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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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Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA

4820 Hazel Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16
16 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
51 reviews

Very friendly dinning staff, always welcoming family and guests in the dining room. Staff were reminding residents to participate in activities respectfully. Staff also supported outside medical appointments...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just one mile from HWY 50, Sunrise of Fair Oaks is centrally located between El Dorado and Placer Counties. Nestled between oak trees on the corner of Hazel Ave. and Sunset Ave., residents enjoy the intimate and home like feel of Fair Oaks. We offer a large range of individualized...

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Sycamore Glen Retirement

1199 Diablo Avenue, Chico, CA 95973

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
5
5 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
51 reviews

Everyone is very kind and helpful. The food is very good. Many activities to choose from. I lived at another Independent living facility for a year. Sycamore Glen is far Superior!!

Provides: Independent Living

Located amid the tree-filled beauty and serenity of Chico, California. Sycamore Glen blends sophisticated services with resort-style ambiance as Butte County's premiere Active Senior Community. Our warm, friendly, and professionally trained staff has established a fine reputation for providing...

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Brookdale Overland Park 119th

6101 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66209

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
74 reviews

Staff- Organized, helpful, responsive, Caring. They are so on top of things and do a great job welcoming new folks. Facility is older but well kept up. Have plenty of rooms suited for different activities...

Provides: Independent Living
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Embrace the Good LifeAnyone can experience basic senior living, but why settle for basic when you can enjoy something exceptional? Nestled on a quiet campus with beautiful landscaping and fragrant gardens, our independent living community is full of active and vibrant seniors just like you....

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North Pointe

701 Simpson Rd., Anderson, SC 29621

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
172 reviews

We are so pleased with the level of care our grandparents receive at North Pointe. We don't have to worry anymore! The staff at North Pointe goes above and beyond to accommodate and love on our grands!

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Feel the electricity at North Pointe, where exciting amenities, world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents energized and buzzing. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Anderson, South Carolina, feels like one big family that shares meals...

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Riverstone Retirement Community

9000 North Congress Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
110 reviews

I toured this place trying to find a place for my 87 yr old mother who is in perfect health but at a point where she was tired of living at home alone and dealing with a house and its maintenance . Of the...

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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The Waterford at Ironbridge

1131 East Lakewood, Springfield, MO 65810

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
143 reviews

The Waterford at Ironbridge is a beautiful and light-filled atmosphere, literally with lots of natural light, attractive and comfortable furniture and decor in all common areas, and especially in the faces...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Put a spring in your step at The Waterford at Ironbridge. Our community offers exceptional Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to the world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have...

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Danbury North Canton

181 Applegrove Street Northeast, North Canton, OH 44720

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
50 reviews

My experience has been great! I know that this is where I'm meant to be. I'm going to be 94 years old and to be in a community where you feel included and like family is a great feeling. Plenty of things to...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Danbury North Canton! 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 senior living options include independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of...

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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community

3666 East County Line North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
90 reviews

Like most: - library availability 24/7 - food - connecting with other residents Improve: - need another elevator - ones not enough - fix clocks in the cafeteria - new American flag needed out front, the...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active is nestled in beautiful, secluded woods overlooking a modest lake. We offer small town charm with big city attractions. Healthcare, shopping, dining, golf and entertainment are all just minutes from your front door, and we're a short drive from the Twin...

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The Joy Senior Living of Loganville

434 Conyers Road, Loganville, GA 30052

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.9
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19 reviews

The staff is friendly. Food/dining- very good it looked and smelled good and the portion size that I saw was good. I like the snacks are available to clients as well. Room size - excellent, good storage...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At The Joy Senior Living of Loganville, we believe your loved ones deserve more than just a place to stay—they deserve a true home filled with dignity, warmth, and joyful moments. Located at 434 Conyers Road in Loganville, our modern and welcoming community offers personalized assisted living,...

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Sunrise at Sterling Canyon

25815 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
59 reviews

I know that all residents take their own timing to get acclimated in new living conditions. Our mom took a whole month before engaging with others but the staff never stopped trying to get her there.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the heart of Valencia, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon is situated next door to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, across the street from Granary Square and just blocks away from Valencia Town Center Mall. Sunrise at Sterling Canyon sits just around the corner from the beautiful Vista...

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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.