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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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Aspen Assisted Living

32406 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152

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

They were very good with my mother-in-law. She really enjoyed it for respite care. She is moving in to assisted living in 2 weeks there. Food was good activities were great. Room is nice and clean.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Aspen Assisted Living strives to provide a home-like environment for adult citizens in our community who are aged or are experiencing age-related or memory care challenges. To us, this represents a focus on health and well-being supported by a team of compassionate caring people who possess a...

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Danbury of Columbus

2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

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

[Name Removed] was amazing to work with. [Name Removed] was lovely, cheery and helpful when I walked in without an appointment. The nurses & aids were incredibly kind and doing their best to meet my friend's...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danbury in Columbus is an assisted living community located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus, which was ranked in BusinessWeek's 50 best cities in America, features endless events, attractions and dining and shopping opportunities. With guided tours through museums and factories, live...

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The Harrison

3060 Valley Farms Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
58 reviews

Every time I've been to see my mom or meet with you guys when we toured the facility it's been outstanding service and attention to detail. I'm so grateful to have my mom there where I feel like she's cared...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Race over to The Harrison at Eagle Valley, where desired amenities and convenient services get residents revved up about a vibrant Indy lifestyle that encourages independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community...

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The Gables on Pelham

1306 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
60 reviews

The activities, food, apartment size, and cleanliness are all excellent. I feel like they could use more staff members, and that would probably make the quality of care a 5 instead of a 4. My Mother is very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Home Sweet HomeServing seniors in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation, our community provides you with a warm and welcoming environment where you can experience newfound freedom and independence. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and household chores so you can...

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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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Sunflower Springs - Trinity

2300 Welbilt Blvd, Trinity, FL 34655

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

We are so glad that we found Sunflower Springs. It really is a lovely place for my sister to live. She loves it. Her apartment is really nice. She always enjoys her dining room experience. And all of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
87 reviews

I think its benefits and I feel cared for. Socialization is good for me. It a really good experience. I like that doctors are on-site.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...

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Atria El Camino Gardens

2426 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
200 reviews

Faculty and staff are very nice and competent. Would have been nice if admin would have been more involved in move-in day. Apartments are small but functional. I can't think of any amenities they don't...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria El Camino Gardens welcomes you to come for a visit to see our warm and welcoming community where people gather and enjoy life together. Our residents know and rest assured we have the services and amenities they are looking for from our deliciously prepared meals choosing from three...

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Anthology of Boynton Beach (Summer 2024)

9776 S Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
19 reviews

My wife and I are happy we moved here. People are very nice, we like the food and we enjoy everyday. The community is very well kept. If you are looking for a community, I do recommend American house.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Anthology of Boynton Beach, this is your time to shine under the warming Florida sun. Our brand new community offers a boutique-style living experience with person-centered care that’s there when you need it. Each day is yours to enjoy any way you like, whether you’re playing a round of golf...

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The Pinnacle of Louisville

10451 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
52 reviews

No one wants a loved one to go to memory care, but they should feel lucky if they get a spot at the Pinnacle. They really do focus on the residents living the best life that they can.

Provides: Memory Care
See all RSL Management Group communities

Park Louisville is a personal care community dedicated to enhancing quality of life by enabling residents to continue their daily routines with as much independence as possible. Every detail of the building is designed with the safety, security and personal freedom of residents in mind. Homelike...

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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.