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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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CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail (Summer 2024)

2855 Southwest Vintage Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.8
Review Score
13 reviews

My dad loves the food they serve and has gained 11 lbs. Everyone is very kind and helpful. He has made many friends that live there. The falls that come in and clean do a great job. The apartment is very roomy and stylish (it's brand new). He loves t...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Wise Living Yarmouth (Summer 2024)

822 Massachusetts 28, Yarmouth, MA 02664

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.8
Review Score
14 reviews

Beautiful facility. The staff is helpful, caring and knowledgeable. The food is delicious. The apartments are great. Smartest move I ever made. I’m simplifying my life. It has been great to be part of a...

Provides: Independent Living

Wise Living is a locally owned company that has been building retirement communities on Cape Cod for over 30 years. Our newest residence, Wise Living at Yarmouth, is Cape Cod's newest independent living community currently under renovation on Cape Cod. We are conveniently located on the mid-Cape...

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Brookdale Tallgrass

8600 East 21st Street North, Wichita, KS 67206

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

With no family nearby and urgency to move from Independent Living, we were so fortunate to be able to move my sister into Brookdale Tallgrass. First, we learned of their exceptional reputation, and it...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Good LifeWhen you decide to join our assisted living community in Wichita, Kansas, prepare to enjoy more time freedom than ever. This is a place that provides you with everything some spacious private accommodations and inviting common rooms to personalized care and more, but we also handle...

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StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place

1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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

Building is newly renovated. Crisp clean look. An amazing dining room and auditorium. Staff is very helpful. Enjoyed a very excellent created meal! My friend who lives here is treated with the most heart...

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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Westmont of Carmel Valley

5720 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.3
Review Score
25 reviews

I love this placement que the people are very very nice. Everything is new and we have everything in our apartment. I go first walk. The chef does try to do his best but it is not easy because this is a big community. The food taste good. The staff f...

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

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

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10
Review Score
393 reviews

The therapy team was skilled and encouraging. Nurses were always attentive and approachable. The facility is clean, and the rooms are comfortable. Daily activities kept residents engaged and happy. Overall,...

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
28 reviews

The staff is kind, professional, and attentive to every resident’s needs. Therapy and daily activities are engaging and personalized. The rooms and common areas are clean and comfortable. Families feel...

Provides: Nursing Homes

Elim Place

1808 5th St., Sanger, CA 93657

10
Review Score
84 reviews

The overall experience is 5 stars. The staff was excellent. They cared about my mom. The place was always clean. Staff very attentive.

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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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.