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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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3 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
45 reviews

Having my sister at The Palms give me great-peace-of-mind. The staff treats her like family member. They are attentive kinds and professional. I receive regular updates on how my sister is doing and my...

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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Cogir of Brentwood

150 Cortona Way, Brentwood, CA 94513

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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61 reviews

Mom and my family had the best experience there. Clean happy full of life. Great entertainment and very welcoming and encouraging all of us in the family to participate. My mother was only there 6 months but...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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When you join our community in Brentwood, Calif., we’ll surround you with upscale residential beauty and the most plush comforts and conveniences you can find in assisted living. Our assisted living lifestyle provides all the independence you want and a helping hand when you need it. We can get...

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Grand Villa of Englewood

925 South River Road, Englewood, FL 34223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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112 reviews

My dad has been living here since end of [Date Removed] of last year. He really likes it. He is in the Cabanas and really likes the feeling of living in a "condo"! The staff are always friendly and...

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

Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Englewood, our lovely assisted living community in quaint Englewood, Florida, located minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities, designed to help our residents enjoy life to the fullest! The...

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Magnolia Springs Bridgewater

14901 Carey Road, Carmel, IN 46033

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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218 reviews

It’s a smaller facility, and each staff member truly knows every resident’s name and story—it’s impressive. We toured several facilities in the area, and Magnolia stood out for offering the best balance of...

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

>The Magnolia Springs WayWho says moving to a senior living community means giving up your sense of independence? Magnolia Springs embraces the fact you are your own person, different, unique, one-of-a-kind—with your own lifestyle, pursuits, and hopes for the future. Even better, we celebrate...

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Elmbrook Village at Bozrah

380 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah, CT 06334

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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42 reviews

My daughters helped me find Elmbrook and it has been amazing. Whenever I have any issues with anything, everyone here tells me the truth and gets it fixed right away. I appreciate that. I love that everyone...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Everbrook Senior Living communities

Now doing in person tours!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...

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Benton House at Oakleaf

417 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32222

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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52 reviews

Everyone was very helpful. Maintenance found a bed frame for dad, we only had to buy a mattress. Reception was always friendly and willing to help in anyway. He enjoyed the food and the activities. He made...

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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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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56 reviews

It was with great and long consideration our family place mom at Arden Courts. It look more care than was possible to keep my own safe and nourished as dementia progressed. We are confident that she is...

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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The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch

8220 Nature's Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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66 reviews

We had the absolute best experience. The staff was so friendly and caring and the same staff members were there the entire time my dad was there. We got to know them very well because we went to visit my dad...

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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82 reviews

I am super happy! I love the people, the residents and the staff. I love them. I love playing wii bowling and I love all of the meals are good! They've all been real good! I've gained 10 pounds! It's top...

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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Elan Manatee

7375 Stone River Rd, Bradenton, FL 34203

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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26 reviews

I would give Elan a solid 5 in every single category. These people have blown us away with their caring, their quality of care, the cleanliness. The activities are superb: my mother lives every single day...

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

Welcome to the new Elan Manatee Assisted Living & Memory Care-where a lifestyle and distinction is easily found. Located in beautiful Bradenton, Florida, Elan strives to provide senior living services to brighten and enhance every residents life.We are dedicated to delivering the care and...

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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.