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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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The Avalon of Lewis Center

8875 Green Meadows Dr, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
36 reviews

The staff and residents are the most helpful. kind and caring that I have ever experienced. Everyone you see in hallways, dining rooms, very friendly and know you name. Physical therapists and occupational...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to The Avalon of Lewis Center!If you’re looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you’ve come to the right place. We understand you probably have many questions, and we’re here to help make the process as simple and straightforward as possible. In...

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Renaissance North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Floor plans available
9.5
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104 reviews

That it feels more like a nice hotel rather than a retirement home. The private rooms have upscale amenities and feel very homey

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Renaissance is an upscale senior living community in Tampa, Florida.Renaissance has been renovated with an upscale, modern feel and offers a continuum of care without expensive buy-ins. This multi-million-dollar renovation brings a renewed vibe and reawakened energy to the community.

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Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe

6510 N U.S. 31, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.5
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46 reviews

Everyone was very friendly. When she moved in there was a nurse on duty 24-7, that got changed at some point. Everyone was always helpful though. Staff knew all of the residents by name. The restaurant...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe is a senior living community featuring Independent Living and Assisted Living feels like home from the moment you walk through the door. Play cards with the card club, read in our cozy library or enjoy popsicles in the courtyard. And when that sense of...

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Windsor Reflections Memory Care

8230 Nature's Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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47 reviews

The could improve things by reducing odor and using vinyl covered chairs rather than fabric. The room sizes are good, and the amenities are ok.

Provides: Memory Care
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Windsor Reflections is a licensed memory care community committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. At Windsor Reflections, we honor each resident's...

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Legacy Heights Senior Living Community

11230 Ballantyne Trace Ct, Charlotte, NC 28277

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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79 reviews

My mom was in the memory care area. The staff was very caring and friendly. The facility was clean and well maintained. The food was very good (except the veggie burgers). I would recommend this facility to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Legacy Heights Senior Living Community is nestled in a neighborhood in Charlotte, NC, close to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and plenty of things to do. Just a short drive away are many notable attractions worth visiting, such as the Ballantyne Country Club, StoneCrest Shopping Center,...

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The Birches at Harleysville

691 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
121 reviews

I really like it. The Birches is very clean, the staff are nice and the meals are pretty good too. Everyone is so nice and helpful. I would like to add that [name removed] in Marketing has been such an...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing or medication management? At The Birches at Arbour Square Personal Care and Dementia Care Community located on a 20-acre campus in Harleysville, PA, you will find all the services you need to live a healthy and happy life. The...

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Atria on Roslyn Harbor

100 Landing Road, Roslyn, NY 11576

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
55 reviews

Both my mom and dad (who passed in 2016) have had the opportunity to live at the Atria on Roslyn Harbor (collectively 11 years)! Today, the facility continues to evolve as an exceptional and beautiful place...

Provides: Independent Living
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Atria on Roslyn Harbor is a luxury Senior LIving property offering Signature level amenities, dining and programs, while giving seniors the ability to "age in place" Located within walking distance to the quaint village of Roslyn on Long Island's Gold Coast, the community overlooks the beautiful...

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Ormond In The Pines

101 Clyde Morris Boulevard, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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94 reviews

I would recommend "Ormond In The Pines" for your consideration. We checked four other communities before we selected "Ormond In The Pines". Our selection was influenced with the fact this facility is a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Ormond In The Pines provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a landscape full of beautiful pines just miles from Daytona Beach, we're the destination you've been waiting to come home to. Residents enjoy our proximity to fun shops, fine dining and...

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Five Star Residences of Clearwater

4519 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.5
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62 reviews

Our Dear friend [name removed] has lived at Five Star Residences of Clearwater for about 2 years. She feels happy and safe inside the building, she had been living alone in her condo and the upkeep was just...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, Five Star Residences of Clearwater, an Independent and Assisted senior living community offers the best of home and adventure. There’s plenty to do at our community, from reading in our charming library to dining with friends to enjoying something...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Bingham Farms

24005 W 13 Mile Rd, Bingham Farms, MI 48025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
82 reviews

The title of this review is my response when asked how my husband is doing. He is safe as there is always an "eye" or "ear" making sure he is protected. My husband is happy because all his needs and most of...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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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.