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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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Hutcheson Manor

21620 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

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58 reviews

My mother-in-law has been at this facility for three years. She has always been loved and well cared for! [name removed] the owner is absolutely wonderful! Residents are well taken care of! The residents are...

Best Meals and Dining
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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Gardens of Clanton

850 Scott Dr, Clanton, AL 35045

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181 reviews

My mom has been a resident for over 6 years. This facility enhances both of our lives, 24 hr care can be life changing. My mom calls this home, she is still going out with family but always wants to go back....

Best of Senior Living All Star
Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...

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Limestone Lodge

1532 W Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611

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95 reviews

We love how everyone treats our grandmother just like their own. The staff is so kind and caring and the place is very clean. The food smells so good too! My grandmother is happy and looks forward to...

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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Villas At San Bernardino

2985 North G Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405

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164 reviews

I recently visited a family member. I’m very pleased with the Villas. It’s decorated like a Christmas wonderland, very nice. Congratulations to the Activity Department. Activity Director [removed name] is...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our community is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and our leasing office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week. In person tours daily. Nestled in the scenic foothills of southern California, The Villas at San Bernardino embodies the heart of exceptional senior living. Offering a...

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Choosing a facility is never easy, but this community exceeds my expectations., The walking paths are beautiful, and you can tell a lot of thought went into the design for someone with memory care.Happy to...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Turners Rock Senior Living Community

3911 E State Hwy D, Springfield, MO 65809

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55 reviews

On our first ( and only) tour of the brand new units, the Villas were very cleaned, well designed and had a feel of comfort. We have been here for about 3 months now and feel at home. The general manager...

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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Williamsburg Landing

1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

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39 reviews

Facilities are clean and they are in the process of renovating. Staff are kind with my mom. If anything they do too MUCH for her making her more reliant than she has to be. Some additional guidance on how to...

Provides: Assisted Living
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As an assisted living residence, Williamsburg Landing is committed to offering the full continuum of care. Our assisted living programs are designed for residents who cannot live independently, yet do not require skilled nursing care. Our dedicated staff provides assistance with daily activities...

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Sensations Memory Care Residence

511 E. Shephard St, Charlotte, MI 48813

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126 reviews

The staff at Sensations Memory Care Residence were absolute angels when my mom became a resident. I can’t recommend them enough!! They’re some of the most kind and compassionate people I’ve ever met,...

Provides: Memory Care

Sensations is family owned with over 75 years combined experience in the senior industry—many years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Sensations has just opened with 39 beds, in Private and Friendship rooms. Adult Day Care and Respite Care is also available. ...

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Atria Golden Creek

33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604

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108 reviews

I moved from up North to be closer to my family. Little did I expect to build a new one here. I have happiness in my life I never expected. The place is nice, clean and the staff is wonderful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...

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Emerald Gardens

201 Overland Dr, Greenwood, SC 29646

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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...

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Best of Senior Living All Star
Best Activities
Most Friendly
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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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall average rating of at least 4.5 stars for 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, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. 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.