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Best of 2026 Senior Living Award Winners: Memory Care

Top Memory Care Communities

The best memory care facilities of 2026 earned reviews that placed them in the top 1-2% of senior care providers nationwide. Families expressed gratitude for devoted staff, clean and homey facilities, nutritious meals, and the peace of mind that their loved one is safe.

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Avalon Memory Care - Allen

750 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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30 reviews

This memory care facility delivers consistent, compassionate care. Staff take time to connect with residents and families alike. It’s reassuring to know my Aunt is in good hands. The consistency here truly...

Provides: Memory Care
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Welcome to Avalon Memory Care in Allen. We are located at the intersection of North Greenville Avenue and High Meadow Drive, right across the street from the Allen High School Football Stadium. Besides this gorgeous secure environment, Avalon brings its national award-winning care in the...

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Palm Beach Memory Care

639 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408

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27 reviews

During an overwhelming sad time we are looking for help. Sure, friendly faces and attitudes but staffing, sensors and on site nursing are as important. Fees too. Ala carte fee structure can be knee...

Provides: Memory Care
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Hutcheson Manor

21620 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

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59 reviews

Beginning [Date Removed], my mom had a Heart attack and my family need to find a place for her finally days due to hospice status. Hutcheson Manor was a God sent. It stood out for its compassion, care and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Hutcheson ManorYour Home away from HomeYour Nursing Home AlternativeWelcome!Hutcheson Manor is your home away from home. We are your alternative to a nursing facility—we are quite the opposite. What makes us different?Quality Care You ExpectOur home is a small, licensed adult foster care home for...

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Villas at St. James

14335 Jamestown Road, Breese, IL 62230

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51 reviews

The staff is wonderful and doesn't let my mom be stubborn and refuse help. The studio apartment is plenty big enough and very nice. They keep her room clean. And she enjoys the food. And she has been to the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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WELCOME HOME. Located in rural, serene Breese, Illinois, The Villas at St. James is an independent & assisted-living community for seniors that has been serving Clinton County since 2004. We provide the ideal living arrangement for independent, active seniors who want to be healthy and happy...

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Brookdale Sevierville

1020 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862

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48 reviews

I think Brookdale is an excellent facility. They are very caring to both family & resident. The activity director ([name removed]) is terrific! Mom has done more fun things in the last 2 months than the last...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....

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Limestone Lodge

1532 W Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611

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105 reviews

This is a very warm, friendly and home type environment. The place is smaller than the others in the area but that is what makes it great! The food smells wonderful and the fun they have is outstanding....

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Limestone Lodge, we provide a combination of traditional assisted living and specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to...

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Grand Villa of DeLand

350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724

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166 reviews

Staff very friendly. Plenty room in the apartment. She likes the food and we would recommend Grand Villa to other families

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...

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Emerald Gardens

201 Overland Dr, Greenwood, SC 29646

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92 reviews

I am a great friend of one of the residents at Emerald Gardens and I enjoy visiting my friend often. Every time I visit I observe how clean and well kept everything is. The staff is attentive to all the...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...

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Brookdale Mandarin Central

10875 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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61 reviews

My uncle has had excellent care here for over two years. He is very happy and the staff are very kind and attentive. He is more engaged and participates in activities and outings. The personal interaction...

Provides: Memory Care
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A Community Built for One Thing: Memory CareWhile other communities might offer a range of care levels, we do one thing, and we do it very well. And because memory care is such a specialized kind of care, we think you’ll find that makes us special. Our community offers Alzheimer's and dementia...

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Turners Rock Senior Living Community

3911 E State Hwy D, Springfield, MO 65809

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77 reviews

I have been coming to Turners Rock for over 4 years now and I come to visit friends and dine with friends. I also now really enjoy volunteering with the activities department and love working with the people...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.

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Best of 2027 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall Review Score of at least 9.5 based on reviews

Offer assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care or continuing care retirement communities

*Based on reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period, Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best memory care communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2026 Best of Senior Living Awards based on resident and family reviews to determine the best Alzheimer’s care facilities. The highly rated featured communities represent the top 2-3% of memory care providers nationwide.