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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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Atria Park of Sierra Pointe

14500 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
12
12 Photos available
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9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
126 reviews

I found Atria to be a good experience. The was friendly and experienced. And they weren't understaffed. Cleanliness was very good. I got a 1 bedroom t gf at I used as a studio. Had I needed the bedroom I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Our luxurious, resort-style community is situated in a residential neighborhood in North Scottsdale with stunning mountain views and kaleidoscopic sunsets. We're within walking distance of shopping, dining and banking less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. Atria Park of Sierra Pointe has...

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StoryPoint Novi

42400 12 W Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377

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

The community is peaceful and clean. The food is good and the staff and companionship is wonderful. I am very happy to be a resident here. I have made many friends and enjoy spending time with everyone.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Legacy Heights Senior Living Community

11230 Ballantyne Trace Ct, Charlotte, NC 28277

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
89 reviews

Great place just priced us out. I would recommend it, but be aware of the increase. I haven't been there since new ownership.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome Home to Legacy Heights of Charlotte. We are located in South Charlotte's beautiful Ballantyne area, close to neighborhood shopping malls. Our community offers Assisted Living as well as our award winning Bridge to Rediscovery, Montessori-based memory care program. We also offer Respite...

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Clarendale Clayton

7651 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO 63117

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
41 reviews

What a fantastic place to live. We have no concerns or worries about our move here. It already feels like home. The staff made it easy to move here. They were prepared for the day we moved here from the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Spring Arbor of Winchester

2093 Northwestern Turnpike, Winchester, VA 22603

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

Absolutely! Can't say enough good things about the staff/facility and food. Mom went from being a shell of herself to a glowing, moving almost 90 year old. She is happy, and now walking and going to exercise...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Arbor - Winchester is in the historic town Winchester, Virginia and is an assisted living residence. Spring Arbor boasts colonial style architecture and is located just south of the Northwest Pike aka highway 50, just west the intersection of highway 37. It is only a couple of blocks from...

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Danbury of Broadview Heights

9500 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147

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

[name removed] Director Of Maintenance and housekeeping is always willing to lead a helping hand and a smile. [name removed] director of activities innovative and engaging activities monthly. She always...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danbury Senior Living in Broadview Heights offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and Parkinson's care options with amenities that today's seniors expect for comfort, support, and security – all within a beautiful park-like setting. Our campus has 130 private apartments with a...

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Atria Park of Glen Ellyn

95 Carleton Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
134 reviews

We chose Atria Park of Glen Ellyn for our uncle back in [date removed]. [name removed] is sales manager and she explained everything very clearly and even now she will visit our 90 year old uncle in rehab...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...

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Pacifica Senior Living Sunrise

4201 Springtree Dr, Sunrise, FL 33351

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

I just moved in and I love it. I know a good thing when I see it. This is the 1st place we looked at and there was no need to look any further. I am very pleased with my decision, everyone calls my by the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Pacifica Senior Living Sunrise provides excellent assisted living and memory care options for seniors in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our ideal location among many quality shopping centers and restaurants creates a wonderful setting for seniors to enjoy retirement life.Our intimate community is an...

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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
183 reviews

Staff has been great. Food always smells good & my mom hasn't complained about anything but the oatmeal. Haha Apartment is pretty spacious. We've been able to bring everything to keep her comfortable. Seems...

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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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

2701 Amhurst Dr, New Bern, NC 28562

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
114 reviews

It was a little of a struggle at first as my mom had to share a room in order to get in. 2 weeks ago she moved into a 1 bedroom efficiency and she is very happy. It is the perfect size for her. She likes the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...

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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.