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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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Sunrise of Five Forks

3997 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
82 reviews

I would like To thank sunrise at five Forks for Care they provided for my mom., The staff is very attentive and helpful to my mom, as well as the other residents . The meals were top-notch and well prepared....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise at Five Forks, a Sunrise Senior Living Community is located in Lilburn, GA close to shopping, physician offices, churches, and major hospitals. At Sunrise, we welcome seniors into a warm, inviting community. We offer a choice of accommodations, from Companion to Two-Bedroom Suites. Each...

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Smithfield Woods

171 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
41 reviews

I like its physical location-in a neighborhood, on a pond and not far from our home. Majority of the apartments have been upgraded and it is clean. Staff and management friendly and respectful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Smithfield Woods is luxurious senior care community in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our elegant and stately community, located in Providence County, is just minutes from the historic town of Smithfield, with fine dining, shopping, banks and medical offices just minutes away. The dynamic city of...

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The Waterford at Mesquite

700 North Town East Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 75150

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
117 reviews

He has a big problem with the food. As well as a lot of others there. They don't listen to the complaints about the food which is awful. If you don't like cheese you're not eating most days.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to The Waterford at Mesquite where we adhere to the saying "everything is bigger in Texas"! Our independent living community boasts BIG amenities and countless recreational and social opportunities to keep our residents inspired and excited about their life here with us. Our thoughtfully...

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Holiday Country Squire

1602 Buckingham Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64506

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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23
23 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
65 reviews

I have WI-FI for my compacter. The services is on and off and shows "no internet connections". I am going to try adding a "router", but am told by experts that this is a "router" and to add another might...

Provides: Independent Living
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Country Squire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. At Country Squire retirement community, you'll receive the royal treatment. We're located in a quiet corner of St. Joseph, a community that recalls the small-town friendliness of past generations. And if you...

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Symphony at Stuart

4900 SE Willoughby Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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50 reviews

Very attentive staff. Appreciated receiving regular updates and found that all my emails and phone calls were dealt with promptly. Staff seemed to genuinely care about residents and there were so many...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated near the sandy beaches of the Treasure Coast, Symphony at Stuart is a modern, vibrant senior living community located near Cleveland Clinic, Jupiter Medical Center and Port St. Lucie Hospital as well as Treasure Coast Mall, historic downtown Stuart shopping and Elliott Museum. Wake up...

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Sunrise of Shelby Township

46471 Hayes Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
82 reviews

Sunrise of Shelby has such a home style feeling where everybody is your neighbor/ friend. I may not know all the residents by names but they all greet me when I come in, I am there every day to see my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our community is ready to celebrate 15 years this February. Our staff has over 50 combined years of care giving experience. We were awarded the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award by the NQA. Sunrise has over 350 locations is the US, Canada and England. We have been around for 40 years and what...

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Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care

777 Church Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
87 reviews

They do good job, very responsive. Smaller facility that residents don't get lost in. I would rate them all a 5, with the exception of the food. That seems to be a bone of contention with my mom, it's either...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...

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The Waterford at Fairfield

1460 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
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9.7
Review Score
96 reviews

Staff is truly concerned for all residents. They seek input from residents on a variety of topics. Something for everyone to do from chair exercise to bingo to corn hole! There is a true sense of community...

Provides: Independent Living
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Seize the opportunity to thrive at The Waterford at Fairfield, where residents have the freedom to focus on family and friends thanks to our modern amenities and convenient services. Our Independent Living community in Fairfield, Ohio, offers the privacy and freedom to live the way residents...

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Atria Bay Spring Village

147 Bay Spring Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.7
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70 reviews

The overall experience has been great. Mom is very happy and is adapting to her new surroundings. The food is very good. The people are so helpful and the administrators are fantastic to work with. I’m very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Atria Bay Spring Village, residents will find a picturesque senior living community with a vibrant social calendar. Enjoy reading a book or chatting with friends in cozy community lounges, or on sunny days, relax in our beautiful, serene courtyards. Included in the monthly rent, ReadyConnect...

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The Meridian at Brandon

9215 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
32 reviews

Very good experience overall. I have never seen a cleaner facility, or more caring nurses. therapist food had good flavor, but got repetitive. They had a good menu for variety, but the choices didn't change...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Supportive Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care The Meridian at Brandon is embracing a resort style living as our community was designed like a boutique hotel. A grand, two-story atrium, offering accommodations for exciting activities or events. Offering restaurant-Style dining by...

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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.