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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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Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead

163 Heritage Circle, Oneonta, NY 13820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6
6 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
98 reviews

I can't say enough about how friendly and helpful the staff have been...from director [name removed] to the ladies at the front desk, everyone has been wonderful and more than willing to be helpful with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

5 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405

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

After being my husband's full-time caregiver for several years, I knew a change in lifestyle was imminent. I moved to Merrill Gardens at Wright Park to have the security and comfort of knowing others were...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Lely Palms

6125 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples, FL 34113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
68 reviews

I’m so glad that we placed Mom here! The staff are responsive and caring. Everyone is so helpful. The activities are amazing! Food is good. We couldn’t ask for a better environment for Mom. We highly...

Provides: Memory Care
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For over 25 years, Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals living with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts is solely dedicated to caring for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each...

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Atria West 86

333 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
148 reviews

The facility is orderly, clean, and well maintained. The staff are attentive and very friendly. A lot of thought is devoted to safety for the residents

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Ideally situated and all-inclusive, this luxury residence is tailored exclusively to older New Yorkers – and makes it easier to live in the artistic and cultural heart of the City, just one block from scenic Riverside Park. Featuring handsome pre-war architecture, art deco-inspired finishes and...

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Independence Village of Avon Lake

345 Lear Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
173 reviews

The staff at Independence Village of Avon Lake are wonderful. The facility is very clean. Apartments are a good size. There are a ton of activities available to participate in. It is an active community.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...

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Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay

841 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL 34285

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8
8 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
204 reviews

I have been Living here now for a few months. Great place. Great food and great activities. Glad I went with Tuscan Gardens. I am looking forward to the future here and continuing to meet new friends.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay has been in operation since 2016 and is nestled on over six lush acres in the heart of Venice, Florida. In 2021, the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun voted Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay the 'Best Assisted Living Community with 50+ beds'.Tuscan Gardens Senior...

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Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
109 reviews

My 94-year-old mom, a very satisfied Atria resident, first came to the Forest Hills Atria on a temporary basis after hip surgery. She did not foresee staying permanently but, over time, that changed as she...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.

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Gardens of Wetumpka

209 Country Club Dr, Wetumpka, AL 36092

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
135 reviews

They are very attentive to each resident. They truly do care about them. Yes, I would recommend the community to other families. I want to thank you guys for all of the help you provided me. You put me in...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Northbrook

3240 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
68 reviews

I was able to visit with my wife this morning and brought our dog as a surprise. Everyone including the staff was thrilled to see “Mack”. The visit seemed to cheer everyone up especially my wife. Thank you...

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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Lucas Court

2910 Toccoa Rd., Beaumont, TX 77703

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
151 reviews

I thought Lucas Court was a wonderful and safe place for my Mom to live. The employees were all so nice and took the time to chat with everyone they came in contact with. The Nurses and Aides did a great...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Lucas Place is an award winning assisted living community in Beaumont, Texas. Beaumont is known for its many museums, the South Texas State Fair, Beaumont Jazz & Blues Fest and the annual Dog Jam rock concerts. We provide outings and transportation so that residents can enjoy these community...

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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.