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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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Grand Villa of Lakeland

2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

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

I recently moved my mom from a different memory care facility. When I say night and day difference, I mean it completely! From the first tour, to move in day, to daily living I have seen a huge improvement...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Lakeland! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, Florida, is centrally located between Orlando and Tampa. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy life to the...

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The Brielle

140 Friendship Ln, Staten Island, NY 10314

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

I recently decided on having my 93 year old mom reside at the Brielle. My dealings with Mike and especially Alice Campbell made my decision so much easier. Alice was there to lend guidance and answer any...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Brielle, a non-profit community featuring care-inclusive pricing structure, is nestled in a natural wooded oasis right on Staten Island. We offer assisted living and memory care on a 10-acre campus that's comfortably removed from the surrounding noise and hectic pace. It's an idyllic setting...

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Manor At Market Square

803 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

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

Everything has been wonderful. My father in law is in the memory care neighborhood and the staff is great. They have programs and great food.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Manor at Market Square is truly a gem in the heart of Reading, PA. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra assistance when you need it, you're in the right place. Catering to both independent living and residents who...

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Creekside Alzheimer's Special Care Center

11200 Discovery Bay Dr., Pearland, TX 77584

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

The single room is nicely spacious, and kept clean. My mother is enjoying the food, often commenting on how tasty it is. So far, the staff has been very proactive with her care and appear to be attentive to...

Provides: Memory Care
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Creekside of Pearland, Texas, memory care is all we do. Our exclusive focus is on providing the best, research-based assisted living memory care for people with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.Every employee at Creekside is trained in memory care, because caring for those with dementia is...

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Sedgwick Plaza

2455 North Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67220

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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84 reviews

Office staff is very helpful, teaching mom how to text on her phone and other features, and other things she needs advice about. Mom complains about the taste of the food, although it has improved a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Welcome To The FamilySenior living as you may have once known it is much different today. Sedgwick Plaza strives to create something better—in every sense of the word. Here, you get an exceptional lifestyle filled with good friendships, meaningful activities, delicious food and, basically, all...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Bath

171 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333

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

The staff is very patient and responsive. They engage the residents with the activities not just offer activities. They encourage residents to engage in activities that make them feel valuable. The facility...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Crown Pointe Retirement Community

2820 S 80th St, Omaha, NE 68124

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

This facility provides a welcoming atmosphere for anyone considering a place for their loved ones. It is modern, clean with staff that are kind and accommodating.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Discover the good life at Crown Pointe, where the most sought after Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Omaha, Nebraska, can be found in abundance. Our warm and inviting community is filled with potential friends and comforts to help residents enjoy every moment of...

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Oak Hill Terrace

1805 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188

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

Friendly and kind staff, genuine concern. Variety of activities. Value Catholic activities for Mom. Yes would recommend to others.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Oak Hill Terrace is a community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into the fabric of...

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Brookdale Hoffman Estates

1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

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

I chose Brookdale/Discovery Village independent living for my 87 yr old Dad based on a referral from A Place For Mom. [Name Removed] was super helpful and kind when I did the tour. She answered all my...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.  When something needs to be...

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Paramount Senior Living at Manassas

8341 Barrett Dr, Manassas, VA 20109

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

The staff at facility are very caring and responsive. The nurses work hard to make my wife comfortable and cared for. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Paramount Senior Living at Manassas is a premiere assisted living community in Manassas, Virginia. Our campus, which is set on six acres, is just a short drive from Washington D.C. and near downtown Manassas, a local shopping mall and an abundance of restaurants. Manassas is a quiet and peaceful...

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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.