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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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Dogwood Estates

2820 Wind River Lane, Denton, TX 76210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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98 reviews

The staff has a genuine concern for its residents. Also, the cost of the apartment is competitive in the Denton, Texas area AND the cost includes meals, which we think is a very valuable service.

Provides: Independent Living
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Dogwood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on the banks of beautiful Unicorn Lake in a charming community on the outskirts of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. You'll enjoy the convenience of our neighborhood with all the attractions of the...

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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
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142 reviews

Comfortable happy, well treated by staff. When touring my son and I agreed this is the palce for me. I'm so glad to be here and not elsewhere. Staff is excellent and caring.

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

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46 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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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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Oakmont of Redding

2150 Bechelli Ln, Redding, CA 96002

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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41 reviews

A Place for mom recommended Oakmont of Redding. They were right on the money. The facility is beautiful with a variety of activities including movies in their theater, special dinners, live bands, a top...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Redding is more than a beautiful home. It’s the community you’ve imagined, the lifestyle you deserve. Our world-class community is situated on a lush campus with industry-renowned dining and endless on-site amenities. Enjoy belonging to a community in which each day is a joy.

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Chateau of Batesville

44 Chateau Blvd, Batesville, IN 47006

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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23 reviews

My apartment is very spacious, well maintained. All of the staff that I have come into contact with were friendly, helpful, professional & just really good people there! It's a great place to live. We really...

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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The Bungalows at Bowling Green

981 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104

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

The environment is clean, the staff is friendly, and they are very accommodating. I would absolutely recommend them to others.

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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Havenwood of Buffalo

150 Division St E, Buffalo, MN 55313

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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51 reviews

You can always find someone to interact with. Made to order breakfast is very rare in a persons life, this is a real treat! I spend time in the fitness center everyday. There is a nice variety I can...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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
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36 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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Home Matters Caregiving - Beaverton

4875 SW Franklin Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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56 reviews

Home Matters Caregiving was AMAZING when I needed urgent help with my mom. I had no idea how to navigate getting in home care for her quickly and be able to trust that mom would be safe with a stranger...

Provides: Home Care

Home Matters Caregiving is locally owned and operated by medical professionals and has been in business since 2007. We are located in the heart of Beaverton and hold the highest level of in home care licensure. Being a comprehensive licensed agency allows us to provide services from companionship...

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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.