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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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Assisted living provides long-term housing and care for seniors. Assisted living residents are generally active, but may need support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
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Memory care provides housing and 24-hour care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Memory care facilities focus on improving quality of life, reducing confusion, and preventing wandering.
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Independent living offers a carefree lifestyle for older adults who want to enjoy retirement with ease. Senior independent living facilities provide a variety of convenient services and amenities.
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Home care provides non-medical care and companionship for seniors living at home. From help with daily activities to medication management, home care services can be tailored to seniors needs.
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Independent living offers a carefree lifestyle for older adults who want to enjoy retirement with ease. Senior independent living facilities provide a variety of convenient services and amenities.
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StoryPoint Pickerington

611 Windmiller Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13 Floor plans available
10
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83 reviews

The staff always goes out of the way to make you feel welcome is the good part. I'm not sure what could be improved at the moment. I would recommend to others.

Provides: Independent Living
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Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At StoryPoint Pickerington, independent living and enhanced living offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...

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Palms at Bonaventure

111 N Wells Rd, Ventura, CA 93004

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
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50 reviews

All of caregivers & servers are polite, kind, helpful, and fun. Upper level staff caring & helpful. Good senses of humor. Food is hit & miss. Chicken & pork tenderloin tend to be very tough. Activities are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Palms is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining room serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Activities are an integral part of the lifestyle at The Palms and include arts, crafts, table games, fitness classes, and outings....

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Hearthstone Communities Macomb III

52315 Melody Drive, Macomb, MI 48042

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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24 reviews

Our Mom is so well taken care of by this thoughtful and caring staff who has become family to all of us. They are always welcoming, friendly and attentive. They are knowledgeable, reliable, professional,...

Provides: Care Homes
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Welcome to Hearthstone Communities Macomb III Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our luxury family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they...

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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care

1821 N East St, Hastings, MI 49058

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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90 reviews

We moved my mom into Woodlawn Meadows Memory care, and couldn't be happier. This facility is amazing, its clean, bright, and my mom is thriving, there. Every member of the staff that I have encountered is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Woodlawn Meadows, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...

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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
10
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175 reviews

I love being at Grand Villa because it is peaceful. I love the fact that I can sit outside everyday and people watch. I especially love the food choices. It is a great place to be.

Best of Senior Living All Star
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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Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)

701 Market Street, Oxford, MI 48371

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 Floor plans available
10
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330 reviews

Faculty/Staff are all very friendly and concerned about making sure you are settled in and all things you need will be addressed.

Provides: Independent Living
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Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), independent living and enhanced living offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent...

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Laurel Springs

151 East Plantation Terrace, Mustang, OK 73064

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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83 reviews

The community is the best! Everyone is so helpful and nice. The overall grounds are so pretty and well kept. Everyone needs to come check out Laurel Springs to come and live for people fifty five and older.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Laurel Springs is a welcoming 55+ active adult community in Mustang, Oklahoma, offering maintenance-free living, comfortable residences, and plenty of ways to enjoy each day. Choose from one- and two-bedroom floor plans in duplex, triplex, and quadplex buildings, with features such as full-size...

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Turners Rock Senior Living Community

3911 E State Hwy D, Springfield, MO 65809

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Floor plans available
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80 reviews

My husband moved into Assisted living at Turners Rock in April of 2026 after having a stroke. We toured other communities in the area but Turners Rock felt like home. The staff was friendly and the...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.

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Sky Pointe Retirement Resort

5842 S Taft St, Littleton, CO 80127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
10
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37 reviews

I visit my grandfather often, and I love staying for every meal! The dining room staff is so friendly and helpful. I have never had a bad meal, either. So many options even for a picky eater like me. The...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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"Sky PointeLittleton’s Independent Retirement ResortWelcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in Littleton!Minutes from the foothills of the Rockies, Sky Pointe offers an elevated lifestyle in the open space of Jefferson County's Ken Caryl plains. Conveniently located near Littleton, Lakewood, and...

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Brier Pointe Retirement Community

5911 McCrimmon Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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31 reviews

The apartment is perfect. It's a 2Bed/2Bath with 2 walk in closets and a full kitchen. They also have an awesome covered 2nd floor balcony where we have installed hummingbird feeders. They enjoy watching the...

Provides: Independent Living
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"Brier Pointe Morrisville’s Independent Retirement ResortWelcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in Morrisville! Come home to comfort at Brier Pointe! Our senior retirement apartments in The Triangle offer easy access to I-540 and Highway 54, connecting you to nearby dining, shopping, and...

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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.