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Best of 2026 Senior Living Award Winners: Assisted Living

Top Assisted Living Facilities

These are our 2026 best assisted living facilities, representing the top 1-2% of senior living providers nationwide based on reviews. Residents and families praised the top assisted living communities for their exceptional staff, facilities, food, and more.

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Palms at Bonaventure

111 N Wells Rd, Ventura, CA 93004

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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87 Photos available
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3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
47 reviews

What an amazing experience so far, both our parents have recently moved in and the care is beyond respectful of our parents care and communication with us. We feel at ease having them under the palms care ....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Integral Senior Living Management Group communities

The Palms is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining room serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Activities are an integral part of the lifestyle at The Palms and include arts, crafts, table games, fitness classes, and outings....

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Grand Villa of DeLand

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

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
168 reviews

To me Grand Villa is a place you learn to love and it teaches how to get along with others. Overall the residents and the staff are nice people. Also the staff go above and beyond to make sure the residents...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Senior Management Advisors communities

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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Benton House at Oakleaf

417 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32222

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
Review Score
56 reviews

The staff was generally very helpful with the move-in process and getting orientated to the facility. It’s been less than a week already, but seems to be going very well. I’m looking forward to visiting...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Principal Senior Living communities

We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House at Oakleaf the most desired in the...

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The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch

8220 Nature's Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
Review Score
70 reviews

I recommend the Windsor to others. It has been a good experience for my elderly mother. The installers did a great job, they worked efficiently and were very professional.

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Legend Senior Living communities

The Windsor is a licensed assisted living residence dedicated to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. At The Windsor, we are dedicated to each resident's...

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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care

1821 N East St, Hastings, MI 49058

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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89 reviews

I think they give us a lot of freedom and responsibility. By responsibility, I mean helping set the activity calendar. They are good about making suggestions about my health. I appreciate my neighbors and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Woodlawn Meadows, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Hastings, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior-living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...

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Gardens of Eufaula

395 Lake Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
Review Score
112 reviews

The staff at The Gardens is very kind, patient and caring!! I just attended a July 4th event that was fun for the residents and families!! I’m so thankful for this clean facility with caring people!!

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Cavalier Senior Living communities

Gardens of Eufaula is much more than an assisted living community, it’s a place where residents are surrounded by people who care. A unique setting where your parent or loved one lives among piers, new friendships are made, lives are shared and where they will feel right at home. Located across...

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Sunny Rose Glen

29620 Bradley Road, Menifee, CA 92586

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
51 reviews

We loved over a year. My sister felt the love and compassion from Day 1 and was excited to come here and try it. The first coupe of weeks were rough for her. But the staff was very patient and attentive and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunny Rose Glen is proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our guiding principle revolves around the notion that every resident is a unique individual, deserving of care that respects...

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Danberry at Inverness

235 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
Review Score
121 reviews

Danberry at Inverness was the perfect place for my mom! The beautiful entrance sets the tone for a warm and welcoming place to live. The people there are so helpful, encouraging, and thoughtful about making...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Life Care Services LLC communities

Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...

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Oakmont of Redding

2150 Bechelli Ln, Redding, CA 96002

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
10 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
41 reviews

A Place for mom recommended Oakmont of Redding. They were right on the money. The facility is beautiful with a variety of activities including movies in their theater, special dinners, live bands, a top...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Redding is more than a beautiful home. It’s the community you’ve imagined, the lifestyle you deserve. Our world-class community is situated on a lush campus with industry-renowned dining and endless on-site amenities. Enjoy belonging to a community in which each day is a joy.

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Avalon Memory Care - Royal Circle

7355 Royal Circle, Dallas, TX 75230

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
17 reviews

Watching someone you love navigate memory loss is heartbreaking, but this community has made the journey gentler. I was worried about the transition from home to this memory care home but it was easy. My...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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When is a house a home? Avalon Residential Care Homes provides its residents with the warmth of family love, care and respect. The innovative method of care given by Avalon caregivers is designed to create happy residents and to maintain that happiness. Avalon features premiere homes that include...

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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 assisted living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2026 Best of Senior Living Awards based on resident and family reviews. The highest-rated assisted living communities represent the top 2-3% of assisted living providers nationwide.