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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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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

2701 Amhurst Dr, New Bern, NC 28562

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

My dad really loved it there, he moved out in February, just met a lady and they had other plans! He especially loved the food and the staff! Hopefully if he needs too he can go back there!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Merrill Gardens communities

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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Boulder Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care

6070 Northland Drive, Rockford, MI 49341

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

My Mom stayed at Boulder Creek Assisting Living. Staff was so kind and thoughtful. Always stopping by her room to say Hi, and inviting her to whatever activity was going on in case she forgot. For meals,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

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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Water's Edge of Bradenton

2015 32nd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
51 reviews

I am very happy with Waters Edge of Bradenton! Great staff! They do a lot of activities with their residents! I would recommend to others!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Water's Edge of BradentonWater’s Edge of Bradenton is a lovely assisted living community just off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the town of Bradenton, Florida. The local town is a vacation friendly area that is almost entirely filled with country clubs, beaches, and residential housing. With...

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Wyncote Place Memory Care Community

240 Barker Road, Wyncote, PA 19095

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
62 reviews

Wyncote place really feels like a family; I notice that all members of the staff are willing to go above and beyond even when something might not be "their job" traditionally.

Provides: Memory Care
See all Inspirit Senior Living communities

Wyncote Place offers outstanding personal care for people with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Located in historic Wyncote, Pennsylvania in the Delaware Valley, our town offers Main Street charm, as well as the conveniences that come with urban living. Well known for our beautiful...

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Oak Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center

4501 Silver Sage Drive, Haltom City, TX 76137

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

I had two parents w Alzheimer's in 2 different facilities at the same time. Oak Ridge was run like a well-oiled machine. Like any company, it starts at the top. The woman who ran this place ([name removed])...

Provides: Memory Care
See all Sinceri Senior Living communities

Our Sinceri Senior Living-exclusive Meaningful Moments memory care services offer countless opportunities for residents to create new memories, maximize their independence, and pursue old and new passions. Residents enjoy enriching activities, designed to stimulate the mind, body, and spirit...

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Brookdale Willows Sherman

3410 Post Oak Crossing, Sherman, TX 75092

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

The caring people, 1:1 attention, and relaxing atmosphere are the best factors! Administrators are visible and hands-on with residents and families! Overall they could improve processes and communication.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Brookdale communities

Our luxurious senior living community set on three acres of beautiful landscaped grounds in Sherman, Texas, offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your...

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Heartis San Antonio

15430 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78248

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

Lynridge has been updated . It has a new clean interior. This community is just the right size not to big or small. My parents have overall enjoyed the setting.

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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Lumina Las Vegas

2710 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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

Good overall experience and staff, activities, food and apartment size. Safe, comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff always available to help. It is expensive.

Provides: Memory Care
See all Solera Senior Living communities

Lumina Las Vegas is an extraordinary memory care community in Las Vegas, Nevada, offering a groundbreaking approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. First-class services, exemplary dining, luxurious accommodations, state-of-the-art technology, and specific attention to the different stages of...

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Arden Courts Richmond

13800 Bon Secours Dr, Midlothian, VA 23114

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
48 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that they are very professional and personable. My friend has adjusted so well due to the exceptional staff. Food looks great also.

Provides: Memory Care
See all ProMedica Senior Care communities

Arden Courts of Richmond - ProMedica Senior Care, located near Historic Richmond Virginia is a secured memory care community located on Richmond's Southside, in Midlothian, Chesterfield County, an area that is rich in history, arts, and culture. In 2014, Outside Magazine selected Richmond, VA as...

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Crown Pointe Retirement Community

2820 S 80th St, Omaha, NE 68124

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
132 reviews

Communication has failed a couple of times. Food is good and the aides are also. The room size is perfect. For being blind it is a nice size and mostly easy moving around. The only drawback is the size of...

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

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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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.