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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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Amavida at Lakes Park

7820 Fanning Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907

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

Love where I live. This is where I belong. Close to a park where I can walk or ride a bike. Food and service is great. Housekeeping is wonderful. Activities are fun. Something for everyone. Onsite Dr, PT,...

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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Benton House of Bluffton

8 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910

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

Repairs to the apartment were not completed by move in and the cook quit so the staff was trying to fill in. So food left a lot to be desired. I think the issues are due to a new director, office manager on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Bluffton 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of...

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Inspired Living at Ivy Ridge

7179 40th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

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

5 across the board but unfortunately I live out of state so I wish I could pop in more often but several out of state family members have been to see my mother and they all remark on the staff and the...

Provides: Memory Care
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Located in northwest St. Petersburg, Inspired Living Ivy Ridge provides personalized care for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory impairments. The care your loved one receives at Inspired Living Ivy Ridge is tailored to each resident. We begin by learning his or her life...

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Boulder Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care

6070 Northland Drive, Rockford, MI 49341

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

Love Boulder Creek Assisted Living! We had our first tour of this great facility when we were initially looking for a place for mom. She wasn't quite ready and was still safe in our home. When the time came...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Boulder Creek, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Rockford, Michigan, where we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...

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Lake Wylie

4877 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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66 reviews

Just wish they had a shady covered area outside,there is not much outside area where there is access for wheelchairs.They were slow getting my sister's physical therapy, two months and they are just now...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated near the Catawba River in York County, minutes from the city of Charlotte, Lake Wylie Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With Lake Wylie nearby, a small town resort-like atmosphere and old-fashioned Southern charm make this peaceful...

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Brookdale Murray

905 Glendale Road, Murray, KY 42071

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

5's all the way down! My parents moved in 2 weeks ago and are very happy. The process of securing the unit and the move in could not have been smoother. Staff there are very professional and thoughtful and...

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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StoryPoint Gahanna

5435 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

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

I moved here after Sycamore Creek, an Independent living building, opened. Since then I have lived in assisted living and now am in independent again. I find the residents friendly. I have participated in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Gahanna! 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 each service...

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Renaissance North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613

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

I've had a few obstacles but they have helped me every step of the way. I love that there are staff around all the time. My mom gets checked on often. Very clean facility with fresh flowers, good food and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Renaissance is an upscale senior living community in Tampa, Florida.Renaissance has been renovated with an upscale, modern feel and offers a continuum of care without expensive buy-ins. This multi-million-dollar renovation brings a renewed vibe and reawakened energy to the community.

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Cypress Square

205 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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88 reviews

Everything is great: studio apartment size, food in like restaurant style, all fresh veggies and fruit served. no can goods used to prepare meals. All staff is professional, friendly and caring which is very...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cypress Place is located on a tree lined street in beautiful Summerville, South Carolina. We are two miles north of Old Fort Dorchester State Historical Park and about thirty miles from the Atlantic Ocean. At Cypress Place, we strive to maintain a cozy homelike atmosphere, with a caring staff...

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Acclaim at East Beach

4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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40 reviews

Acclaim at East Beach is a place that I was looking for when I was considering Independent Living facilities. I'm content living here and I'm becoming more familiar with the area. I've made several friends...

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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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.