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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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Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living

1180 Ben Franklin Hwy E, Douglassville, PA 19518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20
20 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
111 reviews

Keystone Villa at Douglasville is like a home away from home. There activities for everyone. Word games, informative lectures, social gatherings without the cooking, and yardwork. But the best thing are the...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, an Independent Living retirement community, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs. You will find everything you need to enjoy a worry-free, healthy and active retirement community lifestyle. This is an ideal setting for seniors who want...

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The Heritage Downtown

1785 Shuey Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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

The staff members have been great, They have been very helpful in my move in. I really feel at home. The residents have been friendly and welcoming. The food is really good. I am very happy with my decision...

Provides: Independent Living

The Heritage Downtown offers active Senior Living within walking distance of the Broadway shopping center and amenities in the heart of Walnut Creek. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool and sparkling spa, beautiful views from a luxury apartment home. Choose from a variety of floor plans, including...

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Clarendale of Algonquin

2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102

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

They are very easy to work with. Friendliness- Even my mom commented on that. I am happy with the medical staff. I wish more of the support staff was female. My mom expressed that she is uncomfortable...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...

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The Joy Senior Living of Loganville

434 Conyers Road, Loganville, GA 30052

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

Joy Senior Living is a small facility that provides excellent personalized care. The facility is well maintained, the rooms are spacious, the staff are professional and patient, and the meals are tasty.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Villas of Holly Brook Marshall

17050 N. Quality Lime Rd., Marshall, IL 62441

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

I recently move here and it was the best decision I ever could have made. The staff here go out of their way to make sure all my needs are met. The food is wonderful and I’ve already made a lot of friends. I...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Riverstone Retirement Community

9000 North Congress Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153

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

I have lived here for for five years. My life began in a great home in the state of Virginia. After looking at three other retirement places, my son [name removed] brought be back here three times and the...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Riverstone Retirement is Kansas City’s Premier independent living community. Riverstone Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Riverstone Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...

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Grand Villa of Delray East

14555 Sims Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484

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

The room size is spacious and modern. Full size refrigerator included. Staff is friendly. Caring and helpful administers. Wish there was a book club as my mom would enjoy that as an activity. Yes, we would...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Delray Beach East Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Residence in Delray Beach, Florida. We're glad you're here! We are excited to show you all the wonderful features and amenities of our East Delray Beach senior living community. As you explore our web site, we think...

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Willow Grove of Sherwood

9880 Brockington Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
72 reviews

The entire staff are so friendly and helpful. They are up for any challenge. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 10 best cities in the US, Sherwood is a quiet, hometown neighborhood with all the amenities of an active city. An abundance of parks and ponds contribute to Sherwood's natural setting, while a short 12-mile drive will bring you all the cultural...

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Atrium at Liberty Park

1321 NE 24th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33909

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

The staff of Atrium, specifically in memory care, are amazing people. My mother lived there for almost two years, and the caregivers became like family to us. The memory care director is a beautiful human...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to award-winning senior living at Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral, Florida. Honored for outstanding service by families, and national and local publications and media outlets, Atrium has set a new standard for the highest quality of care and lifestyle. At the Atrium, life is vibrant...

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Grand Villa of Palm Coast

100 Magnolia Trace Way, Palm Coast, FL 32164

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

My mom is a resident at Grand Villa Palm Coast. The staff are professional and friendly. She has become more engaged with activities than she has at other prior facilities. She seems to feel safe and well...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Palm Coast! Our beautiful community offers seniors aging in place options with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are able to customize a care plan for each resident. Our community is decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often...

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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.