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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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Clarendale Clayton

7651 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO 63117

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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18
18 Photos available
13
13 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
36 reviews

My mother is in memory care and the staff and care has been wonderful. My family appreciates the quality of care and attention to my mother. Everyone is very friendly, helpful and supportive. The daily...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Sunrise of Five Forks

3997 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
91 reviews

Sunrise at Five Forks has truly been a blessing for our family. The care team is exceptionally compassionate, attentive, and dedicated—they take the time to know my mom as a person and not just a resident....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise at Five Forks, a Sunrise Senior Living Community is located in Lilburn, GA close to shopping, physician offices, churches, and major hospitals. At Sunrise, we welcome seniors into a warm, inviting community. We offer a choice of accommodations, from Companion to Two-Bedroom Suites. Each...

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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
133 reviews

Moving is never easy, but the people that moved me were wonderful. Crown Point is an easy place to live. The staff here is top notch, and it's my choice how active in daily events I want to be. Meals are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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The Waterford at Levis Commons

7100 South Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
117 reviews

From what i've seen from a distance, I would rate the Waterford a 5 on all these dimensions. I believe my mother-in-law is in a safe, secure, clean and navigable facility at the Waterford at Levis...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Embrace a bright future at The Waterford at Levis Commons, where desired amenities and convenient services provide residents the opportunity to live a vibrant lifestyle. Imagine an apartment home with no cooking, cleaning or maintenance — and friends next door. That's what residents get at The...

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Clarendale of St. Peters

10 Dubray Dr, Saint Peters, MO 63376

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
72 reviews

The staff is very responsive to requests . I think the activities food, and overall cleanliness have pleased my mother. She's making new friends and enjoying common areas. She also gets out for three meals a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...

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Symphony at Delray Beach

4840 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
55 reviews

We recently moved our 92 year old Mom to Symphony after a hospitalization that rendered her more vulnerable to living on her own as she had been. My brother and I looked at several assisted living facilities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated near multiple beaches on historic Atlantic Avenue, Symphony at Delray Beach is a modern, urban senior living community located near Delray Medical, Bethesda Hospital East and West and Boca Center for Health as well as Publix Plaza, Delray Square, Delray Municipal Beach and Morikami...

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Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

1330 West Oliver Street, Owosso, MI 48867

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
84 reviews

When my 93-year-old father's Alzheimers and dementia started to become a real problem a year ago, we were concerned about finding a good place where he could live and be cared for around the clock. We chose...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Oliver Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Owosso, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...

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Atria Grand Oaks

2177 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

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

What we like the most about the community is the Friendly people, observant staff always willing to help, security. Yes, we would recommend Atria Grand Oaks to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Nestled in the heart of Thousand Oaks, Atria Park of Grand Oaks offers resort-style living in a Tuscanesque village setting for Southern California's active older adults. Our amenity-rich community offers all the comforts of home — without the burdens of home maintenance. We provide independent...

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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
9.6
Review Score
85 reviews

My experience here has been wonderful. I was here to work hard to get my strength. The therapy program with [name removed] is amazing. I am standing and walking on my own. They really motivated me. My studio...

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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Carriage House Senior Living Community

3896 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27455

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
73 reviews

We have mostly been happy with the community. Outings are great and my father in law is definitely more active than he used to be. Staff has been very good and residents seem happy. Biggest suggestion would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome Home to Carriage House! Carriage House Senior Living Community is assisted living and memory care support residence in Greensboro, North Carolina, a city rich in culture, history and arts. Our senior community is conveniently located near medical facilities, upscale shopping centers and...

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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.