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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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Emerald Gardens

201 Overland Dr, Greenwood, SC 29646

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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90 reviews

I am a great friend of one of the residents at Emerald Gardens and I enjoy visiting my friend often. Every time I visit I observe how clean and well kept everything is. The staff is attentive to all the...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...

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Atria Golden Creek

33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604

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106 reviews

I moved from up North to be closer to my family. Little did I expect to build a new one here. I have happiness in my life I never expected. The place is nice, clean and the staff is wonderful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...

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Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803

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64 reviews

Atria is great. The staff is caring and helpful and go above and beyond food service is also excellent in the dining area. The facilities is extremely clean and pleasant, well decorated. They do a great job...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Longmeadow Place is a welcoming senior community nestled in a wooded area of Burlington, Massachusetts. The community is adjacent to town conservation land and located directly across the street from the world-renowned Lahey Clinic. Residents at Atria Longmeadow Place enjoy the best of both...

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Gardens of Daphne

1307 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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67 reviews

Everything is great. The staff is very helpful. I would recommend Gardens of Daphne to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Daphne Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady front porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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Hearthstone Communities Sterling I

42660 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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65 reviews

We just moved my mom today and the caregivers have been so amazing about everything. This is a great transition thanks to the amazing team, owner and manager. Shout out to Hearthstone Communities for making...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...

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Villas at St. James

14335 Jamestown Road, Breese, IL 62230

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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44 reviews

To be closer to family, I moved to a different place. It was nothing like The Villas. There was nothing to do. I love all the activities here. I like to take the bus on trips. I am so happy to be back. The...

Provides: Assisted Living
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WELCOME HOME. Located in rural, serene Breese, Illinois, The Villas at St. James is an independent & assisted-living community for seniors that has been serving Clinton County since 2004. We provide the ideal living arrangement for independent, active seniors who want to be healthy and happy...

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Avalon Memory Care - Cedar Park

2215 South Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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43 reviews

The staff here deserves tremendous recognition. They go above and beyond—not just doing their jobs, but forming real connections with residents. It’s clear they care deeply, and that compassion shows in...

Provides: Memory Care
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Avalon Memory Care Cedar Park is an assisted living and memory care community located in the beautiful city of Cedar Park, Texas. Cedar Park is situated in Williamson and Travis counties, and it is known for its vibrant history and outstanding amenities, including the recently completed Cedar...

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Independence Village of Pella

2602 Fifield Rd, Pella, IA 50219

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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140 reviews

This facility and staff are wonderful. Dad was a long-time resident in the Independent Living portion of the facility. He also had a garage in the basement for his vehicle. He greatly enjoyed the ability to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...

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Atria Draper Place

25 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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79 reviews

My Aunt [removed name] had been alone for a few years before moving to Draper. She was sad and resigned when she left her home but was brave and made the change. She is involved now and a part of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...

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Oakmont of Redding

2150 Bechelli Ln, Redding, CA 96002

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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41 reviews

A Place for mom recommended Oakmont of Redding. They were right on the money. The facility is beautiful with a variety of activities including movies in their theater, special dinners, live bands, a top...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Redding is more than a beautiful home. It’s the community you’ve imagined, the lifestyle you deserve. Our world-class community is situated on a lush campus with industry-renowned dining and endless on-site amenities. Enjoy belonging to a community in which each day is a joy.

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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.