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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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The Gables on Pelham

1306 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
10 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
60 reviews

The activities, food, apartment size, and cleanliness are all excellent. I feel like they could use more staff members, and that would probably make the quality of care a 5 instead of a 4. My Mother is very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Home Sweet HomeServing seniors in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation, our community provides you with a warm and welcoming environment where you can experience newfound freedom and independence. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and household chores so you can...

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Country Charm

3177 Meridian Parke Dr, Greenwood, IN 46142

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

Visited my sister, [name removed] while I was in Indy for Christmas. We had a very god visit. I was glad to see the remodeling work in the hallways. Painted the walls and doors. This will “brighten”...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Let the allure of county living and appeal of big-city services lead to Country Charm, an Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Greenwood, Indiana. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally...

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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
149 reviews

Staff is really helpful and caring. Common areas are clean. Rooms are large and I would recommend this community to other families.

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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Clarendale of St. Peters

10 Dubray Dr, Saint Peters, MO 63376

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
74 reviews

Everyone I have met at Clarindale have been exceedingly nice and helpful. The food is always good and the menu varies from week to week, so the residents don't get bored with it. Rooms and laundry of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...

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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
95 reviews

Sunrise is perfect for my dad. The staff is very caring and friendly. The meals are great. And his room is clean, spacious, and bright.

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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Park Meadows Senior Living

5901 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, KS 66207

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
173 reviews

The apartment is very nice, the building support people (cable, repairs, thermostat tweaks, etc) are awesome. The building is clean and lovely. The staff are very nice. The dining room service and quality of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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We can’t wait for you to call Park Meadows Senior Living in Overland Park, Kansas, home. This Kansas City suburb offers Midwestern charm alongside big city venues, cultural centers, and museums set against a backdrop almost as pastoral as a John Steuart Curry painting. With nearly 45 golf courses...

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Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct, Apex, NC 27502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
3
3 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
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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Atria Kew Gardens

117-01 84th Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY 11418

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

The staff are very friendly and helpful. There are limitations regarding activities and food because of the religious aspects of the facility. There are movies every night except on Friday evening through...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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KosherTwo blocks from Forest ParkIn house religious servicesMemory Care25 minutes from ManhattanOne block from restaurants and shoppingTenured team with over 20 years of experienceOne block off Lefferts and MetropolitanDirectly off Jackie Robinson Parkway

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Benton House of Florence

1370 Celebration Blvd, Florence, SC 29501

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
38 reviews

[name removed] was especially helpful. Very nice facility . Made her feel very welcome and celebrated her move in day. I would recommend it

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Florence the most desired in the...

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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
106 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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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.