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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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Westmont of Morgan Hill

1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
50 reviews

Even though the monthly rate for a room in the memory section of Westmont seems high, the administrative staff reassessed my mom after the first month and adjusted her from a level 2 to a level 1. A savings...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Westmont of Morgan Hill is an assisted living community located in Morgan Hill, CA, in Santa Clara County and home to about 38,000 people. An area considered to be part of Silicon Valley, Morgan Hill has relaxing parklike settings, shops, stores, restaurants and new homes. Residents will be able...

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Villa Santa Barbara

227 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
95 reviews

The residents are friendly and nice people. I think they are quite educated. The director, [name removed] is particularly helpful. The help staff is caring. The food is good. The patio on the roof has...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live life in style at Villa Santa Barbara, where residents can soak up the Southern California sun and enjoy desired amenities and services fit for the American Riviera. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...

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Rosemont

6450 Kings Parkway, Humble, TX 77346

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

The staff seem to do a lot of interacting with the residents. There are a lot of activities that are geared toward remembering occurrences from past years. The thing that needing improvement would be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Strike a winning combination of comfort and convenience at Rosemont. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Humble, Texas offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy the freedom of Assisted Living — freedom from the...

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Legacy Ridge

16001 Loves Mill Ln, Gainesville, VA 20155

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
37 reviews

We chose this facility because of the location for same cost. It a we eval and then continue to jack the price so no unknown. Staff are always very friendly and eager to help.

Provides: Memory Care
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Legacy Ridge takes a purposeful, comprehensive approach to memory care through state-of-the-art accommodations, a warm and welcoming environment, thoughtful programming, as well as amenities and finishes that prove no detail has been overlooked. From the Safe and Secure Courtyards, Spa, Fitness...

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Landings of Sidney

1150 West Russell Road, Sidney, OH 45365

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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28 reviews

The people who work there are all so friendly and nice. They were very kind and caring. Yes, I would definitely recommend the Landings.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Landings of Sidney provides seniors with assisted living that they need in the city of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. Sidney offers a peaceful place for seniors to call home. This area provides beautiful natural features, and it also offers the quiet that seniors are looking for. Guests of our...

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Church Creek

1250 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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63 reviews

I would say that people are very friendly and the admission process was easy and all our questions were answered! The food is great and the front desk and building supervisor are very helpful! It's been...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...

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The Waterford at Virginia Beach

5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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171 reviews

The Waterford of Virginia Beach has been amazing! Such great care and concern and I'm grateful that I move my mom to their location. It's beautiful.! Food might be a four because of memory care patients...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome Home to The Waterford at Virginia Beach! We offer more than just a place to live, with our warm atmosphere and our caring staff, you will become part of our family. We offer multiple choice of meals to suite your culinary taste. Like to go to the theater? So do we, our bus can take you,...

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Independence Village of Olde Raleigh

3113 Charles B. Root Wynd, Raleigh, NC 27612

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
271 reviews

They were very attentive and helpful in several areas, offering flexibility which made it possible for my friend to move in quickly. They were patient and understanding and went above and beyond to work with...

Provides: Independent Living
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Stand tall at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh, where the natural beauty of our community's surroundings blends perfectly with the modern-day amenities offered in our updated studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. Wall-to-wall carpet and mini-blinds on all windows provide the comforts...

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StoryPoint Wyoming

2380 Aurora Pond Drive Southwest, Wyoming, MI 49519

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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28 Floor plans available
9.5
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86 reviews

After losing my wife, I wasn’t sure I would find peace again. I was so alone.. StoryPoint Wyoming gave me hope after touring but I wasn’t ready at first. [name removed] continued to check in on me and I knew...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Wyoming! 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 every...

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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
Review Score
45 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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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.