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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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Independence Village of Pella

2602 Fifield Rd, Pella, IA 50219

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
141 reviews

This facility and staff are wonderful. Dad was a long-time resident in the Independent Living portion of the facility. He also had a garage in the basement for his vehicle. He greatly enjoyed the ability to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...

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Brookdale Sevierville

1020 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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44 reviews

My mom resided at Brookdale on the assisted living side for over five years and then in memory care for close to two years. My mom recently passed and the care and compassion the staff showed to her and my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....

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10
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62 reviews

Coming into this facility, it allows an individual to feel like home when they’re in the presence of a great team from front to back. Excellent care plans put together as well as staffing appropriately with...

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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Sycamore Trace

1098 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN 37763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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98 reviews

Visiting my mother and knowing she so well cared for and happy keeps me at ease. This place is well maintained with a very courteous staff! They always go above and beyond. I’m thankful to know I don’t have...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...

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Stone Oak Retirement Community

4160 Trueman Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
69 reviews

Stone Oak Retirement Community has consistently been a win–win for my mom and our family since we moved her there in August, 2020. Having the general managers living on the premise, round-trip...

Provides: Independent Living
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Stone Oak is the perfect choice for people with a passion for living who are looking for comfort, independence, security, convenience, and a friendly community in the place they call home. Month-to-month rent for studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedroom suites provide all-inclusive services including...

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The Bungalows at Bowling Green

981 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
34 reviews

My grandmother lived here for a few months and while it was unfortunate that she didn't get to remain longer. She was well taken care of while she was a resident. She passed away in a place that was truly...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Located conveniently on Campbell Lane, Morningside of Bowling Green has provided a home-like atmosphere for seniors since 1999. We understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service plans that address the physical, spiritual, intellectual,...

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Novel Place Blue Springs

1001 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64014

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
81 reviews

I have lived there at Novel Place for almost 2 years. Our program director keeps us so busy. There's always something to do. We have a new chef and his food has been amazing. Our apartments are very...

Provides: Independent Living
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Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...

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The Reserve at Greenbrier

1005 Elysian Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
34 reviews

Prior to contacting a Place for Mom, I assumed I would be able to find a place for her to call home. I was wrong. My Mom was 82 at the time, with arthritis and some mobility issues. I was unable to find a...

Provides: Independent Living
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Living has never been better or easier with the perfect combination of comfort and location. Chesapeake's newest luxury apartment community designed for active adults will fill you with a fresh sense of contentment. Alta Reserve is a 55 and Better community, offers many luxuries and amenities....

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Chateau of Batesville

44 Chateau Blvd, Batesville, IN 47006

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
21 reviews

[name removed] gave us a tour and was very attentive and answered all of our questions. The facility was very pretty and seems like a perfect fit for my dad.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Enjoy rural charm with upscale amenities at Chateau of Batesville, centrally located between Indianapolis; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Louisville, Kentucky. We offer a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. The Assisted Living community in...

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Grand Villa of DeLand

350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
146 reviews

I have been at Grand Villa for nine years. Everyone is my family. The food is great. I enjoy the happy hours & spending time with friends.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...

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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.