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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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Atria Golden Creek

33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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115 reviews

[name removed], the Director is very professional and listens to my concerns and fixes any issues efficiently. [name removed], the Memory Care Director, is always available, answers my calls. When she needs...

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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Highlands Square

225 Norfleet Dr., Somerset, KY 42501

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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59 reviews

Toured this place after an accident with my dad. Really thought it was nice. Staff is so friendly and thorough. Great care for residents and comfort for their family. Excellent food. Very clean. Well pleased...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...

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Independence Hall

1639 NE 26th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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36 reviews

Facility is Clean and affordable. Apartment was renovated. Food is excellent and activities are good and improving. A new young owner has made some updates that will Continue to help enhance the lives of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Independence Hall is licensed as both an independent and assisted living facility, and is located in Wilton Manors, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our residents enjoy the gardens and gazebos on our property, and like feeling part of Independence Hall and the surrounding community. We have a...

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Avalon Memory Care - Cedar Park

2215 South Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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43 reviews

The staff here deserves tremendous recognition. They go above and beyond—not just doing their jobs, but forming real connections with residents. It’s clear they care deeply, and that compassion shows in...

Provides: Memory Care
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Avalon Memory Care Cedar Park is an assisted living and memory care community located in the beautiful city of Cedar Park, Texas. Cedar Park is situated in Williamson and Travis counties, and it is known for its vibrant history and outstanding amenities, including the recently completed Cedar...

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Brookdale Des Plaines

800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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182 reviews

Discovery is a very friendly community with nice people. My apartment is spacious and reasonable. I enjoy the meals and chats with the Director of Dining Services. I would recommend Discovery Village!

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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It’s good to be home.Our community just outside of Chicago gives you the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. With several floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able...

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Brookdale Glen Ellyn

60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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140 reviews

I would rate them 5 stars for what they offer for independent living. This a more minimal amenities facility. The staff is willing to work with you for a great living experience. I live in a large 1 bedroom...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Pacifica Senior Living Peoria

9045 West Athens Street, Peoria, AZ 85382

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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184 reviews

Basically everything was Fantastic. They were able to onboard him easily. The office staff was top notch. The head nurse was great. Staff was super helpful. He was only there for roughly 3 weeks before he...

Provides: Memory Care

Situated in the North Phoenix area, our Pacifica Senior Living community offers full-service memory care programs, providing a warm, inviting and familiar environment for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our community focuses on programs that help individuals with...

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Avalon Memory Care - Keller

1137 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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63 reviews

I like the way they have all of the residents in one area, and recliners, so they are supervised. I like the size of the rooms. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and good to the residents. It's clean...

Provides: Memory Care
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At AVALON, we set ourselves apart from other residences with the level of care and compassion we show to our residents. Our care is unique in that we treat our residents as people with individual needs rather than grouping them as 'those with dementia.' After all, a lack of cognitive ability...

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin

505 Rushing Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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84 reviews

You have your own great room bath with step in shower small kitchen. No stove but refrigerator sink a lot of cabinets mine are blue love it,have a table 2 chairs. The living room for mine I have one comet...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...

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Atria Lincoln Place

612 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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77 reviews

I would give this place 5 stars. I don’t live there, but my mom does, and she really enjoys it. She especially loves the pool and has made friends easily. The people are friendly, and most importantly, she...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Lincoln Place is a popular Rhode Island retirement community that offers an active, warm atmosphere with all the comforts of home. A diverse calendar of events provides daily opportunities for staying healthy and socializing. Residents interested in exercising may work out with an...

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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.