American House Named Among U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Senior Living Communities

Twenty-five American House communities have been recognized in the latest Best Senior Living ratings from U.S. News & World Report. In total, more than 35% of our communities earned a combined 93 “Best of” badges and emblems.

Now in its fifth year of evaluating senior living providers, U.S. News & World Report offers trusted health care rankings and consumer guidance to help older adults and their families make confident, informed decisions when choosing a senior living community.

These recognitions are grounded in what matters most—direct feedback from residents and their loved ones. Survey responses reflect satisfaction across key areas like safety, care, dining, activities, team members and overall value. The research behind these rankings also underscores the meaningful impact that senior living communities have on quality of life.

For American House, these honors reinforce our daily commitment to creating communities where residents feel safe and supported, maintain important connections with family and friends and enjoy an active, maintenance-free lifestyle.

93 Awards and Accolades for our 25 Communities

In the U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living Awards, badges are official designations given to communities that earn top ratings in care categories like Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care. Accolades recognize strong performance in specific areas such as dining, activities, caregiving or staff. The difference is that badges represent overall category recognition, while accolades highlight strengths in individual aspects of the resident experience.

Congratulations to our honorees:

BARTLETT | BEST Assisted Living

Accolades:
Assisted Living-Management & Staff
Assisted Living-Food & Dining

BLUEWATER BAY | BEST Independent Living

BRISTOL | Accolade: Assisted Living-Caregiving

CEDARLAKE | BEST Independent Living

Accolade: Independent Living-Management & Staff

CHARLEVOIX | BEST Independent Living

Accolades:
Independent Living-Management & Staff
Independent Living-Activities & Enrichment
Independent Living-Food & Dining

COCONUT POINT | BEST Assisted Living

GROSSE POINTE COTTAGE | Accolade: Independent Living-Activities & Enrichment

HAMILTON PLACE | BEST Assisted Living & BEST Memory Care

Accolades:
Assisted Living-Management & Staff
Assisted Living-Activities & Enrichment
Assisted Living-Feels Like Home
Assisted Living-Food & Dining
Memory Care-Management & Staff
Memory Care-Caregiving
Memory Care-Feels Like Home

HENDERSONVILLE | Accolade: Assisted Living-Food & Dining

JENISON | BEST Independent Living

Accolades:
Assisted Living-Caregiving
Independent Living-Food & Dining

JOHNSON CITY | BEST Assisted Living

Accolades:
Assisted Living-Management & Staff
Assisted Living-Caregiving
Assisted Living-Activities & Enrichment
Assisted Living-Feels Like Home
Assisted Living-Food & Dining
Memory Care-Food & Dining

KEENE | BEST Assisted Living

Accolades:
Assisted Living-Management & Staff
Assisted Living-Caregiving
Assisted Living-Activities & Enrichment
Assisted Living-Feels Like Home
Independent Living-Management & Staff

LAKESHORE | Accolade: Memory Care-Activities & Enrichment

PARK PLACE | BEST Independent Living

Accolade: Independent Living-Activities & Enrichment

SARASOTA | Accolade: Independent Living-Feels Like Home, Memory Care-Caregiving

SHALLOWFORD | BEST Assisted Living

Accolades:
Assisted Living-Management & Staff
Assisted Living-Caregiving
Assisted Living-Activities & Enrichment
Assisted Living-Feels Like Home
Assisted Living-Food & Dining

SPRING LAKE | BEST Independent Living & BEST Assisted Living

Accolades:
Assisted Living-Management & Staff
Assisted Living-Caregiving
Assisted Living-Activities & Enrichment
Assisted Living-Feels Like Home
Assisted Living-Food & Dining
Independent Living-Activities & Enrichment
Independent Living-Feels Like Home
Independent Living-Food & Dining
Memory Care-Activities & Enrichment
Memory Care-Feels Like Home

ST. PETERSBURG | Accolade: Independent Living-Management & Staff

THE PALMS | BEST Independent Living

Accolades:
Independent Living-Management & Staff
Independent Living-Activities & Enrichment
Independent Living-Feels Like Home
Independent Living-Food & Dining

TOWN AND COUNTRY | Accolade: Assisted Living-Activities & Enrichment

VILLAGE AT BLOOMFIELD | BEST Independent Living

WEST KNOXVILLE | BEST Memory Care

Accolade: Memory Care-Food & Dining

WILDWOOD | BEST Independent Living

Accolades:
Independent Living-Management & Staff
Independent Living-Activities & Enrichment
Independent Living-Feels Like Home
Independent Living-Food & Dining

WILDWOOD VILLAGE | BEST Assisted Living

Accolades:
Assisted Living-Management & Staff
Assisted Living-Activities & Enrichment
Assisted Living-Food & Dining

ZEPHYRHILLS | BEST Memory Care

Accolades:
Memory Care-Management & Staff
Memory Care-Caregiving
Memory Care-Food & Dining