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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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Symphony at Delray Beach

4840 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20
20 Photos available
9.5
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
See all Elegance Living, LLC communities

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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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

2701 Amhurst Dr, New Bern, NC 28562

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
107 reviews

The staff is well trained and friendly. Activities are appropriate and scheduled for multiple times every day. The rooms are a nice size and the facilities are very well maintained.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Merrill Gardens communities

Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...

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StoryPoint Novi

42400 12 W Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377

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

The community is peaceful and clean. The food is good and the staff and companionship is wonderful. I am very happy to be a resident here. I have made many friends and enjoy spending time with everyone.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Bridgewood Gardens

151 Woodham Drive, Albertville, AL 35951

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
46 reviews

Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...

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

If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...

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The Birches at Harleysville

691 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
6
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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Canterfield of Fort Myers

18301 Trifecta Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33967

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

I don't get answers to verify if my brother gets laundry done, showers, bed made, bathroom and room cleaned and vaccummed. Have requested support to get my brother to clean his room; no response from staff....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Canterfield of Fort Myers invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. We are an inspiring retirement community that enables you to design each day as you desire. We are building a brand new tradition by offering "carefree living" in a country club-like setting where our residents...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in South Holland

2045 E 170th Street, South Holland, IL 60473

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
108 reviews

The staff that works with the patient are phenomenal. The front office staff are pleasant and friendly. The cleaning staff are always friendly and cleaning every time I visit. The rooms are small but I...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Legacy House of Taylorsville

6302 S Gold Medal Drive, Taylorsville, UT 84129

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

It's a pleasant environment and I enjoy the activities, shopping and people are easy to get alone with.The staff knows their jobs well.

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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Serene Gardens of Hartland

2799 Bella Vita Dr, Hartland, MI 48353

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
26 reviews

The staff has been great especially Jennifer the director. The room is clean and new and spacious. He loves the food and has been encouraged each day to go to meals and hasn't hidden in his room like we...

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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The Westmark

9505 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
125 reviews

Overall, the staff was kind and caring for my mother. The place was clean. The food was fine. My mom seemed to eat everything. The room was a generous size as it fit a queen size bed, recliner, side table...

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

Retirement is the time to indulge yourself and re-ignite some of those passions that got left by the wayside throughout the years. Our community, located in a quiet residential neighborhood just 20 minutes from the historic and culture-rich downtown of San Antonio, Texas, offers assisted living...

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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.