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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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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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Cogir of Kent

25035 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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62 reviews

The food is very good. The staff are wonderful. Upkeep of the building and grounds is excellent. Price is high but I think it's in the ballpark with others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis

5342 Butler Hill Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128

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

My cousin[Name Removed] died on [Date Removed]. On the evening of [Date Removed], He choked on his dinner and began to aspirate. There was a A Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order on file for [Name Removed]....

Provides: Memory Care
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If you are a resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, then you may need to be aware of the services that Avalon Memory Care can provide for you or a loved one. This community provides support for dementia-related illness for you and your loved one within this appealing urban setting.The staff...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks

12469 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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56 reviews

My cousin is living at Arden Courts of Fair Oaks. Every time I come to see her she is well put together and seems very content. I have gotten familiar with the caregivers, and they let me know how she has...

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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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Richardson

410 Buckingham Road, Richardson, TX 75081

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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43 reviews

Our father has been a resident at Arden Court for 5 years. After touring multiple memory care communities, my brother and I knew this one was THE one. Dad thrived from the moment he moved in. The staff, from...

Provides: Memory Care
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Michael Knight has been our Executive Director for 19 years and Alice Goff has been the Lead Nurse for over 13 years. We have been at the same location for almost 20 years. We are located in Richardson very close to Dallas and Plano with easy access to 75 Central Expressway and 635 LBJ...

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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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9.8
Review Score
197 reviews

I moved my parents in 6 months ago. I wanted to submit a review after my parents acclimated for at least 6 months. I wanted to make sure what I wrote I was accurate. From the moment I toured Tuscan to the...

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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Oakmont of Orange

630 The City Dr., Orange, CA 92868

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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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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Village on the Park at Steeplechase

12102 Steepleway Blvd, Houston, TX 77065

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

Only low rate for some cottages are pretty far from dining. Food is great. Activities are not well attended by cottage residents. I would recommend!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Embark on the best years of your life at Village on the Park. Enjoy active senior living at its finest and discover active senior living at its finest! Our convenient location in Northwest Houston is within easy reach from downtown Houston, Galleria and the 290 corridor. Imagine a spacious...

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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
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82 reviews

The staff is very professional. Care partners are really good with my mom. Everybody's very accommodating. They come pretty quickly when we push the button. It's a very pleasant environment. The only...

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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Addison Place

2244 Q Ave, New Castle, IN 47362

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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26 reviews

I can’t say enough good things about the staff here at Addison. I was a ship without a sail in a very difficult situation with my elderly parent when the staff at Addison stepped in with knowledgeable and...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Addison Place is a vibrant assisted living community located in the small farming community of New Castle Indiana. We are in a quiet residential neighborhood on the east side of town, one mile directly west of Baker Park. Our staff understands how important our dogs and cats are to us and we are...

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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.