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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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24 Photos available
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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Pacifica Senior Living Hemet

1177 South Palm Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
289 reviews

I been at Cottages for nearly 2 years, the workers care and helpful, we actually get treated well unlike other places in this area, doesn't feel like a hospital. Food is good too. This is a good clean place.

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

Pacifica Hemet offers assisted living and memory care in the heart of the Island Empire. With small-town appeal and lovely views of the San Bernardino Mountains, we are the perfect place to call home. We are just an hour from the Pacific Ocean, where we occasionally go to spend a day at the...

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Archwood East

25025 75th St, Salem, WI 53168

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
37 reviews

In the short time that the resident has been at the facility she is eating better and putting on weight. I'm also notified promptly when there is an issue that needs to be taken care of, whether its...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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
61 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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Elan Corpus Christi

5441 Lipes Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

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

The facility is great, all the staffs are amazing & especially [name removed] who works the front desk makes everybody feel welcomed when they walk in the doors. Helps guide guests to what they’re here for,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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
18
18 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
50 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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Barrington Terrace

1425 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
78 reviews

I have a really hard time getting anyone to call me back or return a message. Usually, I have to leave a message at the front desk because whoever I'm trying to call has a voicemail box that is full or not...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We partially participate with MEDICAID.US News & World Report, Year 2023 & years past, named Barrington Terrace as Best of Senior Living by achieving a perfect 5 out of 5 rating!!AHCA awarded Barrington Terrace with Assisted Living Quality Award in 2017. Our 2024 State Survey revealed...

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Atria Stamford

77 3rd Street, Stamford, CT 06905

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
12
12 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
96 reviews

After visiting a number of places my daughter and I chose Atria for my wife of 55 years. This was a very sad moment but one that was necessary. The Atria facilities and people have been marvelous. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Stamford has served the families of Fairfield County since 2007. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion to enhance beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities,...

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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.