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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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Sodalis Tampa

2626 West Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20
20 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
126 reviews

1. Above average 2. Room cleaning below average. 3. Excellent 4. Above average 5. Excellent 6. Average 7. Excellent 8. Excellent I really like that I can text or call the director's cell 24/7. They...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sodalis Tampa is a single-story community located on 6 acres of beautifully landscaped land with opened courtyards and is adjacent to one of Tampa's wetland and conservation areas.This community offers affordable luxury and is just moments from the abundant conveniences of the Greater...

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Amavida at Lakes Park

7820 Fanning Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
23
23 Photos available
21
21 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
36 reviews

We've been really happy with the facility. It's our second memory care facility that we've had mom at and they do a great job at getting her up and moving. She is well taken care of and I would not hesitate...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to amavida, a 32-acre, resort-style senior living community in Fort Myers, Florida, designed for those who have a love of life. Choose from maintenance-free cottages, residences, apartments and suites. Indulge in exceptional amenities including a variety of pools, restaurants, bistros,...

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Westmont of Escondido

500 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
70 reviews

My mom loves the place and says everyone is so nice. She has been going to activities and has actually improved in her walking and communications. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a...

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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Landings of Sidney

1150 West Russell Road, Sidney, OH 45365

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
48 reviews

The Landings is a great place for our father. We are very comfortable having him in the care of this facility. The care staff is top notch checking on him often. They care for him as if he were a family...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Landings of Sidney provides seniors with assisted living that they need in the city of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. Sidney offers a peaceful place for seniors to call home. This area provides beautiful natural features, and it also offers the quiet that seniors are looking for. Guests of our...

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Arbor Landing at Hampstead

13937 US HWY 17, Hampstead, NC 28443

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
36 reviews

Arbor landing took excellent care of my mom. The entire staff was caring, compassionate, and professional. Even when my mom was challenging with her Dementia and disease process they were loving caring

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Arbor Landing at Hampstead is offering a unique experiences for seniors and their families. The community is able to offer some traditional assisted living services with their on-site home care services, ask for details!In addition to independent living with assisted living services, the...

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Independence Village of Fishers East

12950 Talblick St, Fishers, IN 46037

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
97 reviews

My Dad was living in Independent Living and we later realized that he should probably have been in Assisted. Everyone there went over and above to see that he was safe and taken care of. Staff treated him...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Fishers East! 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...

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Westerwood (Friendship Village Columbus)

5800 Forest Hills Blvd, Columbus, OH 43231

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
15
15 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
54 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that the staff are very nice and the holiday meals are always very nice to see everyone

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Friendship Village of Columbus is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community established in 1978. Nestled in a residential setting on 25 acres of naturally wooded grounds, we are conveniently located near downtown Westerville. Our community is based on respect for older adults and...

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The Wellington at Arapaho

600 West Arapaho, Richardson, TX 75080

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
178 reviews

What really stands out is the food. It used to be excellent—that’s what drew us in! The chef everyone loved, and especially loved for his food, left, and the next chef only lasted three weeks. Now there’s a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Get plugged in to The Wellington at Arapaho, where residents can experience luxury and style in a supportive environment in the Telecom Corridor. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Richardson boasts the comforts of home with walk-in closets and wall-to-wall carpet in spacious...

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Anthology of Boynton Beach (Summer 2024)

9776 S Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
14 reviews

They need to come to the rooms more often and check on their memory care people specially if they have medical conditions. My loved one was in there and she fell and couldn't get up and had to wait until...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Anthology of Boynton Beach, this is your time to shine under the warming Florida sun. Our brand new community offers a boutique-style living experience with person-centered care that’s there when you need it. Each day is yours to enjoy any way you like, whether you’re playing a round of golf...

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Morningside House of St Charles

70 Village St, Waldorf, MD 20602

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
84 reviews

As the Responsible Party for my cousin, I was pleased with the way Morningside attentively listened about my cousin’s situation and condition to ensure an appropriate fit and level of care. The residence is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...

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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.