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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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Carriage Crossing Decatur

2650 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
74 reviews

The way my mother in law has settled in so far has made this a positive experience. The accessibility and friendliness of the staff is really comforting during a stressful process. She has so many more...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!Making the move to senior living is a big decision. Fortunately, changing where you live doesn't mean changing your whole way of life. At Carriage Crossing, you'll find all the choices you need to live the life you love.Our welcoming campus features a variety of lifestyle...

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The Birches at Harleysville

691 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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131 reviews

There are two employees that need to be trained on how to handle dementia patients. I have been there personally one time when they weren't treating my father very kindly. I did tell them about that. My...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing or medication management? At The Birches at Arbour Square Personal Care and Dementia Care Community located on a 20-acre campus in Harleysville, PA, you will find all the services you need to live a healthy and happy life. The...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Palos Heights

7880 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
106 reviews

Arden Courts of Palos Heights is an exceptional place for patients that have memory issues. I visited many facilities before choosing Arden Courts because the other facilities combine: Senior Living,...

Provides: Memory Care
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Arden Courts of Palos Heights is a Memory Care Assisted Living community dedicated to caring for individuals living with various forms of memory impairment and dementia. Located near the corner of Southwest Highway and College Drive, our community has been serving Palos Heights and the...

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Esplanade of Woodmere

130 Irving Pl, Woodmere, NY 11598

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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49 reviews

[name removed] is unhappy there (she probably would be unhappy wherever she went) and also thinks Woodmere is too expensive and not worth the money.

Provides: Memory Care
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For residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, Esplanade of Woodmere is proud to feature MONTESSORI MOMENTS IN TIME™ memory care programming. We make every day feel special for your loved one with exceptional care and success-oriented programming that brings a sense of purpose and meaning to...

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Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care

4500 Dobry Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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91 reviews

My mom has been at Town Village with her friend since March of 2026. She loves it there. Making so many new friends and at 96 you don't have a lot of the old friends left. Lots of activities to keep you busy...

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Close to shopping, dining and healthcare centers, Town Village is known for rich amenities—inside and out. Gather with friends and family around the stone fireplace or entertain in the private dining room. Step outside and discover peaceful spaces for strolling—across nine acres of beautiful...

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Belmar Oakland

5990 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI 48098

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
91 reviews

It’s been a little over a month and I don’t have any complaints very nice people that work there- they have a lot of doctors that visit patients. They do need a better parking lot - but the place is great...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

There comes a time in one’s life when assistance is as welcome as it is a necessity. At Windemere Park of Oakland, the one you love is our VIP. It is our profession and our pleasure to provide dignity, comfort and compassion with customized care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Windemere is a...

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Atria Grand Oaks

2177 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
68 reviews

What we like the most about the community is the Friendly people, observant staff always willing to help, security. Yes, we would recommend Atria Grand Oaks to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Nestled in the heart of Thousand Oaks, Atria Park of Grand Oaks offers resort-style living in a Tuscanesque village setting for Southern California's active older adults. Our amenity-rich community offers all the comforts of home — without the burdens of home maintenance. We provide independent...

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Vitality Living Hendersonville

419 E Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
119 reviews

Overall, we've had a positive experience. The staff is friendly and caring, and the rooms offer a good amount of floor space. The community is generally very clean, although there is occasionally an odor in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Vitality Living Hendersonville is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing...

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Walnut Crossing

311 Professional Pkwy, Marysville, OH 43040

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
75 reviews

As previous stated they are currently in the process of changing their staff, i.e. Medical staff, around and things are going a little slower then I believe they had originally anticipated.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Walnut Crossing is a senior living community located in Marysville, Ohio. We offer exceptional assisted living and memory care services that prioritize hospitality, happiness, and the comfort of our residents. At Walnut Crossing, our award-winning programs are designed with a personalized...

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The Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community

215 Huber Village Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.5
Review Score
62 reviews

Overall, we have had a positive experience. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. There was a bit of a delay in communication after we initially decided to move forward with the lease, but everything...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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A most distinguished senior living community Welcome to The Village, a distinctive and gracious senior living residence. We are nestled in the charming community of Westerville on the northeast outskirts of Columbus, Ohio. This historic village features a beautifully restored “uptown,” many...

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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.