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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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Valley Spring Memory Care

555 Miller Lane, Los Banos, CA 93635

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

For the most part it has been a very pleasant place, I feel secure when I leave my husband each day knowing they will care for him. The workers are helpful and very pleasant, questions are answered promptly.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Valley Spring Memory Care, our vision is to create a warm and inviting memory care community that empowers residents to lead fulfilling, purposeful lives. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to age gracefully, surrounded by a supportive network of caregivers, friends, and...

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The Birches at Harleysville

691 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
128 reviews

Overall, the staff is very nice and my mom is adapting to her new place. The maintenance is poor and needs much improvement ; I've had to clean the bathroom in my mothers room bc it's always dirty, I...

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

Need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing or medication management? At The Birches at Arbour Square Personal Care and Dementia Care Community located on a 20-acre campus in Harleysville, PA, you will find all the services you need to live a healthy and happy life. The...

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Southwick Village

802 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077

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

I came to Southwick Village at the request of family. I was wary, giving up my home for an apartment at... ugh... a retirement facility. Never a day has passed where I've regretted the move, Southwick...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Southwick Village is a 55+ retirement community, located in the historic town of Southwick, MA. Nestled on 46 acres of towering trees and nature in a park-like setting, close to golf courses, hiking trails and quaint town amenities. Our spacious one and two bedroom cottages have plenty of room...

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Spring Village at Stratford

6911 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614

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

The facility is beautiful and my mom loves the food. The place is spotless and sunny and there are plenty of activities. The only reason I didn't say 5 stars is because sometimes they are not great at...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all WoodBine Senior Living communities

At Spring Village, you'll find a dedicated staff who understand the importance of balancing individual care with your independence. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in our theater, reading a novel in our library, or taking an excursion to nearby local shops, we are dedicated to helping you live...

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Heartis San Antonio

15430 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78248

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

I would give it 5 stars, except [name removed] said some of the meals are unappetizing and scheduled therapy sessions are not consistent. The quality of meals could be better. Green soup doesn't look...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Frontier Senior Living communities

HEARTIS San Antonio is an assisted living and memory care community offering high quality, personalized care services in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio is a thriving city highly regarded for its high quality of life, fine shopping and world-class dining and cultural opportunities. Home to...

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Harbor Village Senior Living Communities

90 Allen Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

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

There have been several errors on my bills. When I try to contact the person generating them both times I called for multiple weeks, leaving messages and she didn't respond. Took almost 3 weeks to get it...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Meridian Senior Living communities

Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living and assisted living so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one...

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Havenwood of Richfield

245 76th St W, Richfield, MN 55423

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

havenwood has been phenomenal. They were very patient in working through the original financing. It is always clean. The staff is personable and very friendly. The same person opens the door each time Line...

Provides: Memory 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
See all Liberty Properties communities

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 Murray

905 Glendale Road, Murray, KY 42071

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
56 reviews

Mom was only there for a month and a half and she fell and passed. Friendly and clean. Food was fair. Overall it is a place I would recommend.

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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Cherry Blossom Senior Living

79 Blossom Field Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43213

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

Overall, I would describe the care here as above average. It's hard to expect everything to be perfect in this kind of setting, but the staff generally did a solid job supporting residents and handling daily...

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

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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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.