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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 El Camino Gardens

2426 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608

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

Staff turnover has had negative impact. They have events frequently for the residents. They celebrate individuals as well. I still recommend.

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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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647

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

Legacy was a great place when mom needed it It worked wonderful for her at the time. Very friendly. Clean place. Good management.

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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Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace

1635 S Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
89 reviews

Terra Vista of Oak Brook Terrace would be a 5! What a difference of a privately owned company who doesn't use any agencies to source their staff. They are all hand picked to ensure they have the "care giving...

Provides: Memory Care

Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is changing the view on Alzheimer's care. We have recognized that a diagnosis of dementia for a loved one is a diagnosis for the whole family. We believe that keeping a family connected is imperative to not only providing the best possible, personalized care to the...

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Ashford Court

37501 Joy Road, Westland, MI 48185

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
167 reviews

I have been at Ashford Court for less than a year and would rate it 4 stars. The staff is very caring and responsive to concerns. I would recommend the community to others.

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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Brookdale Forest City

493 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC 28043

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
33 reviews

The staff is well-trained to care for patients with memory issues. The staff remain gentle and calm even when patients are agitated and combative. We would recommend Brookdale Memory Care as a top choice for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Quality Care You Can Count OnYou deserve quality care you can count on, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your freedom to have it. Here at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community, you can enjoy custom care plans, a fun-filled community calendar and a warm and welcoming...

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Sodalis Martinez

515 The Pass, Martinez, GA 30907

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
66 reviews

Literal inclusive. No add on costs, watching the workers during serving a meal, patient and kindness toward all, faith evident by listening to employees talk, not too big. Location key, close to Warren...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sodalis Martinez is located in a vibrant suburb of Augusta, Georgia. The area is surrounded by beautiful traditions of the South and the prestige of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National. University Hospital and Augusta University Medical Center are just an eight-mile drive from our...

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Trustwell Living at River Run Place

1155 Darlene Lane, Eugene, OR 97401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
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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Danbury of Millersburg

4245 Glen Dr, Millersburg, OH 44654

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
22
22 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
34 reviews

One of the most striking things about Danbury is the commitment of the staff to treating each resident with dignity, kindness, and respect. It is obvious that great effort is taken to provide a clean...

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

901 Spring Arbor Ct, Apex, NC 27502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
3
3 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
36 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that I always felt welcome as a visitor. Yes, I would recommend Spring Arbor of Apex to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Atria Park of Sierra Pointe

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

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

The staff is really nice the food is really good and they have a nice variety. The place is beautiful and clean. They have a lot of activities for the residents. The only negative for me at the moment is the...

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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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.