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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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Brookdale Apache Junction

2080 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
121 reviews

I moved here with no physical or mental disabitities to speak of. We moved here because of my wife's disabilities due to MS. I found out that Brookdale is mentally healthy for me. The staff very caring &...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...

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Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks

550 Old County Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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78 reviews

All the people there are friendly and helpful and the food is great. I would recommend. Place is clean and safeguarded and food is delicious and staff and residents are all super friendly and caring.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Now doing in person tours!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...

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Avista Magnolia

737 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA 92879

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

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Vista Corona Senior Living Management (VCSL), Staff, and Employees for their extraordinary care, during our father’s stay at Vista Corona Senior Living....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live your best life every day.If you’re ready more freedom and a fun lifestyle, our assisted living community in Corona, California, might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...

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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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68 reviews

This is a safe place to have my spouse. At Arden in Anderson she has several caretakers versus just one in me. She is very happy all the time and eating well, and she likes it very much. The staff knows her...

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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The Waterford at Shavano Park

4096 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249

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

The staff is very friendly, attentive and caring. The facility is very clean. Room size and location is ideal for ma's needs. Meals are good. Lots of opportunity for socialization and activities. She seems...

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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StoryPoint Mequon

6729 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI 53092

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

Great location close to village market restaurants quiet neighborhood. Memory care unit next door. We have not moved in yet, but from what I have seen I would absolutely recommend the place.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Mequon! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...

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The Ranch Estates of Tucson

2365 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

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

The Ranch Estates of Tucson is amazing. They are taking very good care of my Mother. It is an all-inclusive facility, meaning: staff is very engaged with the residents and caring, medical staff on-board, and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Ranch Estates of Tucson is senior living at its finest. We are located in the beautiful Casas Adobes area of Tucson, near Oro Valley. Our community includes assisted living and memory care services and amenities catered to the individual. The Ranch Estates of Tucson is much more than senior...

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Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living

One Railroad Street, Milford, MA 01757

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
44 reviews

It has been a long journey over the last 3 months the staff is every caring and wonderful on all shifts the care about the residents and the families they all have supported me during my lowest times and...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living offers compassionate care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located less than half a mile west of the Charles River and also enjoy activities at nearby parks and natural areas. We enjoy easy access to shopping and restaurants as well as day trips...

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Magnolia Springs Louisville

8225 Whipps Mill Road, Louisville, KY 40222

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
150 reviews

I visit a friend of mine at Magnolia Springs! Everyone is always friendly and professional. The building is clean and smells nice. I would recommend Magnolia Springs assisted living too friends and family.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...

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Windsor at Celebration

1370 Celebration Blvd, Celebration, FL 34747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
65 reviews

It is beautiful. The staff is great. But it is more expensive than other ALFs. For those that can afford it, it is the best AFL in the Orlando area.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Windsor at Celebration, you will find an unmatched choice in modern senior living with the coveted Celebration, Florida, destination location. This residential, independent lifestyle features top-shelf, specialized services and amenities, cutting-edge technology for resident security and...

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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.