EPOCH Senior Living is celebrating national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, with 11 communities honored in the publication’s 2026 senior living ratings. Ten of those communities earned a place on the Best Senior Living list, reflecting strong resident and family satisfaction across key areas of community life.
The annual ratings evaluate senior living communities nationwide and consider feedback from residents and family members on topics such as care, dining, activities, management, staff, and overall experience.
For the 2026 edition, U.S. News evaluated more than 3,000 communities across the country.
The EPOCH communities recognized this year are:
Waterstone on High Ridge
Named Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living. Also received recognition for high performance in Independent Living Activities & Enrichment, Independent Living Food & Dining, and Memory Care Activities & Enrichment.
Waterstone at Wellesley
Named Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living. Also received recognition for high performance in Independent Living Management & Staff, Independent Living Activities & Enrichment, Independent Living Food & Dining, Assisted Living Management & Staff, Assisted Living Caregiving, and Assisted Living Food & Dining.
Waterstone of Lexington
Named Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living.
Waterstone at the Circle
Received a Silver Emblem for Independent Living Food & Dining.
Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham
Named Best Memory Care. Also received recognition for high performance in Food & Dining, Management & Staff, Caregiving, and Feels Like Home.
Bridges by EPOCH at Lexington
Named Best Memory Care.
Bridges by EPOCH at Mashpee
Named Best Memory Care. Also received recognition for high performance in Food & Dining and Activities & Enrichment.
Bridges by EPOCH at Pembroke
Named Best Memory Care. Also received recognition for high performance in Caregiving and Feels Like Home.
Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury
Named Best Memory Care. Also received recognition for high performance in Food & Dining, Activities & Enrichment, and Feels Like Home.
Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull
Named Best Memory Care. Also received recognition for high performance in Activities & Enrichment, Feels Like Home, and Food & Dining.
Bridges by EPOCH at Westford
Named Best Memory Care.
For EPOCH Senior Living, the recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of residents and families. Their feedback highlights the compassionate care, engaging programs, attentive service, and welcoming environments found across EPOCH communities.
High performance recognition places communities in the top 25% nationwide for their respective categories.
“We are honored to once again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report. These awards reflect the dedication of our team members and their continued commitment to providing compassionate care, engaging programs, and exceptional service to residents and families every day.”
Laurie Gerber, Chairperson of EPOCH Senior Living
In 2025, U.S. News reviewed 1,506 survey responses from residents and family members across 16 EPOCH Senior Living communities. Now in its fifth year, the Best Senior Living ratings are designed to help older adults and families compare communities and make more informed decisions about senior living.
To view the full list of EPOCH Senior Living honorees and reviews, visit the U.S. News & World Report website below: