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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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Danbury in Hudson

150 Omni Lake Parkway, Hudson, OH 44236

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

I love them here. Danbury's staff is amazing and so friendly, everyone works with me and my father to get his meds before we head out for chemo appts, the doctor checks in on him, the apartment was newly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danbury in Hudson offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options for seniors. This resort style senior living community offers abundant amenities, life enriching activities, and the care you need to make this next chapter in your life an excellent experience.

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Sunrise of Five Forks

3997 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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97 reviews

Was looking for a care facility for my dad! Sunrise was it! The staff was very friendly, informative. The setup of the facility is a nice and safe space. It turned out to be a perfect fit for my dad. The...

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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Wyncote Place Memory Care Community

240 Barker Road, Wyncote, PA 19095

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

I've been very happy with the care that [name removed] has been receiving. And the activity seemed to be a lot of fun and I love the family activities that you guys do. The place is clean. And your Christmas...

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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Carriage House Senior Living Community

3896 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27455

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
74 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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Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct, Apex, NC 27502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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38 reviews

The staff was very helpful and tried to get my husband to eat. I would give them 5 stars. They cared about my husband and tried to get him to engage in activities. I would definitely recommend them for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Lafayette Hill

429 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

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

The staff was very nice overall and the place had nice decor and was cleaned regularly. The food was mostly good, especially the soups and desserts! I didn't care for the oatmeal and eggs, so I rarely went...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sunrise Senior Living communities

In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...

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Benton House of Bluffton

8 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910

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

Repairs to the apartment were not completed by move in and the cook quit so the staff was trying to fill in. So food left a lot to be desired. I think the issues are due to a new director, office manager on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Principal Senior Living communities

We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Bluffton 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of...

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Carriage Crossing Decatur

2650 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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74 reviews

The way my mother in law has settled in so far has made this a positive experience. The accessibility and friendliness of the staff is really comforting during a stressful process. She has so many more...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!Making the move to senior living is a big decision. Fortunately, changing where you live doesn't mean changing your whole way of life. At Carriage Crossing, you'll find all the choices you need to live the life you love.Our welcoming campus features a variety of lifestyle...

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The Birches at Harleysville

691 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438

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

There are two employees that need to be trained on how to handle dementia patients. I have been there personally one time when they weren't treating my father very kindly. I did tell them about that. My...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Heritage Senior Living, LLC. communities

Need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing or medication management? At The Birches at Arbour Square Personal Care and Dementia Care Community located on a 20-acre campus in Harleysville, PA, you will find all the services you need to live a healthy and happy life. The...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Palos Heights

7880 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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

Arden Courts of Palos Heights is an exceptional place for patients that have memory issues. I visited many facilities before choosing Arden Courts because the other facilities combine: Senior Living,...

Provides: Memory Care
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Arden Courts of Palos Heights is a Memory Care Assisted Living community dedicated to caring for individuals living with various forms of memory impairment and dementia. Located near the corner of Southwest Highway and College Drive, our community has been serving Palos Heights and the...

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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.