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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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Ella Springs Senior Living Community

16700 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090

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

It is difficult to give a real accurate score as my mom and dad were there for only two months. My mom passed away much earlier than expected and my dad felt too emotional to stay there. I felt we did have a...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Cinco Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center

3206 S. Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450

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

At Cinco Ranch, all caregivers treat each resident with dignity and respect, no matter where they are with their dementia. The care team displays such tenderness and compassion. They are truly wonderful.

Provides: Memory Care
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One of the best Alzheimer's care centers is Cinco Ranch which is located in Katy, TX. If you find yourself with an elderly parent or relative that is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's, you will be thrilled with Cinco Ranch's adult care assisted living home. As with many assisted living...

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Regency Fallbrook

609 East Elder, Fallbrook, CA 92028

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

Something that is great about Regency is that it’s not too crowded or too big, it’s a great size where we get more attention individually. The personal care is wonderful. The activities director is wonderful...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Regency Fallbrook's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...

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Cogir of Mill Creek

14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

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

I have been here 1 year by choice and wish I'd come sooner! Happy comfort. Food menu-adaptable nourishing. Variety to choose nursing 24/7. Physical therapy 100%. Activities are many to choose from staff. are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Cogir of Mill Creek Senior Living, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Cogir of Mill Creek is a beautiful assisted living and independent living community located between Mill Creek Nature Reserve and Mill Creek...

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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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9.8
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32 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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Oakmont of Orange

630 The City Dr., Orange, CA 92868

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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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Cogir of Kent

25035 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030

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

We are very happy with Cogir! It is a good fit for my dad. The staff from beginning to the end of the intake process was amazing. The facility is beautiful and very comfortable for my dad. The staff are so...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Harborhill

159 Division Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

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

We left there [date removed], however what we liked the most about the community was their great staff, the great good and the good day trips. Based on the experience we had, we would recommend Atria...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Situated in a stately mansion, Atria Harborhill is a welcoming community where residents are encouraged to lead healthy, active, independent lives. Enjoy a relaxing walk around the grounds, sit and catch up with friends, or participate in one of many daily activities. Centrally located in the...

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Bridgewood Gardens

151 Woodham Drive, Albertville, AL 35951

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
45 reviews

Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...

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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
Review Score
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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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.