Six Communities Earn Prestigious All-Star Distinction Among Highest-Rated Senior Living Communities Nationwide
LINCOLN, Neb. — Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), a national leader in independent senior living, is proud to announce it has been recognized as a 2026 Best of Senior Living Provider by A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform helping families make confident senior living decisions.
The Best of Senior Living designation recognizes senior living providers and communities that consistently deliver exceptional experiences based on verified resident and family reviews. To qualify, communities must meet strict review volume and rating thresholds during the annual award period, reflecting sustained satisfaction, trust, and quality of service. The All-Star Award represents the program’s highest distinction, reserved for the top-rated senior living communities nationwide that exceed even these rigorous standards.
As part of this recognition, six communities within the Resort Lifestyle Communities network earned Best of Senior Living All-Star Awards, APFM’s highest honor. In total, 25 RLC communities received Best of Senior Living for 2026 awards.
Best of Senior Living All-Star Award criteria include:
· Receiving 20 or more reviews during the award period
· Achieving an overall Review Score of 9.7 or higher
Best of Senior Living Award criteria include:
· Receiving 10 or more reviews during the award period
· Attaining an overall Review Score of at least 9.5
Resort Lifestyle Communities recognized with the 2026 Best of Senior Living Award include:
· Aspen Trail Retirement Resort (Colorado Springs, CO)
· Brier Pointe Retirement Community (Morrisville, NC)
· Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community (Birmingham, AL)
· Carolina Pines Retirement Community (Greensboro, NC)
· Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort (Bridgeville, PA)
· Copper Springs Retirement Community (Gilbert, AZ)
· Daniel Pointe Retirement Community (Daniel Island, SC)
· Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort (Loveland, OH)*
· Huntley Springs Retirement Resort (Huntley, IL)
· Julian Woods Retirement Community (Arden, NC)
· Lakeview Retirement Community (Columbia, SC)
· Maple Ridge Retirement Community (Omaha, NE)
· Oak Park Retirement Community (Katy, TX)*
· Okatie Pines Retirement Community (Okatie, SC)
· Palomino Gardens Retirement Community (Lake Worth, FL)
· Parkers Bend Retirement Community (Moorestown, NJ)
· Pinnacle Springs Retirement Community (Rogers, AR)
· Quarry Ridge Retirement Community (Fitchburg, WI)
· Riverstone Retirement Community (Kansas City, MO)*
· Robinwood Retirement Resort (Bartlett, TN)*
· Savannah Pines Retirement Community (Lincoln, NE)
· Sky Pointe Retirement Resort (Littleton, CO)*
· Stone Oak Retirement Community (Hilliard, OH)
· Stone River Retirement Community (Bradenton, FL)*
· Vista Park Retirement Community (North Las Vegas, NV)
*Best of Senior Living All-Star Award recipient
“Congratulations to each Resort Lifestyle Community on receiving the 2026 Best of Senior Living Award. These honors are especially meaningful because they are based entirely on feedback from residents and families,” said Arlin Halstead, CEO of Resort Lifestyle Communities. “To have 25 communities recognized—and six earning All-Star status—speaks to the consistency of our culture, the dedication of our teams, and the exceptional experiences our residents enjoy every day.”
“Finding the right senior living community is a major life decision,” said Margaret Cabell, Chief Community Relations Officer at A Place for Mom. “Reviews from residents and families provide invaluable insight into the quality of care, staff support, and overall experience. The communities recognized in our Best of Senior Living Awards truly stand out for the trust they’ve earned and the high standards they maintain.”
APFM’s Best of Senior Living Awards honor the highest customer-rated senior living communities across the United States and Canada, drawing from tens of thousands of verified reviews. Common themes in top reviews include exceptional service, welcoming community environments, and peace of mind for residents and their loved ones—reflecting both the depth and consistency of the resident experience delivered by Resort Lifestyle Communities nationwide.
To learn more about A Place for Mom’s 2026 Best of Senior Living Award winners, visit aplaceformom.com/awards. To learn more about Resort Lifestyle Communities, visit rlcommunities.com.
About Resort Lifestyle Communities
Resort Lifestyle Communities is a family-owned and operated independent senior living provider offering an all-inclusive, resort-style lifestyle for active adults across the United States. Known for its welcoming communities, Freedom Dining program, live-in management teams, and commitment to service excellence, Resort Lifestyle Communities proudly serves residents seeking a vibrant, maintenance-free way of life. Resort Lifestyle Communities is a recipient of A Place for Mom’s 2026 Best of Senior Living Provider Award, with multiple communities earning All-Star recognition.
About A Place for Mom
A Place for Mom is the leading online platform connecting families searching for senior care with experienced local advisors who provide personalized, insight-driven guidance. Serving hundreds of thousands of families each year, A Place for Mom helps caregivers navigate independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, and more. Its services are provided at no cost to families, supported by a network of senior living communities and care providers nationwide.
