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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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Westmont of Escondido

500 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
74 reviews

Mom was moved into memory care two weeks ago and I am impressed with the number of activities that they do and it is great to see her participating in so many of them. The staff is very attentive and caring.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Westmont Town Court is centrally located in Escondido, within walking distance from the Historic Grand Avenue Downtown District where residents can enjoy unique shops, fine eateries and medical services as well as cultural performances and fine art at the nearby California Center for the Arts....

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Brookdale Crown Point

10050 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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

The staff has been wonderful to my mother. They also made it very easy for me to transition mother into Brookdale. It was one of the hardest things to do. I would recommend to anyone!

Provides: Memory Care
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Great Care for Great SeniorsBrookdale was one of the pioneers of memory care over 25 years ago, and we haven’t stopped perfecting our system ever since. Our program, called Clare Bridge, is an award-winning, research-based way of providing a safe, stable and predictable environment for seniors so...

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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647

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

Everyone was super helpful. Had great knowledge and was able to speed up the whole process. I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone. The memory care is excellent. Rooms are spacious and well...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is an assisted living community located in Tampa, Florida which is in Hillsborough County. The environment of this community is that of a luxurious resort. Residents will always have a variety of things that they can choose to participate in every day. From emotional...

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

Arden courts is great for memory care patients. It's not glitzy or glamorous but the service and set up work perfectly. The staff was very caring and attentive. The psych dr was amazing keeping me updated...

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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Atria Del Rey

8825 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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

The staff so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone I've encountered has been super! The whole care home is kept very clean. I would definitely recommend Atria Del Rey They have a very welcoming and...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Del Rey is a welcoming assisted living community in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Featuring views of Mt. Baldy and Red Hill Park, Atria Del Rey offers easy access to nearby freeways, restaurants and downtown Rancho Cucamonga.Residents of our pet-friendly community enjoy more...

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Danbury of Millersburg

4245 Glen Dr, Millersburg, OH 44654

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

I have been here a year and a half. It's the best life I have ever lived. I was in the military and then worked 41 years at Goodyear Aerospace. I'm where I should be.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
78 reviews

Arden courts is immaculate and the staff without a doubt cares about your loved one, my mom is very difficult and [name removed] handles her with the utmost maturity and respect. [name removed] and [name...

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 Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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

I think its benefits and I feel cared for. Socialization is good for me. It a really good experience. I like that doctors are on-site.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...

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Cherry Blossom Senior Living

79 Blossom Field Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43213

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
64 reviews

Mom loves cherry blossom senior living! She is in their independent living in a cottage, and she feels like it's a spacious house. She just loves it. She goes into the main building to go play bingo, other...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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There is a place for you or your loved one at Cherry Blossom Senior Living in Columbus, Ohio that centers around friendships, family, a life filled with independence and purpose, tender and trusted care when and how you need itand the feeling that you’re home.Find out more about Cherry Blossom’s...

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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 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
94 reviews

All the staff are very kind, sociable, caring and friendly. I love all the staff, they look out for me. The caregivers do a tremendous job with help and care. They truly care about me. The food is excellent,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.