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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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Morningside of Gastonia

2755 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16
16 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
53 reviews

The staff at Morningside AL in Gastonia were so caring, compassionate and always on top of taking care of everything my Mom needed during her stay there. I highly recommend this facility to anyone looking...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...

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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

36 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
85 reviews

The staff is great and friendly but there are some inconsistencies with staff coming in every morning (like they're supposed to) to check on her and she has complained about the food but overall she loves...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a beautiful community located in a quiet, charming neighborhood, with shopping, restaurants, and local attractions just around the corner. From the beautiful sun porches, balconies, and landscaped grounds, to the fitness center, library, pool, and social...

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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
9.5
Review Score
25 reviews

Very happy. From the day we visited and now a year later we are still pleased with our decision of becoming part of this community. The people are friendly, we keep busy and feel safe. I do recommend to...

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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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore

2516 W Lakeshore Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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9.5
Review Score
41 reviews

From day one, the staff was friendly, considerate of my father, very helpful and engaging. They greet my dad by name throughout the facility, which is important to ensure he feels welcome and a part of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee is a community, made up of individual threads, all woven together with purpose and skill. As a skilled artist can tell an entire story by weaving those threads together, ours are people...nurses, caregivers, doctors, therapists, community leaders,...

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Manor At Market Square

803 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
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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Brookdale Wayne AL/MC

820 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
72 reviews

Overall, I’ve had a good experience. The facility is very affordable and offers good value for the money. Value for Money: 4/5 This is a very affordable place, especially considering the services and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just a...

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Country Charm

3177 Meridian Parke Dr, Greenwood, IN 46142

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
93 reviews

The staff here is always helpful. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants to move in here. Even the head staff are so friendly to me, I’m not used to that! I love it here. I love having my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Let the allure of county living and appeal of big-city services lead to Country Charm, an Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Greenwood, Indiana. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally...

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Atria Tinton Falls

44 Pine Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
114 reviews

It's 5 stars for me as the responsible family member. The place is spotless. The staff is incredibly observant and calls me whenever they have any suspicion that my mom is having any kind of difficulty,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Conveniently located near the beaches, boardwalk and shops of the Jersey Shore and major highways, Atria Tinton Falls has served Monmouth County families for 20 years. This vibrant community is designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater...

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StoryPoint Prospect

6901 Carslaw Ct, Prospect, KY 40059

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
86 reviews

Storypoint has always treated and cared for my mother with respect and kindness and have always been good to her. The staff is excellent and my mother enjoys being here.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Prospect! From assistance with daily tasks to the handling of household maintenance and more, our experienced team at StoryPoint Prospect knows that care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we take the time to get to know each resident to ensure they receive the highest quality of...

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Church Creek

1250 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
25
25 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
80 reviews

Love Church Creek and the staff and the residents. We have been here 3 months and have enjoyed every day for one reason or another. The member activities are endless from the movie library of over 1,000...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...

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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.