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Best of 2025 Senior Living Award Winners: Assisted Living
Top Assisted Living Facilities
These are our 2025 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.
Devonshire Retirement Village
101 Devonshire Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
79 reviews
The care that [name removed]received the brief time he was there was excellent. The downfall is there's no outside area for memory care for people to sit outside when they enjoy outdoor life.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to Devonshire, a Leisure Living Community in Lapeer, Michigan, where residents share in the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted living and...
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Brookdale Bonita Springs
26850 South Bay Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
124 reviews
My mom is happy there. She is [age removed] years old now. But it's in the process of changing to Discovery Senior Living. I've read that Brookdale has been losing money. I hope it will be better with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Brookdale communitiesVoted “Bonita’s Best” for the Past Five YearsThey don’t make many senior living communities like this. From a five-star resort feel to first-class independent living and assisted living care, we think you’ll find our luxurious community to be at the top of its class. Our residents enjoy...
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Alalik Care Home
11152 Woodley Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
50 reviews
My uncle moved into Alalik Care and I couldn’t believe the transformation. He’s more relaxed, eating well, and socializing again. The caregivers are incredibly patient and compassionate. It’s been a huge...
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
See all Alalik Care Home Inc communities"Alalik Care Home assessed living is part of a continuum of long term care service that provides a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum Independence."
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Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks
2698 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Video available
9
9 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
65 reviews
Staff is great. There could be more activities especially for those in early stages of dementia. Food is ok. My husband eats everything that is offered. [name removed] head of memory wing is excellent. I...
Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Brookdale communitiesOur enclosed community, which provides assisted living and memory care, sits on five acres on the near west side of Fort Worth, Texas. We have an ideal location near the cultural district, Fort Worth's zoo, several museums, Trinity Park and the Colonial Country Club. As an assisted living...
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Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care
1430 Cleaver Rd, Caro, MI 48723
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
101 reviews
Staff is very friendly and loving to the residents. I do wish that for those who have cardio/ respiratory issues they would monitor vitals more than every 30 days
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesAt Heritage Hill, a Leisure Living Community in Caro, Michigan, residents can enjoy a relaxing afternoon under the pergola on a sunny day or stay warm next to the fireplace during the winter. Our community provides each resident with open, comfortable spaces that encourage everyone to fully enjoy...
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The Waterford at Mansfield
1296 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH 44906
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
84 reviews
Everything at The Waterford is excellent! The meals are excellent! The staff is excellent! We appreciate everything the staff does for my mother. I feel that this is a very good facility! My experience is...
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communitiesHave a lot of fun and live life to its fullest at The Waterford at Mansfield. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Mansfield, Ohio, offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness...
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Sunny Rose Glen
29620 Bradley Road, Menifee, CA 92586
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
67
67 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
39 reviews
Before move-in was treated well showed respect made me feel comfort and welfare. The staff is very kind. If needed the staff is always available. [name removed] always on hand.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Oxford Health Group communitiesSunny Rose Glen is proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our guiding principle revolves around the notion that every resident is a unique individual, deserving of care that respects...
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
5 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
4 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
20 reviews
We have a 7th floor which is called "Sky Lounge" and an outside large patio which have views of Olympics and Cascade mountain ranges plus Commencement Bay! There is also a community garden up there where one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Merrill Gardens communitiesThe Cottages of Fox Lake
16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
78 reviews
The Cottages in Fox Lake are outstanding, the people that work there are amazing. The definitely care about patients they take care of. Can't say enough about them.
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Charter Senior Living communitiesThe Cottages of Fox Lake - A Charter Senior Living Community - is a unique, retirement lifestyle which opened in 2005. Located on a beautiful campus, each of the four assisted living homes caters to only 16 residents. Our residents can feel the warmth of home and experience individualized...
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Danbury of Columbus
2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
43 reviews
I only have experience with the memory care unit, The Orchard. The physical facility is good, comfortable and in good repair. The staff genuinely care about the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesDanbury in Columbus is an assisted living community located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus, which was ranked in BusinessWeek's 50 best cities in America, features endless events, attractions and dining and shopping opportunities. With guided tours through museums and factories, live...
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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria
*Based on reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period, Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. U.S. and Canada only.
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What are the best assisted living communities in the United States?
The best assisted living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2025 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.
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