stands out for its attentive staff and high standards of care. The nursing team is responsive, kind, and communicates well with families. Overall, a very supportive and professional environment.

Provides: Nursing Homes

Dry Harbor Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center is your premier choice for skilled nursing and sub-acute care in the community of Middle Village, New York. The longevity of our caring staff and complimentary transportation for family visits sets us apart from the typical skilled nursing...

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Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center

32 Laurel Ave, Keansburg, NJ 07734

10
Review Score
38 reviews

Laurel Bay is a caring and supportive facility with a strong focus on patient-centered care. The nursing staff are compassionate and professional. Rehabilitation services are structured and encouraging—a...

Provides: Nursing Homes

Gold Crest Care Ctr

2316 Bruner Ave, Bronx, NY 10469

10
Review Score
27 reviews

Goldcrest provides outstanding rehabilitation and nursing services. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to individual needs. The environment is comfortable and well-maintained. Families feel...

Provides: Nursing Homes

Elim Place

1808 5th St., Sanger, CA 93657

10
Review Score
83 reviews

I have visited this place as a nurse - the new owners have been doing a lot of improvements to the building and also for the care of their residents. It’s a great family owned memory care and I wouldn’t look...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Memory Care

Elim Place is located in Cheshire, Connecticut and focused on providing top quality, safe and loving senior living conditions. Placed right upon 38 acres, the Elim Park Place senior retirement home is quite, safe and a relaxing community. You'll experience living behind a quite residential...

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Birch Bay Retirement Village

25 Village Inn Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

11
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9.9
Review Score
51 reviews

My wife and I have resided at Birch Bay for five years. For two years we lived in an apartment and have since owned a cottage here. As these places go, Birch Bay is small, with approximately 100 residents...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...

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Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living

3151 W 20th St, Greeley, CO 80634

4
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9.9
Review Score
33 reviews

My Mom lived at Garden Square at Westlake for 3 years until her recent passing in July at 99 years of age. She was treated with so much kindness, compassion, friendliness, and respect !!! She had dementia...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Garden Square at Westlake is comprised of 56 assisted living apartments including studio and one-bedroom floor plans. We provide a more intimate atmosphere that feels more like a home. Our dining space is open and can accommodate all residents and guests that wish to eat together. We also offer a...

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9.9
Review Score
22 reviews

Our mother has been here for almost two years and have no complaints. The facility is very clean and the staff is very caring to their residents. My mom is always clean and extremely happy. Price is very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Pines of Clarkston is an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility that serves residents and families throughout Southeastern Michigan.Our goal is to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our residents, offering their loved ones peace of mind.Our Assisted Living community, The...

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Silvermark Assisted Living

5521 Village Creek Dr, Plano, TX 75093

5
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9.8
Review Score
12 reviews

My dad is so happy and appreciative of the love and care he receives at Silvermark. He loves and is thankful to everyone. The owners and staff are very compassionate and committed to the family and residents...

Provides: Assisted Living

For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...

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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.