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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, memory care, and in-home 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 2025 Best of Senior Living Awards. The 2026 award winners will be announced in February 2026.

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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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Hearthstone Communities Macomb I

50036 Barrett, Macomb Township, MI 48044

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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93 reviews

This assisted living community feels like family. My loved one has been thriving here, thanks to the dedicated and kind staff. The activities and care plans are outstanding! We couldn’t have chosen a better...

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Best of Senior Living All Star
Best Activities
Provides: Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our 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 always have. Helping...

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Hearthstone Communities Sterling I

42660 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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55 reviews

The care and attention my loved one receives at this facility is exceptional. The staff is compassionate, professional, and truly goes above and beyond to make the residents feel at home. The food is really...

Best Activities
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our 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 always have. Helping...

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Gardens of Eufaula

395 Lake Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027

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89 reviews

After my grandfather passed away, our family did not want my grandmother to live alone on their farm in the country. As a family we researched and toured several assisted living communities. After careful...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living
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Gardens of Eufaula is much more than an assisted living community, it’s a place where residents are surrounded by people who care. A unique setting where your parent or loved one lives among piers, new friendships are made, lives are shared and where they will feel right at home. Located across...

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American House Wildwood

7676 Rio Grande Blvd, Wildwood, FL 34785

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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217 reviews

My mother has enjoyed the facility. She's very shy and she was given an ambassador who helped her socialize. She was given a group of ladies to eat with so she didn't feel awkward during meals. That was my...

Most Friendly
Provides: Independent Living
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WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...

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Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield

1300 Leonard St, Clearfield, PA 16830

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22 reviews

The staff have been excellent to deal with and are very caring of the residents. The staff is easy to get in contact with. There are so many activities for the residents and the facility is always very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield assisted living residence is an excellent solution when living alone is no longer an option.Our community offers a dedicated team with experience and dedication to give you around-the-clock assistance if needed in a beautiful living environment. Our new community...

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The Villages at Willow

881 South Willow Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727

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27 reviews

Mom has thrived at The Villages at Willow's assisted living community since her arthritis made independent living difficult. Staff offer the perfect balance of assistance and respect for independence. Living...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to The Villages at Willow, a newly built assisted living community where community and care come together. Our 30-bed assisted living facility offers a vibrant lifestyle with personalized support in a super cute (yet convenient) location, allowing residents to thrive in a nurturing...

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Atria Westchase

11424 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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107 reviews

Very friendly staff and they are ALWAYS helpful and assisting. Atria Westchase is a great place that I would highly recommend to anyone.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Atria Westchase is an assisted living and memory care community Houston, Texas. Houston is an exciting city located in Harris County, and it is widely known for its diversity, its arts and theatre scene and its recreational amenities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to Houston or...

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Gardens of Daphne

1307 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526

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61 reviews

My Mother has been at the Gardens in Daphne for 2 years and really loves it. She is well cared for and the staff is loving and caring. I never have to worry about her wellbeing because she is being well...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Daphne Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady front porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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Colonial Village

2910 North Eastman Road, Longview, TX 75605

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91 reviews

The amenities provided to a resident.. sheets, 2 sets of towels, toilet paper, trash bags for bathroom and kitchen. Room cleaned 1x weekly with sheets changed Full kitchen( refrigerator electric stove dish...

Provides: Independent Living
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Built on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees and winding pathways in a quiet, residential neighborhood, you'll enjoy our elegant facilities and the convenience of being close to all life's necessities. We're situated near shopping, healthcare, and many wonderful and unique local...

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The Villas of Holmdel

200 Commons Way, Holmdel, NJ 07733

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18 reviews

We all felt welcome and at home the first time we walked into The Villas. The staff is friendly and attentive and the my dad says the food is, "Delicious!" The only thing better would be having my mom around...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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The Villas of Holmdel, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family, offers a level of amenities, residence choices and care options that exceeds the everyday.As the destination for resort-style retirement living, The Villas of Holmdel offers modern spaces and contemporary finishes, combined...

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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall Review Score of at least 9.5 based on review

Offer assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, or memory care in the United States or Canada

*Based on reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period, Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best senior living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2025 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.