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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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Atria Park of Glen Ellyn

95 Carleton Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15
15 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
131 reviews

I'd rate everything at Atria a 5, except for cost. They've had nearly 12% increases each year for the last 2 years. That's unsustainable over the long haul. All other services are excellent: nursing staff,...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...

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Glen Abbey Assisted Living and Memory Care

445 North Lotz Road, Canton, MI 48187

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

The faculty is beautiful inside and outside. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They treat my mom with loving care. They have a very good security system to keep the residents safe. Everything is clean...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Glen Abbey, a Leisure Living Community in Canton, 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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Spring Village at Stratford

6911 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614

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

Staff is great, activities seem to be good but my mom does not leave her room...food is good but she has it delivered to her room for a charge, she has a 1 bedroom room and the size is perfect. The kitchen...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Spring Village, you'll find a dedicated staff who understand the importance of balancing individual care with your independence. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in our theater, reading a novel in our library, or taking an excursion to nearby local shops, we are dedicated to helping you live...

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Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care

4500 Dobry Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

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

We had a great experience using A Place for Mom to find a place for our folks. Helpful information for us to make an informed decision. We could not have done as good a job without them.

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Grace Management, Inc communities

Close to shopping, dining and healthcare centers, Town Village is known for rich amenities—inside and out. Gather with friends and family around the stone fireplace or entertain in the private dining room. Step outside and discover peaceful spaces for strolling—across nine acres of beautiful...

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Gable Pines

1260 County Rd E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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25 Floor plans available
9.5
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96 reviews

Would give them 5 stars. Our loved one was only there for 2 weeks - the staff were all very helpful and kind. They are well equipped for end of life care. I would recommend them to others who are searching...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Gable Pines is a beautiful community that opened in June of 2016. Offering options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Located off County Road E, between 35E and Highway 61- Gable Pines is both close to the action of city living and offers the serenity and nature views of a...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Pikesville

8909 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
50 reviews

I’ve visited my friend at Arden Courts several times, and every visit leaves me impressed. The staff is always warm, friendly, and genuinely caring. My friend seems happy, well cared for, and engaged, and...

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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The Waterford at Fitchburg

5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711

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

Attentive staff, delicious meals, prompt attention to questions, respectful attitude to staff, visitors, and residents. Multiple fun activities every day. Beautiful apartments in a quiet but well resourced...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Get to know the warm, friendly environment at The Waterford at Fitchburg and you'll see how thoughtful amenities and world-class services come together in harmony. Residents at our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Fitchburg, WI, are afforded the privacy and freedom to live a...

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Belmar Oakland

5990 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI 48098

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
88 reviews

I have really enjoyed the community as a whole for my mom. The staff communication is very good. I can speak to the nurse, the director and the marketing manager is very helpful and communicative. Since my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

There comes a time in one’s life when assistance is as welcome as it is a necessity. At Windemere Park of Oakland, the one you love is our VIP. It is our profession and our pleasure to provide dignity, comfort and compassion with customized care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Windemere is a...

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Avista Magnolia

737 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA 92879

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

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Vista Corona Senior Living Management (VCSL), Staff, and Employees for their extraordinary care, during our father’s stay at Vista Corona Senior Living....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live your best life every day.If you’re ready more freedom and a fun lifestyle, our assisted living community in Corona, California, might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...

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Esplanade of Woodmere

130 Irving Pl, Woodmere, NY 11598

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

The overall experience is very hard. The people at the Esplanade are very nice. I don't hear any complaints about the food, it is very clean (no smells) The rooms are nice, and the activities are ok. Overall...

Provides: Memory Care
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For residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, Esplanade of Woodmere is proud to feature MONTESSORI MOMENTS IN TIME™ memory care programming. We make every day feel special for your loved one with exceptional care and success-oriented programming that brings a sense of purpose and meaning to...

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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.