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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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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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Legacy House Assisted Living of Spanish Fork

1449 E. 150 South, Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of Legacy House Assisted Living of Spanish Fork
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19 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
51 reviews

My parents have lived at Legacy House Assisted Living In Spanish Fork Utah for the past 5 years. They easily made friends and have enjoyed the activities that are offered. The staff are amazing! I truly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Danbury Columbus

2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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36 Photos available
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8 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
44 reviews

Quality of Care: (Misplaced Mom's Medication a few times, borrowed meds from other resident's prescriptions), Administrative Staff: (Constant Billing Issues and disorganization in Accounting Office, failure...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Danbury Columbus! 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 assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...

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Atria Chandler Villas

101 South Yucca Street, Chandler, AZ 85224

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
32
32 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
193 reviews

What I like the most about the community is the friendly atmosphere and the staff who really care about us. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience and in fact I...

Provides: Independent Living
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* Open air community with Villas, 1st, and 2nd floor apartments.* Very long tenure with directors, staff, and happy residents.* Warm & Friendly Feel from staff & residents * Partnership with Home Care & Physical Therapy companies to help residents stay healthy & happy* Virtual...

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Cinco Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center

3206 S. Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2
2 Floor plans available
9.9
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55 reviews

At Cinco Ranch, all caregivers treat each resident with dignity and respect, no matter where they are with their dementia. The care team displays such tenderness and compassion. They are truly wonderful.

Provides: Memory Care
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One of the best communities supporting cognitive impairment and decline is Cinco Ranch Memory Care. If you find yourself with an elderly parent or friend who is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will be relieved to find nurses scheduled for 12 hours every day and electronic...

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Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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89 reviews

The dining room servers are excellent. Extra activities for residents are plentiful, such as movies twice a week, exercise, gym, salt water indoor heated pool, art classes, card playing and lectures.

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...

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Independence Village of East Lansing

2530 Marfitt Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

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

[name removed], the director, is awesome with the residents! Has great sense of humor, truly care about the residents, makes sure everyone feels included. Activities Director (so sorry I forget her name!)...

Most Friendly
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover personal freedom and spacious apartments at Independence Village of East Lansing, offering exceptional Independent Living services in East Lansing, Michigan. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may...

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Palos Heights Senior Living

7100 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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

The staff at Palos were great to work with when I was looking for a place for my mom to move after she had a bad fall at home along with some health problems. Since she has moved into Palos she had done...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Nestled in the trees next to the Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, this community offers the best of both worlds for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors and have creature comforts close to home. Nearby, Olde Palos Shopping Centre and Orland Square shopping mall should take care of your shopping...

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Sunny Rose Senior Living

29620 Bradley Road, Menifee, CA 92586

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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57 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
42 reviews

I have worked as a vendor for over 6 years and the staff and caregivers are top notch! At taking care of residents and the overall community? They truly care! About the residents. Meals and dining are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunny Rose Senior Living is proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program. We offer assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries and also accept Medi-Cal and CalAim. Our guiding principle revolves around the notion that every resident is a unique...

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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

5 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Photos available
9.9
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27 reviews

Just enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner hosted for the residents and their family and friends !! This was outstanding- the food, company, and environment. This place always has the best activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Revel Eagle

745 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, ID 83616

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
9.8
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83 reviews

I’ve been at Revel four and a half years and moving a mere 4 miles from a large home that was far too big for a single person with some mobility limitations. Revel was perfect for me, offering views and...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...

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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.