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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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Bridgewood Gardens

151 Woodham Drive, Albertville, AL 35951

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

I like the clean environment. There are always fun things to do. The staff here is wonderful. They are always taking care of us and what we need. The food is good and the company is even better. It is a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Pegasus Senior Living, LLC communities

If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...

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The Waterford at Baytown

901 West Baker Road, Baytown, TX 77521

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
121 reviews

The Waterford is an excellent place for my mom. The staff and crew have help make the transition smooth and seamless. We recommend them to anyone looking for a place for their loved ones.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

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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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
72 reviews

The community has some positive qualities, including a good activity program, friendly staff, and a noticeable improvement in the food since a new chef came on board. The staff also seemed to care and do...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

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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Acclaim at East Beach

4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
11
11 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
42 reviews

I would give all of them a five! No kidding this place is great! I had no idea where to start when I was looking for a place to live. I had heard of A Place for Mom but thought it was only for people that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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LUXURY SENIOR LIVING ON THE WATERFRONTIf you’re looking for a luxury-filled retirement community with waterfront views, discover more about Acclaim at East Beach. Located near Little Creek Marina and boardwalk, our independent lifestyle was designed for seniors 62 or better to provide you with...

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Brookdale Murray

905 Glendale Road, Murray, KY 42071

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
64 reviews

I have a relative who lives here, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about this community. He truly enjoys living here, and every staff member treats him with kindness, compassion, and respect. It...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Brookdale Senior Living-Murray, KYWe say YES!We are an award-winning assisted living community serving seniors in Murray, Kentucky. We are located just a few minutes south of downtown, which provides our residents with easy access to shopping and dining venues. Our residents also enjoy attending...

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Heritage Green

7080 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
96 reviews

Overall the staff especially the nurses were excellent with care and information. The whole building including the private rooms were always clean and neat. The size of the rooms was ok. The Food was good...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Heritage Senior Living, LLC. communities

Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...

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Avalon Memory Care - Irving

3400 Country Club Road North, Irving, TX 75062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
68 reviews

Staff was very helpful. Some of my dads stuff went missing, but that was my fault, for not getting them from him. He seemed to like the staff and the food. Rooms were cleaned on a regular basis, done more if...

Provides: Memory Care
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WARM, FRIENDLY, STRESS-FREE ENVIRONMENTS FOR RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AVALON is ideal for a permanent residence. The neighborhoods are lovely, quiet, safe; plus, our staff is awake and on duty around the clock to assist residents with health and personal needs. Wheelchairs and walkers are...

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Archwood East

25025 75th St, Salem, WI 53168

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Photos available
9.7
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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Atria San Juan

32353 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
11
11 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
117 reviews

My sister is so happy there. Everyone has been so wonderful to here. The staff and residents have been so kind and welcoming. The staff is very attentive and always checking in on her. She has done so many...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Overlooking the San Juan Hills Golf Course, convenient to shopping, banks and excellent medical centers, Atria San Juan offers one of the most respected senior living communities in San Juan Capistrano. Whether dining alfresco on our patio, staying active in our customized fitness center, or...

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Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care

1152 Ben Franklin Hwy E, Douglassville, PA 19518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
97 reviews

The staff is universally friendly and positive. They all try to be very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Keystone Villa because it’s a great place. The facility is always clean. All of my needs are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Heritage Senior Living, LLC. communities

At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs, for affordable Personal Care. Personalized supportive care services are offered to our residents in a heartwarming environment so we can help you enjoy a better quality of life in our senior...

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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.