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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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Brookdale Wayne AL/MC

820 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470

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

My father only was there 10 days before he went into hospital and passed so he never got to fully enjoy Brookdale. However I cant say enough about the staff. They were wonderful!! Kind. Compassionate and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just a...

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Cedarbrook Village at Ware

73 South St, Ware, MA 01082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
9.9
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45 reviews

My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...

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Brookdale Burlington

3615 South Mebane Street, Burlington, NC 27215

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

It's a very nice and clean facility that we were able to make dads room like home with things from his home. Staff was very helpful and friendly and knowledgeable when it involved dads care. No complaints....

Provides: Assisted Living
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Sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. In our community, you can connect with others who share similar interests so you can enjoy a vibrant life. You’ll experience a sense of connection in our community, where neighbors become friends...

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The Addison of St. Johns

115 Benton Lane, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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17 reviews

Short term stay until my mother permanent residence was ready. The Addison family has been absolutely wonderful in providing wonderful care and love to my mother. It has been a wonderful experience and I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes The Addison of St. Johns the most desired in the...

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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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9.8
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127 reviews

However, they do not have sufficient staff in evenings. I believe FL law says 3 staff for 20+ residents & that should not include the med tech in the count of staff per resident. It is even more apparent in...

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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Novel Place Overland Park

9651 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.8
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86 reviews

The staff was wonderful from the moment we walked in the door. Very helpful, focused on my mother and not me, and offered suggestions of where they thought my mother would fit in when it came to activities....

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Provides: Independent Living
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Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...

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Helena Square

1624 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935

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

From the start of meeting with and talking with staff we as a family knew that Helena Square was the place for our family menber! The staff is helpful,to concerned and caring. We have asked many questions...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Helena Place is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Port Royal, South Carolina for over 20 years. Our community has been named The Best of Assisted Living in Port Royal for the last 5 years running. We are located on the south side of the Cypress Wetlands Bird Sanctuary where...

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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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9 Floor plans available
9.8
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93 reviews

Keystone provides the opportunity to continue to serve the community. That was a requirement for me! The Ambassador program also allows us to help support new residents and introduce them to all 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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Fairforest Grove Senior Living

120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

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

Great place she is still unhappy due to the move but daily they have been wonderful with her! We greatly appreciate all there work and care. Activities are limited for her because she is not sure about...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...

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Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks

2698 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.8
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62 reviews

When we were searching for that right place for our Pop, they went above and beyond our expectations in working with us on getting him moved in and settled. He had a large amount of medications and the...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our enclosed community, which provides assisted living and memory care, sits on five acres on the near west side of Fort Worth, Texas. We have an ideal location near the cultural district, Fort Worth's zoo, several museums, Trinity Park and the Colonial Country Club. As an assisted living...

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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.