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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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Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
69 reviews

The staff are very conscientious. They are proactive and will notify me with any changes or concerns. They will notify me of any equipment needs. My Dad enjoys the food and going to the dining room to eat....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...

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Independence Village of Midland

2325 Rockwell Drive, Midland, MI 48642

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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346 reviews

I can't thank the staff enough for all of the love they showed my mother. Everyone was always kind, and willing to help out with any request we had. The Executive and Welllness Director were always on top of...

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 specialized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most important. Don’t wait to move in; call now...

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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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9.8
Review Score
29 reviews

Just enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner hosted for the residents and their family and friends !! This was outstanding- the food, company, and environment. This place always has the best activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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
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162 reviews

This place was a perfect match for my dad. Very caring, excellent care, professional but personal dad really like it here, especially the people and the food. We consider it as a great blessing. 10 out of 5...

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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StoryPoint Rockford

2885 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341

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

My Mom moved into Story Point about a year ago, into independent living. It was a big move for her, but it didn’t take long for her to adjust. The rooms are spacious, updated and clean. The staff is awesome....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At StoryPoint Rockford, we love being a part of the greater Grand Rapids area. Our community is a place where our residents can really enjoy a carefree retirement. At StoryPoint, we offer independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. We can meet each resident...

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Benton House of St. Johns

115 Benton Lane, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

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

Mom has been in memory care since [date removed].We have been very pleased with her care. The staff has been outstanding. The caregivers have been taking great care of her her. They always treat her with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 of St. Johns the most desired in the...

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Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson

11 History Ln, Jackson, NJ 08527

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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101 reviews

I liked the fact that it use to be a skilled nursing facility so a lot of the infrastructure is already in place in case a loved one needs a higher level of care

Provides: Memory Care
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Harmony Village at Care-One Jackson Memory Care Assisted Living accommodates 104 residents in studio apartments specifically designed for individuals that have memory impairments but may also need behavioral management and or medical care. Harmony Village has nurses on staff 24 hours a day as...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring

2505 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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

Outdoor walkways are a great feature of the Silver Spring facility but were locked most days that I tried them with the resident who wanted to be able to be outside and walk Would also not recommend being...

Provides: Memory Care
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Arden Courts of Silver Spring is a unique assisted living community that was built over 25 years ago and was designed exclusively for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia's. Our community is the second community to be built out of the 50+ Arden’s in the United States. We...

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Peregrine Salisbury

1110 Healthway Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804

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

What we like the most about the community is their very friendly and rooms are spacious. Yes, we would recommend Peregrine Salisbury community to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...

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The Baybrook of Largo

750 Starkey Road, Largo, FL 33771

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

The staff were very accommodating at move in, got to know my father immediately, and put a lot of effort into making him feel at home. They even escorted him to the dining room in the beginning to ensure he...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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On your website, it says The Grand Villa of Largo in place of The Baybrook at Largo.

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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.