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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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Arden Courts of VA Beach

1853 Old Donation Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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

Staff is attentive and caring. The community is beautiful with a warm homelike atmosphere. Smells good and residents seem to be happy and well taken care off. Overall great experience for those visiting and...

Provides: Memory Care
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'Daily Programs are designed to inspire purpose, invigorate healthy lifestyles and uphold the highest quality of life for residents'     At The Memory Center, we believe the challenging conditions of an aging brain should be met with a caring, interactive community designed around...

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The Abbey at Westminster Plaza

2855 Westminster Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
116 reviews

The Abbey takes their business seriously, and it shows in how helpful and caring the staff is. From the first point of contact through move-in and settling in, everyone is extremely supportive. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Abbey at Westminster Plaza is one of Houston's finest Assisted Living and Memory Enhancement Communities. We are pleased to also offer the newest and finest Luxury Independent Living Retirement Community, adjacent to the Assisted Living Community in West Houston. Family owned and operated...

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Acacia Springs

8630 West Nevso Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89147

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

My mom has been there since last October and everything seems to be going very well. She has made many friends and tells me she is happy with everything.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Acacia Springs Senior LivingAcacia Springs provides Independent Living and Assisted Living in a resort style atmosphere and encourages an active and independent senior lifestyle. Acacia Springs is a premier Las Vegas retirement community, and our environment is rich in daily...

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Grand Villa of Boynton Beach

1935 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
173 reviews

Didn't like the early close up time for visiting - was locked in a few times and was difficult to find a staffer to Let me out- Mom did not like assigned seating for food- rooms were spacious and well...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Boynton Beach! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities, designed to help our residents enjoy life to the fullest!Grand Villa offers lifestyle options...

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Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763

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

Staff is very friendly, great activities, mom loves the variety of food, it is well maintained and have different size room i.e. studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments at various pricing. Basically one...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...

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The Watermark at Broadway Cityview

5301 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX 76132

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

Our apartment was spacious and easy to furnish. I liked the kitchen with pantry and cabinet space - more than adequate. The bathroom also with great space for storage and hanging clothes. The door to the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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WELCOME HOMEDiscover The Watermark at Broadway Cityview.Deep in the heart of Texas, you’ll find a worry-free life of freedom and independence at The Watermark at Broadway Cityview in Fort Worth. Create the lifestyle you want in a vibrant community with all of the small-town southern charm you’d...

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Ivy Park at Sacramento

345 Munroe Street, Sacramento, CA 95825

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
48 reviews

The staff there were lovely and took great care of him. The food was good. I ate several meals there myself. It was clean and home-like. And the staff were very caring and tried to engage him in activities....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just minutes from Loehmann's Plaza, Lyon Village and Pavilions, Sunrise of Sacramento sits in one of Sacramento's prestigious and desirable neighborhoods. Just blocks away from the local parks, fine dining, and shopping. Our community is just moments away from the 'Fabulous 40's',...

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Oakmont of Orange

630 The City Dr., Orange, CA 92868

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
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12 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
79 reviews

Oakmont is a well-maintained community that provides a positive living environment. The staff I interact with on a daily basis are kind, attentive, and very helpful. I especially enjoy dining in the...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Orange is the newest premier Senior Living Community in Orange County. Our lovely retirement community is situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are close to shopping, fine dining, the arts and world-class entertainment....

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Whitley Place

800 Whitley Road, Keller, TX 76248

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
97 reviews

My Mom has lived at Whitley Place for about 2 years. She loves the smaller size of the facility. It is basically built in a square so it doesn't matter which way she leaves her room, she can always get back....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Join our growing family at Whitley Place, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Keller, Texas. Our community offers an intimate and comfortable environment where residents can make new friends and swap stories. Residents quickly become part of our family and are encouraged invite...

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Summit Point

9633 Valley View Rd, Macedonia, OH 44056

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
105 reviews

The apartment my mom has is a studio and is about [Amount removed] a month and doesn't offer a kitchen but she doesn't need one since they provide all meals and snacks. It does offer a fridge and microwave...

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

Reach a pinnacle in life at Summit Point, where thoughtfully designed floor plans and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents happy and active. The Macedonia, Ohio, Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides a relaxed atmosphere of warmth 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.