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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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The Reserve at Greenbrier

1005 Elysian Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23320

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

The people here (both staff and residents) are delightful. The staff is courteous, professional, and resourceful. Every concern, no matter how small, is addressed and solved. The daily event schedule is...

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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Oakmont of Redding

2150 Bechelli Ln, Redding, CA 96002

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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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Atria Lincoln Place

612 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865

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

My Mom recently moved in to Atria after living alone in her own home . It took some time for our family to help her understand she needed the safety of Atria The facility is just beautiful and the activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Lincoln Place is a popular Rhode Island retirement community that offers an active, warm atmosphere with all the comforts of home. A diverse calendar of events provides daily opportunities for staying healthy and socializing. Residents interested in exercising may work out with an...

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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

1320 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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66 reviews

The apartment was always kept clean and the staff was very caring. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Arbor Grove, a Leisure Living Community in Alma, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents and their families will enjoy our open,...

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Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place

825 Richard Lane, Kenton, OH 43326

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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79 reviews

I’d give 5 stars for everything. The entertainment was really good and kept things fun, and the workers actually seemed to care about the residents, which made a big difference. Everyone was friendly and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Blanchard Place is an assisted living community located in Kenton, Ohio. We are on the east side of town. We are close enough to town for nearby activities yet far enough away to enjoy peaceful countryside living. Our thoughtfully designed community includes both social and safety amenities: ...

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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood

501 Hoch Rd, Blandon, PA 19510

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

The staff was very kind and caring. My mother ended up needing hospice, and the KV staff were wonderful. The facility was very clean at all times, the food was also well prepared. The administrative staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Verena at the Glen

10286 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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51 reviews

I truly enjoy coming to the Verena to spend time with the ladies, doing crafts. [name removed] and the rest of the staff show how much they love and adore the residents. They are always planning great events...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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You’ll love coming home to your independent living, garden apartment in Verena at the Glen. Our grounds are brimming with butterflies and hummingbirds. From chef-prepared meals to housekeeping services, scheduled transportation, and exciting social activities, we take care of everything so you...

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Independence Hall

1639 NE 26th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

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

Facility is Clean and affordable. Apartment was renovated. Food is excellent and activities are good and improving. A new young owner has made some updates that will Continue to help enhance the lives of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Independence Hall is licensed as both an independent and assisted living facility, and is located in Wilton Manors, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our residents enjoy the gardens and gazebos on our property, and like feeling part of Independence Hall and the surrounding community. We have a...

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The Waterford on Highland Colony

619 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157

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

My time at The Waterford was wonderful, even though I don't live there anymore due to no fault of the community. The food is excellent, and the activities are always fun. The staff is friendly and good at...

Provides: Independent Living
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Join a community overflowing with warmth and friendliness at The Waterford on Highland Colony. Featuring Independent Living services in Ridgeland, Mississippi, our community puts a focus on getting the most out of life. Our residents can participate in weekly activities, including movie nights,...

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The Timbers of Shorewood

1100 N. River Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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114 reviews

Since we cannot be in our farm home of 55 years, this is next best thing!! It's a pleasure to be outdoors. We like being able to choose and substitute what we order in the restaurant. We love housekeeping,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...

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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.