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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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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647

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

Overall experience has been good. The staff has been patient and kind with our very difficult resident. Room is nice but not always happy with the housekeeping. But to be fair the resident refuses to allow...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is an assisted living community located in Tampa, Florida which is in Hillsborough County. The environment of this community is that of a luxurious resort. Residents will always have a variety of things that they can choose to participate in every day. From emotional...

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Gable Pines

1260 County Rd E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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25 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
97 reviews

As most places, the staff vary. Some are very good and some do the bare minimum. Same with housekeeping. There are many activities available each week and that is really nice. Also have a van to take them to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Gable Pines is a beautiful community that opened in June of 2016. Offering options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Located off County Road E, between 35E and Highway 61- Gable Pines is both close to the action of city living and offers the serenity and nature views of a...

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Silver Comet Senior Village

4900 Richard D Sailors Pkwy, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
94 reviews

The staff is wonderful and friendly. They give top notch care. There are plenty of activities for the residents to do. The food is tasty and has a good variety and alternative options. It is a clean building...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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A landmark for purposeful living, Silver Comet Village redefines retirement living. Offering independent living, assisted living and memory support options, Silver Comet Village is the best place to live and create new memories, experience life, and enjoy the company of family and friends. At...

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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
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3
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9.5
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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Oak Hill Terrace

1805 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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112 reviews

I would give them 5 stars, the staff seems pretty decent. The other residents seem friendly enough. Overall, I would recommend the community to others.

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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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Legacy House of Taylorsville

6302 S Gold Medal Drive, Taylorsville, UT 84129

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
53 reviews

Overall things are good. There have been a few miss communications about getting things done. The staff has been good. Some follow up issues.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Why Choose Legacy?Caring for seniors and their families since 1996, Legacy House of Taylorsville is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services.We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage of...

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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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5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
79 reviews

At this point I would say a 5 on 1-7. Maybe a 4 on value. Creekside is friendly, well organized and clean. They are totally on top of what the residents need medically and emotionally. I would absolutely...

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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Brookdale Willows Sherman

3410 Post Oak Crossing, Sherman, TX 75092

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
62 reviews

Staff is attentive. Food is fair. The apartment is a nice size. Facilities are clean. My sister in law is happy there. I would recommend to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Serene Gardens of Hartland

2799 Bella Vita Dr, Hartland, MI 48353

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
27 reviews

Staff is very helpful, the facility is clean. Activities are offered everyday and are at a level that everyone can participate (although my mother in law thinks they are too elementary for her). The rooms...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Discover the perfect blend of comfort and care at Serene Gardens of Grand Hartland. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers all-inclusive pricing, ensuring peace of mind for families. With a focus on individualized care, our dedicated team provides tailored support for each...

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Brookdale Lakeview Crossing (Offering HealthPlus)

4000 Lakeview Crossing, Groveport, OH 43125

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
112 reviews

Overall 5 stars. They did have some issues when management changed to traditions. Plus they had a fire in d laundry. So laundry wasn't getting done as frequently. It was a mess for a while but it is now...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Live your best life every day. At our Assisted Living and memory care community in Groveport, Ohio, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and meals. You’ll also find comfort knowing that staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a...

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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.