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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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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Towson
17
17 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
62 reviews

One of the things we love most about Arden Courts is all the themed porches throughout the community. Each one has its own unique feel and gives residents a comfortable place to relax, visit with family, 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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Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living

4855 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
75 reviews

Cogir was top notch! Great staff, great facility and grounds. Particularly liked the dining room. Cogir has many activities and tours for the residents, and facility is decorated for every holiday. I would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Rohnert Park Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community located in Rohnert Park, California. Our community, located in Sonoma County, lies in the heart of wine country just a short drive north from San Francisco. Set on five acres of rolling hills and open pastures,...

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Vitality Living Hendersonville

419 E Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
115 reviews

What we like the most about their services is the overall friendliness and warmth of the personnel. Yes, we would recommend Vitality Living Hendersonville to other families based on the experience we have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Vitality Living Hendersonville is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing...

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StoryPoint Novi

42400 12 W Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377

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

When I first moved in the friendly staff and residnets made it feel just like home. The outings are great and they have something for everyone. I love that you can bring your dog.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Paradise Village

2700 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
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9.5
Review Score
78 reviews

I would give Paradise Village a 5 stars. The apartments are very spacious, the maintenance crew is extremely efficient and friendly. Very clean environment. Food is fresh and really good. General staff is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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WELCOME TO PARADISE! Introducing Paradise Village, the newest retirement community located in San Diego's South Bay. Offering retirement and assisted living in a resort-style, gated community with a Mediterranean flair. One bedroom, one bedroom w/den, 2 bedroom, and penthouse options. Studio and...

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Cogir of Queen Anne

805 4th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Video available
18
18 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
105 reviews

My brother is exceptionally happy there. Their medical staff is very attentive to his needs, the staff is kind and the food and dining times are great. Lots and lots of activities in and outside of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Queen Anne Retirement Community, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Queen Anne Retirement Community offers luxurious independent living and assisted living, with stunning surroundings, amazing amenities, and...

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Sunrise of Montgomery Village

19310 Club House Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20886

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
94 reviews

The staff are all very friendly, the building is always quite clean, and many of the rooms have recently been renovated, there is always a full schedule of activities offered to the residence, and the food...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...

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Oaks at Chanticleer

355 Berkmans Ln, Greenville, SC 29605

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
143 reviews

Getting back to you with answers to questions you have posed to them. Having a better weekend staff. They need to be more concerned about the residents than their own personal business. Appears to be a...

Provides: Memory Care
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Oaks at Greenville offers all the amenities and services of assisted living, but includes specially trained staff who are focused on the needs of residents with memory impairment. Three neighborhoods are designed to accommodate the different stages of Alzheimer's and related dementia. We consider...

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Esplanade of Woodmere

130 Irving Pl, Woodmere, NY 11598

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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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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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

36 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
79 reviews

[Name removed] spent four hours with us when we toured the property and took the time to introduce [name removed] to everyone we met. By the end of the visit, he felt completely comfortable and ready to move...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a beautiful community located in a quiet, charming neighborhood, with shopping, restaurants, and local attractions just around the corner. From the beautiful sun porches, balconies, and landscaped grounds, to the fitness center, library, pool, and social...

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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.