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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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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove

1940 Nerge Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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

The staff is really great. My mom loved the daily activities and activity director and it going to them really helped with her dementia.

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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Brookdale Pinnacle (Offering HealthPlus)

1305 Lamplighter Drive, Grove City, OH 43123

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

The admissions representative was extremely understanding of my plight in making the proper placement. She also utilized transparency in the terms and prices

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Putting more living back into your life.It’s time to trade the worry and hassle of homeownership for the comfort and convenience of a life of redefined independence. It’s time to trade the stress of isolated life for the security and safety of a community designed from the ground up to be the...

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Oakmont of Roseville

1101 Secret Ravine Parkway, Roseville, CA 95661

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

We have found all the staff to be pleasant and friendly. My mother in law is well taken care of and all her needs are met. Very, very satisfied.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Oakmont of Roseville opened in August of 2013 and is innovative in its approach to senior living. Oakmont builds the finest communities in the industry. We pay exceptional attention to design, finish and detail and take great pride in creating attractive spaces that provide a safe, interesting...

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Avalon Memory Care - 7140

7140 Hwy 287 S, Arlington, TX 76001

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

Admissions Nurse [name removed] was very knowledgeable and was very empathetic to the situation. She gave good advice and answered all our questions. Staff is very friendly and has good interaction with the...

Provides: Memory Care
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If you are a resident of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, then you may need to be aware of the services that Avalon Memory Care can provide for you or a loved one. Located in various locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in Austin, this...

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Clarendale of Mokena

21536 South Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15
15 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
142 reviews

The staff is unbelievable always accommodating and willing to help quickly and resolve any issues. Many activities for the residents to do on a daily basis. Great choices for food.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of Mokena is the only senior living community in The Village of Mokena, Ill. It is also the newest such community in the greater market area to offer three integrated lifestyle options under one roof - residential living, assisted living and memory care. Clarendale of Mokena creates an...

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The Waterford at Baytown

901 West Baker Road, Baytown, TX 77521

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
118 reviews

It was lunch time. And Temple Houston was only focused on that. Staff was friendly. needs a hair cut. His room smelled like dirty cloths and body oder. We spent about 40 minutes with him. Over all a nice...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Discover convenient services and compassionate care at The Waterford at Baytown in Baytown, TX, a charming and close-knit city located on Texas' scenic Gulf Coast. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...

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Sedgwick Plaza

2455 North Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67220

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

All the initial intake was good but it seems like they have a lot of staff turnover. Now that my loved ones are in there, it seems like communication is lacking. It's a very disorganized place.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Welcome To The FamilySenior living as you may have once known it is much different today. Sedgwick Plaza strives to create something better—in every sense of the word. Here, you get an exceptional lifestyle filled with good friendships, meaningful activities, delicious food and, basically, all...

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Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

502 N. Sherman Street, Ludington, MI 49431

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

What we like the most about the community is that tt was very homey I liked the overall appearance . I just see some things because I work in a care home and sometimes being short staffed it kinda reflects...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Ludington Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Ludington, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that...

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The Delaney at Parkway Lakes

21700 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77407

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
82 reviews

I have been here for about 2 years and I am very comfortable. The Delaney is a very neat, clean and organized, and the staff makes me feel home. There are some improvements that need to be worked out but...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to retirement living the way it is meant to be. At The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, you can enjoy life on your own terms. Take your pick from comfortable and spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, each designed with the casual elegance that's so popular today. Bright, sunny...

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Avalon Memory Care - McKinney Ranch Parkway

5401 McKinney Ranch Parkway, McKinney, TX 75070

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

The patience they have. When I start to think she is going to drive me crazy, they come to the rescue and help my wife understand they are there to help.

Provides: Memory Care
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At AVALON, we set ourselves apart from other residences with the level of care and compassion we show to our residents. Our care is unique in that we treat our residents as people with individual needs rather than grouping them as 'those with dementia.' After all, a lack of cognitive ability...

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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.