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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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Cypress Court

1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
57 reviews

So far it's a five and the only comment I can give really is that my mom is only been in there for a little over a month!! We are at a disadvantage to give you long-term comments on how great they are, but...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...

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The Waterford at Shavano Park

4096 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249

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

I highly recommend Waterford my mother n law was very happy there. Clean environment The activities the food the staff very caring the community there was amazing including the residents were so friendly my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our pet-friendly community in San Antonio, Texas, offers both assisted living for seniors needing a little help with day-to-day activities and memory care for those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia.As an assisted living resident at our community, you’ll relish...

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Provision Living at St. Joseph

3351 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

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

The staff always answers the phone happy and polite. People have always been helpful to me when I’m helping my mother who is a resident. I also like that there are activities going on frequently. The staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Grace Manor Suites

4620 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL 33809

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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70 reviews

[name removed] was very good communicating with us throughout the whole process. She even visited our mom while she was still in skilled nursing during her rehab. Grace Manor has been so easy to work with...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living Care for Seniors with the Warmth of Southern Hospitality in North Lakeland with a decade of care and local ownership. We offer inclusive monthly pricing and there isn't a buy-in here, adding peace of mind. Grace Manor Suites is a warm, inviting home for seniors that offers...

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Independence Village of Aurora

505 South Chillicothe Road, Aurora, OH 44202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
338 reviews

My husband & i were received here with much friendliness. Everyone we talked to was very helpful. We have lived here for 2 years + would highly recommend it to all.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village! Offering an array of services and amenities, residents can choose from independent living and assisted living. We understand it’s the small details in life that make a difference, which is why we strive to make each moment of every day something remarkable...

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The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows

71 Longview Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
46 reviews

The entire staff is professional, compassionate and they all seem to like their jobs! My mother is getting wonderful care there. It is beautiful and my mom enjoys the food. I can't think of anything they can...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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There is a difference in assisted living ... it's called The Terrace at The Glen. If someone you love needs help with everyday activities, you can feel secure knowing that there's a community that offers peace of mind -- both for you and your loved one. With 43 private apartments (with...

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Apple Blossom

125 Apple Blossom Way, Coraopolis, PA 15108

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

The care team is overworked and understaffed. While most caregivers are great, there aren't enough to meet demand. My loved one has expressed that response times are slow, particularly for transport back to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

3939 44th Street SW, Grandville, MI 49418

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
62 reviews

The building is only 7 years old and very nice inside. You could call it upscale. The staff is very accommodating. The room is spacious and the food is well prepared by Chef [name removed].

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Grand Village, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Grandville, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. At our community, residents and family members will find a warm and inviting environment, where we support and...

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Independence Village of Grand Ledge

4775 Village Drive, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
215 reviews

What we like the most about Independence Village of Grand Ledge is that the staff and residents are so welcoming and friendly. The administrative staff are very helpful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. With these customized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and get support when needed the most. We are dedicated to making sure that life...

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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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9.7
Review Score
51 reviews

The staff are cheerful, kind, and caring. Several activities are offered daily. [name removed] is wonderful. I am very happy with the care they give.

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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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.