The Gardens of Scottsdale: U.S. News & World Report Best of Senior Living 2026

by | May 16, 2026

The Gardens of Scottsdale is excited to announce that we are a U.S. News & World Report Best of Senior Living 2026 winner as one of the best assisted living and memory care communities in the nation! U.S. News & World Report conducted unbiased surveys of over 500,000 senior living residents and their families throughout the United States. These surveys asked real, current senior living residents and their loved ones to rate their senior living community in areas like:

  • Dining and activities
  • Management and staff responsiveness
  • Overall value and social engagement
  • Safety and caregiving

Only the highest-rated communities receive a “Best” rating. The “Best Senior Living” ratings include additional awards for communities that received outstanding ratings in particular areas. This includes Caregiving, Food & Dining, Activities & Enrichment, and ‘Feels Like Home.’

The Gardens of Scottsdale: A Best Assisted Living & Memory Care Community 2026

So, being rated a U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living Community means that based on hundreds of thousands of real people’s opinions, The Gardens of Scottsdale is one of the top senior living communities in the country!

U.S. News & World Report recognized The Gardens of Scottsdale as a Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care community. We were also awarded High Performing Nationwide for Feels Like Home and Activities and Enrichment. Ratings for Care Services, Safety, Staff & Management, and Value were also high. Learn more about these ratings here.

We are so honored to be recognized by our residents and their families as one of the best Assisted Living Communities and Memory Care Communities in the United States. Thank you to all of our staff and team members who work tirelessly every day to provide this type of award-winning care and service.

As a Stellar Senior Living community, we strive to offer seniors and their families more than just a good life. We want it to be full of joy, laughter, and connection–a retirement experience that is truly Stellar. This award reinforces our continued commitment and dedication to this goal.

Learn more about this award and what it means for Stellar Senior Living and for you and your family here.