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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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Ashford Court

37501 Joy Road, Westland, MI 48185

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

The people were very friendly, the place was clean, and my father could afford it on his income. Based on the experience we would recommend Ashford Court to other families.

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Ashford Court, we provide all the comforts of home without the responsibilities of home. All our apartment suites include kitchenettes, private bathrooms, heating, air conditioning, and 24/7 emergency response services. Rent at Ashford Court includes regular housekeeping and linen services,...

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Sunrise of Lafayette Hill

429 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

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

The staff was very nice overall and the place had nice decor and was cleaned regularly. The food was mostly good, especially the soups and desserts! I didn't care for the oatmeal and eggs, so I rarely went...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...

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Brightmore of East Memphis

6420 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
39 reviews

So far, very happy. There have been a lot of challenges, and they have been very helpful resolving issues. I would recommend this community to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Brightmore of East Memphis, a full-service rental senior living community in East Memphis near Germantown and Collierville, has the answer.Brightmore of East Memphis provides the vibrant retirement lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Here, you can choose from a number of Independent Living rental...

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Brookdale Wayne AL/MC

820 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
69 reviews

Everyone that I have spoken with has been very helpful and professional and any questions that I've had they have addressed readily. This is the 3rd Assisted Living for my mom and she complains less than...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just a...

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Arden Courts Richmond

13800 Bon Secours Dr, Midlothian, VA 23114

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
59 reviews

THE STAFF IS SO CARING! THE AWESOME ENVIRONMENT! Highly recommend! I wish I had known about Arden before I made so many trips to other facilities. It's BEING INTRODUCED TO A NEW FAMILY/A NEW BEGINNING

Provides: Memory Care
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Arden Courts of Richmond - ProMedica Senior Care, located near Historic Richmond Virginia is a secured memory care community located on Richmond's Southside, in Midlothian, Chesterfield County, an area that is rich in history, arts, and culture. In 2014, Outside Magazine selected Richmond, VA as...

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Indigo at Carolina Forest

176 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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17 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
57 reviews

Room size is good, place is clean, the staff is terrific, Jim complained about food but he enjoyed when I would pick him up 3 xs a week to go for either breakfast, lunch or dinner. With [ Name Removed] being...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Trustwell Living at River Run Place

1155 Darlene Lane, Eugene, OR 97401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
62 reviews

The facility is well kept and the food is good. The staff are all fantastic. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living
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A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...

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Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care

1507 Glastonbury Dr, St. Johns, MI 48879

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
96 reviews

Everyone here is so nice and attentive, always helpful. It's always clean and staff is always responsive. The activities are fun, my mother loves bingo. She has some extra special friends in memory care,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Grace Haven, a Leisure Living Community in St. Johns, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...

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Summit Corners

8400 S Bedford Rd, Macedonia, OH 44056

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
78 reviews

I think the facility is very nice. Looks like they just built it (up keep.) And it is literally 8mins from my house. Staff are very personable. Mom has issues with the facility. But the problems she sees,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Summit Corners is a located by ample shopping, hotel accommodations, restaurants and entertainment including the Hard Rock Rocksino and phenomenal MetroParks system. We are within a 15-25 minute drive of Solon, Chagrin Falls, Aurora and 10 minute drive of Twinsburg, Hudson, Sagamore Hills and...

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The Waterford at Levis Commons

7100 South Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551

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

From what i've seen from a distance, I would rate the Waterford a 5 on all these dimensions. I believe my mother-in-law is in a safe, secure, clean and navigable facility at the Waterford at Levis...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Embrace a bright future at The Waterford at Levis Commons, where desired amenities and convenient services provide residents the opportunity to live a vibrant lifestyle. Imagine an apartment home with no cooking, cleaning or maintenance — and friends next door. That's what residents get at The...

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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.